PhD Studentship School of Human and Health Sciences

PhD Studentship School of Human and Health Sciences, Department of Adult and
Children's Nursing Studies

Student Bursary: ｣12,600 (increasing for subsequent years in line with
Research Council Stipend Level).

We are seeking to appoint a PhD student* who will be based partly in Leeds
and partly in Huddersfield [local travel expenses between the two will be
paid] for a three year jointly funded university and NHS project.

The successful candidate will work closely with NHS and University staff to
develop structures/methodologies for the transition of real patient's case
notes to coded exemplars capable of supporting technologist developing key
elements of the Electronic Patient Record; part of the NHS Documentation for
Health initiative. Publication of agreed methodologies to the Messaging
Infrastructure Manual is a key deliverable for the project that must be met
to agreed deadlines.

The successful candidate with the support of a supervisory team will take
the lead in exploring how need in the health care domain translates to a
technological solution. In particular, how do health workers and
technologists communicate? How can this process be enhanced? What are the
barriers to communication? It is envisaged that the PhD will involve
applying both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to the research
problem.

Generally, applicants are expected to possess a good Honours degree
(normally 2:1 or above) in computer science, computer engineering,
informatics or other computer-related subjects from an approved
degree-awarding body, or have a good Honours degree in any health related
subject together with skills and relevant experience in a computer-related
area such as computer programming or information systems.

Well developed verbal and written communication skills are a key
requirement. International students whose first language or language of
instruction is not English must have also passed an English Language
qualification TOEFL ・(550 score minimum) and IELTS (6 minimum), or 250 for
the computer-based test or above will be considered acceptable

Informal enquires may be made to Keith Ward on 01484 47 or by email to
k.ward@...

For further information and application form visit
http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/research/enquiry.htm

Closing date for application *Friday 19th October 2007*

Interview: *Week commencing 19th November*

*subject to final approval of expected funding

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