Applied Research Collaborative (ARC) PhD Studentship

Applied Research Collaborative (ARC) PhD Studentship

This 3.5 year fully funded doctoral studentship is a collaboration between University of Glasgow, Abertay University and the James Hutton Institute. The project will be supervised by an interdisciplinary team of experts in soil science (Matt Aitkenhead and Malcolm Coull, James Hutton Institute), archaeological remote sensing (Rachel Opitz, University of Glasgow) and geotechnical engineering (Ehsan Jorat, Abertay University), in partnership with the Finzean Estate.

Please see Applied Research Collaborative (ARC) PhD Studentship project details.

Eligibility

  • This studentship is open to all UK (home) students
  • To be classed as a home student, candidates must meet the following criteria:
    • Be a UK National (meeting residency requirements), or
    • Have settled status, or
    • Have pre-settled status (meeting residency requirements), or
    • Have indefinite leave to remain or enter

Further guidance  

  • We want to encourage the widest range of potential candidates for this studentship and are committed to welcoming individuals from different backgrounds to apply. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented at this level in this area.
  • Applicants should ideally have or expect to receive a relevant Masters-level qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience in a professional setting. Areas include, but are not limited to, Archaeological Science, Anthropology, Geography, Geosciences, Environmental Sciences, Soil Sciences, and Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate an interest in the archaeology sector and sustainability, together with enthusiasm for developing skills more widely in related areas.

All applicants must meet the AHRC’s academic criteria.

Eligible countries/regions

  • Scotland

Eligible programmes

Value

This is a Scottish Funding Council (SFC) Applied Research Collaborative Studentship (ARCS). It can be studied Full-time.

The award includes a stipend and fees at UKRI rates. For 2023/2024 the rates are set at: Stipend: £18,622 and Fees: £4,712

Further details 

How to apply

Please see Applied Research Collaborative (ARC) PhD Studentship project details.

Application is by covering letter, CV and online application form:

For informal enquiries please contact the primary supervisor, Rachel Opitz (Rachel.Opitz@glasgow.ac.uk).

For more information contact: Rachel.Opitz@glasgow.ac.uk