Prof T Rye
No more applications being accepted
Self-Funded PhD Students Only
About the Project
Existing literature (e.g. Markovich and Lucas, 2010) establishes a clear link between a lack of access to transport and social exclusion, noting that the lack of access to transport is not equally distributed by gender, age or socio economic group. This research project aims to complement the work on social exclusion by analysing the distributional social impact of transport investment in Scotland, both at a macro level (looking at transport spend and projects nationwide), but also by means of case studies and research with users in different socio-economic groups to better understand how they benefit from new investment.
Academic qualifications
A first degree (at least a 2.1) ideally in a transport related discipline with a good fundamental knowledge of transport planning methods and/or transport policy development.
English language requirement
IELTS score must be at least 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in each of the four components). Other, equivalent qualifications will be accepted. Full details of the University’s policy are available here. https://www.napier.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/research-degrees/application-process
Essential attributes:
• Experience of fundamental reading.
• Competent in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Knowledge of social equity and social exclusion issues.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong motivation, with evidence of independent research skills relevant to the project.
• Good time management
Desirable attributes:
An interest in the interrelationship between social equity and transport or other public investment.
When applying for this position, please quote Project ID SEBE0003
Funding Notes
No funding for fees or stipend available but School policy is to support students with funding to attend conferences and limited funding is also available to support data collection, specialist software purchase and so forth.
References
Dwyer, P., Hardill, I (2011) Promoting social inclusion? The impact of village services on the lives of older people living in rural England, Ageing & Society 31, 243–264
James, E., Millington, A. and Tomlinson, P. (2005) Understanding Community Severance I: Views of Practitioners and Communities, Wokingham: TRL.
Markovich, J. and Lucas, K. (2011) The Social and Distributional Impacts of Transport: A Literature Review. University of Oxford Transport Studies Unit Working Paper 1055.
Naci H, Chisholm D, Baker TD., (2009) Distribution of road traffic deaths by road user group: a global comparison. Injury Prevention 2009; 15:55-59.
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