Environmental Planning: Fully Funded ESRC Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) Studentship: Navigating the Politics of Cross-Border Conservation

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Environmental Planning: Fully Funded ESRC Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) Studentship: Navigating the Politics of Cross-Border Conservation

Company

Swansea University

Job description

Job Information Organisation/CompanySwansea University DepartmentCentral Research FieldEnvironmental science » Other Researcher ProfileFirst Stage Researcher (R1) CountryUnited Kingdom Application Deadline19 Apr 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/London) Type of ContractOther Job StatusFull-time Hours Per Week35 Offer Starting Date1 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?NoOffer DescriptionEnvironmental Planning: Fully Funded ESRC Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) Studentship: Navigating the Politics of Cross-Border ConservationConservation and restoration of coastal habitat boosts flood protection, food security, and the wellbeing of communities. Unlike humans, coastlines do not abide by political jurisdictions. Coastal habitats are naturally dynamic, capable of expanding and contracting in response to both natural and human drivers that operate across scales of space and time. This dynamism challenges conservation planning, where rigid socio-political and flexible ecological borders intersect. Like the drivers of coastal change, socio-political borders also intersect local, national, and international scales, and may be more or less visible (such as ones between nations versus ones within communities). Understanding how coastal dynamics and socio-political borders positively and negatively affect coastal environmental planning remains an important research gap.This timely PhD project will identify bottlenecks to effective cross-border conservation planning of coastal habitat in the large estuaries that span national borders in the British Isles (namely the Scottish-English border [Solway Firth], Welsh-English border [Severn and Dee estuaries], and the Northern Ireland-Republic of Ireland border [Carlingford Lough]) to support people and nature.Research in practice placement: WGSSS funded students are required to complete a funded Research in Practice placement of 3 months in total. All students will have the opportunity to complete a placement in academia, policy, business or civil society organisations.RequirementsResearch Field Environmental science » Other Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsTo 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.Specific RequirementsThe 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.Applicants are reminded to submit all relevant documents (transcripts, supporting statement, etc.) by the deadline. Due to the volume of applications received, incomplete applications will not be considered.Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview. Interviews are expected to take place in April 2024. As part of the interview process, applicants will be asked to give a short presentation and answer a series of panel questions consistent with previous practice on the pathway during the Wales DTP and guided by the WGSSS’s commitments on EDI.Interviews may be held in person but should also be available through Zoom/Teams for all students who wish to participate in that way.Most applicants can expect to hear the outcome of their interview within 10-12 weeks.Additional InformationBenefitsThe studentship funded by the ESRC covers tuition fees, an annual tax-free living stipend of in line with (currently £19,237 for 2024/25).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 criteriaTo 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.Applicants are reminded to submit all relevant documents (transcripts, supporting statement, etc.) by the deadline. Due to the volume of applications received, incomplete applications will not be considered.Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview. Interviews are expected to take place in April 2024. As part of the interview process, applicants will be asked to give a short presentation and answer a series of panel questions consistent with previous practice on the pathway during the Wales DTP and guided by the WGSSS’s commitments on EDI.Interviews may be held in person but should also be available through Zoom/Teams for all students who wish to participate in that way.Most applicants can expect to hear the outcome of their interview within 10-12 weeks.Selection processPlease see our website for more information.Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Swansea University Country United Kingdom City Swansea Postal Code SA2 8PP GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CitySwansea WebsiteStreetSingleton Park Postal CodeSA28PP E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIRED

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Swansea

Job date

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:18:27 GMT

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