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Dr E Foster, Prof A J Adamson
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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
The Public Health & Applied Health Interventions (PH&AHI) research theme seeks to appoint an outstanding graduate to undertake a 3-year studentship in the following area:
The development and evaluation of an SMS-based intervention to improve blood glucose control in children with Type 1 Diabetes
SMS is widely used by young people in the UK to support their social networks, to harness social support and co-ordinate daily activities with friends and family. Using participatory design this project will develop an SMS-based intervention for young people with Type 1 Diabetes. The system will build on young people’s current practices, expectations and experiences, to design a moderated peer support system and also enable targeted delivery of basic healthcare information.
PH&AHI is a multidisciplinary research theme that brings together health, social and behavioural science and clinical expertise to conduct applied health research with a focus on public health and applied health interventions. Our research is concerned with five broad areas: understanding and tackling health inequalities; understanding and changing health related behaviours; prevention of alcohol misuse; public health nutrition; and evaluation of public health policy. There is inevitably considerable overlap and trans-disciplinary working between these themes. Our work spans a diverse range of professional areas and utilises a wide range of research methods and disciplines. Applicants are invited to contact the research theme leads named above for further details about individual projects.
The development and evaluation of an SMS-based intervention to improve blood glucose control in children with Type 1 Diabetes
SMS is widely used by young people in the UK to support their social networks, to harness social support and co-ordinate daily activities with friends and family. Using participatory design this project will develop an SMS-based intervention for young people with Type 1 Diabetes. The system will build on young people’s current practices, expectations and experiences, to design a moderated peer support system and also enable targeted delivery of basic healthcare information.
PH&AHI is a multidisciplinary research theme that brings together health, social and behavioural science and clinical expertise to conduct applied health research with a focus on public health and applied health interventions. Our research is concerned with five broad areas: understanding and tackling health inequalities; understanding and changing health related behaviours; prevention of alcohol misuse; public health nutrition; and evaluation of public health policy. There is inevitably considerable overlap and trans-disciplinary working between these themes. Our work spans a diverse range of professional areas and utilises a wide range of research methods and disciplines. Applicants are invited to contact the research theme leads named above for further details about individual projects.
Funding Notes
Sponsor : Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University
Value of the Award and Eligibility: This is a 3-year full time studentship. A full award covers tuition fees at UK/EU rate and an annual stipend of approximately £13,590.
Value of the Award and Eligibility: This is a 3-year full time studentship. A full award covers tuition fees at UK/EU rate and an annual stipend of approximately £13,590.
References
Person Specification: You should have a first-class or upper-second-class honours degree in a relevant subject. A Masters level qualification in a relevant discipline is essential and related research experience is desirable.
How to Apply: To apply for the studentship, please complete the University’s postgraduate application form - http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/ - quoting the reference number HS011 and select Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) – Public Health as the programme of study. You should attach a current CV and a covering letter clearly stating the title of the studentship you are applying for and show how your interests and experience relate to this project.
Closing date for applications: 5.00pm Friday 29th June 2012
Interview date: 10 or 11 July 2012
How to Apply: To apply for the studentship, please complete the University’s postgraduate application form - http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/ - quoting the reference number HS011 and select Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) – Public Health as the programme of study. You should attach a current CV and a covering letter clearly stating the title of the studentship you are applying for and show how your interests and experience relate to this project.
Closing date for applications: 5.00pm Friday 29th June 2012
Interview date: 10 or 11 July 2012
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