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PhD STUDENTSHIP University of Sheffield

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Stephen Walters <[log in to unmask]>

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Stephen Walters <[log in to unmask]>

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PhD STUDENTSHIP University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield´s Medical Statistics Group (MSG) has available a University-
funded PhD studentship. The award is full-time for a period of 3 years.

The Medical Statistics Group (director Professor Michael J. Campbell) aims to develop new 
statistical methodology relevant to medical and health services research. The Group is a new 
unit located within the Health Services Research (HSR) Section of the School of Health and 
Related Research (ScHARR) and works closely with the Medical School and the Trent 
Research Development and Support Unit (RDSU). It undertakes an extensive range of 
collaborative research and consultancy, across both the public and private sector, in addition 
to teaching a variety of courses in applied statistics.

The candidate will be registered at the University of Sheffield and the PhD degree will be 
awarded by the University. The project will be supervised by Dr Stephen Walters 
([log in to unmask]), Dr Jennifer Freeman ([log in to unmask]) and Professor 
Michael Campbell ([log in to unmask]).

Applicants should have (or expect to obtain) a first or upper second class degree in 
Mathematics or Statistics. An MSc in a relevant subject would be an advantage.

The project will form part of the Medical Statistics Group´s research portfolio. Further details 
of the project are given below. 

Clustering by health professionals in individually randomised trials

Randomised controlled trials are considered the gold standard for evaluation of clinical 
interventions. They were initially employed for drug trials but are now commonly used for 
evaluating the delivery of health care. In the latter case, groups of individuals are randomised 
to receive care from the same source, such as a surgeon, a general practitioner or 
complementary medicine practitioner. Different sources may have different effectiveness, 
independent of any treatment effect, and so it is important to try and separate out the effect 
of the intervention from the effect of those delivering the intervention.

This project will use the most recent methodological developments from random effects and 
Bayesian modelling to re-examine a number of trials within ScHARR, ranging from 
acupuncture to health care leaflets. It is likely that computer intensive methods will be used to 
develop a set of guidelines for the analysis of such trials where there may be the potential for 
clustering at the delivery level. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with theoretical 
insight to gain expertise in analysing a trial design that is increasingly important and 
prevalent, and to develop relevant methodology.

Informal contact to supervisors should be made by email to

Dr Stephen Walters ([log in to unmask])
Dr Jennifer Freeman ([log in to unmask])
Professor Michael Campbell ([log in to unmask]).

Eligibility

The studentships are available to applicants who will register with the University of Sheffield 
in 2006-07 on a full-time programme of study leading to the degree of PhD. Awards are 
tenable for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

Awards are open to UK, EU and overseas applicants. Overseas applicants are only eligible 
providing they can demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to cover the difference 
between the UK and overseas tuition fee for a period of three years. Overseas applicants 
might wish to also apply for an ORS Award.

How to Apply
See
http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/students/studentships/project.html

Interested applicants should:
1. read the detailed description of the relevant research project at 
http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/students/studentships/walters.html

2. complete an application form for admission as a research student (the application form, 
reference form and guidance notes can be downloaded from 
http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/students/studentships/project.html 
from the box on the right of the page); 
3. complete a University Project studentship application form (also available to download 
from 
http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/students/studentships/project.html 
from the box on the right); and

4. submit all forms to the University's Student Recruitment & Admissions Office (address 
supplied on the admissions application form).

Further Information
Should you have any further questions about the awards please contact Simon Beecroft
[log in to unmask]

Dr Stephen Walters
Senior Lecturer in Medical Statistics
Medical Statistics Group
ScHARR, University of Sheffield                 
Regent Court, 30 Regent St, Sheffield S1 4DA
PHONE 0114 2220730 
FAX   0114 2724095 
www.shef.ac.uk/scharr/sections/heds

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