[AUDITORY] 4-year fully-funded PhD opportunity - The impact of hearing ability on social participation, and social acclimatisation after hearing aid fitting (Graham Naylor )

Subject: [AUDITORY] 4-year fully-funded PhD opportunity - The impact of hearing ability on social participation, and social acclimatisation after hearing aid fitting From: Graham Naylor <0000029322c5b32d-dmarc-request@xxxxxxxx> Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:11:43 +0000 --_000_VI1PR06MB3967B49A0DAE7FEB7C772FEEB4B0AVI1PR06MB3967eurp_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Applications are invited for the above studentship based in the Scottish Se= ction of the University of Nottingham's Hearing Sciences department, locate= d in Glasgow. This is a thriving centre of research into how people use the= ir hearing, how hearing loss affects them, and how new technologies might h= elp. This project is sponsored by and in collaboration with WS Audiology, a= leading hearing device manufacturer. The student will have the opportunity= to undertake a short secondment to their research lab in Stockholm. Project description: Human beings are social creatures, relying on communication to survive and = thrive. When someone develops hearing loss, they not only experience increa= sed difficulty in conversations, but they often experience other far-reachi= ng consequences that impact the ability and willingness to participate soci= ally. For some, the hindered social participation will culminate in lonelin= ess and isolation, with major implications for well-being. This studentship= will seek to be part of the solution. The studentship will first establish a working definition of social partici= pation by way of an in-depth literature review. Following this, a series of= studies utilising techniques such as ecological momentary assessment and s= ocial network analysis will investigate various interlinked aspects of soci= al participation for people with hearing loss, including the role and judge= ment of key communication partners. The studentship will include a longitud= inal study involving interaction with participants throughout their hearing= healthcare journey. In doing so the research will be of clinical relevance= , and it is hoped that results from the research will lead to clinical impa= ct in the long term. The overall aim of this project is to understand how h= earing loss and hearing aids impact social participation in greater detail = than previously possible and identify where there are suboptimal social beh= aviours and network factors that are resistant to change. The Offer This is a fully funded studentship for 48 months to commence in February 20= 24 or soon thereafter, with tuition fees paid, and a full tax-free stipend = commensurate with the RCUK rate (currently =A318,622 per annum). This proje= ct is based in Hearing Sciences - Scottish Section (Glasgow), and will prov= ide training in audiological assessments, analysis methods, and social netw= ork analysis. Candidate Requirements Applicants must meet criteria to achieve a UK student visa and have at leas= t a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in Psychology, Hearing Sciences or a r= elated subject (relevant Master's degree will be an advantage). We are look= ing for a strong background in research methods and a keen interest in pers= on-centred approaches. Informal enquiries may be addressed to supervisors Dr Jack Holman (jack.hol= man@xxxxxxxx<mailto:jack.holman@xxxxxxxx>) or Prof. Graham = Naylor (graham.naylor@xxxxxxxx<mailto:graham.naylor@xxxxxxxx= k>). To apply, candidates should send their CV and a cover letter detailing how = their experience is relevant to the proposed project to jack.holman@xxxxxxxx= ham.ac.uk<mailto:jack.holman@xxxxxxxx>. Deadline 8th December 2023= . Graham Naylor Professor of Hearing Sciences School of Medicine University of Nottingham Hearing Sciences - Scottish Section This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and m= ay contain confidential information. If you have received this message in e= rror, please contact the sender and delete the email and attachment. Any vi= ews or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily re= flect the views of the University of Nottingham. Email communications with = the University of Nottingham may be monitored where permitted by law. --_000_VI1PR06MB3967B49A0DAE7FEB7C772FEEB4B0AVI1PR06MB3967eurp_ Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <html> <head> <meta http-equiv=3D"Content-Type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3Diso-8859-= 1"> <meta name=3D"Generator" content=3D"Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"> <style></style> </head> <body lang=3D"EN-GB" link=3D"#0563C1" vlink=3D"#954F72" style=3D"word-wrap:= break-word"> <div class=3D"WordSection1"> Applications are invited for the above studentship based in the Scottis= h Section of the University of Nottingham’s Hearing Sciences department, located in Glasgow. This is a thriving centre of rese= arch into how people use their hearing, how hearing loss affects them, and = how new technologies might help. This project is sponsored by and in collab= oration with WS Audiology, a leading hearing device manufacturer. The student will have the opportunity to unde= rtake a short secondment to their research lab in Stockholm. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Project descrip= tion:<o:p></o:p> Human beings are social= creatures, relying on communication to survive and thrive. When someone de= velops hearing loss, they not only experience increased difficulty in conversations, but they often experience other far= -reaching consequences that impact the ability and willingness to participa= te socially. For some, the hindered social participation will culminate in = loneliness and isolation, with major implications for well-being. This studentship will seek to be part of the = solution.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The studentship will fi= rst establish a working definition of social participation by way of an in-= depth literature review. Following this, a series of studies utilising techniques such as ecological momentary assessment an= d social network analysis will investigate various interlinked aspects of= social participation for people with hearing loss, including the role and = judgement of key communication partners. The studentship will include a longitudinal study involving interaction with participants = throughout their hearing healthcare journey. In doing so the research will be of clinic= al relevance, and it is hoped that results from the research will lead to c= linical impact in the long term. The overall aim of this project is to understand how hear= ing loss and hearing aids impact social participation in greater detail tha= n previously possible and identify where there are suboptimal social behaviours and network factors that are resistant to= change.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The Offer= <o:p></o:p> This is a fully funded = studentship for 48 months to commence in February 2024 or soon thereafter, = with tuition fees paid, and a full tax-free stipend commensurate with the RCUK rate (currently =A318,622 per annum). This proj= ect is based in Hearing Sciences – Scottish Section (Glasgow), and wi= ll provide training in audiological assessments, analysis methods, and soci= al network analysis.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p></sp= an> Candidate Requi= rements<o:p></o:p> Applicants must meet criteria to achieve a UK student visa and h= ave at least a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in Psychology, Hearing Scie= nces or a related subject (relevant Master's degree will be an advantage). We are looking for a strong background in re= search methods and a keen interest in person-centred approaches.<spa= n style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p>= </o:p> Informal enquiries may be addressed to supervisors Dr Jack Holma= n (<a href=3D"mailto:jack.holman@xxxxxxxx= ham.ac.uk">jack.holman@xxxxxxxx</a>) or Prof. Graham Naylor (<a href=3D"mailto:graham.naylor@xxxxxxxx">= graham.naylor@xxxxxxxx</a>).<o:p></o:p> To apply, candidates sh= ould send their CV and a cover letter detailing how their experience is rel= evant to the proposed project to <a href=3D"mailto:jack.holman@xxxxxxxx">jack.holman@xxxxxxxx= k</a>.  Deadline 8th December 2023.<o:p></o:p>= <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Graham = Naylor Professor of Hearin= g Sciences<o:p></o:p> School of Medicine University of Nottingham Hearing Sciences – Scottish Section <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> </div> This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and m= ay contain confidential information. If you have received this message in e= rror, please contact the sender and delete the email and attachment. Any vi= ews or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the Universit= y of Nottingham. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may= be monitored where permitted by law. </body> </html> --_000_VI1PR06MB3967B49A0DAE7FEB7C772FEEB4B0AVI1PR06MB3967eurp_--

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