Harmony, moderation and Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the Chinese context: lessons for harnessing PPPs for a global audience

Project Description:
This project seeks to understand the factors that would allow for, or prevent, public private partnerships (PPPs) which are focused on supporting harmonious society and moderate growth in China. The project will review current public private partnerships in China. Factors to be considered may include but not be limited to, the structure and conditions of the partnerships (e.g. the form and content of contracts), the nature of the parties to the contracts (e.g. organisational culture), the nature of the projects the partnerships are designed to produce (e.g. transport infrastructure and urban development), and the conditions for PPPs in China (e.g. in relation to relevant policy frameworks)

Requirements:
The candidate should have a first class or upper second class honours degree, or a master’s degree (or equivalent qualification), in Urban Planning and Design, Geography, or other relevant subject areas. Evidence of good spoken and written English is essential. The candidate should have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above, if the first language is not English. This position is open to all qualified candidates irrespective of nationality. Fluency in Mandarin is also necessary.

Degree:
The student will be awarded a PhD degree from the University of Liverpool (UK) upon successful completion of the program.

For more information about doctoral scholarship and PhD programme at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU): Please visit
http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study-with-us/admissions/entry-requirements
http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions/phd/feesscholarships.html

How to Apply:
Interested applicants are advised to email Dr Sophie Sturup, [Email Address Removed] the following documents for initial review and assessment (please put the project title in the subject line).
• CV
• Two reference letters with company/university letterhead
• Personal statement outlining your interest in the position
• Proof of English language proficiency (an IELTS score of 6.5 or above)
• Verified school transcripts in both Chinese and English (for international students, only the English version is required)
• Verified certificates of education qualifications in both Chinese and English (for international students, only the English version is required)

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Sophie Sturup ([Email Address Removed]), whose personal profile is linked below,
http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/departments/academic-departments/urban-planning-and-design/staff/sophie-sturup