Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships in Politics at the University of Liverpool

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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships in Politics at the University of Liverpool

Company

University of Liverpool

Job description

Job Information Organisation/CompanyUniversity of Liverpool DepartmentFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Research FieldPolitical sciences Researcher ProfileFirst Stage Researcher (R1) CountryUnited Kingdom Application Deadline7 May 2024 – 17:00 (Europe/London) Type of ContractOther Job StatusFull-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?H2020 / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionThe University of Liverpool’s School of Histories, Languages & Cultures invites expressions of interest for the 2024 MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme. With the UK’s full association to Horizon Europe, the UK is now eligible to host fellows as an Associated Country and receive funding directly from the European Commission. The MSCA fellowships offer opportunities for outstanding early career researchers who wish to gain experience in other countries, acquire new skills through advanced training and develop their careers.The University of Liverpool is one of the United Kingdom’s leading research institutions with an annual turnover of over £600 million, including £113 million for research. Liverpool is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, comprising the leading research universities in the UK.The department of is a leading centre for political study and research, attracting high calibre students and academics from around the world. We provide cutting perspectives on the key issues that occupy the world today, including:

• government and opposition
• political parties
• conflict and peace-making
• democratisation
• national identity
• migration
• media and environment

The department is an active participant in the School’s inter-disciplinary research centres, including the and the research centres.Since 2010, we have been part of the , one of four Schools in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The School also includes the departments of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology, History, Irish Studies, and Languages, Cultures and Film.Those interested in applying for a MSCA Fellowship at the University of Liverpool should identify a potential supervisor in their chosen Department and contact them to discuss their project and ensure the identified supervisor is happy to support them.Candidates should then work with their supervisor to prepare an Expressions of Interest. This should be submittedto by Tuesday, 7th May 2024. A Faculty-level selection panel will compile a shortlist of candidates, and all candidates and their supervisors will be informed of the panel’s decision by Friday, 31st May 2024. Selected candidates will be supported with the further development of their application.RequirementsResearch Field Political sciences Education Level PhD or equivalentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Liverpool Country United Kingdom GeofieldWhere to apply E-mailhssrke@liverpool.ac.ukContact State/ProvinceMerseyside CityLiverpool WebsiteStreet1-7 Abercromby Square Postal CodeL69 7WY E-Mailhssrke@liverpool.ac.ukSTATUS: EXPIRED

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Location

Liverpool

Job date

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 03:55:05 GMT

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