MSCA Doctoral Fellow: Constitutional Governance Research

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Birmingham invites applications for a Fully Funded MSCA PhD position focused on Constitutional Militarisation, Security and Democratic Reform. The post supports an international network, with two secondments abroad and travel to conferences.

The appointee will undertake doctoral-level research analysing military influence on constitutional governance in Islamic contexts, including Egypt, Türkiye, and Sudan.

Qualifications

• High level analytical capability
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
• Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
• Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort
• Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and ensuring equal treatment of protected characteristics

Responsibilities

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding
• Analyse and interpret data
• Apply knowledge to develop new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate research findings for publication and seminars
• Supervise students on research-related work and guide PhD students
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods
• Undertake research administration and related tasks
• Contribute to enterprise, business development and public engagement activities
• Collect research data using various methods
• Present research outputs for seminars and posters
• Provide guidance to support staff and students
• Address problems affecting research objectives and deadlines
• Travel for conferences and secondments abroad
• Promote equality and diversity in the workplace

Skills

High level analytics

Clear communication

Knowledge of models/methods

Resource planning

Management/administration

Planning and organising

Team coordination

Equality Act awareness

Education

Eligibility to start a doctorate (PhD)

Job description

University of Birmingham invites applications for a Fully Funded MSCA PhD position focused on Constitutional Militarisation, Security and Democratic Reform. The post supports an international network, with two secondments abroad and travel to conferences.

The appointee will undertake doctoral-level research analysing military influence on constitutional governance in Islamic contexts, including Egypt, Türkiye, and Sudan.