PhD opportunity: Social Infrastructure, University of Derby, UK

Regional Studies Association; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic research institution is seeking an enthusiastic research student for a fully funded PhD focused on exploring Social Infrastructure in Staveley. The ideal candidate should have an interdisciplinary background in public and social policy, geography, or social sciences. Knowledge of mixed-methods research is preferred. The deadline for applications is October 10th.

Qualifications

• Experience or commitment to undertake mixed-methods, interdisciplinary research.
• Knowledge of visual, mapping and participatory action research would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a fully funded PhD exploring Social Infrastructure.
• Focus on the town of Staveley as a case study.

Job description

Overview

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We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic research student to undertake a fully funded PhD on exploring, mapping and fostering Social Infrastructure. The study will focus on the town of Staveley (Chesterfield) as a case study. The deadline for applications is October 10th.

Qualifications and disciplinary areas

• We would welcome applications from candidates from a range of disciplinary areas and expertises, including:

• Public and Social Policy
• Human, Social and Economic Geography
• Planning, Architecture
• Social Sciences (Social Capital and Social Infrastructure theory; Social Network Analysis)

Experience or commitment to undertake mixed-methods, interdisciplinary research and knowledge of visual, mapping and participatory action research would be an advantage.

Sponsorship and context

This initiative is sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council, stemming from the Staveley Town Deal programme (Government Funded).

Follow the link below for further information on the project, this studentship and how to apply