[size=18pt]MRC PhD Studentships[/size]

University College London -Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care

Summary:
The Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care (formerly the Division of Population Health) invites applications for two Medical Research Council-funded PhD studentships to begin in October 2013. The Institute offers a unique environment to those wishing to undertake interdisciplinary study and gain exposure to research within departments pursuing a highly acclaimed international research agenda. Successful candidates will be based in one of the Research Departments of the Institute, namely Epidemiology and Public Health, Infection and Population Health, Applied Health Research or Primary Care and Population Health. They will also have the opportunity to benefit from expertise across the Institute and, depending on the nature of the project proposed, work across departments or with a co-supervisor from another institute in the Faculty of Population Health in UCL. Applicants should have (or expect to obtain) a first or upper second class degree in an appropriate discipline. An MSc in a relevant subject is desirable.

Eligibility: These MRC research studentships are for 3 years. They are restricted to candidates who have been resident in the UK for the past three years. If you do not fulfil this criterion, you are not eligible for this scheme.

MRC Studentships cover UK home fees and full stipend for three years. The stipend is currently £15,740 pa. Two studentships will be available in 2013.

Applications: Applications should include a CV, an indication of the area of research for which the candidate is applying, and a statement of research experience and interests. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please include a contact telephone number and an email address. Applications should be addressed to: Andreas Opitz, Department of Infection and Public Health, University College London, Mortimer Market, London WC1E 6BT (a.opitz@ucl.ac.uk).

Application deadline: 5.00pm Friday 1 February 2013.

If you wish to discuss possible research topics and opportunities, please contact Dr Andrew Copas (a.copas@ucl.ac.uk, 020 3108 2062) for studentships in the Department of Infection and Population Health or at the MRC Clinical Trials Unit, Dr Elizabeth Murray (elizabeth.murray@ucl.ac.uk, 020 7794 0500, internal x36747) for studentships in the Department of Primary Care & Population Health or Dr Anne McMunn (020 7679 1730, a.mcmunn@ucl.ac.uk) regarding studentships in the Department of Epidemiology & Public Health, Dr Nora Pashayan (n.pashayan@ucl.ac.uk, 020 3108 3255) regarding studentships in the Department of Applied Health Research.

Interviews: It is hoped that interviews will be held in the last week of February 2013.