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  PhD Studentship - Lifecourse, Development and Ageing


   Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

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Dr B Stephan, Prof L Robinson  No more applications being accepted  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

About the Project

The Lifecourse, Development and Ageing (LCDA) research theme seeks to appoint a high calibre graduate to undertake a 3 year studentship in the following area:

Concept of Vascular Cognitive Impairment no Dementia

The study will involve a detailed investigation of the concept of Vascular Cognitive Impairment No Dementia, including its prevalence and longitudinal course. The project will be completed within the framework of two large population-based studies of ageing including: the Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Study and the Newcastle 85+ Study.

LCDA is a multidisciplinary research theme which brings together health service researchers, clinicians and social and behavioural science to conduct applied health research across the lifecourse. Our research focuses on: ageing and health; transitions in health and disability; improving quality of life; assistive technologies; understanding child disability; cognitive impairment and dementia.
Our work spans a diverse range of clinical specialities and utilises a range of research methods. Applicants should 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

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 HS010 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