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This Collaborative Doctoral Award is part of an AHRC NWCDTP funded team project, titled ‘Waterborne: The heritage, culture and environment of UK reservoirs’, a collaboration between the Universities of Liverpool, Lancaster and Manchester Metropolitan. Using traditional means alongside critical creative methods, the team project will research the design, literary history and heritage of reservoir building in the UK. Three distinct, but interlinked projects will create a rich understanding of the interrelations between design, policy, community memory and the tangible and intangible heritage of water infrastructure. This new understanding will assist in the creation of more sustainable futures and situate the viewpoints of a variety of communities and groups at the centre of a national conversation.

The project at Lancaster University is in partnership with Historic England. They have recently identified an absence of an assessment framework for reservoirs as a ‘monument type’. Reservoirs are one of the last missing pieces in the industrial archaeology of the UK. This project will address a significant gap in knowledge at a moment when reservoirs, their associated built objects and their landscapes are subject to changes in regulation that will lead to physical change. Such change necessitates better understanding of the historical significance of reservoirs, their structures and their landscapes to address the contexts of regulation and historic designation.

This novel contribution will consider the combined role of heritage and environment in infrastructural settings, bringing history and ecology into a relational discourse. The project will have a sequence of overlapping, but distinct, phases, designed with the CDA partner, that will address both the gap in knowledge and to inform future methods of heritage assessment.

The project will be delivered in five distinct, but overlapping phases:

Phase 1: Scoping. A scoping exercise will establish the priorities in terms of the temporal framing of the study and the types, scales and values associated with reservoirs in a heritage context.

Phase 2: Gazetteer. A gazetteer will establish the major typological elements of reservoirs as a monument type and collate those that already have some form of heritage or environmental protection.

Phase 3: Heritage Guidance. The PGR will work collaboratively with Historic England to produce a guidance note within Historic England’s existing series. The PGR will be trained by the project partner in this phase, learning how to apply academic research to a policy and evidence context.

Phase 4: Documentary source mapping. The documentary scale in relation to reservoirs is huge and includes ministerial papers from a range of ministries, local authorities, private water companies and nationalised industries. Using case study sites identified through earlier phases, the PGR will develop new visual research methods. This mapping will accompany Phase 5 in forming methodological approaches to the heritage assessment of this monument type.

Phase 5: Fieldwork. The PGR will receive training and guidance from Historic England in fieldwork. Together, the documentary mapping and direct observation will create a new approach by which to define and this national monument type.

Case studies will also address matters of archaeological sensitivity in the creation of new reservoirs. By using historic examples, the PGR and project partner will also consider how screening is advised for new sites and how prior events might be used to inform current thinking.

UK/EU/International

Duration – 3.5 year studentship with fees fully paid.

Stipend – approximately £19,500 for academic year 24-25 and increasing each year.

Commencing – September 2024

About you

You will have experience of architecture in your first degree (2:1 or above) and a Master’s degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent experience). You will be able to demonstrate the ability to write and critically reflect in the context of your subject area and will ideally have experience of working collaboratively in an academic or industry setting.

You will have exceptional visual communication skills, including the capacity to visually synthesise data to a high graphic standard. Familiarity with CAD software, GIS environments, mapping methods, graphic design software and a demonstrable willingness and aptitude for self-directed learning of new skills as required by the research, are highly desirable.

As part of your Doctoral studies, you will have the opportunity to travel in pursuit of your research activities that could also include attendance at conferences and seminars. Additional sums from the funder and within the scope of the project will support a range of attendant research activities that will enrich the student’s experience and help to build research networks.

Studying with Architecture you will be supervised by an experienced team and have access to the full resources of the University. There are opportunities to work within the taught programmes (BA Hons, MArch) under academic supervision to gain experience of teaching in Higher Education. Candidates may also be considered for formal teaching qualifications via Lancaster’s Curriculum and Education Development Academy.

Timeline

Closing date: 19th February 2024

Interviews will be held: w/c 4th March 2024

Commencing September 2024

How to Apply

Applications should be made directly to LICA Enquries at Lancaster University by downloading and completing the application form (link) ‌ and submitting with the relevant additional documents.

Candidates will be invited for interview via Microsoft Teams.

