PhD Studentship School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine

A 3-year MPhil/PhD Studentship is available in the School of Health Sciences commencing in October 2007. The stipend for the studentship is £12,000 in the first year (under review) with corresponding increases in years 2 and 3. All tuition fees are paid.

We invite applications from graduates holding a first class or 2i Honours degree in a related subject or profession.

The successful applicant will receive postgraduate support, advice and training in research skills and techniques from the University of Liverpool Graduate School.

The following projects are offered, together with contact details for further information:

• Grid-enabled Monte Carlo Simulation for Radiotherapy Plan Validation
  Contact: Dr Colin Baker (Division of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy) colin.baker@liv.ac.uk
• Simulation of Biological Effects on Tumour and Normal Tissue during Radiotherapy
  Contact: Dr Colin Baker (see above) colin.baker@liv.ac.uk
• Effectiveness of Prisms and Occlusion in the Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients with Visual Inattention
  Contact: Dr Fiona Rowe (Division of Orthoptics) rowef@liv.ac.uk
• Development of Ophthalmic Deficits in Low Birth Weight Children
  Contact: Dr Anna O’Connor (Division of Orthoptics) annaoc@liv.ac.uk

Please send a CV and names of 3 referees together with a personal statement regarding your preferred project(s) to Angelika Stoker, PG Research Secretary, a.stoker@liv.ac.uk or write to: School of Health Sciences, Thompson Yates Building, University of Liverpool, Quadrangle, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 3GB, Tel: 0151-794 5780 or Fax: 0151-794 5796.

Closing date: Thursday 5 April 2007