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Phd Studentships Outcome in adult life for people with autism Dept of
Psychology
Applications are invited for 2 full time PhD studentships based at the
Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London. (Denmark Hill SE5 Campus)
The focus of the project is on the long term-outcome for adults with autism
of average IQ, and outcome in their siblings. All potential participants
were previously assessed as children or young adults.
The outcome measures to be used will be based on those used in our previous
follow-up studies of individuals with developmental disorders. However,
there will also be scope for the successful applicants to develop additional
measures or pursue additional areas of interest. Participants will be
scattered around the country, so willingness to travel and work irregular
hours will be an essential requirement.
Applicants should have at least a 2.1 degree in psychology and have previous
experience of working with people with autism or intellectual disability. A
Masters degree in research methodology would also be beneficial.
START DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2007.
DURATION OF AWARD: 3 YEARS
*STIPEND: £15,000 PER ANNUM* (plus fees and research and travel expenses
incurred as part of the project).
Interested applicants should send their CV, together with the names of two
academic referees, by email to Maria Priestley (m.priestley@iop.kcl.ac.uk ).
*Closing date for applications is the 30th June 2007*.
Psychology
Applications are invited for 2 full time PhD studentships based at the
Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London. (Denmark Hill SE5 Campus)
The focus of the project is on the long term-outcome for adults with autism
of average IQ, and outcome in their siblings. All potential participants
were previously assessed as children or young adults.
The outcome measures to be used will be based on those used in our previous
follow-up studies of individuals with developmental disorders. However,
there will also be scope for the successful applicants to develop additional
measures or pursue additional areas of interest. Participants will be
scattered around the country, so willingness to travel and work irregular
hours will be an essential requirement.
Applicants should have at least a 2.1 degree in psychology and have previous
experience of working with people with autism or intellectual disability. A
Masters degree in research methodology would also be beneficial.
START DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2007.
DURATION OF AWARD: 3 YEARS
*STIPEND: £15,000 PER ANNUM* (plus fees and research and travel expenses
incurred as part of the project).
Interested applicants should send their CV, together with the names of two
academic referees, by email to Maria Priestley (m.priestley@iop.kcl.ac.uk ).
*Closing date for applications is the 30th June 2007*.