What to include with your application

Each application should consist of:

• A Personal statement (not exceeding 1500 words) outlining your suitability for a PhD.
• A copy of your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree transcripts (interim or final as appropriate). For non-UK applicants a copy of equivalent qualifications.
• A full CV, including two named references (one of whom should be your most recent academic tutor/supervisor).
• Portfolios are welcomed in support of your application, but are not essential. Similarly, a short piece of academic writing that evidences your capacity to read, synthesise, write and reference at this level of study, is also welcomed, but not essential.
• We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We normally require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, and 6.0 in each element. We also consider other English language qualifications.

Please submit all of the above to by 19th February 2024

Queries

Any queries about the application process should be addressed to Jane Quinn

For an informal discussion about the project, you can contact Professor Richard Brook via

Tuition fees + a stipend of approximately £19,500 for academic year 24-25 and increasing each year.

Expected salary:

Location: Lancaster

Job date: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:25:21 GMT

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Job description: Job Information Organisation/Company

Swansea University Department

Central Research Field

Geography » Human geography Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1) Country

United Kingdom Application Deadline

12 Jan 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/London) Type of Contract

Other Job Status

Full-time Hours Per Week

35 Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Human Geography: Fully Funded ESRC Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) Studentship in the Human Geography Pathway

The Geography Department at Swansea is a vibrant and dynamic place for doctoral studies, and we host a large contingent of both domestic and international PhD students. The Human Geography staff at Swansea have a long history of successfully training PhD students for careers in the academy, as well as the public, private and third sectors. Our staff have a wide range of expertise, including in social theory, and cultural, urban, political, environmental, rural, and economic geography. We emphasise research that is both theoretically sophisticated and empirically situated. Many of us are actively recruiting PhD students and .

As part of the ESRC supported Welsh Graduate School in the Social Sciences, the Human Geography pathway is founded on longstanding institutional links between Swansea’s Department of Geography, Aberystwyth’s Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, and Cardiff’s School of Geography and Planning. All three departments collaborate extensively in funded research ventures, PhD supervision, and broader postgraduate training in cutting edge theories and methods of human geography.

PhD training is provided through a coordinated programme of standalone and residential workshops dedicated to advances in Human Geography Theory, and an annual cohort-building postgraduate conference with participation from across the pathway. The pathway also sponsors a peer-reviewed journal, Agoriad, with PhD students serving as editors. Should PhD students wish, they will have a chance to gain paid teaching experience, including as demonstrators or assisting with fieldtrips and seminars.

Requirements

Research Field Geography » Human geography Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

To receive ESRC studentship funding, you must have qualifications or experience equal to an honours degree at a first or upper second-class level, or a master’s from a UK academic research organisation. Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency.

Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply.

Specific Requirements

WGSSS studentships are available to home and international students. Up to 30% of our cohort can comprise international students. International students will not be charged the fee difference between the UK and international rate. Applicants should satisfy the eligibility requirements.

The WGSSS is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from all members of the global community irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

We welcome applications for both full and part-time study.

Additional Information

Benefits

The studentship funded by the ESRC covers tuition fees and an annual tax-free living stipend in line with (currently £18,622 for 2023/24).

If you have a disability, you may be entitled to a on top of your studentship.

Students have access to a Research Training Support Grant.

Eligibility criteria

To receive ESRC studentship funding, you must have qualifications or experience equal to an honours degree at a first or upper second-class level, or a master’s from a UK academic research organisation. Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency.

Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply.

WGSSS studentships are available to home and international students. Up to 30% of our cohort can comprise international students. International students will not be charged the fee difference between the UK and international rate. Applicants should satisfy the eligibility requirements.

The WGSSS is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from all members of the global community irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

We welcome applications for both full and part-time study.

Selection process

Please see our website for more information.

Website for additional job details

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Swansea University Country United Kingdom City Swansea Postal Code SA2 8PP Geofield

Where to apply Website

Contact City

Swansea Website

Street

Singleton Park Postal Code

SA28PP E-Mail

c.m.muellerleile@swansea.ac.uk

STATUS: EXPIRED

Expected salary:

Location: Swansea

Job date: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:47:08 GMT

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Job description: Location :

Open University Supervisory team: Claire Batty; Geraint Morgan; Vic Pearson.

Project Highlights:

• Opportunity to develop expertise in cutting edge volatile organic compound detection and analysis for contamination detection.
• Opportunity to develop skills in analytical techniques, contamination control, and materials and process (M&P) protocols within the space sector.
• This industrial CASE studentship is a collaboration between The Open University (OU) and Airbus Defence and Space Ltd (Airbus DS) providing both academic and industrial research experience.

