UK: PhD Studentship at University of London

PhD Studentship - Comorbid and persistent psychological distress in adolescence: a longitudinal study of preventive and risk mar Barts and the London School of Medicine & Dentistry Queen Mary, University of London

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic graduate with a strong interest in adolescent mental health research and quantitative methodology to undertake secondary analyses of the longitudinal RELACHS (Research with East London Adolescents: Community Health Survey) cohort data (www.relachs.org.uk). A graduate with at least an upper second class BSc (Hons) in psychology/sociology/epidemiology/or related social science or a lower second class BSc (Hons) with a relevant MSc is required for this project. The successful candidate will seek to establish a research career in epidemiology, psychology or social science.

The project will involve a literature review, as well as statistical analyses examining the role of preventive and risk markers at the individual, school, family, and neighbourhood level for comorbid and persistent psychological distress in early- to mid-adolescence. Analyses will examine patterns of psychological distress in early- and mid-adolescence; investigate factors which influence the persistence and non-persistence of psychological ill-health, as well as preventive and risk markers for comorbid psychological ill-health; and explore the effects of comorbid and persistent psychological distress in early adolescence on health and social outcomes in mid-adolescence. The successful candidate will be organised and systematic in their management and analyses of the dataset and show initiative in developing their analysis plans. The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English is essential.

The student will be based in the Centre for Psychiatry, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine at the School’s Charterhouse Square Campus.

Study information

* Qualification: PhD
* Study duration: Minimum three years
* Study mode: Full time
* Start month: October 2008
* Entry requirements: 2.1 or 2.2 with a MSc
* Language requirements: 6.5 IELTS
* No. of students per year: 1
* Fees: EU/UK tuition fees paid by scholarship


Funding information

* Funder: Medical Research Council
* Value: EU/UK tuition fees plus annual tax free stipend of £15100.00
* Number of awards per year: 1
* Funding applies to: EU applicants (including UK)
* Funding notes:
This studentship is funded by the Medical Research Council and the School of Medicine & Dentistry and comes with a tax free stipend of £15,100.00 per annum. This studentship is open to UK Nationals, EEA/Swiss migrant workers and non UK nationals with indefinite leave to remain in the UK who all have three years ordinary residence in the UK prior to the start of the studentship.
* Funding duration: Three years

Application deadline: 23 May 2008

Contacts and how to apply
Academic contact:
For an informal discussion, please contact the lead project supervisor:
Dr Charlotte Clark - Email: c.clark@qmul.ac.uk
Administrative contact and how to apply:
To apply, please download the School of Medicine & Dentistry application form from our website: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/index.html and return to the Admissions Office - email: pgsmd@qmul.ac.uk with a copy to the lead project supervisor.