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Funded PhD in Climate Change and Labor at University of Bath School of Management University of Bath in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Graduate Research Scholarship for 4 years of full-time study. Funding is available to students under both Home and International fee status. No stipend amount specified.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Bath
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About this position
The University of Bath School of Management is offering a funded PhD programme focused on the intersection of climate change and labor. This opportunity is ideal for ambitious candidates interested in understanding how climate change impacts workers, industries, and communities worldwide. The project addresses both direct physical impacts—such as rising temperatures, extreme weather, and occupational health—and broader economic and social transformations affecting employment and labor rights.
Applicants are invited to propose research examining topics like the impact of extreme weather on working conditions, labor rights in a changing climate, career development and skills transition, worker voice and collective action, just transition policies, and the experiences of workers in sectors undergoing significant climate-related transformation. The programme welcomes candidates with experience in qualitative research methods (interviews, ethnography, case studies) and those keen to develop expertise in mixed-methods approaches to labor and employment studies.
Eligibility requires at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) in management, sociology, or related social science disciplines, alongside a strong research proposal and a commitment to producing impactful, publishable research. The supervisory team includes Professor Vivek Soundararajan, Poornika Ananth, and Stefanie Gustafsson, all affiliated with the University of Bath.
Funding is provided through a Graduate Research Scholarship covering 4 years of full-time study, available to both Home and International students. The application deadline is January 30, 2026, with the programme starting in September 2026. For application details, visit the university's doctoral study guide. For further enquiries, contact Professor Vivek Soundararajan at [email protected].
Funding details
Graduate Research Scholarship for 4 years of full-time study. Funding is available to students under both Home and International fee status. No stipend amount specified.
What's required
Applicants should have at least a 2:1 at the undergraduate level (or its international equivalent) in management, sociology, or related social science disciplines. A strong research proposal is required. Applicants should aspire to produce high-quality research with impact and the potential to be published in leading peer-reviewed journals. Experience in qualitative research methods (such as interviews, ethnography, and case studies) is welcomed, as is an interest in developing expertise in mixed-methods approaches to studying labor and employment.
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United Kingdom
Research Interests
Supply Chain Management
Labor Economics
Industrial Economics
Social Economy
Global Value Chain
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