PhD Scholarship

NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre

Title:
Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry) on the Forecasting the Economic Impact of Disease in Older Workers

Research Areas:
Health Sciences

Type:
Postgraduate Research

Description:

This scholarship is funded by an ARC Linkage-Projects grant and will provide support on a full-time basis leading to a PhD. The aim of this project is to examine and forecast the relationship between health and work and determine the economic impacts of disease on older workers, aged 45 to 65 years through to 2030, using complex microsimulation modelling. The successful applicant will work in Sydney at the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, part of the Sydney Medical School.

Eligibility:

Applicants should have an Honours 1 or 2A degree in economics, computer science, mathematics or health sciences and experience in statistical analysis/modelling with large data sets using SAS. Knowledge of the impact of health on labour force participation would be an advantage. Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens.

Amount awarded:

The scholarship stipend is $27,222 p.a. in 2010 (tax exempt), and the current funding is for two years only. Please note that this scholarship is conditional on the University signing an agreement with the Industry Partner(s) named in the grant.

Application guide:

For further information, contact Professor Deborah Schofield (Phone: 02 9562 5044; Fax: 02 9565 1863 E-mail: Deborah.schofield@ctc.usyd.edu.au ). Applications, including a curriculum vitae, copy of an academic transcript, proof of citizenship or permanent residency, the names and contact details of at least two referees should be sent to Professor Schofield, NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, Locked Bag 77, Camperdown NSW 1450.

Closing date:
26 February 2010

Web : http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/scholarships/324