3yr PhD Research Studentship –
Citizenship Engagement in the UK, Europe and the USA
University of Manchester and the New Politics Network
The internationally recognised 6* Centre for Census and Survey Research
(www.ccsr.ac.uk) at the University of Manchester are pleased to announce a
PhD CASE studentship focused on the issue of Citizenship Engagement in the
UK, Europe and the USA.
The research will identify how citizenship engagement levels vary over time
and in relation to key socio-demographics such as age, gender, social class
and education. It will provide a comparative analysis of the different types
and levels of citizenship engagement in Europe and the USA. It will involve
a range of research methods including: literature reviews, elite
interviewing and statistical analysis. It will also involve working closely
with the New Politics Network, (www.new-politics.net) an independent
political and campaigning think tank, concerned with democratic renewal and
popular participation in politics.
As part of the PhD there will be opportunities for training in a range of
research and employment related skills including project management,
analysis, communication, writing and presenting. There will also be
opportunities to attend international conferences and seminars. Some
part-time teaching may also be possible.
The successful applicant will need to have an enthusiasm for the subject
area and show the potential to develop a range of research skills and
expertise across a number of disciplines including politics, sociology and
social statistics. A 2.1 degree in a relevant discipline is required.
Funded by the ESRC and the New Politics Network the PhD studentship will pay
a minimum of £11,300 (tax free per annum) plus research and travel expenses.
To apply: please send, as soon as possible, your CV and a covering letter
outlining your interest in the post to Margaret Martin, CCSR, 2nd Floor,
Crawford House, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL. Tel.
0161-275-4721 email [log in to unmask]
For informal enquiries please contact Dr. Ed Fieldhouse,
[log in to unmask] or Dr. Kingsley Purdam [log in to unmask]
The closing date for applications is Friday 6 May 2005. Interviews 2 June.
Please note that as this is an ESRC award, only UK citizens who fulfil
certain residence criteria will normally be eligible for a full award. EU
citizens will normally only be eligible to apply for a tuition fees only
award. We regret that applications from outside the EU will not be
considered eligible for funding.
Please see the CCSR website for details of other opportunities in related
areas such as election studies, voting and participation. www.ccsr.ac.uk.
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