Two PhD positions at SPRU: Transitions to sustainability

SPRU (Science and Technology Policy Research) at the University of Sussex (UK) is pleased to offer two DPhil positions, available to start in October 2008.

The two doctoral positions are part of a larger ERC-funded research programme titled: ‘/Destabilisation of sociotechnical regimes as the key to transitions towards sustainability/’ .

The successful applicants will receive a salary of ?21,050 per year over a period of forty-two months. We are looking for excellent applicants, who meet the following criteria:
* They have completed a master in sociology of technology (STS), neo-institutional theory,
evolutionary economics or organization/ business studies.
* Applicants should be excellent, and are invited to provide indications for this (e.g. high grades,
won prizes, published articles, recommendations) and their suitability for the project.
* Demonstrable affinity or experience with the issue of sustainability and the domains of
transport, energy/coal, or agriculture is preferable.
* Current first year (research) students are also invited to apply.
* The projects are open to international candidates.

More information about the two PhD projects and application procedures can be found in the attached document and at the SPRU website.

Closing date: 17:00, 11 July 2008

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