Opportunity to apply for a 4-year PhD studentship at the University of Leeds, fully funded by the EU Horizon Europe project “Models, Assessment & Policy for Sustainability” (MAPS)
Topic: Examining the role of inequality reduction in making welfare states more growth-independent
Supervisors: Professor Milena Büchs, Dr Richard Bärnthaler
We are seeking to recruit an outstanding PhD candidate (UK home fees status only) to research the role of inequality reduction in making welfare states more growth-independent. The project will examine relationships between inequality, social issues, and social expenditure, as well as the role of progressive income and wealth taxation for redistribution and state revenues in a post-growth context.
This project is part of a larger work package on “Safeguarding Social Outcomes” in a post-growth context within the Horizon Europe-funded project “Models, Assessment & Policy for Sustainability” (MAPS).
Applicants will have at least a merit from a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, social science methods training, and experience with quantitative data analysis. Experience with narrative systematic reviews is also desirable. The funding conditions are limited to applicants who fulfill UK home fees eligibility.
Application deadline: 29 January 2024
Interviews: week commencing 12 February 2024
Start date: 1 June 2024
How to apply: please submit your CV, transcripts from previous degrees, and a motivation statement (max 1,000 words) to Milena Büchs at m.m.buchs@leesds.ac.uk by 29 January 2024, 9 am CET.
Stipend: UKRI standard living allowance (£18,622 in 2023/24); the project budget will cover UK fees, fieldwork travel, and conference costs. For queries and more information, please email Milena Büchs at m.m.buchs@leeds.ac.uk.
