Geographies of youth, cities and precarious livelihoods

Enquiries and application invited for a PhD project on the geographies of youth, cities and precarious livelihoods. Project to encompass one or more of the following themes:

• The complex, diverse and evolving relationship between youth and urban livelihoods;

• The interconnectedness of youth livelihoods;

• Spatial and temporal livelihood mobilities;

• Digital platforms and work;

• Policy and practice supporting or hindering youth livelihoods.

Candidates are invited to contact Dr Nathan Salvidge ([Email Address Removed]). Dr Salvidge is open to discussing project with self-funded applicants, and is also keen to support the preparation of applications to funded competitions.

Human Geography at Reading. Prospective applicants would join a vibrant human geography research community. Human geographers at Reading are based in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science (GES), within the School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science (SAGES). The Human Geography Research Cluster (HGRG) focuses on addressing critical 21st Century challenges around human communities and their interactions with the environment within an increasingly globalised world. The Cluster foregrounds ‘real world’ relevance and stakeholder engagement, taking a highly interdisciplinary and participatory approach. The Cluster centres social impacts and research that is transformative for participants, communities, practitioners, policymakers, students, and other ‘publics’. Human geographers at the University of are also active in the Global Development Research Division. The division conducts research that promotes social justice and equality, while raising awareness of the global challenges surrounding the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. 

Eligibility. Candidates should have a first degree in Human Geography or a cognate subject, and ideally should possess a Master's degree relevant to the specific project. Candidates developing applications for a specific funding scheme should also check the funder’s eligibility criteria.

https://www.reading.ac.uk/ges/staff/dr-nathan-salvidge