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Job Opportunity: PhD Studentship: Climate Misinformation:Job description:Qualification Type: PhD Overview This is an opportunity to conduct fully funded interdisciplinary research under the Sustainable Transitions - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme' at the University of Essex. With the substantial influence of social media and online information platforms, there has been a notable surge in the rapidity, frequency and volume of information dissemination. This proliferation often comes at the cost of information quality. This issue is pronounced in climate and sustaincapability, where conflicting viewpoints and vested interests frequently give rise to misinformation. What motivates the spread of climate misinformation, and its resultant effects, remains to be seen. Is it a deliberate strategy, or does it stem from unintentional misinformation? This project explores climate misinformation and its repercussions on public opinion. The primary objective is to investigate the multifaceted actors involved, including businesses, governments, and media outlets, and their function in perpetuating climate misinformation. Additionally, the study aims to discern how such misinformation shapes people's preferences and attitudes concerning environmental policy. Interdisciplinary focus An interdisciplinary collaboration between the Department of Government and Essex Business School (EBS)will facilitate our knowledge of the concept of climate misinformation. These disciplines will complement each other both theoretically and empirically. The EBS focus is on private actors such as businesses and their accountcapability towards honest environmental strategy. The focus of the Department of Government is on governmental institutions, and their function in designing and implementing ambitious environmental policy, or the media, and how they shape public opinion. Training and Support You will be supported through the Sustainable Transitions training programme which provides initial training in interdisciplinary research methods, training in the secondary discipline within the project area and continuing training all over the duration of the programme. All doctoral scholars benefit from the support ofProficiowhich entitles you to £2,500 that can be used to purchase training courses either within or external to the University. Additionally, all scholars are entitled to an additional £10,000 that can be used for research purposes or further training. Doctoral scholars are encouraged to audit/attend University masters and degree level courses where appropriate. You will also have the support of the Sustainable Transitions management team as well as your own managery team.All Sustainable Transitions scholars will become part of the University of Essex ?Centre for Environment and Society' through which continuing events and networking opportunities are available. Person specification This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a background in accountcapability and behavioural studies skills. Candidates with practice in political behaviour and public opinion in combination with corporate governance, ethics, organisational behaviour, and related business studies fields would find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their skill set. Additionally, individuals with a demonstrated knowledge of governments' decision making, the function of media, and the dynamics of corporate accountcapability frameworks and behavioural patterns within organisational settings would thrive in this function. Research Proposal The project area is broadly defined, leaving scope for the applicant to develop their own specific research proposal as part of the application. The prosperous candidate will further develop their proposal in close consultation with the managery team. Further details and guidance are available through the link below. Closing Date: 31stMay 23:59GMT Skills:
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