Mental wellbeing investments in workplaces

Applications are invited for a 4-year fully-funded PhD Studentship starting on September 27th 2021

The appointee will be an integral part of the (WISE) Wellbeing Investments in Schools and Employers programme; a 4-year Wellcome Trust award held by Prof Hareth Al-Janabi. They will be part of a large post-graduate community in the Institute of Applied Health Research.

The WISE programme of work seeks to establish how schools and workplaces invest resources in mental wellbeing. This includes how money, time, and space are allocated to wellbeing interventions, staffing, culture, and infrastructure. The study will generate models of decision-making processes, establish how schools and workplaces can be best supported to make equitable and efficient decisions, and develop new research methods for studying investment decisions in organisations.

The PhD project will focus on studying decision-making in workplaces. The student will be expected to develop relationships with case study sites, conduct ‘process-tracing’ using in-depth primary and secondary policy research, and play an important role in ensuring the programme delivers real research advances.

This is an excellent opportunity for a doctoral student to work on an innovative Wellcome Trust-funded study on mental wellbeing investments. It offers the post-holder the chance to develop policy research skills in an environment where they will be well-supported with training and development opportunities.

Person Specification

Applicants should have a strong background in economics, public policy, or a relevant social science subject. They should have an interest in economics, health and wellbeing, and public policy, and hold a Master’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject.

How to apply

Applications should be directed to Hareth Al-Janabi at [Email Address Removed] . To apply, please send:

• A Detailed CV, including your nationality and country of birth;

• Names and contact details for two referees;

• A covering letter highlighting your research experience/capabilities and suitability for the studentship;

• Copies of your degree transcripts;

• Evidence of your proficiency in the English language, if applicable;

• An example of your academic written work (such as a MSc thesis).

Short-listed applicants will be invited to an interview on 28th July.