PhD Opportunities at CCSR

PhD students are highly valued members of the research centre and we strive to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for study. Our Graduate courses are formally recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (1+3 and +3 schemes).

What topic?

We welcome applications to study contemporary social, economic and political questions using up-to-date and imaginative research methods, including the use of quantitative data resources (e.g. social surveys). It will be possible for potential students to receive joint supervision from specialists from other disciplines in the School of Social Science or from elsewhere in the University. Research may be UK focused or have an international comparative dimension.

We are particularly keen to receive applications in the following research areas click on the link for more information:

• Longitudinal Data Analysis
• Multilevel Modelling
• Small Area Estimation
• Data Rights, Confidentiality and Privacy Research
• Relationships and relationship structures
• Work and Employment
• Social Network Analysis
• Public Engagement
• Census & Survey Research
• Health Inequalities

See also this list of supervisors and potential topic areas

How to apply

Potential applicants should have a good first degree (first or upper second) in either a social science subject or statistics. Applications from excellent candidates from other backgrounds will be considered. In the first instance, expressions of interest should be addressed to the CCSR Centre Administrator: Margaret Martin.

Formal applications can be made on-line at http://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/

or by mail (forms available from Vicky Barnes who administers our postgraduate admissions).

Available Funding 2010

ESRC/MRC 1+3 Fully Funded Studentship Award (MSc / PhD)

The Health Effects of Later Life Employment

Centre for Census & Survey Research (CCSR) and School of Medicine, University of Manchester

Applications are invited for a an ESRC/MRC Interdisciplinary 1+3 studentship starting 20th September 2010 at the Centre for Census & Survey Research (CCSR) and School of Medicine, University of Manchester. The topic of the studentship is “The health effects of later life employment” and will examine if later life employment can promote healthy ageing and independence in later life. The student will be trained in quantitative social science, epidemiological and ageing analytical methods, using large population health longitudinal datasets during the MSc (Social Research Methods and Statistics) and the PhD.

This studentship provides four years full funding covering home/EU tuition fees and including a maintenance grant of approximately £13,500 per year. In the +3 period of the award you will be entitled to a Research Training Grant of approximately £750 (£1000 if undertaking Advanced Quantitative Methods) in each year.

All nominees must satisfy the ESRC residential eligibility requirements outlined in the ESRC Research Studentships Guidance Notes for Applicants 2010, which can be found via the following website:

http://www.esrcsocietytoday.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/opportunities/postgraduate/Guidance.aspx

Deadline for application

The deadline for applications is 2 July 2010. Interviews will be held on 12 July from 9am onwards. The successful candidate will be required to submit a full on-line application for the MSc in Social Research Methods and Statistics to undergo the standard admissions procedure (if not already done so).

For further information on this opportunity and how to apply click here.

Useful links

list of supervisors and potential topic areas

Being a PhD student at CCSR.

The MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics.

Copy of our Postgrad Brochure