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PHD STUDENTSHIP IN SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE (OXSTALLS CAMPUS, GLOUCESTER) STARTING IN MARCH 2022

The University of Gloucestershire is offering a PhD studentship in Sport & Exercise Science, to cover the full payment of tuition fees for a home (UK only) student for three years and an annual stipend of £10,000 for three years. As part of the stipend, you will be expected to contribute to the School by providing laboratory demonstrator support for one day per week. This is a unique opportunity to conduct an exciting novel PhD with a vibrant and productive research team.

Approximately one in 10 people, of all ages, continue to experience COVID-19 symptoms and impaired quality of life more than 12 weeks after symptoms first appear. Experience of persistent symptoms has been termed long-COVID. Those with long-COVID are known to experience a greater and persistent inflammatory response, and impairments in arterial health are to be expected.

Our project is seeking to determine 1) whether the known detrimental effects of prolonged uninterrupted sitting on arterial health, cognition, and fatigue, are worsened in patients with long-COVID syndrome when compared to a healthy population, and 2) how different physical activity interruptions may help off-set or mitigate these vascular and cognitive dysfunctions. The successful candidate would be expected to learn how to assess key markers of arterial health, including pulse wave velocity, a measure of arterial stiffness, and pulse wave analysis to determine blood pressure waveform indices.

Successful applicants will form part of a well-established research team led by Dr Simon Fryer.

Applicants must be UK nationals, have a relevant master’s degree, and an honours degree of 2.1 standard or equivalent in a Sport & Exercise related field. A specific interest in vascular physiology is essential.  

How to apply: 

Please send a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability to:

Dr Simon Fryer

School of Sport & Exercise

SC114 Oxstalls Campus,

The University of Gloucestershire, GL2 9HW

sfryer@glos.ac.uk

Closing Date: 21st January 2022

Selection process:     Short-listed candidates will be invited for interview to the University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus (GL2 9HW) or by video conference, in the week beginning January 31^st 2022.

Academic Contact: For informal enquiries and further information, please contact Dr Simon Fryer (sfryer@glos.ac.uk)