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[Commlist] PhD opportunity at Glasgow Caledonian University Investigating the Blythe Duff Archive

Wed Mar 15 13:42:17 GMT 2023




The Department of Media and Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is looking for a PhD candidate to undertake original research within the Blythe Duff Archive - the script and memorabilia archive of actress Blythe Duff who is most famous for her role as DS Jackie Reid in the long-running STV detective series Taggart between 1990 - 2010. This extensive archive was kindly donated by Ms. Duff to GCU in 2018. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to do original, ground-breaking research work within a hitherto uninvestigated Scottish creative practitioner archive. Possible themes for investigation include the contribution of the Duff archive to our understanding of the history of TV drama production and scriptwriting in Scotland; the crime and tartan noir genres; the wider history of Scottish television and theatre acting during the period, especially from the perspective of a female actress breaking into a male-dominated industry; television and theatre memorabilia. This is a funded studentship and as a PhD candidate you will be part of a vibrant team within the Media and Culture Research Group, a growing research community with interests across media and journalism. Our research profile can be viewed at: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/gsbs/aboutus/departments/mediajournalism/

Archival research training and experience of archival research essential. Experience of interviewing and of undertaking and collating oral histories also desirable.

How to Apply

This project is available as a 3 years full-time PhD study programme with expected start date of 02 October 2023.

Candidates are encouraged to contact the research supervisors for the project before applying.

Supervisory Team

Director of Studies: Prof John Cook

Email: (J.Cook2 /at/ gcu.ac.uk)
GCU Research Online URL:   https://www.gcu.ac.uk/staff/johncook

2nd Supervisor: Prof Catriona Miller

Email: (C.Miller /at/ gcu.ac.uk)

GCU Research Online URL:  https://www.gcu.ac.uk/staff/catrionamiller

3rd Supervisor: Dr Kate Ngai

Email: (Kate.Ngai /at/ gcu.ac.uk)

GCU Research Online URL:  https://www.gcu.ac.uk/staff/katengai


Applicants are required to provide a detailed research proposal as part of the application process. Guidance on Writing a PhD Research Proposal is available on Glasgow Caledonian University's Graduate School website: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/research/graduateschool/postgraduatestudy/phdstudyatgcu/prospectivestudents; https://edshare.gcu.ac.uk/9697/

Candidates should have a minimum of a first degree (2:1 or higher) and/or a Masters degree. Archival research training and experience of archival research essential. Experience of interviewing and of undertaking and collating oral histories also desirable.

Please note that emails to the supervisory team or enquiries submitted via this project advert do not constitute formal applications; applicants should apply using our Application Process page https://www.gcu.ac.uk/research/postgraduateresearchstudy/applicationprocess

choosing Media and Journalism and an October 2023 start date. Please quote the project reference number: GSBS/2023/005 on your application.

Applicants shortlisted for the PhD project will be contacted for an interview within six weeks from the closing date. The closing date for applications is Friday the 21st April 2023.

Please send any other enquiries regarding your application to: (researchapplications /at/ gcu.ac.uk)

Funding Notes
The GCU studentship is worth at least £22,568 per year for three years. The studentship covers payment of tuition fees (£4,880 for Home/RUK students or £16,800 for EU/International students) plus an annual stipend of £17,688 for Home/RUK students or an annual scholarship of £6,548 for EU/International students. EU/International candidates of outstanding calibre may be awarded a studentship of £34,488 per year for three years. The International Enhanced Scholarship covers payment of tuition fees (£16,800) plus an annual stipend of £17,688.

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