PhD Studentship in the subject of Medical Science with an orientation towards Public Health

Description of the PhD project
It is widely recognised that the world’s population is in a continuous state of demographic, epidemiological and health transition, not least as a result of increasing globalisation. It is also true that different areas of the world and particular countries encounter these transitions in various ways and at different times. Although some generic principles underlying these processes were set out in the 1970s, there remains a lack of evidence-based analyses from settings which have already experienced major transitions as a basis for informing understanding and policy in contemporary transitions. The aim of this PhD project is to make use of well-established population-based data (for example, but not exclusively, from Swedish historical population registers) in analyses designed to inform policy in today’s transitional populations.

Qualifications
Prior qualifications are likely to include graduate and post-graduate attainment in discipline(s) relevant to the practice of global public health, including well-developed skills in quantitative analysis. Applicants are expected to be interested in global health issues and be willing to work as part of interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams within the Centre for Global Health Research and the Centre for Population Studies. This may involve some collaboration in low and middle-income countries. The post will be based in Umeå, Sweden, but may involve some international travel. A good working knowledge of English is essential.
Salary/type of positionThis appointment will initially be offered on a one-year basis as of 1 October 2008, during which time the holder will be expected to develop and register a full PhD plan. Subject to satisfactory progress, subsequent renewals of up to two years each will be granted, up to a total maximum of 5 years, by which time it is anticipated a PhD thesis will be defended. A modest amount of teaching and student supervision may be expected to be part of this post.

Further information
The application should include a Curriculum Vitae, a short description of experience indicating your suitability for the position and your reasons for interest, copies of degree certificates, relevant publications, and contact details for at least two academic references. For further information, please contact Professor Peter Byass, peter.byass@epiph.umu.se, phone +46 73808 3671 or +44 77110 77808.

Additional info through the link: http://www.globalhealthresearch.net/opportunities.htm