PhD Scholarship in Anthropology of Medicine: Maastricht University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship in Anthropology of Medicine. This scholarship presents an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic and creative individual to engage in interdisciplinary research on clinical waste practices in hospital settings. The successful candidate will be immersed in an international, collaborative, and innovative research environment, contributing to cutting-edge ethnographic methodologies and making a significant societal impact in healthcare sustainability.
Designation: PhD Candidate
Research Area: Anthropology of Medicine – Clinical Waste Practices
Location: Maastricht, Netherlands, with fieldwork in selected clinical sites globally (primarily in Ghana)
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed Master’s degree in relevant fields such as anthropology, sociology, or science and technology studies by August 31, 2024
- Ethnographic fieldwork experience
- Proficiency in English (C1 level, academic English)
- Openness to creative methodologies and willingness to relocate to Maastricht or nearby area
Job Description:
The selected PhD candidate will actively contribute to the Make Do Medicine project, funded by the European Research Council. Responsibilities will include:
- Setting up a personalized research project in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI)
- Planning and conducting 10 months of fieldwork in a hospital, community healthcare center, and/or rural clinic in Ghana (or other relevant site if suitable for the project and accessible)
- Co-authoring publications and producing digital sensory material to complement the project’s open dataset
- Active participation in group meetings, events, workshops, and optional teaching activities
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents by the application deadline (August 21, 2024):
- A 2-page CV with publication details (if any) and contact information of two referees
- A 2-page document addressing the following questions:
- Why do you want to pursue a PhD?
- How does this PhD relate to your previous work, interests, and/or future aspirations?
- What is your personal relationship to DIY practices, making, repurposing, or upcycling?
- What do you consider an important issue to research regarding clinical waste?
The first interviews will take place on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, with subsequent interviews conducted if necessary. Shortlisted candidates will be given a brief assignment, and a reference check will be part of the application process.
Last Date for Apply: August 21, 2024
