IMPRS-SPCE: 8 PhD Positions in Economic Sociology and Political Economy 1288 views

The International Max Planck Research School on the Social and Political Constitution of the Economy (IMPRS-SPCE), invites applications for 8 PhD positions. The offer is announced jointly by the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies and the University of Cologne, with the Universityof Duisburg-Essen.

Benefits:

• The graduate school features a unique curriculum of core courses, research methods, electives, and summer school sessions.
• Doctoral researchers participate in the intellectual life of the Institute and the two universities and can spend time at partner institutions abroad.
• The working language at the IMPRS-SPCE is English (command of German is useful but not required).

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold two-year master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Political Science, Sociology, Organization Studies, History, or related fields.
• Applicant must hold the degree before starting the position, and are expected to have a strong interest in pursuing an academic career.

Stating date: October 1, 2018

Duration: initially for 15 months; with a possible extension of 27 months

Applications:

• Submit online application form

Application Schedule

• Dec 15 – Feb 28: applications are invited to the IMPRS-SPCE program
• Feb 28: application deadline
• April: interviews
• May: Selection notifications
• October 1: starting date

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