HOMeAGE involves a nine-country collaboration between leading research units, major intergovernmental organisations, international civil society actors and governmental and non-governmental organisations. HOMeAGE aims to institute an interdisciplinary, intersectoral, and international programme of doctoral training and research that drives the development of new leaders in excellence for the advancement of evidence-based innovation on ageing in place. HOMeAGE will address the three interconnected challenges of (1) needs and systems, (2) home and belonging and (3) rights and voice. Doctoral Researchers will be hosted across the network, and in addition to conducting an original research study they will participate in a 36-month network-wide training program, public engagement activities and collaboration with network members through short-term secondments in European intersectoral partner organisations.
*Please note, in some institutions PhD programmes are for a 48 month period – please see individual requirements for relevant university.
Essential language requirements The working language of HOMeAGE is English. However, in many cases doctoral researchers will also be required to conduct field work in the countries of the host organisations meaning the local language will be required. This will be specified by the individual host organisation where appropriate.
Host: Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University, Brno, The Czech Republic (MUNI)
Primary Supervisor: Mgr. Lucie Vidovićová, PhD.
Co-supervisor/mentors: Doc. PhDr. Csaba Szaló, PhD. (MUNI), MA. Jan Lorman (Gerotnologický institut, o.p.s., Prague, Czechia), Prof. Dr. Frank Oswald (Goethe Universität, Frankfurt am Main, Germany)
Duration: 36 months
Required applicant profile: Highly motivated, independent and enthusiastic doctoral researcher with a strong interest in conducting original research on ageing, diverse place contexts and exclusionary processes. A Master's degree and excellent track record of academic achievement. Experience of working on or contributing to ageing/place and inclusion/policy research projects is essential. A good understanding of intersectionality, diverse environments and ageing research and policy is desirable.
Desired skills: Experience with social science research projects and a strong knowledge of mixed methodology; Willingness to learn; Ability to work autonomously on the research topic; Ability to work in a team, problem-solving skills, thoroughness, perseverance; Proficiency in English. Willingness to improve the knowledge of Czech or the Slovak language is highly welcome. Any peer-reviewed publications will be considered an advantage.
Project Objectives: As a part of the Home and Belonging work package, the objectives of the Ageing in unusual places and ageing out of place research project is to investigate: (1) ageing in unusual/segregationist places: custodial (prisons), closed (friaries; nursing homes), transient (homeless shelters) sites and similar; (2) alternative meanings of home for these populations, addressing gender and diversity aspects of displacement; (3) how this analysis can be used to refine person-environment (P-E) models. It is expected that this project will involve intersectional approaches and in-depth narrative interviews.
Secondment(s): The successful applicant will complete two 4-month secondments. The first will take place at the Goethe University (GUF, Frankfurt am Main, Germany) which will expose the researcher to learning on P-E fit models and how they can apply to diverse settings. Secondment with Jan Lorman (Gerontologický Institut o.p.s., Prague, Czechia)will expose the applicant to advocacy and rights agendas relevant to ageing out of place.
Gross salary: €29,496 per annum incl. Mobility Allowance as applicable in line with the EC rules for Marie Sklodowska Curie Doctoral Networks 2021. Additionally, Family Allowance if applicable and in line with the EC rules for Marie Sklodowska Curie Doctoral Networks 2021.
More information, contact: Lucie Vidovićová, [Email Address Removed], tel. +420602515886
Application Process:
The following is an overview description of the application process for the HOMeAGE doctoral researcher positions. Before making an application please review the details below and the job/project descriptions for each individual DR available at www.icsg.ie/homeage.
General and project specific eligibility requirements
All applicants must fulfil the following general eligibility criteria, or otherwise will be rejected:
- must have completed a Master's degree or equivalent at the time of start (Sept 2023).
- must not have a doctoral degree at the date of their recruitment;
- should comply with the mobility rules, where they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting organisation for more than 12 months, at any point during the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date ( short stays such as holidays or compulsory military service are not taken into account);
Project specific eligibility criteria must also be met. Please see individual job descriptions for these criteria.
Essential language requirements
The working language of HOMeAGE is English. Applicants are required to either be:
- A native English speaker;
Or
- A non-native English speaker who has demonstrable sufficient competencies in oral and written English. If successful, the candidate maybe required (depending on the essential criteria of the individual host organisation) to fulfil the academic IELTS (minimum score: 7.5), TOEFL internet-based (minimum score: 113) tests or an agreed equivalent.
Or
- A non-native English speaker who has completed a Masters degree through English.
How to apply:
You can apply for one specific DR position or for multiple DR Positions. In the application form we will ask for you to select all positions you wish to be considered for during the process in rank order. *Please note that you only need to develop a research proposal for your primary choice.
Your application must consist of three documents:
- Application form with eligibility declaration (Word file);
- Supporting materials, which must include: (a) curriculum vitae; (b) motivation letter; (c) evidence of qualifications (e.g. formal transcript and degree certificates); (d) English language certificate, if applicable; and (e) two references (a single PDF-file);
- *Research proposal (2000 words maximum) based on the applicant’s interpretation of the selected project –
All applications must be submitted by 28th February at 6pm CET to [Email Address Removed]
Interviews of shortlisted applicants
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview. The interviews will take place online and are intended to be scheduled in March/April 2023.
Link to advert: https://www.muni.cz/o-univerzite/kariera-na-mu
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