PhD Studentship in Health Inequalities and Menopause Care at University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow is offering a funded PhD studentship within the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, focusing on health inequalities in menopause care. This opportunity is part of the College Futures Themes PhD Programme and aims to address stark inequities in menopause care, particularly among socioeconomically disadvantaged and ethnically minoritised women in Scotland. The project will use a transdisciplinary approach, involving collaboration with women from diverse communities, clinicians, and policy actors to co-produce culturally acceptable and implementable interventions for equitable access to menopause information, healthcare, and support. Supervised by Dr Ruth Lewis (School of Health and Wellbeing), Dr Jenifer Sassarini (School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing), and Prof Kathleen Riach (Adam Smith Business School), the student will gain advanced skills in equity-focused evidence synthesis, realist synthesis, stakeholder engagement, and intervention co-design. The research will contribute to translational work promoting equity in women's health and strengthening system-level capacity for inclusive, evidence-informed care. Applicants should have a strong academic background in relevant disciplines such as public health, medical science, or sociology, and demonstrate interest or experience in health inequalities, women's health, or intervention development. The studentship is fully funded, covering tuition and providing a stipend, though the exact amount is not specified. The application deadline is 12 January 2025. For more information, candidates are encouraged to contact the named supervisors and review the project details via the provided link.