The Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) is seeking to appoint an exceptional Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to help shape, develop and lead SPERI’s research agenda over the next three years.
 
We also have one funded PhD Studentship available. 

More information about SPERI and both opportunities can be found below in a form designed to make it easy for you to pass on.
 
About SPERI
 
The Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) aims to bring together leading international researchers in the social sciences, including policy-makers, journalists and opinion formers, to reassess and develop substantive proposals to respond to the political and economic challenges posed by the global financial crisis and its legacy.

SPERI takes a holistic view of political economy in which the local, the national, the regional and the global interact at all times and in complex ways.  Its research agenda reflects this and addresses in an interconnected way some of the major issues of our day, notably:
the British growth crisis
the building of a new political architecture for the Eurozone
the rise of the BRICs and the emergence of changing forms of capitalism in East Asia, Latin America and Africa
the G20’s leadership and management of the global political economy and the role of other leading global institutions.
SPERI will also seek to explore what we see as the core economic and political question that connects all of these issues: namely, the need to think through the key elements of a sustainable new model of political economy.  This must be capable of meeting the diverse needs of a world characterised by the legacy of financial crisis, ongoing environmental degradation and continued political uncertainty.

A fuller statement of SPERI’s research focus is available at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/speri.
 
About the Research Fellowship
 
You will hold a PhD in a relevant area (or have equivalent experience) and maintain research activity of a substantial external reputation.
 
This will be achieved through: generating research income and direction for self and others, conducting high quality research, producing research publications of exceptional quality and impact, supervising research students and research staff, participating actively in the development and implementation of the department and the Faculty’s research strategy.
 
The post is full time and fixed-term from 1st January 2013 to 30 April 2015 at Grade 8.

Grade 8: £37,012 - £44,166 per annum with the expectation of annual incremental progression. 
You can find more information about the both opportunities on our website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/speri/opportunities/vacancies  and in the attached document.

How to apply

You can apply for this position online at www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs and searching for the job referenced: UOS005351.
Applicants should include in their application a 3000 word (maximum) post-doctoral research fellowship application, indicating clearly its links to SPERI’s core research focus and at least one of the five research themes, as well as its potential to generate user and/or policy-maker impact.

Closing date: 9 November 2012 

 
About the Ph D Studentship
 
 
SPERI also has a Ph D studentship available for a candidate to start from September 2013 onwards.
 
The award covers fees (UK/EU or Overseas) and a full stipend at the RCUK rate (£13,590 in 2012-13). The scholarship fund up to three years full-time or six years part-time study, subject to satisfactory progress.
 
How to apply
Applicants should submit a research proposal of around 2000 words to [log in to unmask], indicating clearly its links to SPERIs core research focus and at least one of the research themes outlined above. 

Proposals should also include:
     A provisional title
    The main aims of your research
    Key research questions and/or hypotheses   
  The academic and wider value of the PhD  
  An identification of links to previous literature in the area
   The methods of research proposed
  A plan and timetable of work
 
Eligibility
 You should have a first or upper second class UK honours degree or equivalent and a Masters degree in a relevant subject area.
 You should be applying to start your first year of study on a full-time or part-time PhD with the University in the 2013-14 academic year (i.e. after 1st September 2013, exact start date to be agreed with your supervisor/ department). 
Awards are open to UK, EU and international applicants.

Closing date: 28 February 2013

 
Questions?

If you have any questions please contact SPERI Administrator Sarah Boswell by emailing [log in to unmask]

Thank you




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Sarah Boswell

Administrator of the Sheffield Political
Economy Research Institute (SPERI)
 
University of Sheffield
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