PhD in Quantitative Social Science - University of Manchester

PhD in Quantitative Social Science

Graduate Programme in Social Research Methods and Statistics

Centre for Census and Survey Research (CCSR)

SEVEN fully funded PhD studentships commencing September 2008

CCSR is a multi-disciplinary research centre in the School of Social Sciences, specialising in the development and application of quantitative research methods.

The prestigious Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) awards are available to UK and EU citizens and pay for fees, a �750 annual research training support grant and (for UK residents) an annual stipend of up to �15,300. Applicants can apply for either a 1+3 award (four years covering linked Masters and PhDs) or a + 3 award (three years with direct entry to PhD research). Two university-funded studentships are also open to overseas students.

What topic?
We welcome applications in a wide range of topic areas relating to our research themes which include:

* Pure and applied social statistics and research methods
* Social networks
* Demographic and social change
* Elections, political parties and political behaviour
* Relationships and relationship structures
* Work and employment
* Confidentiality, privacy and disclosure

How to Apply
For full details on the studentships and information on how to apply visit our website:

www.ccsr.ac. uk <http://www.ccsr. ac.uk/>

or contact the School Postgraduate Administrator:

Victoria Barnes
Email: vicky.barnes@ manchester.ac.uk

The deadline for receiving applications is 1st April 2008.

PhD Research Scholarship at Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Loughborough

Finite element modelling of the effects of laser eye surgery Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University, UK.

Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD studentship aimed at developing methods of modelling the effects of corrective laser surgery on the structural integrity of the eye. Factors to be taken into account in such models include the complex material behaviour and geometries associated with biological structures and sensitivity to the environment.

The studentship is part of a larger project including novel laser measurement of surface strain of the cornea and the successful student will also be expected to participate in certain elements of the experimental programme.


Applicants should have a good first degree in Engineering, Physics or a similar area.
They should be familiar with stress analysis and ideally should have experience of using finite element analysis.

The studentship is open to all UK, EU and overseas applicants. Studentship will cover fees plus a maintenance grant of at least £11k/year for UK/EU applicants and £8k/year or other overseas applicants.

Closing date for applications is 26th November

Informal enquiries can be made to :
Dr I.A. Ashcroft (e-mail I.A.Ashcroft@lboro.ac.uk).

To apply for the studentship please submit a CV and application form to :

Dr. I.A. Ashcroft,
Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Loughborough University,
Loughborough, LE11 3TU, UK.

Application forms can be downloaded from the University web site at :
http://www.lboro. ac.uk/admin/ personnel/ appform.html