Faculty of Education and Sport
School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (Bedford Campus)
Ref: ESB2829
2 year bursary
£12,000 per annum + fees + financial support for research
2 years for MPhil stage (option to complete further year for PhD completion - not funded at present)
Research Area: A comparison of school-based strategies to increase physical activity and health in school children
Purpose: to evaluate the impact of several innovative school-based intervention strategies designed to increase physical activity and/or reduce sedentary behaviour on energy expenditure / physical activity patterns, fitness, cardiovascular health and body composition of school children aged between 10-14 years old.
Applicants for a research degree should have a good Honours degree or Masters degree in sport & exercise science, or a related area. The preferred start date is June 2008.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their ability in English, typically a TOEFL score of 610 or an IELTS (British Council) score of 6.5.
Informal enquiries may be made by contacting:
Dr Catherine Van Blerk on 01234-793320 / Catherine.vanblerk@beds.ac.uk
To apply:
Please download information and application forms from: www.beds.ac.uk/jobs
Alternatively, application forms and further details may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, University of Bedfordshire, Park Square, Luton LU1 3JU. Tel 01582 743376 (24 hour answering service) or email employment.opportunities@beds.ac.uk
Please quote reference number and job title.
Please note CVs will only be accepted in addition to a fully completed application form.
Closing date: 17 April 2008
