We are seeking outstanding applicants to develop a doctoral research project in the field of Quantitative Social Sciences (QSS).
Developing and utilising numeric methods to attain greater knowledge and understanding of the social world is increasingly important to social scientific knowledge. Quantitative methods are used by researchers to observe situations or events that affect people & produce reliable data that can be clearly communicated through statistics and numbers.
There are four main types of QSS research: Descriptive, correlational, causal-comparative/quasi-experimental, and experimental Research. What all these approaches share is their concern with attempting to establish cause-effect relationships among the variables.
The benefits of quantitative social science research are that you get your hands on a larger sample, with a quantitative survey, a much broader study can be done – one which involves more people. The aim is to achieve greater objectivity and accuracy as there are far fewer variables involved with quantitative research.
QSS research is influential as it helps to determine government policy as well as how we interact with institutions and environments that influence our behaviour. For example, the legal system, social services, our neighbourhoods, schools and universities.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, interviews, etc. should be directed to Dr Kathryn Simpson: k.simpson@keele.ac.uk
Candidates must have qualifications or experience equal to an honours degree at a first or upper second class level and a masters with merit or distinction in a relevant academic discipline. Candidates will need to demonstrate that they have received rigorous training in relevant quantitative research methods evidenced by relevant master’s degree.
Interviews are expected to take place at Keele University the week commencing July 3rd 2023.
To apply, please go to Quantitative Social Sciences - Keele University and click on the "Apply online here" button in this studentship. Please quote HUMSS_QSS23 on your application, and include the following:
· a curriculum vitae (no more than 2 pages);
· a research proposal (3-5,000 words);
· a letter (one page) outlining their interest in and qualification for the studentship;
· transcripts of undergraduate and Masters qualifications;
· two academic references, which the candidate should request the referee to send to HUMSS.pgr@keele.ac.uk.
Applications must be received no later than 5pm 16th June 2023
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, interviews, etc. should be directed to Dr Kathryn Simpson: k.simpson@keele.ac.uk. Applicants may propose to work with a supervisor of their choice. Please go to Our people - Keele University and click on the profiles to read about each supervisor's research interests.
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