PhD Fellowships in Sociology or Political Science in France | MaxPo - Max Planck Sciences Po Center

The Max Planck Sciences Po Center on Coping with Instability in Market Societies invites applications for doctoral fellowships. The recipients of the PhD fellowship will work under the supervision of Prof. Jenny Andersson or Prof. Olivier Godechot and will have to apply for formal enrollment in the doctoral program in sociology or political science of Sciences Po in Paris.

The thesis project should be linked to MaxPo’s research program focused on coping with instability in market societies and the interests of the two research group leaders. This leaves leeway for a substantial range of topics, however. The research themes should be located in economic sociology, political economy, economic or political history and can include:

• Political, social and economic futures, forms of calculation, narration and futurity in the making of the economy, concepts of sustainability and (in) stability, austerity politics.
• Sociology of financial markets, labor markets and inequality, the political and social consequences of economic crises.

Eligibility:

The candidate will hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) and have received training in the following disciplines: sociology or political science, with additional training in related field such as economics, history, management, or philosophy. S/he should have experience with qualitative and quantitative methods. There is no nationality requirement. However, a firm command of English and working knowledge of French or German are required.