PhD Studentship in Clinical Kinaesiology at Cardiff University in UK, 2016

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Cardiff University is inviting applications for PhD Studentship in clinical kinaesiology. This studentship consists of full UK/EU tuition fees, as well as a Doctoral Stipend matching UK Research Council National Minimum (£14,057 p.a. for 2015/16, updated each year). Additional funding of the value £500 for running costs such as travel expenses is available. The application deadline is 17 August 2015.

Study Subject(s): Studentship is provided in Clinical Kinaesiology at Cardiff University in UK.
Course Level: Studentship is available for pursuing PhD degree level at Cardiff University in UK.
Scholarship Provider: Cardiff University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: -Residency: Full awards (fees plus maintenance stipend) are open to UK Nationals and EU students without further restrictions.
-Academic criteria: Essential: BSc 2:1 or 1st or equivalent in relevant area (Physiotherapy; Sports/Exercise Science/Movement Science).
-Experience in rehabilitation research and movement analysis; computer programming for biomechanical analysis and musculoskeletal modelling.
-Desirable: MSc in movement science/clinical biomechanics/movement analysis

Scholarship Open for International Students: UK/EU and international students can apply for the studentship.

Scholarship Description: This PhD is funded by Cardiff University, School of Healthcare Sciences and will be supervised by Prof Robert van Deursen. This study is carried out in collaboration with the research group led by Dr Ilse Jonkers, University of Leuven within the context of the Partnership between Cardiff University and University of Leuven. Dr Ilse Jonkers is also co-supervisor for this project. The project primarily takes place at the Research Centre for Clinical Kinaesiology, Cardiff which is a well-equipped movement laboratory; with good clinical links to a number of hospitals in the vicinity and clinical researchers in the area of rehabilitation. Part of the time the student will be working at the University of Leuven to develop the musculoskeletal modelling skills required for completion of the project.

Number of award(s): One studentship is available.

Duration of award(s): Studentship is offered for three years.

What does it cover? This studentship consists of full UK/EU tuition fees, as well as a Doctoral Stipend matching UK Research Council National Minimum (£14,057 p.a. for 2015/16, updated each year). Additional funding of the value £500 for running costs such as travel expenses is available.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Interviews are likely to take place week during late August 2015.

How to Apply: In the first instance, you should submit a CV & Covering Letter to hcareresearch-at-cardiff.ac.uk. The successful candidate will then be invited to submit a standard application for Postgraduate Study via the Online Application Service.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 17 August 2015.

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