Theme 1: Maternity and Child Health

A study of the effects of length of hospital stay after birth and other relevant factors on infant outcomes

This PhD Studentship offers a unique opportunity, to influence the future NHS service developments. The studentship requires partnership working with NHS organisations, Local Authorities and other health and social care organisations and the post holder will be encouraged to disseminate research findings at research meetings, conferences, and in established scientific journals. The successful applicant will join a multi-disciplinary team including specialists in health economics, health services research and sociology, and so the PhD could be orientated in a number of directions (qualitative, quantitative, or a combination of the two), depending on the student’s background and interests.

To apply for this studentship please submit CV, names and addresses (postal and email) of two referees and a covering letter (outlining why you are suitable for this studentship) to Nathalie Maillard [Email Address Removed] by Monday 28th July 2014. By submitting these documents you are agreeing to the funding restrictions related to this studentship.

The closing date for applications is Monday 28th July 2014

Interviews will take place in August 2014, dates to be confirmed

Start date will be Monday 29th September 2014