Tag: PhD studentship

The research group RESPONSE has an active and cutting edge research environment in sociology of sport. The PhD position is part of the ongoing research on sports tech conducted by the group. In this PhD position, we invite candidates to conduct studies on sports technology from a sociological perspective. Sports technology encompasses the use of technology in all aspects of sports, including organized sports, esports, and self-organized sports.

With the rise of the internet and smartphones, our sources of information have seen a massive shift. We no longer exclusively turn to books, professionals, or institutions for advice; we also turn to the internet. Among the myriad topics we seek information on, fitness stands out. And guiding us through our digital fitness journeys are online fitness influencers. This is especially the case for male gym goers who are a core audience for many of the internet’s most famous fitness personalities.This PhD examines how influencers have become such central figures in fitness spaces.

Malmö University is an innovative, urban, and internationally oriented academic institution that, thanks to its committed and experienced staff, contributes to societal development. Here, teachers, researchers, and other employees with various competencies work together to conduct high-quality education and research. All professional categories and roles are important. You are welcome to apply for a job with us!

A 100% position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences as a PhD Research Fellow in Sport Science, affiliated to the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, for a period of three years. The position is located, at the present, at Campus Kristiansand. The PhD student will be part of the Physical Activity and Health Across the Lifespan (PAHLS) research group, that conducts research on the links between physcial activity, exercise and health in individuals across all ages.

In this PhD position, we invite candidates to conduct studies on sports technology and youth from a sociological perspective. Sports technology encompasses the use of technology in all aspects of sports, including organized sports, esports, and self-organized sports. Examples of digitalization elements in sports may include self-tracking through smartphones and smartwatches, the use of wearable technologies in organized sports, esports, or athletes' self-presentation on social media.

By focusing on the under-researched area of workforce diversity among British sports journalists, this project will (1) provide new and much needed insights into the levels of diversity and inclusion (or lack thereof) at all levels of the industry, (2) explore the challenges and opportunities that sports journalists from minority groups encounter within the industry, and (3) provide insight into senior managers’ understandings of the current state of play.

Successful applicants will join the SCDTP cohort of PhD studentships and benefit from a dedicated PhD training programme based upon a carefully designed development needs analysis that will enhance knowledge and skills even further. The SCDTP studentship provides a basic annual maintenance grant of £18,622 (2023/24 UKRI Rate) as well as access to a Research Training Support Grant. Moreover, a three-month research-in-practice opportunity with a relevant organisation is embedded as part of the studentship, meaning employability prospects are maximised.

Applicants should have a background in material culture, fashion / textile history, gender history, or sport history. Individuals with a material culture or fashion / textile history background do not need to have knowledge of the sport of field hockey; similarly, applicants with a background in gender or sport history do not need to have knowledge of material culture or fashion / textile history.

Each of the 17 research projects is an interdisciplinary combination of ethical, legal, and social dimensions. Joint degree PhDs will be awarded to the successful candidates by two of the consortium partners. Moreover, each project is characterised by joint supervision reflecting this philosophy and is supported by one or more prestigious sport or sport related institutions: Athletics Integrity Unit; Biathlon Integrity Unit; Federation of International Football Associations; International Olympic Committee, Union of European Football Associations; United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; and the World Anti-Doping Agency. 

The Institute of Sociology and Gender Studies at the German Sport University Cologne announces the availability of a position starting as soon as possible as Research Assistant (Doctoral Researcher Ph.D. Candidate) during which you will by preparing and conducting a research project in the field of parasport. The position is a qualification position which serves to support the completion of a doctoral degree. This position is limited for the duration of the doctoral procedure, but initially for a maximum period of 3 years.