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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Postgraduate Scholarship in Familial Risk and Colorectal Cancer Screening in General Practice

Overview

A full-time postgraduate scholarship is available within a dynamic research team in the Sydney School of Public Health for a suitably qualified candidate with a degree in health to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in Medicine. The project assesses the effect of an online familial risk assessment tool and GP triage on risk appropriate colorectal cancer screening uptake. The study design is a cluster-randomised trial across practices in NSW and Victoria, linking with national primary care cancer research networks.

Eligibility:

Applicants should have a particular interest in consumer-led interventions to improve the uptake of evidence in practice. Prior experience working in the general practice environment and Masters level qualifications in Public Health or other relevant research methodology is desirable. Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens*.

Amount awarded:

The scholarship is valued at $35,500 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.


Application guide:

Further information can be obtained from A/Professor Lyndal Trevena, Sydney School of Public Health (A27), The University of Sydney NSW 2006 (Phone: (02) 93517788 Fax: (02) 935 I 5049. E-mail: lyndal.trevena@sydney.edu.au). Applications should be sent direct to A/Professor Trevena at the above address and should include a curriculum vitae, a copy of an academic transcript, and the names and contact details of at least two referees.

Closing date:

15 November 2010

Source: http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/scholarships/710


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