MRC Studentship
Social Science Research Group
Leicester Medical School, Department of Health Sciences

Stipend £12,940 pa + UK/EU tuition fees, research training support grant and conference allowance

Available from January 2009 for 3 years full-time

Title: Qualitative study of professional and organisational issues in tissue banking for research

Supervisor:
Professor M Dixon-Woods

Project outline:
Applications are sought for a PhD studentship to conduct a qualitative study of professional and organisational issues in tissue banking (collection and storage for biomedical research of tissue specimens removed during medical procedures). The project will involve fieldwork, including interviews and observations, mainly based in hospitals in the UK. This is a very exciting and timely project where there is a great deal of international and EU interest, and opportunities for travel are likely.

We are seeking applications from individuals who have a sound background in the social sciences (e.g. sociology, psychology, organisation studies, social studies of science) or who have a sound background in a relevant clinical area (e.g. nursing) or scientific background (e.g. biological sciences) and have insight into social science method and theory. Candidates will ideally be educated to MSc level though candidates with a good honours first degree and some experience of research will be considered.

The studentship will be under the supervision of Professor Mary Dixon-Woods, and will involve collaboration with researchers in and outside Leicester, ensuring a rich research environment at the interface of social science, clinical practice, and the life sciences.

This studentship, funded by the Medical Research Council, will cover full fees for UK/EU students, a research training support grant and conference allowance, and a stipend (tax-free) of £12,940 per annum. The studentship is available to candidates who can demonstrate a relevant connection to the United Kingdom. For further details on eligibility please check here:

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Careers/Studentships/Fundingstudents/Eligibility/index.htm

For further details or an informal discussion please contact Mary Dixon-Woods: md11@le.ac.uk; tel (+44)1162297262

http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/health-sciences/extranet/resources-for-staff/staff-pro...

Application procedure: Applicants should send a statement of interest (no more than 1 page) and a CV with details of two referees to md11@le.ac.uk or post to:

Mary Dixon-Woods,
Professor of Medical Sociology
Social Science Research Group,
Department of Health Sciences,
2nd Floor, Adrian Building,
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester LE1 7RH

Further details regarding postgraduate study at Leicester can be found on the Graduate School website (www.le.ac.uk/gradschool/) whilst further details about the Department of Health Sciences can be found at www2.le.ac.uk/health-sciences