Geraint Ellis

Queen's University Belfast is preparing to open applications for 20 PhD positions on the Foresighters Doctoral Programme QUB . This is an interdisciplinary doctoral opportunity spanning the university and focused on research that tackles key social, environmental, technological, and economic challenges through Futures Thinking . The programme is funded by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA COFUND) and the Department for the Economy Northern Ireland . Successful applicants will be offered 42-month employment contracts and a very attractive financial package, including a family allowance where applicable . Eligibility is subject to the mobility requirements of the MSCA COFUND programme, and the call is open to applicants from across the world. The post also highlights support for applicants from under-represented groups in academia and for those who may need reasonable adjustments during selection and throughout the role. Research areas / keywords: PhD, interdisciplinary research, futures thinking, environmental science, economics, social challenges, technological challenges, doctoral training. Application timing: applications open on 18 May ; the website will be live soon. Interested candidates should follow the Foresighters Doctoral Programme QUB for the official call and application instructions.

Queen's University Belfast is recruiting for the FORESIGHTERS Doctoral Programme , offering 20 well-funded PhD / Early-Stage Researcher (ESR) positions across five interdisciplinary themes: Health, Technology, Energy, Future Cities, and Creativity . The programme is designed for future research leaders who want to work on complex societal challenges through interdisciplinary doctoral research and training in Futures Thinking and Futures Literacy . Researchers will be based in academic units across the university, including engineering, humanities, social science, and the arts, while also engaging with non-academic partners. Queen's University Belfast highlights advanced training through the Thomas Moran Graduate School and a strong emphasis on sustainable, diverse, and equitable research environments. The programme welcomes applicants from under-represented groups in academia and indicates that reasonable adjustments can be supported during the selection process and throughout the role. This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates interested in research areas such as environmental planning , urban and future cities research , public health , technology and innovation , energy systems , and creative futures . The post is associated with Professor Geraint Ellis , Professor of Environmental Planning at Queen's University Belfast. Applicants should review the programme website for the full eligibility criteria and application instructions. The post does not state a deadline in the provided text, but it does mention an information webinar on 10 June .