Women’s mobility: the marginalisation of women in transport

Duration: Full Time 3 years fixed term (Starting September 2016)

Application deadline: Ongoing

Informal enquiries are essential before application; contact Dr. Jane Osmond to discuss this opportunity.

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THE PROJECT
Gender issues have been raised as a concern by CIVITAS (policy note) and are highlighted as an area in all H2020 transport calls. The work is highly significant, given the lack of detailed studies of women’s mobility patterns and their support for sustainable transport. The PhD will build on previous work conducted by the supervisory team at local, national, and international level.

The research will aim to

develop best practice/policy recommendation for transport stakeholders
inform transport planners and operators about the mobility requirements of a traditionally ‘hard to reach group’ who undertake complex journeys.

ABOUT THE CENTRE/DEPARTMENT
The Centre for Mobility & Transport is a new research centre in Coventry University. We take a fresh approach to the challenges facing society by bringing together world-class experts from art and design, engineering and computer systems into one focussed Centre. We have multi-disciplinary teams working at the leading edge of fundamental research in vehicle dynamics, low carbon technologies, cyber security and autonomous systems, future vehicle design and human systems integration. The Centre works across all our faculties and strongly places us in the arena of inclusive, sustainable and safe transport by integrating the strongest research elements in design and engineering.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Successful applicants will have:

A minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area with a minimum 60% mark in the Project element or equivalent with a minimum 60% overall module average, or
A Masters Degree in a relevant subject area will be considered as an equivalent. The Masters must have been attained with overall marks at merit level (60%) minimum. In addition, the dissertation or equivalent element in the Masters must also have been attained with a mark at merit level (60%) minimum.
The potential to engage in innovative research and to complete the PhD within a prescribed period of study
Language proficiency (IELTS overall minimum score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component).

Additionally:

Commitment to transport equality
Experience of a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods
A background in human factors, transport planning, psychology or sociology
Demonstrated competence in survey design and analysis
Demonstrated competence in collecting data in the real world (e.g. surveys, shadowing, walking interviews) and in addressing key stakeholders
A wish to publish academic research in the highest quality journals

ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application Procedure:

Application information can be found in our how to apply section: http://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/research-students/how-to-apply/?id=88848

Before completing the application please contact Dr. Jane Osmond (cc'ing [Email Address Removed] when you do) for an initial informal discussion about the opportunity.

Eligibility:

All UK/EU students are eligible to apply that meet the academic requirements, the eligibility criteria can be found here: http://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/research-students/research-entry-criteria/?id=88841