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Dr R Naemi
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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
About the Project
Applications are invited for the following PhD studentship at Staffordshire University starting in September 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Our previous work has established that the mechanical properties of the sole of the foot (such as the stiffness and thickness) are associated with foot ulceration in diabetic patients. Our further studies indicated that these mechanical properties can also be used to improve the accuracy of predicting diabetic foot ulceration. Whilst the experiments within this study were conducted on a small cohort of patients in South India, the findings are significant and warrants further validation in a larger and a varied cohort. This will have a huge implication for predicting foot ulcers and reducing the burden of foot disease in diabetic patients around the world. The purpose of the proposed work is to conduct a structured study which will lead to a more robust and population-specific evidence on the effectiveness of these tests in predicting the diabetic foot ulceration risk and incidence. This will be a longitudinal study which aims to establish the value of mechanical assessment of the plantar soft tissue as a prognostic tool in a clinical environment.
Queries about the project can be directed to the principal supervisor, Dr Roozbeh Naemi ([Email Address Removed])
Applicant Criteria
Applicants will normally be expected have a strong Masters degree in a relevant subject area. We expect the potential candidate to have some experience with foot biomechanics and/ or clinical conditions relating to diabetic foot. Applications from candidates with either engineering/science or clinical background are welcomed.
Application Information
To apply please send a cover letter and CV to the Graduate School at [Email Address Removed] by 4th August 2017.
In your cover letter please explain why you are interested in the specific project and what you will bring to it, your suggested focus and why you are confident that you will be able to complete the PhD successfully (note - this is in place of a Research Proposal). Applications that do not state which specific project they relate to will not be considered.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 4th August 2017
For information Interviews will be held in late August/ early September 2017
We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all
Our previous work has established that the mechanical properties of the sole of the foot (such as the stiffness and thickness) are associated with foot ulceration in diabetic patients. Our further studies indicated that these mechanical properties can also be used to improve the accuracy of predicting diabetic foot ulceration. Whilst the experiments within this study were conducted on a small cohort of patients in South India, the findings are significant and warrants further validation in a larger and a varied cohort. This will have a huge implication for predicting foot ulcers and reducing the burden of foot disease in diabetic patients around the world. The purpose of the proposed work is to conduct a structured study which will lead to a more robust and population-specific evidence on the effectiveness of these tests in predicting the diabetic foot ulceration risk and incidence. This will be a longitudinal study which aims to establish the value of mechanical assessment of the plantar soft tissue as a prognostic tool in a clinical environment.
Queries about the project can be directed to the principal supervisor, Dr Roozbeh Naemi ([Email Address Removed])
Applicant Criteria
Applicants will normally be expected have a strong Masters degree in a relevant subject area. We expect the potential candidate to have some experience with foot biomechanics and/ or clinical conditions relating to diabetic foot. Applications from candidates with either engineering/science or clinical background are welcomed.
Application Information
To apply please send a cover letter and CV to the Graduate School at [Email Address Removed] by 4th August 2017.
In your cover letter please explain why you are interested in the specific project and what you will bring to it, your suggested focus and why you are confident that you will be able to complete the PhD successfully (note - this is in place of a Research Proposal). Applications that do not state which specific project they relate to will not be considered.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 4th August 2017
For information Interviews will be held in late August/ early September 2017
We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all
Funding Notes
The Studentships will run for 3 years and include a fee waiver equivalent to the home/EU rate and a Tax-free stipend of £14,553 p.a. for three years, subject to satisfactory progress.
In addition to PhD studies successful applicants will also deliver up to six hours per week of light teaching or teaching related support.
In addition to PhD studies successful applicants will also deliver up to six hours per week of light teaching or teaching related support.
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