Dr. Claire O Neill

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Claire O'Neill is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol, specializing in Management. Her academic work is deeply informed by her PhD thesis, which focuses on a phenomenological investigation of women's experiences in leadership roles. O'Neill's research interests encompass gender, embodiment, phenomenology, pedagogy, and leadership, with a particular focus on how these themes intersect within educational contexts. Over the years, her research has increasingly explored the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings that shape pedagogical practices, particularly in feminist and critically embodied pedagogies. Notable publications include works addressing the significance of gender in leadership and discussions around self-objectification in women. Through her research, O'Neill aims to contribute to the understanding of women's self-identity in leadership positions through a philosophical lens, drawing on theorists such as Merleau-Ponty and Leder.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, United Kingdom

Teaching and researching in the field of Management, with a focus on gender, embodiment, and leadership.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.