Fully-funded PhD in Human Geography at Plymouth University
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Plymouth University
We are delighted to offer one PhD studentship in human geography to suitably qualified candidates for the academic year commencing 1st October 2013.
Applicants must have at least a 2:1 degree in Geography (or a related subject) or equivalent qualification, or an MA/MSc degree or research/work experience in a relevant area.
The studentship is supported for 3 years and includes full Home/EU tuition fees plus a stipend of £13,726 per annum. The studentship will only fully fund those applicants who are eligible for Home/EU fees with relevant qualifications. Applicants normally required to cover overseas fees will have to show evidence in their application that they can cover the difference between the Home/EU and the overseas tuition fee rates (approximately £9,790 per annum).
We invite applications in any area of human geography, but are particularly looking for candidates interested in working in our following main research areas:
• Migration studies (naomi.tyrell@plymouth.ac.uk)
• Mobilities/Transport geography (jon.shaw@plymouth.ac.uk)
• Planning (christopher.balch@plymouth.ac.uk, stephen.essex@plymouth.ac.uk)
• Green economy/eco-cities (federico.caprotti@plymouth.ac.uk, ian.bailey@plymouth.ac.uk)
• Environmental policy, governance and resilience (ian.bailey@plymouth.ac.uk, geoff.wilson@plymouth.ac.uk,stephanie.lavau@plymouth.ac.uk)
• International studies and development (rupert.hodder@plymouth.ac.uk, sanzidur.rahman@plymouth.ac.uk,ian.whitehead@plymouth.ac.uk)
• Rural/agricultural research (Stephanie.lavau@plymouth.ac.uk, sanzidur.rahman@plymouth.ac.uk,ian.whitehead@plymouth.ac.uk, geoff.wilson@plymouth.ac.uk, richard.yarwood@plymouth.ac.uk)
• Cultural geography (p.simpson@keele.ac.uk [about to join Plymouth], julian.brigstocke@plymouth.ac.uk)
Applicants interested in working in these research areas are encouraged to contact staff directly and discuss their plans for research. For further information on Geography at Plymouth University see http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/geography
For an application form and full details on how to apply, please visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/postgraduate. Applicants should send a completed application form along with a covering letter detailing their suitability for the studentship, C.V., and 2 references to Sharon Healy, Faculty of Science and Technology Research Office, Room A425, Portland Square, Plymouth PL4 8AA or e-mail sharon.healy@plymouth.ac.uk. Applications should also include a 2-3 page research proposal that includes a brief review of current literature on the topic, aim and objectives of the planned research, proposed methods, and key references.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 18th June 2013. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. We regret that we may not be able to respond to all applications.