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PhD Positions in EU Law: EU Enlargement and EU Soft Law in Financial Law at University of Salzburg University of Salzburg in Austria
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Political Science
Funding
The positions are PhD researcher roles lasting 2 years with a potential extension. The post mentions a research network and project-based doctoral opportunity, but no stipend amount, tuition coverage, or salary details are provided in the post text.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Austria
University
University of Salzburg
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About this position
The Salzburg Centre of European Union Studies (SCEUS) at the University of Salzburg is recruiting two PhD candidates / PhD researchers in Law for projects in EU law, with a focus on EU enlargement and EU soft law in the financial domain.
Position 1: EU enlargement and legal reform
Join the Jean Monnet Policy Network AdvancEU and develop an original doctoral project on the legal dimensions of future EU enlargement. The project explores how the European Union can prepare for enlargement through legal reforms, institutional adaptations, and integration models that support sustainable and effective accession. The role is embedded in an international research network of 15 partner universities across 12 countries.
Position 2: EU soft law and financial law
The EUSOFTLAW project examines how soft law shapes the EU legal order, especially in EU banking and financial markets policy. The project focuses on non-binding instruments, governance, integration, administrative and judicial accountability, and the incorporation of soft law at national level. This is a doctoral research opportunity in EU law and financial law.
Eligibility / interests
Applicants are welcomed from candidates interested in EU law, constitutional law, international law, comparative legal studies, and for the second role, financial law and related fields. The application package should include a CV, cover letter, transcripts, contact details of three referees, and the master's thesis or relevant written course work.
Dates
Start dates are 1 September 2026 for the enlargement project and 1 October 2026 for the soft law project. Application deadlines are 1 July 2026 and 15 July 2026, respectively.
Funding / project context
The post is project-based and funded through research initiatives; the EUSOFTLAW project is funded by the Anniversary Fund of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank. No stipend amount or tuition details are stated in the post.
How to apply
Use the application link provided in the post. For the second position, applications may be submitted directly to Professor Diane Fromage by email with the required documents. Review the project page for full details before applying.
Funding details
The positions are PhD researcher roles lasting 2 years with a potential extension. The post mentions a research network and project-based doctoral opportunity, but no stipend amount, tuition coverage, or salary details are provided in the post text.
What's required
Applicants should be interested in EU law, constitutional law, international law, comparative legal studies, and/or financial law. For the second position, candidates should also have a strong interest in European Union law, financial law, and related fields. Applications should include a CV, cover letter, transcripts, contact details of three potential referees, and the master's thesis or any relevant written course work. The post is for PhD candidates/researchers in Law.
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Austria
Research Interests
Political Economy
Law
European Union Law
Political Science
Constitutional Law
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