Funded PhD Studentship

Project and Aims

This fully funded Swansea University studentship (joint Geography/Law) addresses the relationship between science and wider society – civil society, policy‑and law‑makers, and other social actors – in the context of climate change, particularly in the wake of the 2009 climate‑gate affair. The focus is on how scientific knowledge is mediated by other interests and the challenges this raises in a "world risk society" where progress creates new global uncertainties.

The project aims to understand reasonable expectations for climate science and explore how risk assessment and risk management principles can be applied to address climate‑change impacts.

Applicants should have a proven academic track record in either climate science with a strong interest in social science and legal issues, or a background in law or social science with interest in climate science. Due to funding restrictions, only candidates from the UK/EU are eligible to apply.

Professor Marcus Doel, Professor Tavi Murray, and Professor Mark Stall worthy (School of Law).

Applications before 10 May 2010.