Siobhan Kirkland
About Siobhan Kirkland
Siobhan Kirkland is a PhD student and graduate assistant at George Washington University, where she has worked since 2017. She has a background in International Relations and has held various academic positions, including teaching English as a foreign language in Russia and studying at several universities in Canada and Europe.
Work at The George Washington University
Siobhan Kirkland has been a PhD student and graduate assistant at George Washington University since 2017. In this role, she engages in advanced research and academic support within her department, contributing to the academic community in Washington, District of Columbia. Her tenure at the university spans over seven years, during which she has developed her expertise in her field.
Education and Expertise
Siobhan Kirkland holds multiple degrees in International Relations and Russian studies. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Calgary from 2006 to 2010. She then pursued a Master of Arts in Russian studies at the University of Toronto from 2015 to 2017, and a Master of Science in International Relations from the Department of Sociology at the London School of Economics from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she studied Russian at the University of Tartu in 2009.
Background in Teaching and Research
Before her current role, Siobhan Kirkland worked as an EFL teacher at Language Link Russia from 2012 to 2015. She also served as a Master's candidate at the Centre for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies at the University of Toronto from 2015 to 2017. Her academic background includes involvement in research at the Uppsala Centre for Russian and Eurasian Studies, where she interned and participated in activities related to Russian and Eurasian studies.
International Experience
Siobhan Kirkland has gained international experience through her work and studies in various countries. She taught English as a foreign language in Moscow, Russia, and has engaged in academic research in Toronto, Canada. Her educational journey reflects a commitment to understanding international relations and regional studies, particularly in relation to Russia and Eurasia.