PhD studentship
Assessment of wellbeing in the general population and in individuals with chronic conditions
University of Exeter
Ref: 1204
This PhD studentship aims to gain a deeper understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of wellbeing and its measurement in Economics and Health Economics.
The successful applicant will utilise existing survey datasets of wellbeing indicators in order to analyse the health and socio-economic determinants and the behavioural responses that may explain the aggregate trends in wellbeing routinely reported by the Office of National Statistics.
The successful candidate will explore through choice-experiments the key determinants of wellbeing for the general population and for individuals suffering from chronic conditions.
Funded by the University of Exeter’s Medical School, the successful applicant will benefit from the strong links the School has across the University of Exeter, including the experimental economics laboratory and the ESRC funded Centre for Research on Risk and Ambiguity, both based in the Department of Economics, and also links with The Mood Disorders Centre, the Wellbeing Network and the European Centre for the Environment and Human Health.
Entry requirements Applications are invited from suitably qualified graduates, with a minimum 2:1 or above. A Masters degree in Health Economics, Psychology or Economics is desirable. The studentship suits those with an interest in healthcare and health service research, and a specific interest in health economics research. Knowledge of economics, health economics, statistics and/or psychology is desirable. Non UK candidates must also have an IELTS score of 7 and above (or equivalent qualification).
Value The stipend will be £13,726 pa. Tuition fees will be paid at the rate for UK/EU students. Candidates from countries outside the European Union will be liable for the difference between UK/EU fees and international student fees. If you wish to be considered for this studentship you must confirm that you are able to pay the international portion of the fee. For the 12/13 academic year this is £10,250 but is likely to increase slightly each year. If you are selected you will be required to provide financial assurances.
Application deadline 24th May 2013
Contact For an informal discussion, please contact: Dr Antonieta Medina-Lara on 01392 726426 or at A.Medina-Lara@exeter.ac.uk
How to apply To apply please complete an online web form www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/money/studentships/application
You will be required to upload:
- CV
- Covering letter (outlining your academic interests, prior research experience and reasons for wishing to undertake the project)
- Copies of transcript(s) giving full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained.
