PhD Studentship: GLP-1 Medications and Social/Economic Decisions
Investigate how popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs influence everyday economic and social decision-making.
Best for:Best for quantitative researchers with a background in economics, psychology, or data science interested in behavioral health.
Overview
The University of Exeter invites applications for a four-year PhD studentship exploring the behavioral and economic impacts of GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Mounjaro. Operating through the GW4 BioMed3 MRC Doctoral Landscape Programme, the project integrates economics, psychology, and health science to examine how these brain-acting medications affect traits such as risk tolerance, patience, and cooperation. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive research training in behavioral experiments, meta-analysis, and data science methodologies. The role is open to both UK and international students starting in October 2027.
What you'll do
- Design and execute behavioral experiments investigating economic and social decision-making.
- Conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses on health and behavioral datasets.
- Analyze complex quantitative data using modern data science techniques.
- Collaborate across the GW4 BioMed3 partnership and present findings at academic seminars.
- Draft peer-reviewed journal articles and contribute to a doctoral thesis over four years.
Requirements
Degree required: BSc or MSc in Economics, Psychology, Data Science, Health Science, or related quantitative discipline
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; standard institutional proficiency required
Instruction: English
- Strong background in quantitative research methods or behavioral experimentation
- Familiarity with data analysis software and statistical programming
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex literature
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Open to UK and International students
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-21
Candidates must submit their applications through the official University of Exeter funding and admissions portal by the specified deadline. Ensure all required supporting academic documents are attached prior to submission.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Transcripts
- Reference letters
Contact
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