PhD Studentships in Dentistry - University of Sheffield

PhD Studentships Childhood Dental Trauma: A Resiliency Model Of Adjustment
Department of Oral Health & Development
University of Sheffield

Supervisor: Dr Sarah Baker

The award offers UK/EU tuition fees, a maintenance stipend at the Research Council rate (12,300 in 2006-07) and a Research Training Support Grant.


*Project Abstract*

Traumatic dental injuries are very common in children. Such trauma may have a range of social and psychological consequences. This innovative project will use both quantitative and qualitative approaches aimed at; understanding the social and psychological impact of dental trauma from the child's perspective and gain insight into the child and parent's experiences of treatment decision-making. It will provide an exciting opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research aimed at bridging the gap between social science and clinical disciplines. The project is part of the Childhood and Youth in Oral Health Research Group, a novel multidisciplinary group which focuses on child-centred research incorporating perspectives and methods from paediatric dentistry, sociology, dental public health, psychology and orthodontics. The project will be supervised by Dr Sarah Baker, a Chartered Health Psychologist and Dr Helen Rodd, Reader in Paediatric Dentistry. Applicants should have (or expect to obtain) a first or upper second class degree in Psychology. An MSc in a relevant subject would be an advantage.

*Further Information*

email : Dr S Baker
s.r.baker@sheffield.ac.uk
Department of Oral Health & Development
http://www.shef.ac.uk/dentalschool/departments/oral

*Eligibility*

The studentship is available to applicants who will register with the University in 2006-07 on a full-time programme of study leading to the degree of PhD. Awards are tenable for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

Awards are open to UK, EU and overseas applicants. Overseas applicants are only eligible providing they can demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to cover the difference between the UK and overseas tuition fee for a period of three years. Overseas applicants might wish to also apply for an ORS Award (see: http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/students/studentships/ors.html ).

*How to Apply*

Interested applicants should:

1. Complete an application form for admission as a research student (the application form, reference form and guidance notes can be downloaded from the box on the right).
2. Complete a University Project studentship application form (also available to download from the box on the right).
3. Submit all forms to the University's Student Recruitment & Admissions Office (address supplied on the admissions application form).

Deadline for applications - Friday 10 March 2006

*Further Information*

Should you have any further questions about this award please contact Simon Beecroft
email : s.beecroft@sheffield.ac.uk

Ref. No: ST384