PhD Studentship in the History of Architectural Representations

PhD Studentship in the History of Architectural Representations 

This call is for a PhD student that is interested in exploring the history of architectural representations. Topics of any time period and any subject will be considered. Those that engage with the historical, social, and intellectual circumstances that gave rise to different forms of knowledge in and about architecture will be given precedence. We also encourage applications from those interested in working on non-Western topics.

This exciting opportunity is based within the Architecture, Culture and Tectonics Research Group, in the Department of Architecture and Built Environment, which conducts cutting edge research into architectural history, theory, and criticism, where you will work with leading scholar and architectural historian Jordan Kauffman, PhD.

About you             

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, resourceful PhD Student that will thrive doing independent research and interacting with other PhD students working across multiple fields. You will ideally have experience writing historical work or analysing art or architectural representations.

Requisites  

1st or a 2:1 in Architecture or adjacent field and an English qualification of 6.5 in IELTS (no less than 6.0 in each element). Other requirements are listed in the programme description.

Deadline  

1 April  2025

Funding 

Excellent candidates may be eligible for partial or full scholarship (stipend and fees). Starting date is negotiable.

To apply 

Please send the following to jordan.kauffman@nottingham.ac.uk.

• One-page statement of motivation describing what you want to do and why.
• PhD proposal, including literature review, aims, methodology, and potential case studies, clearly indicating the gaps in knowledge you will address. 1500-word limit, excluding citations and bibliography.
• Full CV.
• Two writing samples.
• Two academic references.
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Interviews To be held the week of 14 April  2025. 

Questions and queries can be directed to Dr. Jordan Kauffman at jordan.kauffman@nottingham.ac.uk

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The Faculty of Engineering provides a thriving working environment for all PGRs creating a strong sense of community across research disciplines. Community and research culture is important to our PGRs and the FoE support this by working closely with our Postgraduate Research Society (PGES) and our PGR Research Group Reps to enhance the research environment for PGRs. PGRs benefit from training through the Researcher Academy’s Training Programme, those based within the Faculty of Engineering have access to bespoke courses developed for Engineering PGRs. including sessions on paper writing, networking and career development after the PhD. The Faculty has outstanding facilities and works in partnership with leading industrial partners. 

NOTE: If you cannot make this deadline, please know that we are always open to receiving PhD applications.

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