This PhD programme is targeted at students who are interested in quantitative research in sociology and other social sciences. The PhD would involve empirical analysis of data (usually secondary data) to answer socially relevant research questions.

ISER offers a friendly, stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment where students are active members. Students participate in of one or more of our six research groups. You will have access to excellent research facilities and equipment. ISER researchers have contributed to the top 5 economic and top 20 sociology rankings for the university in the past REF (REF 2014).

ISER is home to four major research centres and surveys: ESRC Research Centre on Micro-social Change (MiSoC); the Centre for Microsimulation and Policy Analysis (CeMPA), the Cross-National Surveys Unit and Understanding Society: the UK Household Longitudinal Study.

Application deadlines:

Applications are accepted throughout the year, however most students start in October with some starting in January. Funders may dictate start dates, so please check the guidelines when applying.

If you are interested in making an application for this PhD contact potential academic supervisors as no application will be processed without a confirmed supervisor.

Find out how to apply or email iserphd@essex.ac.uk