PhD School of Pharmacy, Behavioural Pharmacy Research Laboratory (BPRL)

PhD Behavioural Pharmacy
School of Pharmacy, Behavioural Pharmacy Research Laboratory (BPRL)

The Behavioural Pharmacy Research Laboratory (BPRL) is situated within
the School of Pharmacy, University College Cork. Its goal is to better
understand the complexities of non-adherence to medications in both
the community and hospital settings. The laboratory is directed by Dr.
Laura Sahm and is one of the central constituents of the
Pharmaceutical Care Research Group at UCC. Currently there is an
opening for the following postgraduate position:

Understanding the constructs why patients fail to take medications in
the prescribed manner is critical for the improvement of healthcare
outcomes. A PhD position is available focussing on the development of
sociological and psychological research models to study patients'
attitudes and subjective perceptions with regard to medication and
subsequent adherence to therapy. Candidates should have a 2.1 degree
or higher in Pharmacy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Sciences or
Biomedical sciences. An M.Sc. degree is desirable but not essential.

For further information contact:
Dr. Laura Sahm L.Sahm@...

Please send

1. a letter of introduction stating why you would be suitable for
the position.
2. your CV, including contact details and e-mail addresses for two
people willing to provide a reference letter.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday October 5th 2007