Under the prestigious Post-Soviet Tensions Programme in Post-Soviet Affairs, funded by a FP7/Marie Curie ITN action, two positions are available as Early Career Researchers in the School of International Relations at the University of St Andrews under the supervision of Dr Rick Fawn or Professor Sally N. Cummings. One position must specialise in identity, conflict and cultural aspects of comparative political change in the post-Soviet space. The second must specialise in the contested nature of the state and statehood in Central Asia. To start 1 September or as soon as possible thereafter for 36 months, and to undertake intensive, ground-breaking research, including completion of a PhD dissertation within the time period, and to participate and contribute fully in the Programmeâs range of training provisions. Â
NB - Mobility and seniority rules apply to all Fellowships:
An applicant who has been carrying out their main activity in a country for more than 12months, in the 36 months before their starting date cannot apply for a fellowship in that Country.
Pre-doctoral Fellowships may be awarded to applicants who at the deadline:
1) have no more than four years of (full-time equivalent) research experience after having received their Master's degree
2) are not in possession of a doctoral degree
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For more information, please consult the Marie Curie guide for applicants from the latest Marie Curie ITN call
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/people;efp7_SESSION_ID=LT2Â Â Â
For any enquiries to the School of International Relations, please direct these to the School PG Administrator, Mary Kettle, irpg@st-and.ac.uk
Ref No: ML1357
Closing Date: 22 July 2013
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School of International Relations
Salary: £30,424 - £36,298 per annum
Fixed term: 36 months
Start: 1 September 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter
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