This PhD will continue the line of work being conducted at the University of Birmingham (School of Sport and Exercise Sciences) in dance psychology, with a particular emphasis on the role of the social environment and motivational processes to dancers' health and well-being. The PhD student will be supervised by Dr Eleanor Quested and Professor Joan Duda. This research pulls from contemporary theories of motivation and optimal functioning (in particular, Self Determination Theory) and also is marked by an interdisciplinary approach to the larger question. The successful applicant should have previous research experience in quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies, a knowledge of psychological theory, and an enthusiasm for conducting his or her research within the dance domain.

Centre for Women and Gender Research in collaboration with The Centre for Care Science Research and the Department of Health and Care Sciences at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Tromsø, welcome researchers and students to an international researchers' symposium and a PhD course on issues related to gender and ageing. This topic, lending itself to multidisciplinary approaches, will be examined from psychological, social and cultural perspectives. We invite you to take part in this scholarly event which aims at generating new and increased empirical, theoretical and methodological insights.

IMT Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca is an international Graduate School and Institute of Technology instituted with the aim of forming highly-skilled human capital – in specific regards to its PhD programs- in disciplines characterized by their applicative potential in areas like social sciences, economics, management, informatics and cultural heritage.

24 Students dealing with Central Eastern Europe in the transition period have an opportunity to present, discuss and oppose their papers from different research areas in 8 panels under the supervision of 8 distinguished Senior-Academics. The main goals of the conference are: l promotion of cross disciplinary dialogue between young scientists in the regions of Central Eastern Europe; promoting a common language of public interest in different research areas at the level of EU and national policies; promoting mobility and productive confrontation of PhD students from countries of Central Eastern and Western Europe; establishing an effective knowledge based network; publishing the collection of all contributions in electronic form; publishing the best papers selected by Senior-Academics in print form. European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) a partner of our conference will publish the best conference contribution as an ETUI working paper and strongly encourages an application from the participants for a three month traineeship dealing with labour environment issues from European perspective.

Requirements: Individuals with a background in developmental biology, neuroscience, molecular and cell biology or related discipline and with a interest in developmental neurobiology are encouraged to apply. Technical experience with vertebrate embryonic model systems, molecular and cell biology techniques, biochemistry and imaging is an advantage although training will be given. The successful candidate will have a recent or imminent Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and be proficient in written and spoken English. The fellowship is currently funded for up to two years.

Session proposals are invited in any area of survey methodology, or in
substantive areas of survey research. We particularly encourage submissions in  the following areas: 
Sampling and sample design, Web surveys, Unit Nonresponse and attrition, Item nonresponse, Weighting and imputation, Question testing and piloting, Survey mode, Data linkage, Election polling and public opinion, Survey analysis techniques, Methods for cross-national, Paradata and fieldwork, Substantive applications, Longitudinal surveys, Data archiving.

The Institute for Gender Studies is pleased to announce an
international conference in celebration of its 25th anniversary.
This interdisciplinary event will bring together a wide range of
scholars and researchers from Europe and North-America.

Site: Tallinn, Estonia
Organiser: Tallinn University, Institute of International and Social Studies, Centre for Gender Studies
Topics: The course seeks to provide an overview of the sub-field of the critical studies of men and masculinities, within the context of gender and feminist studies, focusing on the central defining debates and particular foci in the study of men and masculinities in various parts of the world. In addition, the course offers insights on specific ranges of issues in the sub-field within the local/global dynamics of power relations, language and discourses of masculinity, diversity and hegemonic masculinity, and whiteness and masculinity. The course will include a number of plenary lectures and research seminars where students will have the opportunity to present and receive feedback to their PhD work, in particular on theoretical and methodological issues.

Site: Exeter, UK
Organiser: Department of Politics, University of Exeter, UK
Topics: This workshop will explore what interpretive approaches can tell us, about the discourses, practices and politics of authoritarianism that, other approaches cannot. The workshop provides an opportunity for interpretive researchers on authoritarianism to engage explicitly with the conceptual issues, which inform their work. The workshop invites papers from across the social and human sciences (including political science, sociology, history, anthropology, geography, area studies, international relations, and related fields) which address theoretical, methodological, empirical or disciplinary issues related to the theme of 'interpreting authoritarianism'. Empirical studies of particular cases are welcome (whether from the developing, developed, or over-developed worlds) but should also engage with questions of broader conceptual relevance.

The mission of the Helmholtz Research School is to contribute to civil security by undertaking innovative world-class research and providing an excellent doctoral training environment for young researchers in the field of security technologies. Examples of these technologies include optical and photonic systems for identification and authentication, sensors, spectrometers and video surveillance, optoelectronic and semiconductor components, and information and communication technology-based security system implementations. Understanding the human and societal impact of security will also be an integral part of the research training. The PhD program will be delivered by leading experts in the field and will offer a range of graduate course options, research seminars, summer schools and soft skills training.