Overview:

The STFC Industrial CASE (Cooperative Awards in Science and Technology) studentship provides a 3.5-year stipend that allows the student to spend periods of time on placement at Airbus DS in Stevenage, UK. The cumulative placement period will be no less than 9 months but this will be spread over the period of the studentship and will not normally exceed 18 months.

Protecting the space environment is a critical 21st century challenge to ensure the space sector remains environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. For those that manufacture space and satellite equipment, contamination resulting from surfaces, people and materials is a particular problem that is poorly understood but could have serious adverse impacts on extra-terrestrial environments.

Many materials used in the manufacture of spacecraft, particularly those used for bonding, are silicone-based. This is because they are easy to use, work well in a large range of temperatures, have good adhesion and are UV and ozone resistant. Certain silicones emit low levels of volatile gases. However, in the space environment, there are both thermal and vacuum effects that increase outgassing of certain compounds that can settle on sensitive equipment causing parts, such as lenses, to become contaminated and image quality to be reduced. If they are deposited on equipment that lands on a celestial body, this could contaminate other natural environments, including those that might be habitable.

This studentship builds on a successful Open University/Airbus DS STFC Impact Accelerator Account project (scheme can be found online) and will apply a novel approach to volatile analysis within space sector cleanrooms.

The aims of this studentship are: * To identify, profile and catalogue volatile, semi-volatile and surface organic compounds in cleanrooms and understand the influence of VOCs on bonding, and cleaning methodologies.

• To develop techniques, in partnership with the Airbus technical team, to help identify individual contamination compounds, and assess risk of silicone contamination vs cure.
• To develop analytical strategies to then deal with real time contamination events.
• To develop and optimise analytical methods for flight hardware, cleanroom surfaces and air.

Training and skills:

The Open University (OU) is based in Milton Keynes where the student will receive training in chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques to facilitate the identification of organic compounds. These techniques will include Thermal Desorption Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (TD-GC-MS), additional headspace analysis techniques, and Selective Ion Flow Tube Mass Spectrometry (SIFT-MS).

The student will receive training in M&P protocols in line with contamination control at Airbus’ Stevenage site, which focuses on spacecraft manufacturing and played a key role in the assembly of the ExoMars rover. They will have the opportunity to shadow the M&P staff and cleanliness control engineers when on site. They will learn how cleanrooms function, ISO standards and why specialist clothing is required for the different ISO standards. They will be able to observe the current laboratory techniques in use (FTIR) and be able to compare these to their own methods/results.

The student will benefit from bespoke training organised by the School of Earth, Environment and Ecosystem Sciences (EEES) and by AstrobiologyOU, including mandated training, such as health and safety and laboratory skills. They will benefit from being a member of a cross-school research group, with relevant in-house training. AstrobiologyOU offers dedicated training events and seminars, including CV-writing support, managing budgets and fellowship writing training. AstrobiologyOU is committed to identifying teaching opportunities for any student that desires them and offering public engagement opportunities to support communication skills development.

Possible timeline:

Year 1: Perform a literature review and create initial databases of cleanroom compounds. Initial placements (likely 2 weeks in duration) at Airbus for materials and processes training, and sample collection. Training on analytical equipment.

Year 2: Optimise techniques and react to real time events that occur. Further placements (between 2-4 weeks each) to continue sample collection and react to contamination events. Presentation at national/international conference.

Year 3-3.5: Consolidation of all techniques and develop final protocols. Further placement, conference presentations. Thesis writing and submission.

Further reading:

Further details:

Students should have a strong background in analytical chemistry and/or materials chemistry, and an interest in planetary or space science. The PhD student will be a member of the School of Earth, Environment and Ecosystems Sciences and the cross-faculty , and will join a vibrant postgraduate community at the Open University.

Please contact Dr Claire Batty ( ) for further information.

Applications should include:

• a cover letter outlining why the project is of interest to you and how your skills match those required.
• an academic CV containing contact details of two academic references.
• an OU application form, downloadable from: –

• UK applicants:

• International Applicants:

Applications should be sent to by 12pm (noon) on 29th January 2024

£22,997 stipend

Expected salary: £22997 per year

Location: Milton Keynes

Job date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 04:07:13 GMT

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Job description: Unit : Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) Salary : Stipend: Approx £18,622 per annum for 3 years & 3 months Location : Please quote reference : PhDStudentships/WELS/PlanInternational Project: Creative, arts-based, psychosocial approaches within international development contexts Closing Date : 9 January, 2024 – 12:00

The Open University is pleased to offer Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funding through the Open-Oxford-Cambridge (OOC) Collaborative Doctoral Award (CDA) in partnership with Plan International, UK . Collaborative Doctoral Awards offer an opportunity for students to gain professional experience outside the university environment and to develop and enhance their skill set.

