Self-funded PhD: Health of adults and its association with physical activity and modifiable risk factors
- University of Nottingham
- United Kingdom, LND
- Jun 10, 2026
Job Description:
Principal supervisors:
Professor Kimberley Edwards (School of Medicine, Professor of Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition Education – [email protected]
Dr Thomas Bestwick-Stevenson (School of Medicine), Teaching Associate – [email protected]
This project is not funded, and we are seeking a student who can self-fund the PhD.
Programme description: The overall theme of this PhD programme is to examine the contribution of lifestyle factors, especially physical activity, and the interaction with health and modifiable risk factors. This is important because physical activity provides many health benefits, and because of this there are recommendations for the amount of physical activity people should complete. However, there are also negatives to physical activity. One of which is suffering injuries, which can damage joints and lead other conditions. All of which (physical activity, health, and injury) maybe associated with modifiable risk factors, and information related to this could be useful in the development of prevention strategies, but there is limited research examining this currently. Thus, the current project aims to examine different aspects related to this.
The research teams currently works on studies related to these topics (for example a longitudinal cohort study related physical activity, health, and modifiable risk factors), and this PhD aims to use or expand on some aspects of these studies.
PhD description: The project could use different methods to address differing aspect of this topic and could be reliant on both the interest of the student and supervisory team, plus what is found through the process of the research.
Further information: Applicants should have at least a 2:1 in a relevant degree (for example but not limited to Sport Science/Medicine/Rehab, Public Health, Medicine), and ideally a relevant Master’s degree (for example but not limited to Sport Science/Medicine/Rehab, Public Health, Medicine).
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Thomas Bestwick-Stevenson, [email protected]
To apply, candidates should send their CV and a short cover letter (<1000 words) outlining why they are applying to be part of this PhD programme and what they believe they can offer to: [email protected]. The email subject line should be: “HEALTH OF ADULTS PHD APPLICATION”. Candidates should also provide the contact details for 2 referees, one of whom should be their most recent academic supervisor (or line manager in relevant employment, if applicable). Please note, offers of study will be subject to 2 satisfactory references being received.
Closing Date for Applications: Monday July 6th 2026.
Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday July 14th 2026.
PhD Start Date: 1st October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Closing Date: 06 Jul 2026
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Job Description:
Principal supervisors:
Professor Kimberley Edwards (School of Medicine, Professor of Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition Education – [email protected]
Dr Thomas Bestwick-Stevenson (School of Medicine), Teaching Associate – [email protected]
This project is not funded, and we are seeking a student who can self-fund the PhD.
Programme description: The overall theme of this PhD programme is to examine the contribution of lifestyle factors, especially physical activity, and the interaction with health and modifiable risk factors. This is important because physical activity provides many health benefits, and because of this there are recommendations for the amount of physical activity people should complete. However, there are also negatives to physical activity. One of which is suffering injuries, which can damage joints and lead other conditions. All of which (physical activity, health, and injury) maybe associated with modifiable risk factors, and information related to this could be useful in the development of prevention strategies, but there is limited research examining this currently. Thus, the current project aims to examine different aspects related to this.
The research teams currently works on studies related to these topics (for example a longitudinal cohort study related physical activity, health, and modifiable risk factors), and this PhD aims to use or expand on some aspects of these studies.
PhD description: The project could use different methods to address differing aspect of this topic and could be reliant on both the interest of the student and supervisory team, plus what is found through the process of the research.
Further information: Applicants should have at least a 2:1 in a relevant degree (for example but not limited to Sport Science/Medicine/Rehab, Public Health, Medicine), and ideally a relevant Master’s degree (for example but not limited to Sport Science/Medicine/Rehab, Public Health, Medicine).
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Thomas Bestwick-Stevenson, [email protected]
To apply, candidates should send their CV and a short cover letter (<1000 words) outlining why they are applying to be part of this PhD programme and what they believe they can offer to: [email protected]. The email subject line should be: “HEALTH OF ADULTS PHD APPLICATION”. Candidates should also provide the contact details for 2 referees, one of whom should be their most recent academic supervisor (or line manager in relevant employment, if applicable). Please note, offers of study will be subject to 2 satisfactory references being received.
Closing Date for Applications: Monday July 6th 2026.
Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday July 14th 2026.
PhD Start Date: 1st October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Closing Date: 06 Jul 2026
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