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PhD studentship in organizational psychology

Birkbeck, University of London is seeking candidates with a background in quantitative psychology (organisation/social/similar discipline) for a fully-funded PhD Studentship in Organizational Psychology – start date January 2025. This studentship is open to both home and international students. Previous applicants need not apply 

The position is funded by the Volkswagen Foundation as part of an international research project entitled 'Overcoming Societal Tensions in Europe: Can Age-Diverse Friendships be the Solution?'

PROJECT TASKS AND DETAILS

  • Planning and implementation of quantitative empirical studies in the field of organizational psychology (primarily on the topic of age-diverse friendship, further topics possible).
  • Statistical data analysis (e.g. with SPSS, Mplus, or R relating to Social Network Analysis and/or Dyadic Designs).
  • Literature research and manuscript preparation.
  • Teaching and supervision of student data collection.
  • Participation in the acquisition of new research projects and funds.
  • Presentation of research results at national and international conferences.
  • Publication of research results in international scientific journals.
  • Collaborate with scholars and PhD students at partner universities in completing project tasks.
  • View full project details on the VW website. This studentship is located in work package 3.

VALUE AND LENGTH OF FUNDING

  • Fully funded full-time PhD tuition fees over three years (home and international students).
  • Maintenance at the level recommended by UK Research Councils.
  • Appreciative communication and co-operative spirit.
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities.
  • Scope for creativity, own ideas, and self-initiative in research and teaching.
  • International supervisory committee (primary supervisor, Dr Libby Drury, Birkbeck Business School).
  • Supervision and developmental feedback in writing scientific publications.
  • Opportunities to attend national and international conferences, and develop a professional network in the field of work and organizational psychology.
  • Support, training and the vibrant community offered by the Birkbeck Graduate Research School.

ELIGIBILITY

  • You must:
    • have an interest in the topic of age-diverse friendship/intergroup contact
    • hold (or be on track to receive) a top-level master's degree in psychology (or similar area)
    • have proven knowledge of research methods and statistics as well as the willingness to undertake complex data analysis. (Beneficial: experience with social network analysis and/or actor-partner-interdependence modeling/dyadic data analysis.)
    • be highly reliable, with self-initiative, and a proactive and independent way of working
    • have high-quality communication skills
    • have a desire to write scientific publications
    • have secure MS Office Skills (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

HOW TO APPLY

  • To apply for this studentship, you must submit an online application no later than 21 October 2024. Applications received after this date cannot be considered.
  • Candidates should submit an online application for the MPhil/PhD Organizational Psychology programme, starting in the 2024-25 academic year.
  • You do not need to provide a research proposal when applying for this studentship. Instead, please provide a CV along with certificates and transcripts of your qualifications (grades for Research Methods and/or Statistics modules should be visible). Also upload a writing sample (i.e. thesis/dissertation) and a brief statement in support of your application (max 1,000 words), commenting on your interest in, and qualifications for, the studentship. Please upload these documents in lieu of the research proposal.
  • The 'Finance' section of the online application form will ask you whether you would like to be considered for a funding scheme. Please ensure that you answer 'yes' to this question, and specify 'VW Foundation Age-Diverse Friendships studentship'. Applications that do not include this detail may not be received.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with Dr Libby Drury during the week of 28 October, 2024.

FURTHER INFORMATION

  • If you are interested in applying, you are welcome to contact Dr Libby Drury for an informal discussion about this opportunity.