Dear critters,
Apologies for cross-posting.
Please find below details for two ESRC case studentships. I'd be most
grateful if you could forward the details to anyone who you think might be
interested in applying for the posts. The application date for both posts
is the 15th June 2007. A more detailed 'flyer' about each project is also
available. If interested, drop me a line and I'll e-mail it through.
Thanks for your help.
Best wishes,
Damian
Coventry Uni
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CASE STUDENTSHIP 1:
Dept. of Geography, Environment and Disaster Management, Coventry University
ESRC Collaborative (CASE) PhD Studentship
‘The changing place of traditional food retailing: a geographical analysis
of English retail markets’ – in conjunction with the National Association
of British Market Authorities.
This research project aims to determine the development of English retail
markets as a traditional form of retailing, focusing on the nature of
supply chain links with the local food economy, including market
opportunities associated with local food hubs. The role of ‘traditional’
forms of food retailing, including retail markets / local food hubs, is
mostly ignored in the local foods literature, focusing instead upon more
archetypal ‘alternative’ channels, especially farmers’ markets. This
project will draw on various concepts relating to local / alternative
economies, food retailing, supply chains and social embeddedness to fill
this research gap.
We are looking for a high quality candidate, preferably with or completing
an RT recognized advanced (Masters) course in Human Geography or related
area of Social Science. A CV, letter of application (making a case why you
should be appointed), the names of two referees, and details about how you
can be contacted between now and the end of June should be sent to either
Dr. Damian Maye or Prof. Brian Ilbery at the Department of Geography,
Environment and Disaster Management, Coventry University, Priory Street,
Coventry CV1 5FB by 15 June 2007.
For informal discussion and further details about the project, contact
either Dr. Damian Maye (02476 887689 or [log in to unmask]) or Prof.
Brian Ilbery (01242 714389 or [log in to unmask]). Interviews are likely to
be held in July.
ESRC meets the tuition fees and pays a basic (tax free) maintenance grant
of £14,300 p.a. The collaborating organisation pays an additional £2,000
p.a.
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CASE STUDENTSHIP 2:
Countryside and Community Research Unit, University of Gloucestershire
ESRC Collaborative (CASE) PhD Studentship
‘Farm tenancy and agricultural restructuring: analysing the current
structure and future potential of county farms in England and Wales’ – in
conjunction with the Association of Chief Estate Surveyors and Property
Management in Local Government.
County farms were set up in the early 20th century to slow the decline in
agricultural employment, meet the demand for smallholdings and encourage
tenants to move onto larger holdings. Yet, 30,000 ha have been lost from
the county farms estate since the mid-1980s and some County Councils have
sold off their county estates completely, while others are undergoing
rationalisation to amalgamate farms to make them bigger and more
economically viable. It is within this context that this research project
aims to assess the current status of county farms in England and Wales and
to examine their likely future impact on agricultural restructuring and
rural development.
We are looking for a high quality candidate, preferably with or completing
an RT recognized advanced (Masters) course in Human Geography,
Environmental Planning or related area of Social Science. A CV, letter of
application (making a case why you should be appointed), the names of two
referees, and details about how you can be contacted between now and the
end of June should be sent to Prof. Brian Ilbery at the Countryside and
Community Research Unit, University of Gloucestershire, Dunholme Villa, The
Park, Cheltenham GL50 2RH by 15 June 2007.
For informal discussion and further details about the project, contact
either Prof. Brian Ilbery (01242 714389 or [log in to unmask]), Dr. James
Kirwan (01242 714127 or [log in to unmask]) or Dr. Damian Maye (02476
887689 or [log in to unmask]). Interviews are likely to be held in June.
ESRC meets the tuition fees and pays a basic (tax free) maintenance grant
of £14,300 p.a. The collaborating organisation pays an additional £2,000
p.a.
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