PhD Student in Consumer Science, University of G

PhD Student in Consumer Science, University of Gothenburg
The Centre for Environment and Sustainability, GMV, Göteborg/Sweden
Sista ansökningsdag: 2008-09-15
Project title:
Creating health promoting food environments for children with children as co-researchers

Project description
The overall purpose is, with the active participation of school children aged 10-12 as co-researchers, to study their everyday "foodscapes" (environments, messages, offers), and to, still in active participation with the children, design models for creating health supporting environments based on children s own interests and preferences, that can be used with children.The main points of departure are; That children s values and behaviour regarding food are generated at various arenas -the home, in school, among friends, in the shop, in media etc.; That children are active beings with opinions and interests; That children are able to take an active part in changing their environment, given means and opportunities.The project is based on ethnographic fieldwork.Theoretically it combines theories from Childhood Studies, health promotion, participation and networks.The PhD will work in close contact with the group of researchers working with the project "Sustainable eating children s way" at Center for Consumer Science (CFK).

Qualifications
Master in Ethnology; or 240 HEC of which minimum 60 HEC at advanced level, of which minimum 30 HEC in Ethnology which includes a Master Thesis of minimum 15 HEC; or corresponding qualifications from Sweden or abroad.Since the project is based on ethnographic fieldwork with children language proficiency in Swedish is required.

Terms of employment
Four years full time as a PhD student at Center for Consumer Science (CFK).The PhD student will also be included in the PhD seminar at the Department of Ethnology at the University of Gothenburg.The doctoral degree will be in Ethnology.

Application procedure
The material included in the application shall consist of:
An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position.
Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents Curriculum Vitae
Letters of recommendation from academic institutions and/or previous employers (optional)

Address:
Göteborgs universitet/Registrator
Box 100
405 30 Göteborg

Further information

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