Doctoral Researcher in Social Sciences at Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS)
Join an interdisciplinary PhD programme addressing critical societal challenges through cutting-edge social science research.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers with a strong background in social sciences, empirical research methods, and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration addressing societal challenges.
Overview
The Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) at the University of Bamberg offers a structured doctoral programme focused on real-world societal problems. This interdisciplinary initiative brings together experts from sociology, psychology, political science, economics, education, and statistics to guide doctoral researchers in four key thematic pillars: education and lifelong learning, social inequality, labour markets and demographics, and governance and political behaviour. Applicants will engage in state-of-the-art empirical research, benefit from close supervision by a committee of three professors, and participate in tailored training programmes, workshops, and career development initiatives. The programme supports international doctoral candidates with comprehensive services, including accommodation assistance, language support, and networking opportunities.
What you'll do
- Conduct original, interdisciplinary doctoral research within one of four thematic pillars: education, social inequality, labour markets, or governance.
- Develop and implement empirical research methodologies tailored to your project, with guidance from a committee of three supervisors.
- Participate in structured training programmes, including methodological and theoretical courses, workshops, and career development initiatives.
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers from sociology, psychology, political science, economics, education, and statistics.
- Present research findings at internal mini-workshops and external conferences.
- Contribute to teaching opportunities, higher education didactics, and professional skill workshops.
- Collaborate with internationally renowned visiting scholars and participate in inter-institutional networking events.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree (or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Education, Statistics, or a related field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency at a level suitable for doctoral research and instruction (no specific test score mentioned).
Instruction: English (thesis can be written in English or German).
- Strong academic background in social sciences or related disciplines.
- Proficiency in empirical research methods (e.g., quantitative or qualitative approaches).
- Excellent written and spoken English proficiency for research and instruction.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Open to international applicants.
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- No age limits or prior experience caps specified.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applicants should follow the admission process outlined by the University of Bamberg for doctoral programmes. Typically, this involves submitting an application through the university’s official portal, including academic transcripts, a research proposal, letters of recommendation, and proof of English proficiency. Detailed instructions are available on the BAGSS and University of Bamberg websites.
- CV
- Motivation letter or research proposal
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees)
- Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Proof of Master’s degree or equivalent qualification
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