PhD Studentship Bursary (3 years)
Project area: Digital Behavior and eHealth: Development and Evaluation of Novel Digital Interventions to Tackle Anxiety Symptoms through Virtual Therapy Sessions.
The Bursary: Funding is available for UK/EU and International* students at Home/EU rates for three years full-time study or part-time equivalent for five years. The Bursary includes tuition fee waiver at £4,052 and stipend at £16,057 for 2015/16).*
The study will be supervised by Dr Elias Tsakanikos. http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/staff/Elias-Tsakanikos and Dr Andres Fonseca. https://www.healthelivingpartnership.com. Informal enquiries can be made to Dr. Tsakanikos via Elias.Tsakanikos@roehampton.ac.uk
Project area:
This is an exciting opportunity to develop PhD level expertise in digital behaviour and eHealth approaches. The proposed research programme will expand on findings from previous Randomised Controlled Trials (http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN98453199) on the effectiveness of mobile interventions for anxiety based on cognitive-behavioural principles. These early findings suggested that diagnosis-specific and transdiagnostic computerised interventions are equally effective in targeting anxiety symptoms. However, technical factors and individual differences that influence acceptability, engagement and effectiveness of such interventions are little understood. The project aim is to create a digital platform for the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of anxiety symptoms among university students in the UK. The Health eLiving Partnership (HeLP) also works with sport, healthcare, corporations and financial organisations and the research will expand into these verticals over the 3 years of the programme.
Responsibilities for the successful candidate will include:
- Manage and complete out the research project.
- Perform appropriate statistical analyses using SPSS or alternative software.
- Participate in research and training activities.
- Write their PhD thesis including papers for publication in peer reviewed journals.
- Participate in relevant meetings/ seminars.
- Disseminate their research in the scientific community (international conferences) and non-scientific community, by outreach and public engagement.
Additional responsibilities will include:
Teaching Assistant duties on the research methods programme across the curriculum, providing teaching support up to 6 hours per week and for up to 20 weeks of the year. Research students are not permitted to carry out more than 6 hours work outside their studies ‘(including the 6 hours assistance with teaching) for 45 weeks per year. The candidate will also work directly within the Health eLiving Partnership (HeLP) infrastructure 2 days a week in the context of the doctoral research. HeLP has a number of offices that the candidate is invited to visit, but it also offers remote working opportunities.
Eligibility and how to apply:
In order to be eligible, applicants should hold a first class or upper second class honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualification) and a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a related subject (e.g. psychology).
The successful candidate should be available to start on 1st October 2016.
To apply, please email the following to pgresearch@roehampton.ac.uk :
1) A copy of your CV including copies of your academic qualifications.
2) Contact details of two academic referees.
3) A cover letter stating the reasons you are applying for this studentship and outlining your expertise and relevant skills.
4) Completed Application Form for PhD Study (RDB1b) downloadable at http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/Courses/Graduate-School/Funding
The closing date for completed applications is: 14 April 2016
Interviews will be held on: 5 May 2016
The University is an equal opportunities employer.
http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/Working-at-Roehampton
*International recipients of this studentship will only be covered to Home/EU rates, and be expected to make up the difference between Home/EU and International tuition fee rates.
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