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PhD opportunity in Energy Flexibility and Social Inequalities at Cranfield University, United Kingdom. This project explores how energy flexibility—changing when electricity is used, generated or stored—can support a fairer net-zero transition. The research will examine who benefits from decentralised energy systems, who faces exclusion and how flexibility benefits can be distributed more inclusively. Applicants will develop their own research proposal with Dr Pegah Mirzania. Possible themes inc...

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD doctoral researcher position within the EU-funded MSCA Doctoral Network MINARET. The project explores Islamic Finance, public trust, economic governance and constitutional legitimacy , with a particular focus on Uzbekistan and Indonesia. The research is suited to candidates interested in how Islamic financial systems interact with institutions, governance arrangements, legitimacy and trust in diff...

Ana Catalano Weeks, Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics at the University of Bath, is hiring a postdoctoral Research Associate for a two-year project on the relationship between mental load and political engagement. The role is based in the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies and forms part of her Future Leaders Fellowship. The post is particularly suited to candidates with expertise in qualitative research. A separate, more quantitatively focused postdoctoral position ...

PhD opportunity in International Development at the University of Edinburgh. This postgraduate research programme is based in the School of Social and Political Science, within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and is designed for students interested in making an original contribution to knowledge in development studies. The programme welcomes interdisciplinary projects and encourages collaboration with NGOs, multilateral or bilateral agencies, campaign groups, and media organ...

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for postgraduate research study in Science and Technology Studies (STS) , offering both a PhD and an MSc by Research (MScR) for September 2027 entry. The programmes are based in the School of Social and Political Science within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The MScR develops research skills in the social sciences with a specific focus on STS and is recommended as preparation for many students intending to pursue a PhD. It ca...