The International Max Planck Research School on the Social and Political
Constitution of the Economy (IMPRS-SPCE), conducted jointly by the Max
Planck Institute for the Study of Societies, the University of Cologne, and
the University of Duisburg-Essen, invites excellent candidates to apply for
up to eight
Doctoral Positions in Economic Sociology
and Political Economy
Research at the IMPRS-SPCE explores the relationship between the
modern economy and its social and political foundations. The graduate
school features a unique curriculum of core courses, research methods,
electives, and summer school sessions. Doctoral researchers take part in
the intellectual life of the Institute and the two universities and can spend
time at partner institutions abroad.
Candidates with a two-year master's degree or equivalent qualification in
political science, sociology, organization studies, history, or related fields
are welcome to apply. They are expected to have a strong interest in pursuing
an academic career. A joint German and French doctoral degree
(cotutelle) is possible.
The positions begin on October 1, 2019. The deadline for application is
February 28, 2019. For program details and an online application form,
please see
http://imprs.mpifg.de. The Max Planck Society, the University
of Cologne, and the University of Duisburg-Essen are equal opportunity
employers.
IMPRS-SPCE
Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies
Paulstr. 3, 50676 Cologne, Germany
imprs@mpifg.de,
http://imprs.mpifg.de