23.1229, Support: Applied Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Health Communication : PhD Student, University of Hong Kong

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Subject: 23.1229, Support: Applied Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Health Communication : PhD Student, University of Hong Kong

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Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:15:04
From: Olga Zayts [zayts at hkucc.hku.hk]
Subject: Applied Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Health Communication : PhD Student, University of Hong Kong

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 Institution/Organization: University of Hong Kong 
Department: Centre for Humanities and Medicine 
Web Address: http://www.chm.hku.hk/ 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research,Project Work

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Discourse Analysis 
health communications, healthcare-related studies 
Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn)
                      Chinese, Yue (yue) 
                      English (eng) 

Description:

Call: PhD Fellowship in Discourse Analysis of Telegenetic Counseling 
Communication:Three-year full-time PhD position in discourse analysis of telegenetic 
counseling communication, deadline: 1 May 2012, HKT 12 noon.

The position relates to the current project titled 'A Discourse Analytic Study of 
Telegenetic Counseling in Hong Kong' conducted at the Centre for the Humanities and 
Medicine (CHM), Hong Kong University. The CHM is the first institution of its kind in 
Asia and combines the commitment to cutting-edge interdisciplinary research with the 
cultivation of professional competencies and practices. The fellowship is funded by the 
Research Grant Council's General Research Fund (GRF, funding period 2011-2013; 
the PhD position will go beyond the project period). 

Genetic counseling is a complex activity in which counselors inform clients at risk of 
genetic disorder about the familial basis of the disorder and available testing options 
thus facilitating clients' decisions regarding (not) testing and (not) disclosing their 
genetic status. Counseling mediated through telephone or computer systems is even 
more complex, highlighting context-specific interactional demands on the participants. 
Telemedicine has been researched widely in various healthcare sites, with fewer 
studies of telegenetic counseling done in South Asia. In Hong Kong, telegenetic 
counseling is a necessity due to the small number of trained professionals and the 
wide population they serve. The project generally investigates telephone-mediated 
counseling and its differences from face-to-face counseling. Risk explanations, 
information-giving vis-à-vis advice-giving, reassurance and other associated themes 
are examined. The candidate will actively research one of these aspects of 
telegenetic/face-to-face counseling. The dissertation will identify a distinct research 
topic, but will remain linked to the parent project. The candidate will also contribute to 
the development of the Health Communication Research Cluster of the CHM through 
participation in activities organized by the CHM.  The position is available for 36 
months. The candidate should not register later than January 1, 2013. Candidates 
preferably have background in one of the following: (applied) linguistics, discourse 
analysis, health communication, or healthcare-related studies. Knowledge of 
Cantonese and/or Mandarin are desirable but not pre-requisites.   

Applications must be submitted via the standard online application process for HKU. 
For further information on research postgraduate education at HKU and application 
procedure, see http://www0.hku.hk/gradsch/web/apply/index_ps.htm. Full-time PhD 
students who hold a first degree with second-class honors first division (or equivalent) 
or above are normally considered eligible to receive a Postgraduate Studentship during 
the normative study period. Candidates' results in Master's degrees may also be 
considered. The basic studentship is currently HK$13,600 (US$1,740)/month (subject 
to revision). Additional financial awards are available. The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship 
(HKPF) awards HK$20,000/month in studentship and a conference/research related 
travel allowance of HK$10,000/year for up to three years. Applicants who have applied 
for the HKPF are automatically considered for the University Postgraduate Fellowships 
(UPF) (HK$70,000) in addition to other studentships. For further financial info, see 
http://www0.hku.hk/gradsch/web/apply/guide1213/4.html

Applicants should send an e-mail to Dr. Olga Zayts (zayts at hkucc.hku.hk) notifying 
her that they have applied for the position. Further inquiries should be sent to Dr. Olga 
Zayts (zayts at hkucc.hku.hk) or Professor Srikant Sarangi (Sarangi at cardiff.ac.uk). 

Application Deadline: 01-May-2012 

Web Address for Applications: http://www0.hku.hk/gradsch/web/apply/ 

Contact Information: 
	Dr. Olga Zayts 
	zayts at hkucc.hku.hk  

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