Ph.D. Studentship: Biology and Empire in 20th Century Britain
A PhD studentship is available at the University of Manchester (UK)
from September 2001 for research on the impact of Empire upon the
development of biology in 20th century Britain. The project will
focus upon cotton research (including entomology, genetics and plant
pathology) as it was conducted in British universities, industrial
research institutes, and colonial institutions. The student will
join a small group of people who are currently working with Dr.
Jonathan Harwood on the transformation of the biological sciences, ca.
1870-1960.
Applicants should have (or expect to obtain) a Master’s degree in the
history of science/technology/medicine or a related subject and should
have at least A-level knowledge (or the equivalent) of the biological
sciences. Undergraduates expecting to graduate with first or good
upper-second class honours and with some background in HSTM are also
eligible to apply; if successful, they may be required to attend
research training and other courses in their first year.
The studentship pays tuition fees and maintenance (initially £6650)
and will be awarded for one year in the first instance (renewable for
a further two). Applicants should submit a completed University
application form (including two references) along with samples of
written work by 27 April to: the Departmental Secretary, CHSTM,
Mathematics Tower, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
(from whom application forms may also be obtained:
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Informal inquiries should be directed to Jonathan Harwood via email
([log in to unmask]), telephone [(44)(161) 275-5923] or FAX:
[(44)(161) 275-5699]. For general information see the Departmental
website: www.man.ac.uk/CHSTM
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