We wish to invite applications from students and new and emerging researchers, from both home and overseas, with an interest in Paediatric Pain to spend a period of 1-3 months in 2012 on the scholarly pursuit of a project of their choosing at the Centre for Pain Research in The University of Bath.
Centre for Pain Research
CPR is an international and interdisciplinary centre aimed at discovery, innovation, and technology development for the control of pain, and the amelioration of pain related suffering directed by Professor Christopher Eccleston. The CPR is home to 15 researchers, including four PhD students. We are active in various areas of pain related psychological research, but focuses principally on therapy development, e-health, evidence based medicine, experimental psychology, and adolescent psychology.
Opportunity
We are particularly interested to hear from early career students and researchers, or from researchers changing fields to develop skills in adolescent chronic pain research. We will provide a scholarly environment (including desk and computer support), peer support, and supervision. We expect the award holder to spend between 1-3 months. We expect the award holder to submit a proposal before hand, judged through competition with other applicants, outlining their area of scholarly interest, to include a publishable output for dissemination.
Award
Travel and accommodation will be provided plus modest living expense. The award must not exceed £4000.
Application Process
Please email a cover letter including a brief proposal for study (not to exceed 1000 words). Please include a CV. Please email application to Lisa Austin (Centre Research Manager) with your name and 'Visiting Studentship Award' as the subject line; please send to: L.Austin@Bath.ac.uk
The application deadline is : 30th April 2012
Successful appointment is subject to having or securing the necessary visa. Overseas visitors can only be accepted under Tier 4 immigration.
