head - MPIIMPRS-SPCE Doctoral Program Doctoral Positions in Economic Sociology and Political Economy The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG) offers qualified graduate students an attractive research environment at the International Max Planck Research School on the Social and Political Constitution of the Economy (IMPRS-SPCE), a joint PhD program with the Department of Management, Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Cologne and the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Duisburg-Essen. As Germany's first graduate program in economic sociology and political economy, the IMPRS-SPCE welcomes outstanding doctoral students of political science and sociology from Germany and abroad. Research at the School explores the social and political foundations of modern economies and examines the interrelation between economic and social action. It combines approaches from economic sociology as well as comparative and international political economy. The school's students, German and international, benefit from the opportunity to contribute actively to the intellectual life of the MPIfG and its two partner universities in Germany. They also have the possibility to spend time at IMPRS-SPCE partner institutions abroad, where they can meet leading scholars in their fields. Students may also earn a French doctorate by entering the joint doctoral program (cotutelle de thèse) with Sciences Po in Paris. With these opportunities and its unique curriculum of seminars, colloquia, and summer schools, the IMPRS-SPCE offers students an environment in which they can build essential professional skills and make the best possible start to a research career. Applicants must hold a master's degree (or equivalent) with at least 120 ECTS in a discipline related to the school's program (sociology, political science, economics, organization studies, or a related field). As the doctoral degrees are awarded by the University of Cologne or the University of Duisburg-Essen, applicants must meet the requirements for admission to doctoral study at the degree-awarding university. We look forward to receiving your online application (see button below). It should be submitted in English. Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. For further information on the program and how to apply, please visit . Applications will be accepted from the beginning of December 2023 and must be submitted by February 15, 2024. ABOUT US Talent, creativity, and passion are qualities the Max Planck Society relies on. It welcomes and supports employees irrespective of gender, nationality, religion, disability, age, cultural background, or sexual identity. In their diversity lies the basis for the cutting-edge research conducted at over 80 Max Planck Institutes. CONTACT Dr. Gudrun Löhrer Academic Coordinator IMPRS-SPCE -254 Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies Paulstrasse 3 50676 Köln X Mastodon: @
