Established in 2000, CAHRU is dedicated to improving understanding of child and adolescent health in Scotland. Cross-national comparisons and evaluation of health-related programmes and interventions are core aspects of our work and particular attention is given to young people's perceptions and the influence of social context. The effects of family, peers, socioeconomic circumstances and school are considered in relation to key determinants of health including physical activity, smoking, risk behaviours and mental health. The Unit has an important role as the International Coordinating Centre of the Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) World Health Organisation Collaborative Cross-national Study, which at present involves 43 countries across Europe and North America.
PhD Studentship: Evaluation of the ‘Fit for Girls’ Programme
Applications are invited for a 3-year full time PhD Studentship to commence January 2009. Based in the Child and Adolescent Health Research Unit (CAHRU), University of Edinburgh, this opportunity would suit someone with an interest in pursuing a research career in the field of physical activity and health and/or health promotion. The studentship is funded by sportscotland and will provide tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and a maintenance stipend of £11,500 per annum for three years. The studentship will be jointly supervised by Professor Candace Currie and Jo Inchley.
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Closing date for applications: Friday 24 October 2008