Applications are invited for an Economic and Social Research Council [ESRC]
+3 Research Studentship to undertake PhD study in the University of
Cambridge Faculty of Education on some topic linked to the work of the
epiSTEMe project (Effecting Principled Improvement in STEM Education:
Student Engagement and Learning in Early Secondary-School Physical Science
and Mathematics). This project forms part of the ESRC's Targeted Initiative
on Science and Mathematics Education.

The Research Studentship holder will work primarily on an independent study
associated with the project, but will have opportunities for involvement in
all aspects of the project's work relevant to supporting advanced research
training and career development. Supervision will be provided by one or
more of the project investigators: Professors Kenneth Ruthven, Christine
Howe, Neil Mercer, and Dr Keith Taber.

The studentship is available for up to 36 months, and the actual start date
is open to negotiation. The expectation is that the successful candidate is
likely to commence in October 2009, at the start of the 2009/10 academic
year. Other applicants will also be eligible to be considered for an ESRC
quota Research Studentship (3 available in the Faculty) and a Faculty
Research Studentship on similar terms (1 available) for an October 2009
start.

This award is subject to the standard terms and conditions for ESRC
Research Studentships. Candidates must also satisfy normal University and
Faculty requirements for PhD study. Details of the Application Procedure
and Further Particulars of the Studentship are available at
http://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/about/jobs/#Studentship.

Any enquiries should be directed to Emma Rixon (er206@...) in the
Faculty's Higher Degrees office.

Closing Date for Applications: 15 December 2008

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