The Open University is internationally recognised for innovative research across the Arts and Humanities. We host a number of major AHRC- and ESRC-funded research projects. We have a strong commitment to cross-disciplinary work, to national and international public engagement, and to creative partnerships with a range of non-university partners.

Project Overview

Please visit for project details and supervision team.

Eligibility

We invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds and ethnicities. Plan has offices which can support the research in ninety countries. Applicants will ideally have extensive lived experience in one of these countries; preferably the country context in which they would like to base the research. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to arts-based research approaches, and a co-creative research ethos. Applicants should meet the for Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC studentships and eligibility criteria mentioned in

Value of award

Successful doctoral students are eligible for a full award, which includes both a stipend to support living costs and coverage of tuition fees.

Funding is adjusted on a pro-rata basis for part-time students and where the award is for a period of less than 12 months in any year.

Those in receipt of studentships will be eligible for the same benefits as other UKRI-funded students, including additional support for research expenses and individual skills training, funded sick leave (up to 13 weeks in any 12-month period), funded maternity leave, and Disability Support Allowance (DSA).

How to apply

In making an application you are applying to both the OOC DTP and to the OU. This means you will need to complete two application forms. Please read all sections of before completing the application forms
– this includes and to undertake the proposed research project. and the documents listed at the end of the application from * You are reminded that you must sign the form and should give the names and addresses of two academic referees and their institutional email addresses who are willing to comment on your academic achievements to date and on your potential for undertaking research. (Please check that your referees will be available to be contacted during the application period.)

• For general enquiries relating to doctoral study at The Open University, please contact
• For an informal discussion about the opportunity and how you might frame your approach to the CDA project, please contact Dr Alison Buckler

in the first instance. * Please send completed applications to

We recommend that you make contact/apply at the earliest stage so that we can work with you to maximise your potential for a successful application. Please note you are responsible for making sure that all required documents, including references, are submitted in time for your chosen deadline and meet the University’s requirements. If your application is submitted late, and/or it is incomplete, it will not normally be assessed.

Closing date: noon 9th January 2024

Interview date: Early February 2024

Equal opportunity is University Policy.

Posting Date : 26 October, 2023 – 15:15

Contact us

If you have any queries or questions about the recruitment process, or regarding your application, please contact: .

If you have any non-urgent feedback regarding the recruitment process, please contact:

Expected salary: £18622 per year

Location: Oxford – Cambridge

Job date: Sat, 28 Oct 2023 03:33:02 GMT

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Job description: This is an exciting fully funded PhD studentship opportunity exploring virus host interaction and the role of sheep and goat in the transmission of pestiviruses to and impact on other important livestock species in the UK.

The , including Bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV), Border disease virus (BDV) and Classical swine Fever virus (CSFV), are among the economically most important pathogens of livestock. Several newly emerged pestivirus species were introduced into cattle, pigs and wild ruminant populations during the last decade. BDV infections are sporadically reported in European pig population but as many infections are subclinical there is limited information about the true prevalence. Ovine pestiviruses continue to infect pigs and cattle population with potential to complicate CSF and BVD diagnosis, impact international trade and cause animal welfare issues and production losses for both the pig and cattle industry. Understanding the transmission dynamics and the role of sheep and goat in maintaining pestiviruses in cattle and pigs can inform strategies for effective and sustainable disease eradication programmes in the UK and support international trade.

During the PhD you will develop a diagnostic toolbox to differentiate between BDV, BVD and CSFV using various molecular techniques including whole genome sequencing, reverse genetics and using epidemiological methods to evaluate the transmission risk.

The project is jointly funded by the UK Animal Plant and Health Agency ( ) and the University of Surrey. The successful candidate will primarily work at APHA, Weybridge, Surrey. This project will require working in containment facilities, and health and security clearances will be required before starting the PhD.

Overall, the student will gain significant research experience in molecular virology, immunology, and epidemiology. The project will provide the student with a valuable opportunity to interact with a multidisciplinary research team including virologists, species experts and epidemiologists from APHA and the University of Surrey.

Supervisors

, , Dr Helen Crooke (APHA), .

Entry requirements

Open to candidates who pay UK/home rate fees. .

