PhD Fellow in Politics and Public Administration: Green Transition in Shipping and Geopolitical Turbulence Roskilde University in Denmark

Roskilde University is advertising a fully funded PhD Fellow in Politics and Public Administration within the research project The Maritime Knowledge HUB. The project examines the governance of the green transition in international shipping, with a particular focus on the policy process around the International Maritime Organization’s Net-Zero Framework, geopolitical tensions, and collaboration among public and private actors.

The PhD project sits in the Department of Social Sciences and Business and is designed for candidates interested in political science, public policy, public administration, international relations, and related governance questions. Possible themes include public-private collaboration, collaborative governance, transnational governance, regulation, political and administrative institutions, stakeholder collaboration, and the decarbonization of shipping. The candidate will work closely with supervisors and researchers in the Maritime Knowledge HUB and may shape the project within this framework.

The position is based at Roskilde University in Denmark and is part of an interdisciplinary research environment. The PhD fellow will be associated with research groups such as Roskilde School of Governance, Globalization & Europeanization Research Group, or Transformation and Ordering of Political Institutions. The appointment is for 3 years and includes standard PhD training, 30 ECTS coursework, teaching/supervision experience, and a research environment change during the PhD.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant social science field (for example public administration, political science, EU-studies, international politics, or governance). Strong analytical ability, research potential, excellent English, and Danish proficiency are required. The advertisement also emphasizes interest in the maritime sector, methodological strength, originality, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Funding: the post is described as a fully funded PhD Fellow position. No specific stipend amount is listed in the post.

Application window: applications must be submitted in English by 2026-09-15. Required documents include a cover letter, CV, education documentation and grades, a maximum 5-page PhD project description, a time schedule, and any relevant documentation of research experience, work experience, or publications.

How to apply: submit your application via the Roskilde University job portal. For questions, the post lists contact emails for the project leader and PhD administration.