[AISWorld] Doctoral Studentship: E-Government and Public Sector Transformation

[Vishanth Weerakkody]

Dear Colleagues

Doctoral Studentship: E-Government and Public Sector Transformation

Brunel University - Business School

Brunel Business School provides a research intensive and forward-looking environment to educate managers in meeting the needs of contemporary complex organisations. As a result of our success in the last national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) and as part of our strategic investment towards the next national research evaluation (REF), we are offering one PhD studentship (for UK/EU students only) that present a range of opportunities for committed, intelligent and enthusiastic individuals wishing to pursue doctoral research. The School's PhD programme is accredited by EDAMBA.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates from the UK or other EU countries for

Research Studentship in the area of 'public sector transformation challenges in the 21st century'

Start date:  1st March 2012

You will have at least a 2.1 class bachelor's degree, ideally possess a Masters degree in a relevant discipline, and be proficient in English to at least IELTS 6.5 level. The terms of the bursary are the full payment of Home/EU fees for a maximum of three years, and £13,590 per year, subject to annual review and satisfactory progress. You will be required to engage in teaching activities including preparation, marking time and invigilation for up to 150 hours per academic year, as part of the university's graduate teaching assistants' (GTA) programme, for which training will be provided. The appointed candidate will be supervised by a team of experts in the field of public sector research, but expected to work independently and demonstrate scholarly work through publications in peer reviewed journals and conferences through the duration of the appointment.

Closing date for applications:   2 February 2012

Your electronic application must contain four documents:-

Below is the Documentation you will need for making a PhD application:

1. Completed application form

2. CV

3. Transcripts & Certificates (Translated and verified in English) for each degree that the applicant holds (Applicants must hold a Good Honours degree 2:1 or above or International equivalent or Masters in relevant subject area) which must be checked against NARIC before applying http://naric.org.uk/

4. 1500 Word Research Proposal Research Proposal on a relevant subject related to public sector transformation

5. Two reference letters (one must be academic) - They must be on headed paper and signed.

6. Statement of Purpose (why do they wish to do a PhD)

7. Proof of English (IELTS, TOFEL, Related English Tests/Qualifications) if you are EU or International http://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/languagerequirements

8. Any other relevant information that may support your application(i.e. professional qualifications)

These must be sent to bbsphd at brunel.ac.uk

All informal enquires should be sent to be sent by email to:     Dr Ramzi El-Haddadeh Ramzi.El-Haddadeh at brunel.ac.uk<mailto:Ramzi.El-Haddadeh at brunel.ac.uk> or vishanth.weerakkody at brunel.ac.uk<mailto:vishanth.weerakkody at brunel.ac.uk>

Further details of the position can be found at: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ADV913/doctoral-studentship/

Best Wishes



Vishanth

Dr Vishanth Weerakkody
Business School
Brunel University
Uxbridge
Middlesex UB8 3PH
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1895266020
email: vishanth.weerakkody at brunel.ac.uk
web: www.brunel.ac.uk/about/acad/bbs/bbsstaff/bm_staff/vishanthweerakkody<http://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/acad/bbs/bbsstaff/bm_staff/vishanthweerakkody>

EDITOR: International Journal of Electronic Government Research (IJEGR)  www.igi-global.com/ijegr


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