Sheffield Hallam University is a partner in the three University Alliance Doctoral Training Alliances (DTA) in Applied Biosciences for Health, Energy and Social Policy.

The Doctoral Training Alliance is the largest nationwide multi-partner initiative of its kind. Run by University Alliance, it builds on the research strengths and industry focus of its members to produce independent, highly employable researchers with knowledge, expertise and skills. DTA3 has extended this programme following a €6.5million award from the European Commission, under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) COFUND Doctoral scheme.

It is expected that the early-stage researchers appointed at Sheffield Hallam will register for a PhD and submit the resulting thesis within the 36-month period of employment. Participants will also be able to attend DTA training events and interact with colleagues across the Doctoral Training Alliances.

We are recruiting researchers in the field(s) of Social Policy and Energy. More information, including the projects available, can be found on the University Alliance website.

Eligibility

Applicants must

• Not have been resident, nor carried out their main activity, in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the call deadline, Monday 14th October 2019.  Applicants will need to provide details of the periods spent in the UK in the past 3 years (between 14th October 2016 and 14th October 2019) as part of their application. Please see link for further information on eligibility criteria
• Be in the first 4 years of their research career - see guidance
• Meet the English Language proficiency requirements of their host university - individual projects and specific requirements are listed on the DTA3 Programmes and Project page 
• Be able to relocate to the UK

Salary from £22,300 p/a
Visit the University Alliance website to apply. 
Contract is full-time, fixed term (36 months from date of appointment), starting April 2020.

Applications close on Monday 14 October 2019. 

The DTA3 COFUND Marie Skłodowska-Curie PhD Fellowship project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 801604.