The PhD studentship is expected to commence in April 2024 but later start dates are possible.

You will need to meet the for our PhD programme.

Applicants with a degree in biomedical sciences or related subjects are welcomed if they have a strong interest in virus disease transmission, virus host range restriction and epidemiology. Veterinary graduates are also encouraged to apply. A master’s degree or equivalent research experience in a related subject is desirable. Experience in epidemiological approaches or qualitative methods or with livestock is useful but not essential.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted via the . In place of a research proposal, you should upload a document stating the title of the project that you wish to apply for and the name of the relevant supervisor.

Funding

Funding will cover University tuition fees at the UK/home rate and a stipend for three and half years at RCUK levels (£18,622 per year).

Application deadline

Friday 1 March 2024

Enquiries

Contact Dr Abel Ekiri ( ) and Dr Amin Asfor ( )

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£18,622 per year

Expected salary: £18622 per year

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Job date: Sat, 28 Oct 2023 23:28:24 GMT

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Job description: Supervisory Team: Paul Kemp, Andrew Vowles

Project description

Chalk streams have been modified by humans for millennia for agriculture, navigation, flood risk mitigation, and hydropower. Compared to other river systems they have received relatively limited attention. Today, efforts to restore rivers to a more natural condition are widespread for the purpose of enhancing ecological condition, fisheries, and to reduce flood risk through natural flood management strategies. Nevertheless, there is often a lack of sufficient monitoring to quantify the effectiveness of such approaches, and where there has, results are often variable. This collaborative project led by the University of Southampton in partnership with The Piscatorial Society, Southern Water, and Wessex Rivers Trust will adopt an innovative approach to monitor a unique river and wetland restoration and regeneration project on the River Anton, Hampshire. The project will quantify the physical, chemical and ecological response to restoration actions taken by achieving the following objectives: * Physical habitat quantification: depth, width, bathymetry, hydrodynamics, sediments, and woody material of the pre-existing channel will be mapped prior to and after the restoration activities and compared with an unrestored local control site exhibiting similar pre-restoration characteristics. Appropriate technical methods will be used including bathymetric and hydrodynamic measurements and GIS.

• Chemical habitat quantification: For the same locations, chemical parameters including temperature, dissolved oxygen, nutrients, and turbidity will be monitored using appropriate sensor technology.
• Ecological response to habitat modification: Ecological response for macrophytes, macroinvertebrates, and fish will be monitored using a range of technique ranging from simple quadrat surveys and kick sampling to detailed information on fish abundance and diversity and movement using electric fishing and appropriate telemetry techniques.

Working as part of an interdisciplinary team of biologists and engineers the successful applicant will conduct a field study to quantify the effectiveness of the restoration approaches adopted at the study site. They will develop skills in field study design, kick sampling, arc-boat surveys, electric fishing, fish telemetry, statistical analysis (e.g R), GIS and technical writing. We are looking for a dedicated person with a background in environmental science related subjects (e.g. geography, ecology, biology, environmental science) and an interest in interdisciplinary work in collaboration with engineers to solve challenges related to freshwater ecosystem restoration. The successful candidate will have a first class or high upper second class undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline. A merit or distinction class mark at Masters level would also be advantageous. As the project will be field based the successful candidate would also be expected to have a full driving licence.

Entry Requirements

A very good undergraduate degree (at least a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent).

Closing Date: 31 March 2024.

Funding: For UK students, Tuition Fees and a stipend of £18,622 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years.

How To Apply

Apply online: . Select programme type (Research), 2024/25, Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering, next page select “PhD Engineering & Environment (Full time)”. In Section 2 of the application form you should insert the name of the supervisor Paul Kemp

Applications should include:

Curriculum Vitae

Two reference letters

Degree Transcripts/Certificates to date

For further information please contact:

£18,622 tax-free per annum

Expected salary: £18622 per year

Location: Southampton

Job date: Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:23:05 GMT

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Job description: Applications are invited for an AHRC CDA doctoral studentship offered by the Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership, to start in October 2024.

The studentship will be based in the Faculty of English. The successful applicant will work on a collaborative project co-led by Dr Jessica Berenbeim ( ), University of Cambridge, and Dr Eleanor Jackson, Curator of Illuminated Manuscripts, The British Library.

