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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Jane Ussher [mailto:J.Ussher@uws.edu.au]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thu 10/6/2011 6:53 AM<BR><B>To:</B> ischp@lists.massey.ac.nz<BR><B>Subject:</B> Cancer and Fertility PhD Scholarships<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P class=Default style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Cancer and Fertility PhD Research Scholarship (x2)</SPAN></I></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN></P>
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<P class=Default><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Applications are invited from two highly motivated graduates seeking to undertake doctoral projects as part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage project “The construction and experience of fertility in the context of cancer: patient, partner and health professional perspectives”. This project is a collaboration between the UWS Health Services and Outcomes (HSO) Research Group and the Cancer Council New South Wales, National Breast Cancer Foundation, CanTeen, Westmead Hospital, Nepean Hospital, and Family Planning NSW. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=Default><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">About the Project </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></P>
<P class=Default><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The aims of the project are to investigate the construction and experience of fertility post-cancer for people with cancer and their partners, using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods; identify pathways that influence ability to negotiate fertility concerns post-cancer; examine the constructs underpinning the perspectives of professional stakeholders; and to develop a psycho-educational information package, which will be evaluated from the perspective of people with cancer and their partners, as well as health professionals. One of the PhD students will focus on the constructions and experiences of individuals with breast cancer, and the other will examine health professional perspectives, and the effectiveness of the intervention. <I>Individuals with an interest in Critical Health Psychology are strongly encouraged to apply.</I></SPAN></P>
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<P class=Default><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Criteria </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></P>
<P class=Default><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The successful applicant should: </SPAN></P>
<P class=Default style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 7pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-VARIANT: normal"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> hold a Bachelor Honours degree (Class 1 or 2.1) or research Master degree in a psychology or related field and/or equivalent </SPAN></P>
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<P class=Default><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">qualifications and experience; </SPAN></P>
<P class=Default style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1.25pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0cm"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 7pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-VARIANT: normal"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">be highly motivated to undertake research; </SPAN></P>
<P class=Default style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1.25pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0cm"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 7pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-VARIANT: normal"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">possess excellent communication and writing skills; and </SPAN></P>
<P class=Default style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 7pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-VARIANT: normal"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">have strong analytical skills. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=Default><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">What does the scholarship provide? </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></P>
<P class=Default><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">· Tax free stipend of $32,651 per annum and a funded place in the doctoral degree. </SPAN></P>
<P class=Default><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">· Funding may also available for project costs </SPAN></P>
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<P class=Default><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Need more information? </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></P>
<P class=Default><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">· Contact Professor Jane Ussher to discuss the project: j.ussher@uws.edu.au or 02 9772 6720 </SPAN></P>
<P class=Default><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">· Contact the Research Training, Policy and Programs Officer to discuss enrolment and scholarships: Ms Sandra Lawrence: sg.lawrence@uws.edu.au </SPAN></P>
<P class=Default><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">· For further information about the research being conducted in the School of Medicine at http://www.uws.edu.au/medicine/som/research </SPAN></P>
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<P class=Default><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">How to apply </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN></P>
<P class=Default><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">· Submit an application form, research proposal and CV by the closing date. Details of what to include in your research proposal can be found at http://www.uws.edu.au/research/future_research_students/apply#Requirements </SPAN></P>
<P class=Default><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The application form can be downloaded from the web: www.uws.edu.au/research/scholarships </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B>APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 14 November 2011</B></P>
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