Sandra Cortesi

Technical University of Munich (TUM) is recruiting a doctoral researcher for the MSCA Doctoral Network REGULAIRE (Regulatory Learning for the Governance of Transformative Technologies). The project focuses on technology governance , regulatory learning , public policy , participatory research , and how institutions gather, document, reuse, and preserve evidence over time. This specific doctoral project examines how public agencies and other governance actors retain knowledge across regulatory cycles, with attention to participation by young people and other underrepresented groups. The position is based at the Technical University of Munich , School of Social Sciences and Technology, and is supervised by Prof. Sandra Cortesi , with the network coordinated by Prof. Urs Gasser and Prof. Sandra Cortesi. The work is on site in Munich, Germany ; teleworking is not permitted. This is a paid, full-time, 36-month employment contract under MSCA rules, not a scholarship. The gross monthly salary is approximately €3,800 before taxes and social security contributions, and the package includes social security, health insurance, pension contributions, MSCA mobility allowance, and possibly a family allowance. Applicants should have a Master’s degree or equivalent by the start date and a background in law, political science, science and technology studies, psychology, communication science, information and library science, or another social science/interdisciplinary field. Strong English skills are required; German is not required. Applicants must also satisfy MSCA mobility and doctoral enrolment rules. Helpful experience includes document or archival analysis, FOI requests, governance/process mapping, work in government or regulatory settings, and qualitative or mixed methods. The project may use case studies, interviews, participatory methods, document analysis, workshops, and analysis of public records. Apply online by 31 October 2026, 00:00 CET . Submit a CV, degree certificates and transcripts, a short research proposal (max 2 pages), and contact details for two referees.

Technical University of Munich (TUM) is recruiting a doctoral researcher for REGULAIRE , a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network on regulatory learning and the governance of transformative technologies. The specific project is DC5: Procurement as a Learning Instrument . It examines how public procurement can help governments learn about emerging technologies, develop institutional capabilities, and shape markets and governance practices. The research focus includes public procurement , technology governance , public policy , innovation studies , science and technology studies , security studies , standardisation , and related interdisciplinary perspectives, with particular interest in quantum technologies and cybersecurity . The position is hosted by the Chair for Public Policy, Governance and Innovative Technology at the Technical University of Munich . The doctoral candidate will be supervised by Prof. Urs Gasser and work within an international network that includes doctoral candidates across European universities, summer schools, methods workshops, monthly seminars, and a three-month secondment with a non-academic partner. This is a paid, full-time doctoral employment contract for 36 months. The post includes social security, health insurance, pension contributions, and an MSCA salary package of approximately €3,800 gross per month , plus mobility allowance and potentially a family allowance. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent by the start date and be eligible for doctoral enrolment at TUM. The call welcomes applicants from relevant social science or interdisciplinary backgrounds, especially those with interest in network analysis, process tracing, comparative case studies, procurement policy, and governance of emerging technologies. English proficiency is required; German is not required . MSCA mobility rules apply, and applicants must not already hold a PhD. The position is on site in Munich, Germany ; teleworking is not permitted. Expected start is 1 February 2027 or by agreement. The application deadline is 31 October 2026 at 00:00 CET . Apply online with a CV, degree certificates and transcripts, a short research proposal (max 2 pages), and contact details for two referees. Questions can be directed to Prof. Urs Gasser or Prof. Sandra Cortesi .