This PhD studentship offers an opportunity to investigate the culture of female religious communities in the Middle Ages, through a study of their surviving manuscripts. We are inviting applicants to propose a project that explores any aspect of women’s conventual life, with the specific aim of bringing together kinds of sources that have rarely been discussed in combination. The themes and structure of the project are entirely open, provided the proposal is interdisciplinary and combines different types of manuscripts in novel, creative, and productive ways. At least some element of your research should concern institutions in the British Isles, and in your proposal, you would aim to draw principally on The British Library’s collections:

• Manuscripts and Archives Collections Guides
• Digitised Manuscripts
• Catalogue of Illuminated Manuscripts
• Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue

In your research for this project, you would work on collections alongside the BL’s curatorial staff and undertake specialised training at both the BL and at Cambridge, where you would be part of a large and collegial community of medievalists in a wide range of fields. The British Library is currently developing a major exhibition, Medieval Women, which is due to open in October 2024.

Further details of the project and its aims can be found on the Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC DTP website: .

Funding:

The DTP studentships will provide an annual maintenance grant to cover living costs (£18,622 stipend + £550 CDA allowance pa at current rates) and university tuition fees at home fee level. The fee gap between the home and overseas fee rates will be covered by the University through internal co-funding for international candidates.

For more details, see: .

Application process:

All applications will need to be made through the University Graduate Application Portal:

Whilst making your online application, please make it clear that you are applying for the project ‘Reading and Writing in Medieval Women’s Religious Communities’ and indicate the supervisor leading the project (Dr Jessica Berenbeim). When applying for study through the Postgraduate Applicant Portal, you must indicate that you would like to be considered for funding, complete the AHRC section under ‘Funding’ and upload the OOC DTP Application Form as an additional document when completing the application through the portal.

We want to encourage the widest range of potential students to study for this studentship and are committed to welcoming students from different backgrounds to apply. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Informal enquiries about the project should be directed to the University supervisor ( ). If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please visit .

The deadline for applications is 04 January 2024.

Please quote reference GA38798 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Expected salary:

Location: Cambridge

Job date: Sat, 07 Oct 2023 23:36:06 GMT

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Job description: Applications are invited for an AHRC CDA doctoral studentship offered by the Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership, to start in October 2024.

The studentship will be based in the Faculty of English. The successful applicant will work on a collaborative project co-led by Dr Jessica Berenbeim ( ), University of Cambridge, and Dr Eleanor Jackson, Curator of Illuminated Manuscripts, The British Library.

This PhD studentship offers an opportunity to investigate the culture of female religious communities in the Middle Ages, through a study of their surviving manuscripts. We are inviting applicants to propose a project that explores any aspect of women’s conventual life, with the specific aim of bringing together kinds of sources that have rarely been discussed in combination. The themes and structure of the project are entirely open, provided the proposal is interdisciplinary and combines different types of manuscripts in novel, creative, and productive ways. At least some element of your research should concern institutions in the British Isles, and in your proposal, you would aim to draw principally on The British Library’s collections:

• Manuscripts and Archives Collections Guides
• Digitised Manuscripts
• Catalogue of Illuminated Manuscripts
• Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue

In your research for this project, you would work on collections alongside the BL’s curatorial staff and undertake specialised training at both the BL and at Cambridge, where you would be part of a large and collegial community of medievalists in a wide range of fields. The British Library is currently developing a major exhibition, Medieval Women, which is due to open in October 2024.

Further details of the project and its aims can be found on the Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC DTP website by clicking the ‘Apply’ button above.

Funding:

The DTP studentships will provide an annual maintenance grant to cover living costs (£18,622 stipend + £550 CDA allowance pa at current rates) and university tuition fees at home fee level. The fee gap between the home and overseas fee rates will be covered by the University through internal co-funding for international candidates.

For more details, see: .

Application process:

All applications will need to be made through the University Graduate Application Portal:

Whilst making your online application, please make it clear that you are applying for the project ‘Reading and Writing in Medieval Women’s Religious Communities’ and indicate the supervisor leading the project (Dr Jessica Berenbeim). When applying for study through the Postgraduate Applicant Portal, you must indicate that you would like to be considered for funding, complete the AHRC section under ‘Funding’ and upload the OOC DTP Application Form as an additional document when completing the application through the portal.

We want to encourage the widest range of potential students to study for this studentship and are committed to welcoming students from different backgrounds to apply. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Informal enquiries about the project should be directed to the University supervisor ( ). If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please visit

The deadline for applications is 04 January 2024.

Please quote reference GA38798 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

See advert for details

Expected salary:

Location: Cambridge

Job date: Sun, 08 Oct 2023 05:36:20 GMT

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