PhD Studentship: Health, Wellbeing and Data Science: ESRC Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) Health, Wellbeing and Data Science
Swansea University, United Kingdom
- Institution
- Swansea University
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- PhD
- Subject area
- Computer Science & AI
- Salary
- GBP 21805.00 YEAR
- Location
- Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
The pathway combines observational, descriptive, and trials-based methods with large population-scale datasets to provide evidence on societies most pressing health challenges. Research informs evidence-based policy making to support people to make healthy lifestyle choices and/or to live better with illness and disability. More specifically, it examines the built and social environment and the impact that these have on multiple health and/or social outcomes. For example, a project may characterise the housing or school travel environment, and investigate the impact on injuries, mental health and educational outcomes; or shifting ageing and family-size demographics in relation to the epidemiology of chronic health conditions to address the pressing issue of the ‘care -gap’. Projects may use a range of methodologies, from observational to computational and population-level modelling. Such projects and associated methods are made possible through the linkage of administrative and health data, increasing demand for suitably qualified doctoral researchers capable of applying a mix of methods to complex social science problems.
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Funding Details
The studentship funded by the ESRC covers tuition fees and an annual tax-free living stipend in line with UKRI minimum rates (currently £21,805 for 2026/27).
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