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Apologies for cross-posting. PhD Studentship in Geographies of Care, Disability and Family Relationships in Sub-Saharan Africa Directly funded project (Living costs plus European/ UK student fees only) Application deadline: 31st March 2009 Despite the growing interest in geographies of care, disability and illness, few studies have explored the socio-spatial dimensions of young caregiving within families or the effects of caring responsibilities, disability and illness on family members' mobilities and gendered lifecourse transitions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Recent research with children caring for parents/relatives with HIV and with young people caring for their siblings and elderly grandparents has highlighted the reciprocity and interdependence that characterises caring relationships and practices of care. Further in-depth qualitative and participatory research is sought into the socio-spatial and temporal effects of caring responsibilities, disability and illness on the experiences, identities and life transitions of both 'carers' and the 'cared for' within families in Sub-Saharan Africa. Applications are invited from students interested in investigating geographies of care, disability and family relationships in Sub-Saharan Africa. Research on one of the following themes would be particularly welcome: * Young caregiving and intergenerational relationships in grandparent-headed households. * Diverse childhoods, disability and lifecourse transitions * Masculinities, caring identities and mobilities * Social movements and participation of people living with HIV and other disabled people * Sexuality, disability and spaces Geographies of Children, Youth and Families constitute a major research theme of a number of academics within the Department of Geography, with a particular focus on disability and the diverse socio-spatial experiences of children and young people in Sub-Saharan Africa. Research on childhood and youth is also a major cross-cutting research theme and area of interest for many Schools across the University. Applicants should preferably hold a Masters degree or at least a 2(i) Honours degree in human geography, development studies, social anthropology or related disciplines in the social sciences. Applicants should also have experience of working in Sub-Saharan Africa. Funding Notes (http://www.reading.ac.uk/geography/ and http://www.reading.ac.uk/shes/shes-index.asp). Informal enquiries about the project should be addressed to the project supervisor: Dr Ruth Evans, Department of Geography, SHES, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AB (tel.: +44 (0)118 378 7755; e-mail: [log in to unmask]). To apply, please complete the Postgraduate Application Form available from http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/apply/pg-applicationform.asp. For the project proposal, applicants should submit a 500 word statement addressing (i) why they think the research project is important; and (ii) why they are the most appropriate candidate to conduct the research, with reference to their academic background, skills, and experiences. See also: http://www.findaphd.com/search/showproject.asp?projectid=20932&theorder= 3&location=&univ=&disc=ss&searchtype=b&keyword=geographies+of+care&scip= 1&scif=0&socp=1&socd=0&socf=0&pd=0&page=1