PhD Studentship in Community Approaches to Preventable Mortality Post Prison Release

This PhD studentship focuses on understanding and improving health outcomes for individuals in the critical week following their release from prison. The research will explore community-based approaches to preventable mortality, particularly concerning substance use and mental health challenges. The successful candidate will engage in mixed-methods research, including both secondary data analysis and primary data collection. This opportunity allows for collaboration across two themes related to health inequalities and care improvements in the criminal justice system.

• Conduct mixed-methods research to explore health outcomes post-prison release.
• Engage in secondary analysis of existing datasets.
• Collect primary data through various research methods.
• Collaborate with supervisors and stakeholders on research themes.
• Participate in an 8-week placement related to the research.
• Contribute to the development of the research program.