PhD Position in Political Science: Exogenous Shocks and Democratic Resilience
Join an EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network researching democratic institutions and violence in Europe.
Best for:Best for aspiring political science researchers with a strong background in democratic theory, comparative politics, or quantitative/qualitative methodologies.
Overview
The Department of Social Sciences at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid invites applications for a fully funded PhD candidate position within the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network titled "Democratic Institutions and Violence Network in Europe" (DIViNE). The successful candidate will focus on exogenous shocks, violent legacies, and democratic resilience as part of a structured doctoral training programme. The project involves rigorous academic research, participation in international network events, and close collaboration with leading scholars in political science. Candidates are expected to actively contribute to the research agenda, participate in workshops, and work towards completing a doctoral dissertation.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent and original doctoral research on exogenous shocks, violent legacies, and democratic resilience.
- Participate in network-wide training events, workshops, and secondments organized by the DIViNE Doctoral Network.
- Draft peer-reviewed journal articles and present research findings at international academic conferences.
- Collaborate with partner institutions and researchers within the Horizon Europe MSCA consortium.
- Contribute to departmental academic activities, seminars, and scientific discussions.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Political Science or a closely related social science discipline
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; professional working proficiency
Instruction: English
- Strong foundation in political science theories related to democracy and institutions
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent academic research
- Familiarity with qualitative or quantitative research methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Must comply with the MSCA mobility rule (not have resided or carried out main activity in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date)
- Must meet the requirements for admission to the university's doctoral programme
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-11 (Europe/Madrid)
Interested applicants must submit their application documents through the designated application portal before the specified deadline. Ensure all required academic records and supporting statements are attached according to the instructions provided on the source platform.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Academic transcripts
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