We are inviting applications for a 4-year funded integrated PhD and MSc part of the ESRC CDT Data Analytics and Society starting from October 2023. The student will be based in the Department of Economics at the University of Sheffield, and it will be part of a cluster of 4 studentships in economic geography within the Sheffield Urban, International Trade and Environmental Economics (SUITE) research group.
Immigration remains one of the most pressing political issues of our time. Estimates at the national level suggest that immigration has no material impact on employment, but it’s possible that the effects vary considerably within and between regions. Theoretically, migrants can potentially increase local employment by boosting aggregate demand and helping local firms become more competitive. However, estimates of these effects at the local level are virtually non-existent, particularly with respect to the individual-level impacts on the educational and labour market prospects of (both UK-born and foreign-born) locals.
This project offers an outstanding opportunity to address some of these important gaps in the UK evidence base using cutting-edge methods and data. Working in partnership with the Managed Migration Research (MMR) team at the Home Office, the PhD student will utilise the exceptional Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset to follow the life trajectories of several million individuals in England and Wales. The large sample sizes and fine-grained spatial resolution afforded by LEO will facilitate investigation of the local impacts of migrant inflows into the locality over the preceding decade on individual-level outcomes of residents, and provide new insights into how the impacts of immigration vary geographically in the UK. This is an interdisciplinary PhD project spanning economics, regional studies, or economic geography. More information about the project can be found at the CDT project webpage.
The PhD student will be part of an active and multicultural cohort of PhD students based in the Department of Economics working on topics related to economic geography, the spatial distribution of economic activities and local labour markets. The student will also be part of the Sheffield Urban, International Trade and Environmental Economics (SUITE) research group and benefit from access to the doctoral training in economics programme, PhD reading groups, and the annual departmental PhD conference. Visit our website for more information about the PhD programme in Economics at Sheffield.
This project would be well suited to a student with a background in economics, regional studies, or economic geography. Solid data analysis skills and a strong interest in economic geography and the economics of immigration would be an advantage. The successful student will be supervised by Professor Gwilym Pryce (Economics), Dr Aneta Piekut (Sheffield Methods Institute), and Dr Gurleen Popli (Economics). Interested candidates may contact Professor Pryce ([Email Address Removed]).
How to apply
Application form and guidance can be found on the CDT webpage. Please note that you must apply through the Leeds portal, even if you wish to study at Sheffield.
The studentship is available as 2+2 award, including an integrated MSc in Data Analytics over the first two years which will provide you with the foundation skills to complete your research project over the 4 years of the programme.
A standard studentship covers the cost of tuition fees, provides a doctoral stipend of £16,062, (2022 rate- to increase slightly each year with inflation), and a Research Training Support Grant, for four years. Applications are open to both Home and International fee rated applicants.
A minimum 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject area is required. For international candidates you must have one or more of the following: IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – 7 overall, 7 writing, 6 other sections; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Internet based test – 100 overall, 25 writing, 22 other sections; or a degree in any subject completed in the English language from a majority English speaking country may also be acceptable.
Options to study part-time are available, if you wish to study part-time please indicate this when you apply. If selected for interview, the project supervisor will discuss options with you.
The deadline for applications is 10th April 2023.
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