GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY, THE GLASGOW SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIETY
PROJECT REFERENCE NUMBER: GSBS-2021-110
This PhD seeks to understand the extent of such a (temporary) shift in care roles within the household and the longer-term impacts on the gendered organisation of work and family life. The student will undertake a sequential mixed methods study collecting data through secondary data analysis, in-depth qualitative interviews, and a focus group, with heterosexual couple households in Scotland. The research will also consider how policy measures can support gendered shifts in care roles and facilitate sustained change.
While the precise research questions will be developed during the first year of the PhD, it is envisaged that the student will:
• Interrogate (from different perspectives within the household) how the gendered balance of care work has shifted since COVID-19.
• Explore in which households change has occurred, and the family-specific and wider institutional factors underpinning and informing such change.
• Gather (from different perspectives) qualitative data as to how people ‘feel’ about such changes and understand the extent to which they are ‘desirable’.
• Ascertain how policy and legislation might facilitate ‘deeper’ shifts in attitudes to support longer-term changes in the gendered distribution of care work.
Potential applicants are asked to submit a short proposal (max 1,000 words) detailing their interest, background and how they might approach this research topic. Previous experience of qualitative research methodology is desirable.
SUPERVISORY TEAM
Director of Studies:
Name: Dr Nina Teasdale
Email: [Email Address Removed]
GCU Research Online URL: (essential) https://researchonline.gcu.ac.uk/en/persons/nina-teasdale
2nd Supervisor:
Name: Professor Sara Cantillon
Email: [Email Address Removed]
GCU Research Online URL: (essential) https://researchonline.gcu.ac.uk/en/persons/sara-cantillon
3rd supervisor:
Name: Dr Olga Biosca
Email: [Email Address Removed]
GCU Research Online URL: (essential) https://researchonline.gcu.ac.uk/en/persons/olga-biosca-artinano
PhD Funding
The studentship of £20,009 per year is for three years. The studentship covers the payment of tuition fees (£4,400 for UK students or £15,500 for EU/International students) plus an annual stipend of £15,609 for UK students or an annual scholarship of £4,509 for EU/international students. EU/International candidates of outstanding calibre may be awarded a studentship of £31,109 per year covering payment of tuition fees £15,500 and stipend £15,609.
Further details of fees, scholarships and discounts at https://www.gcu.ac.uk/research/postgraduateresearchstudy/
How to Apply
This project is available as a 3 years full-time PhD study programme with expected start date of 1 October 2021.
Candidates are encouraged to contact the research supervisors for the project before applying.
To apply for this project, use the following link to access the online application form, as well as further information on how to apply: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/research/postgraduateresearchstudy/applicationprocess/. [Application Link]
The closing date for applications is the 10th May 2021.
Applicants shortlisted for the PhD project will be contacted for an interview within four weeks from the closing date.
Please send any other enquires regarding your application to: [Email Address Removed]
[Application Link]
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