The University of Edinburgh <http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/> and the
international charity SolarAid <http://www.solar-aid.org> are delighted to
announce a new research collaboration around waste, recycling and repair in
Africaıs solar photovoltaic economy.
We invite strong applicants to apply for a 3-year studentship award leading
to a PhD in International Development for a research project that will
explore cultures and practices of waste collection, disposal, repair and
recycling around solar technology in Kenya and/or Malawi. The project will
identify ways in which, and communities for whom, solar waste becomes a
resource; providing new insight into the implications of waste from
renewable energy technologies in the Global South.
The successful candidate will start in September 2014. They will have the
opportunity to work closely with SolarAidıs Director of Research & Impact in
London and with field staff in Kenya and/or Malawi and will have support
from an international advisory group composed of representatives of the
Global Off Grid Lighting Association
<http://global-off-grid-lighting-association.org/> .
The applicant must have a postgraduate level qualification (MA or MSc) in
International Development, Social Anthropology, Science and Technology
Studies, Sociology, Human Geography or a related discipline, with evidence
of field based research experience. The successful applicant will hold the
equivalent of a strong 2.1 or 1st class honours degree as well as a relevant
masters degree. In exceptional circumstances other appropriate experience
may replace the masters degree.
The scholarship holder will receive scholarship support at RCUK rates (EU/UK
fees paid, a stipend of at least £13,590 and a contribution towards research
expenses). and have the opportunity to work closely with SolarAid in London,
as well as field offices in Kenya and/or Malawi.
The scholarship holder must be a UK citizen to qualify for both the full
scholarship and the stipend. EU citizens qualify for the scholarship. For
full details of eligibility, please see
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and-guidance/postgraduates/prospective-student
s/eligibility/index.aspx
<http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and-guidance/postgraduates/prospective-studen
ts/eligibility/index.aspx>
In order to apply please email a copy of your CV and a covering letter
explaining your suitability and motivation for applying to
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . The closing date is
Friday, 16th May. For further details, download the full project proposal
here
<https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/90728/UoE%20Solar%20Waste%20PhD%20Publi
c.pdf> .
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Jamie Cross
Lecturer in Anthropology and Development
Deputy Director, Global Development Academy
University of Edinburgh
www.sps.ed.ac.uk/cross <http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/cross>
www.lifeoffthegrid.net
Office: +44(0)1316515181 <tel:%2B44%280%291316515181> Mobile
+44(0)7552817310 <tel:%2B44%280%297552817310>
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