The University of Stirling is providing Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for outstanding students. The scholarship is open for the academic session 2024/2025.
Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field, with a proven track record of high-quality research and publications. Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills and experience in using conceptual, ethnographic, or experimental methods are essential. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to contribute to the Centre’s research focus on place and memory, with leadership potential for senior positions.
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The University of Stirling is known for its focus on high-impact research and educational excellence located in central Scotland. Ranked among the top universities in the UK for research impact and student satisfaction, Stirling is home to over 17,000 students from 140 nationalities. Its beautiful campus is renowned for its world-class sports facilities and commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive community.
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Stirling
- Department: Centre for the Sciences of Place and Memory, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Course Level: Postdoctoral Research
- Award: £37,099 – £54,395 p.a., depending on grade
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 6 positions available
- Nationality: Domestic and International students
- The award can be taken in: United Kingdom
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible to apply.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded to postdoctoral researchers focusing on fields related to the study of place and memory. Relevant areas include philosophy, cognitive science, neuroscience, anthropology, sociology, environmental studies, and more.
- Admissible Criteria:
- Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline.
- Strong track record of high-quality published research.
- Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and research methods including conceptual, archival, ethnographic, or experimental approaches.
- Applicants should demonstrate potential to contribute to the Centre’s mission and, for Grade 8, capacity to lead one of the Centre’s workstreams.
How to Apply
To be apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit online application form at the university.
- Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their research experience and how it aligns with the Centre’s focus. Where possible, they should outline their potential contribution to the Centre’s workstreams.
- Additional materials, such as a 2-3 page research statement, are encouraged but not mandatory.
Benefits
- Grade 7: £37,099 – £44,263 p.a.
- Grade 8: £45,585 – £54,395 p.a.
- Fixed-term contract for 4 years, with the possibility of a 6-month extension.
- Opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and engage in groundbreaking research at the intersection of philosophy, cognitive sciences, and the arts.
Application Deadline:
- Applications must be submitted by midnight, Sunday, 06 October 2024.
- Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing Monday, 28 October 2024.
- The anticipated start date is Monday, 03 March 2025, or by mutual agreement.