PhD Researcher: Economy of Corruption & Resource Access

UWE Bristol; Bristol; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is inviting applications for a Fully Funded Doctoral Researcher to explore how corruption and political connections impact access to economic resources in authoritarian regimes. The candidate will engage in collaborative research within an international framework, contributing to significant academic discussions on these crucial topics. This opportunity includes training and secondments with partner institutions and aims to develop strong transferable skills for the successful applicant.

Qualifications

• Interest in sociology and authoritarian regimes.
• Experience in qualitative or quantitative research methods.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how corruption and political connectedness shape access to resources.
• Collaborate with international partners in research.
• Participate in training workshops and summer schools.

Education

PhD candidate

Job description

A leading university in the UK is inviting applications for a Fully Funded Doctoral Researcher to explore how corruption and political connections impact access to economic resources in authoritarian regimes. The candidate will engage in collaborative research within an international framework, contributing to significant academic discussions on these crucial topics. This opportunity includes training and secondments with partner institutions and aims to develop strong transferable skills for the successful applicant.