PhD Opportunity in Political Economy of Uncertainty and the Triple Transition University in central Germany in Germany

PhD Opportunity: Political Economy of Uncertainty in the Triple Transition

This post announces a PhD opportunity for an aspiring doctoral researcher interested in the political economy of uncertainty in the green, digital, and geopolitical triple transition. The project focuses on how political economy insights can help design strategies to reduce hold-up problems and other challenges that emerge under uncertainty.

The successful candidate will be affiliated with a university in central Germany. Full-time residence near the university is not required. Bob Hancké will serve as co-supervisor.

Relevant study areas and keywords: political economy, economics, political science, international political economy, public policy, law, economic governance, institutional design, uncertainty, and societal transitions.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should already hold a completed Master's degree in political science, economics, public policy, international political economy, law, or a related field. The post also asks for strong analytical and empirical research skills, a demonstrated interest in uncertainty/institutional design/economic governance/major societal transitions, and excellent written and spoken English.

Application process: send a recent CV and a short project proposal (maximum 200 words), including a short explanation of your interest in the position (maximum 100 words), to [email protected].

Deadline: 30 June, 19:00 CEST.

Funding: the announcement refers to a competitive PhD fellowship programme, but no stipend amount or detailed funding package is provided.