Fully-funded PhD Studentship: Swansea Science: The First 100 Years
History of Science: Fully-funded PhD Studentship: Swansea Science: The First 100 Years
Closing date: 30th April 2015
Key Information
The Department of History and Classics, Swansea University,
invites applications from suitably-qualified UK/EU candidates for a doctoral
studentship, funded by the College of Arts and Humanities, to conduct research
on the history of the STEM disciplines at Swansea University in advance of the
university’s centenary in 2020. The recipient of the studentship will
contribute to our understanding of the evolution and significance of work in
the sciences at Swansea since the institution’s foundation. There will be some
scope to shape the precise direction of the research according to his/her
interests and expertise.
The studentship, which is full-time and will run for three years,
will begin in October 2015, and will be supervised by Dr Christoph Laucht and
Dr Adam Mosley. Applicants should have a background in the history of science,
technology, and medicine, and/or in modern or contemporary history. Experience
of conducting independent archival research is highly desirable, as the
successful applicant will be expected to carry out research in Swansea
University’s Richard Burton Archives, the National Archives at Kew, and other
repositories. S/he will be expected to undertake up to six hours per week of
tutorial teaching for the Department of History and Classics during the second
and third years of the studentship.
Eligibility
Applicants should have a first class or upper second class undergraduate
degree in a relevant discipline and have completed or be working towards a
master's degree in history, history of science, technology and/or medicine,
modern or contemporary history, or another appropriate historical subject.
The ideal candidate will have experience of conducting independent
archival research and the ability to work to deadlines.
Due to funding restrictions, this studentship is open to UK/EU
students only.
Funding
The studentship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a
tax free stipend of £14,057 p.a.
An additional £600 will be available for research expenses.
How to Apply
To apply for this studentship, please submit the following
documentation
- College of Arts and Humanities Research Scholarship Application Form
- CV
- Covering Letter
- Sample of academic writing
to Gabriella Wasiniak, by email: g.wasiniak@swansea.ac.uk
or post:
Graduate College,
College of Arts & Humanities,
Swansea University,
Singleton Park,
Swansea,
SA2 8PP
College of Arts & Humanities,
Swansea University,
Singleton Park,
Swansea,
SA2 8PP
The deadline for applications is 30th April 2015.
Informal enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Dr Christoph
Laucht: c.laucht@swansea.ac.uk