Applications are sought for a full-time Doctoral Research position at the University of Manchester, linked to the project HOMeAGE, a nine-country partnership with a focus on Advancing Research and Training on Ageing, Place and Home.
HOMeAGE involves a collaboration between leading research units, major intergovernmental organisations, international civil society actors and governmental and non-governmental organisations. HOMeAGE aims to institute an interdisciplinary, intersectoral, and international programme of doctoral training and research that drives the development of new leaders in excellence for the advancement of evidence-based innovation on ageing in place. HOMeAGE will address the three interconnected challenges of (1) needs and systems, (2) home and belonging and (3) rights and voice. The HOMEeAGE network will host 12 Doctoral Researchers across the network.
One Doctoral Researcher will be based at the University of Manchester, and will conduct an original PhD study focused on “Ageing in place in neighbourhoods undergoing urban regeneration: Participatory approaches to community change”. In addition, the Doctoral Researcher will participate in a 36-month network-wide training programme, public engagement activities and collaboration with network members through short-term secondments in European intersectoral partner organisations. The Doctoral Researcher position hosted by the University of Manchester is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments will be made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor Tine Buffel
Email: Tine.buffel@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
