We are pleased to announce a fully funded, 4-year PhD studentship for advertisement, for the project: Developing climate change resilience for multiple long-term health conditions: co-creating policy recommendations, to start in October 2026.

Funded by the Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships Programme for Interdisciplinary Resilience Studies at the University of Southampton, the project will be supervised by academics across Health Sciences, Humanities, and Human Geography, and in partnership with Southampton City Council.

Studentship details

This PhD aims to understand how people living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) can better build resilience to climate change. Working with vulnerable communities, the PhD student will use individual narratives and real-time momentary analysis to contribute knowledge of how climate change is impacting the resilience of people living with MLTCs across the city to inform public policy.

Start date: Oct 2026

Main supervisor: Dr James Gavin

Secondary supervisors: Dr Leire Ambrosio, Dr Joan Tumblety, Prof Dianna Smith

Closing date for applications: 31st Jan 2026 (11:59)

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for motivated applicants with:

  • At least a UK 2:1 honours degree or higher in Health Sciences, Public Health, Human Geography, Medical History, or related courses.
  • Experience or strong interest in mixed methods research, including understanding of public engagement and community working.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, and capable of working with external stakeholders and the public
  • Knowledge of current policies regarding climate change, health and social care.

How to Apply

For more information on the project and how to apply, use the following link:

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