明星八卦

We are offering a self-funded PhD position with the 明星八卦 Business School. The project focuses on exploring career shocks experienced by female employees.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

If you have any questions about the project or would like to arrange an informal discussion, please reach out to Dr Didem Taser-Erdogan at didem.taser-erdogan@brunel.ac.uk.

The project

Are you intrigued by the concept of career shocks and their impact on different genders and occupational groups? Do you have a passion for exploring new phenomena in career studies?

If so, we invite you to apply for a unique opportunity to join our research team.

The “Career Shock and Gender” Project is dedicated to understanding the relatively new phenomenon of career shock within various contexts, occupational groups, and genders.

Career shock refers to unexpected events that can significantly alter an individual’s career path.

Our project aims to delve into this concept, contextualize it, and address relevant gaps within the gender and career literature.

We welcome proposals that focus on:

• Examining the concept of career shock: thoroughly investigate the concept of career shock, particularly how it affects different genders across various occupations
• Contextualising career shocks: Explore the contextual factors that influence the impact of career shocks on career development
• Addressing gaps in literature: Identify and address gaps in the existing research, especially concerning gender differences in experiencing career shocks

Opportunities for collaboration

There are numerous opportunities for the student to engage with external stakeholders. For instance, you may choose to focus on a specific sector, such as technology, healthcare, or education, and collaborate with industry leaders in these fields. Such partnerships could provide valuable insights and data for the research, as well as potential pathways for knowledge exchange and impact.

Eligibility

The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of relevant methods and theory. A solid background in research methods and theoretical frameworks related to career studies and gender is essential.

The candidate must have completed a Master’s dissertation in a relevant field, demonstrating prior experience in conducting independent research.

Additionally, possessing strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions, is crucial for this project.

明星八卦 offers a number of funding options to research students that help cover the cost of their tuition fees, contribute to living expenses or both. See more information here: /research/Research-degrees/Research-degree-funding. The UK Government is also offering Doctoral Student Loans for eligible students, and there is some funding available through the Research Councils. Many of our international students benefit from funding provided by their governments or employers. 明星八卦 alumni enjoy tuition fee discounts of 15%.