SOAS University of London will soon host an ERC-funded project led by Senior Lecturer Carwyn Morris, focusing on the impact of Chinese capital in European cities through the lens of cultural industries. Two PhD positions will be available, with one student conducting research in Paris and another in Düsseldorf. The project is interdisciplinary, drawing on geography, sociology, and urban studies, and aims to understand how Chinese investment shapes cultural and urban landscapes in Europe. While funding details are not specified, the positions will be based at SOAS, a leading institution for social sciences and humanities. Applicants should have a relevant academic background and a keen interest in the intersection of culture, capital, and urban transformation. The application process will be announced soon, so prospective candidates should stay alert for further information from the supervisor and the university.

SOAS, University of London is offering two fully-funded PhD positions in the Media Department (Centre for Global Media and Communications) as part of the ERC-funded CHINA.EU project. These interdisciplinary PhDs focus on human geography, media studies, cultural industries, and global China, with research themes including platform urbanism, infrastructure studies, and wanghong urbanism. Successful candidates will be based at SOAS and conduct fieldwork in France (PhD 1) or Germany (PhD 2). The positions are supervised by Dr Carwyn Morris and other faculty members, providing opportunities to engage in long-term research, participate in international conferences, host workshops, publish research, and collaborate with non-academic organizations. The funding package covers tuition fees and provides a yearly stipend in line with UK university standards, as well as resources for fieldwork and academic activities. Applicants should have a relevant academic background and a strong interest in the research areas. The application deadline is July 21, 2025, with interviews scheduled for July 23 and final online application submission by July 25. The program starts in October 2025. To apply, email your materials to Dr Carwyn Morris at [email protected].

Two fully-funded PhD positions are available at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, in the Media Department (Centre for Global Media and Communications). These positions are part of the ERC-funded CHINA.EU project and are supervised by Dr Carwyn Morris and other faculty members. The research is interdisciplinary, combining human geography and media studies, and is closely aligned with platform urbanism, infrastructure studies, and global China. Each PhD will include fieldwork in either France or Germany, and students will have opportunities to participate in international conferences, host workshops, publish research, and collaborate with non-academic organizations. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in human geography, media studies, cultural industries, and global China. The positions are fully funded, covering tuition and providing a yearly stipend. The application deadline is July 21, 2025, with interviews on July 23 and final online application submission by July 25. Successful candidates will start in October 2025. To apply, email your materials to Dr Carwyn Morris at [email protected].

Two fully-funded PhD positions are available at SOAS, University of London, in the Media Department (Centre for Global Media and Communications), as part of the ERC-funded CHINA.EU project. The research is interdisciplinary, focusing on human geography, media studies, cultural industries, and global China, with themes such as platform urbanism, infrastructure studies, and wanghong urbanism. The PhDs will be supervised by Dr Carwyn Morris and other faculty members, and will include fieldwork in France (PhD 1) or Germany (PhD 2). Funding covers tuition and provides a yearly stipend, as well as resources for fieldwork, conference participation, workshops, and collaboration with non-academic organisations. Applicants should have a relevant academic background and a strong interest in the research areas. The application deadline is July 21, 2025, with interviews on July 23 and final online application submission by July 25. Successful candidates will start in October 2025. To apply, email your materials to Dr Carwyn Morris at [email protected].

SOAS, University of London is offering two fully-funded PhD positions in the Media Department (Centre for Global Media and Communications) as part of the ERC-funded CHINA.EU project. These interdisciplinary PhDs focus on human geography, media studies, cultural industries, and global China, with research themes including platform urbanism, infrastructure studies, and wanghong urbanism. Successful candidates will be based at SOAS and will conduct fieldwork in France (PhD 1) or Germany (PhD 2). The positions are supervised by Dr Carwyn Morris and other faculty members, providing opportunities to engage in fieldwork, participate in international conferences, host workshops, publish research, and collaborate with non-academic organizations. Applicants should have a relevant academic background and a strong interest in the research areas. The positions are fully funded, covering tuition and providing a yearly stipend. The application deadline is July 21, 2025, with interviews on July 23 and final application submission by July 25. Selected candidates will start in October 2025. To apply, email your materials to Dr Carwyn Morris at [email protected].

SOAS, University of London is offering two fully-funded PhD positions in the Media Department (Centre for Global Media and Communications) as part of the ERC-funded CHINA.EU project. These interdisciplinary PhDs focus on human geography, media studies, cultural industries, and global China, with research themes including platform urbanism, infrastructure studies, and wanghong urbanism. Successful candidates will be based at SOAS and conduct fieldwork in France (PhD 1) or Germany (PhD 2). The positions are supervised by Dr Carwyn Morris and other faculty members, providing opportunities for international research, conference participation, workshops, and collaboration with non-academic organizations. Applicants should have a relevant academic background and a strong interest in the research areas. The positions are fully funded, covering tuition and providing a yearly stipend. The application deadline is July 21, 2025, with interviews on July 23 and final online application submission by July 25. Selected candidates will start in October 2025. To apply, email your materials to Dr Carwyn Morris at [email protected].

SOAS, University of London is offering two fully-funded PhD positions in the Media Department (Centre for Global Media and Communications) as part of the ERC-funded CHINA.EU project. These interdisciplinary PhDs focus on media studies, human geography, cultural industries, and global China, with fieldwork opportunities in France (PhD 1) or Germany (PhD 2). The successful candidates will join a vibrant research environment, participate in international conferences, host workshops, publish research, and collaborate with non-academic organizations. The positions are supervised by Dr Carwyn Morris and other faculty members. Funding covers tuition, a yearly stipend, and research expenses. Applicants should have a relevant academic background and a keen interest in the research areas. The application deadline is July 21, 2025, with interviews on July 23 and final online application submission by July 25. The program starts in October 2025. To apply, email your materials to Dr Carwyn Morris at [email protected].

SOAS, University of London is offering two fully-funded PhD positions in the Media Department (Centre for Global Media and Communications) as part of the ERC-funded CHINA.EU project. These interdisciplinary PhDs focus on media studies and human geography, with research topics including platform urbanism, infrastructure studies, wanghong urbanism, and global China. Successful candidates will be based at SOAS and will conduct fieldwork in France (PhD 1) or Germany (PhD 2). The positions are fully funded, covering tuition fees and providing a yearly stipend in line with UK university standards. Additional resources are available for fieldwork, participation in international conferences, hosting workshops, publishing research, and collaborating with non-academic organizations. The ideal candidates will have a strong interest in human geography, media studies, cultural industries, and global China. Applications should be submitted via email to the PI, Dr Carwyn Morris. The deadline for applications is July 21, 2025, with online interviews scheduled for July 23 and final online application submission by July 25. Selected candidates are expected to start in October 2025 for the 2025/26 academic year.