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*Oxford Brookes University PhD Studentship in Post-Soviet Studies* Oxford Brookes University is pleased to offer a full-time PhD Studentship in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, starting in September 2017. Applications are invited for a PhD Studentship in *The Impact of Globalization on Post-Soviet Societies*. The supervisory team will be led by Dr Sarah Whitmore, Dr Rico Isaacs and Dr. Jon Wheatley. This proposed PhD project will explore the impact of globalisation on post-Soviet societies with the aim of analysing how processes associated with globalisation have unfolded and impacted upon the political behaviour of post-Soviet citizens and elites. A full project description will be included in the application pack. The successful candidate will receive an annual payment of *£16,000 *as a stipend towards living expenses for a maximum of three years. Home/EU fees will be covered by the Department of Social Sciences for a maximum of three years. The studentships are open to both Home/EU and International students. However, owing to the funding available, awards will be funded at the level of Home/EU research degree fees. Therefore International applicants should be aware that they would need to fund the difference between the Home/EU and International research degree fees each year. Please note that all fees rise by approximately 4% each year. Please see this page for information on current International fees: http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying-at-brookes/finance/postgraduate-finance--- international-students/research-degree-fees-for-international-students/ information on current Home/EU fees: http://www.brookes.ac.uk/ studying-at-brookes/finance/postgraduate-finance---uk-and- eu-students/research-degree-fees/ As a successful applicant, you will join a supportive and research-active Department. For more information on the Department of Social Sciences visit http://www.social-sciences.brookes.ac.uk/ *Eligibility: *We are looking to recruit a candidate of the highest quality and who is capable of submitting a Ph.D. thesis within 3 years. Applicants are expected to have *completed* a relevant Masters degree prior to the Studentship start date. The Studentship holder may also be required to complete supplementary research methods training in their first year of study. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate strong research capabilities and be fluent in spoken and written English. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Directors of Studies ( [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask] and *[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>*) prior to making an application. *Deadline: *The closing date for applications is 13.00 on *Tuesday 21st February 2017. * *Interview date:* Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the deadline. *Start date*: *18th September 2017* *How to apply:* To request an application pack, a project description and for further details of how to apply, please contact [log in to unmask] Please specify which studentship you are applying for by quoting the following in the subject heading: *HSS008, Whitmore/Isaacs* -- Dr Rico Isaacs Reader in Politics G4.27, Gibbs Building Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Gipsy Lane, Oxford OX3 0BP +44(0)1865484252 (w) +44(0)7903280139 (m) +44(0)1865 48393 (f) Staff profile: http://www.social-sciences.brookes.ac.uk/people/Academic/prof.asp?ID=495 Academia.edu: http://oxfordbrookes.academia.edu/RicoIsaacs *Recent publications:* Isaacs, R. & Molnar, A. (2016) Island in the neoliberal stream: energy security and soft re-nationalisation in Hungar <http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14782804.2016.1198688#.V2jWqrgrKhc>y, *Journal of Contemporary European Studies. * Isaacs, R. & Polese, A., eds. (2016) *Nation-Building and Identity in the Post-Soviet Space: New Tools and Approaches <https://www.routledge.com/products/9781472454768>.* London & New York: Routledge. Isaacs, R. (2015) Nomads, warriors and bureaucrats: nation-building and film in post-Soviet Kazakhstan <http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00905992.2013.870986?journalCode=cnap20> , *Nationalities Papers*, 43 (3): 399-416. Isaacs, R. (2014) Neopatrimonialism and Beyond: reassessing the formal and informal in the study of Central Asian politics <http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13569775.2014.907989#.VyoA8PkrKhc>, *Contemporary Politics*, 20 (2): 229-245.