Founded in 1622, the University of Salzburg is one of Austria’s oldest and most prestigious universities, located in the picturesque city of Salzburg. Known for its strong emphasis on humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and theology, it offers a wide range of academic programs across its six faculties. With approximately 18,000 students and a vibrant international community, the university combines historical tradition with modern research and teaching excellence.
Application Deadline: 2 May 2025
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Salzburg
- Department: Department of Political Science and Salzburg Centre of European Union Studies (SCEUS)
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: Funded position with a gross monthly salary of EUR 2786.10 (paid 14 times a year), plus social insurance and additional funds for training, conferences, and career support
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: Two
- Nationality: Domestic and international
- The award can be taken in: Austria
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible to apply.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Political Science or a closely related discipline.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a very good Master’s degree in Political Science or a related discipline by the start date (October 1, 2025).
- Demonstrate academic interest in political representation and familiarity with EU and member states’ political systems.
- Possess excellent command of English and working knowledge of German and/or Spanish.
- Show experience and skills in qualitative research methods, particularly interviews and/or focus groups.
- Ideally have experience with software such as MAXQDA and transcription tools like Trint or noScribe.
- Exhibit strong communication skills, teamwork ability, and high responsibility and commitment.
How to Apply
Applicants must prepare the following documents in a single PDF file:
- Cover letter detailing interest in the project, qualitative methods experience, and ideal starting date.
- A one-page outline of a potential PhD project (including research question, relevance, theoretical expectations, envisioned data collection and analysis).
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copies of university diplomas and transcripts of records.
- Writing sample (e.g., research paper, publication, or Master’s thesis).
- Contact details of two potential referees.
- Applications should be submitted via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Application INCONEX PhD” by 2 May 2025 (end of day).
- For informal inquiries, applicants can contact the Principal Investigator, Dr. Lucy Kinski ([email protected]).
Benefits
- Four years of funded PhD study (30 hours/week, 75% FTE) starting October 1, 2025.
- Competitive salary according to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement (EUR 2786.10 gross/month, 14 salaries annually).
- Social insurance coverage, including healthcare and pension.
- Additional funding available for methods training, conference attendance, and career development.
- Participation in a vibrant international research community at the Department of Political Science and SCEUS.
- Opportunities to engage in cutting-edge qualitative research and develop an independent PhD project in the field of political representation.
