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Dear all, Please find below details of a PhD studentship that may be of interest to members of this list, and apologies for cross-posting. Best wishes for 2017, Viviane 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 on *The Air Disaster in Post-War Britain, c. 1940-1990. * The project will be co-supervised by Dr Tom Crook and Dr Viviane Quirke. This proposed PhD project offers an outstanding student the chance to conduct research into a neglected aspect of the history of risk and the culture of safety in post-war Britain: the aeroplane crash or “air disaster”. He or she will join a vibrant and expanding community of doctoral students with access to world-class resources. 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. The studentships are open to both Home/EU and International students. Home/EU fees will be covered by the Department of History, Philosophy and Religion for a maximum of three years. However, 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/ For 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 History, Philosophy and Religion, please visit http://www.brookes.ac.uk/hpr/. *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 be able to demonstrate strong independent research capabilities and be fluent in spoken and written English. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Directors of Studies ( [log in to unmask] and [log in to unmask] ) to discuss their 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: *HSS003, Crook/Quirke* -- Dr Viviane Quirke Senior Lecturer in Modern History and History of Medicine MA Subject Coordinator for History/History of Medicine Department of History, Philosophy and Religion T 530 Oxford Brookes University Gispy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP