UK : PhD Studentship Nurturing an Evidence-Based Learning Environment which supports the Innovative Design of Healthcare Facilities

Loughborough University - Department of Civil and Building Engineering

(Ref No: HaCIRIC10)

The Department of Civil and Building Engineering has a PhD studentship available to start 1 Jan 2010. The research will be entitled: Nurturing an Evidence-Based Learning Environment which supports the Innovative Design of Healthcare Facilities, or similar. Collaborators that include: Department of Health Estates & Facilities, Community Health Partnerships, Welsh Health Estates, MAAP Architects, Health Estates (DHSSPS), Willmott Dixon, BDP and Parallel.

This studentship offers an exciting opportunity to join HaCIRIC, one of the largest research and innovation centers investigating health and care infrastructure in the UK, with ambitions to be a world leader in evidence based healthcare design.

The studentships are for three years and cover fees and a tax-exempt stipend (£13,290 for the 2009/10 academic year with cost of living adjustments in years 2 and 3). Tuition fees will be paid at the UK/EU rate. Candidates from countries outside of the EU will be liable for the difference between 'home student fees' and international student fees. Applicants will need to complete the Loughborough University on-line application form (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/prospectus/pg/essential/apply/index.htm)

Applicant should have a minimum of a 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants will have a building design or engineering qualification and experience. On the application form, please state under ' additional information' that the application relates to HaCIRIC studentships.

Further information about the Department of Civil and Building Engineering is available from the Loughborough University website www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/cv/

Closing Date for Applications: 22^nd November 2009.

Please quote the reference Number on all correspondence.

Additional Information:For informal enquiries contact Prof Andrew Price [a.d.f.price@lboro.ac.uk - tele 01509 222627].

Further information about the studentship can be obtained by contacting:-Ms Helen Newbold, Research Administrator, Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Loughborough UniversityE-mail: H.Newbold@lboro.ac.uk