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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-GB link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Dear Colleagues<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Doctoral Studentship: E-Government and Public Sector Transformation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Brunel University - Business School<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Applications are invited from suitable candidates from the UK or other EU countries for<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Research Studentship in the area of 'public sector transformation challenges in the 21st century'<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Start date: 1st March 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Closing date for applications: 2 February 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Your electronic application must contain four documents:- <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Below is the Documentation you will need for making a PhD application:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>1. Completed application form<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>2. CV<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>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/<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>4. 1500 Word Research Proposal Research Proposal on a relevant subject related to public sector transformation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>5. Two reference letters (one must be academic) - They must be on headed paper and signed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>6. Statement of Purpose (why do they wish to do a PhD)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>7. Proof of English (IELTS, TOFEL, Related English Tests/Qualifications) if you are EU or International http://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/languagerequirements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>8. Any other relevant information that may support your application(i.e. professional qualifications)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>These must be sent to bbsphd@brunel.ac.uk<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>All informal enquires should be sent to be sent by email to: Dr Ramzi El-Haddadeh <a href="mailto:Ramzi.El-Haddadeh@brunel.ac.uk">Ramzi.El-Haddadeh@brunel.ac.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:vishanth.weerakkody@brunel.ac.uk">vishanth.weerakkody@brunel.ac.uk</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Further details of the position can be found at: </span><a href="http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ADV913/doctoral-studentship/">http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ADV913/doctoral-studentship/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Best Wishes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Vishanth<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'>Dr Vishanth Weerakkody<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'>Business School<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'>Brunel University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'>Uxbridge<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'>Middlesex UB8 3PH<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'>UK<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'>Tel: +44 (0) 1895266020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'>email: vishanth.weerakkody@brunel.ac.uk<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'>web: </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/acad/bbs/bbsstaff/bm_staff/vishanthweerakkody"><span style='color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'>www.brunel.ac.uk/about/acad/bbs/bbsstaff/bm_staff/vishanthweerakkody</span></a></span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:#1F497D'>EDITOR: International Journal of Electronic Government Research (IJEGR) www.igi-global.com/ijegr<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>