[Commlist] PhD opportunity - Establishing best practice for sustainable music events

      PhD opportunity - Establishing best practice for sustainable music
      events


 https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/research/current-research-opportunities-find-a-phd



LJMU are looking to appoint a fulltime, funded PhD researcher to work on 
MusicFutures, an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded 
Creative Cluster programme supporting growth and innovation at the 
intersection of music, creativity, and technology.

See more about MusicFutures here: 
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/news/articles/2024/11/27/music-futures 
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And here: https://linktr.ee/musicfuturesuk 
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The PhD will contribute to research in the field of sustainability of 
live music events to promote green practices, measure and reduce carbon 
footprints (by proposing an adapted carbon calculator), and setting 
industry-wide sustainability standards.  This research will propose a 
certification and training programme for the UK music sector and 
consider any challenges the roll out of this might encounter. This 
research will build upon Liverpool’s status as the first UN Accelerator 
City, one pillar of which is focused upon sustainable live events.

The successful candidate may have a background in climate and 
sustainability studies / climate and sustainability management or music 
and live event management and will be interested in climate change, 
music and live events. They will be familiar with the concept of carbon 
calculation and be committed to carbon reduction. They will have the 
following skillsets and capabilities; independent thinker, able to work 
independently and as part of a team, with an understanding of systems 
thinking. The candidate should be comfortable working across 
disciplines, and with external stakeholders. Experience in the use of 
qualitative and/or quantitative research methods is desirable.

  This is an opportunity to make a difference working on a pathway to 
more sustainable music events in a city that is synonymous with music 
and in the year that Liverpool is the first UN Accelerator city.

We are seeking PhD applicants with a minimum of a 2.1 degree. You should 
have a commitment and strong interest in interdisciplinary research, be 
motivated and be prepared to work independently. An MA or MSc in a 
relevant subject area would be preferable. Full training will be given 
to the successful candidate.

*Funding Notes*

Full time funded PhD Project. The studentship includes a tax-free 
stipend of £20,780 p.a. and the tuition fees for three years. An 
additional £1,600 p.a. will be available for research costs. The student 
will complete programme approval 3 months from the date of enrolment and 
will be expected to confirm the PhD registration within 12 months 
(subject to satisfactory progress and approval of the confirmation of 
registration report).

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome 
applications from all sections of the community. We particularly 
encourage applications from individuals from under-represented groups.

*Timescale*

·Closing date for applications: 18^th  August 2025

·Interviews: 2^nd  September 2025

·PhD start date: October 2025

To apply please send a CV and a one-page expression of interest that 
details your approach to the research and interest in this area, 
relevant skills and experience that you will bring to the study and why 
this research area interests you.

For further information and to apply contact: Dr Sarah Haynes, 
(S.Haynes /at/ ljmu.ac.uk) <javascript:void(0)>

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