2017 PhD Scholarship in Education at Aalborg University, Denmark

The University of Copenhagen is pleased to announce the availability of International PhD Fellowships in Gut Ecology and Phage Delivery Engineering for the academic year 2025/2026.

Benefits

Full-time employment for up to 3 years with a competitive salary according to the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

International collaboration opportunities with partner institutions in Estonia and The Netherlands, including funded research stays.

Access to cutting-edge laboratory facilities and equipment for microbiome, fermentation, and phage research.

Engaging work environment within a supportive and diverse research community.

Opportunity to participate in international conferences, workshops, and seminars, fostering both academic and professional development.

Bachelor's programmes

Begin your journey with a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). Read more about the various programmes and about studying at the university.

Benefits

The position offers a 3-year salaried PhD fellowship, with a competitive monthly salary, including pension. Depending on postgraduate experience, candidates may receive a higher salary step. The selected candidates will also benefit from a vibrant research environment and close collaboration with industry partners like Universal Robots, LEGO, and Novo Nordisk.

PhD-positions

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard.

Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment.

All vacancies

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard.

Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

The project

Proposed PhD projects should be anchored in the field of political economy, political science, or a related field with a focus on the case of Ukraine. The candidate should have excellent skills in quantitative methods.

Business tycoons and politics in Ukraine

Money in politics in Ukraine

Public administration and the interaction between state and businesses in Ukraine

State-business relations in Ukraine

Corruption and anti-corruption reforms in Ukraine

The application  

The research proposal is considered the backbone of the application and should be very carefully prepared by the applicant. It may not exceed five pages and should include the following:

A  brief explanation of the aims of the project

An outline of relevant research questions

A positioning of the project in an appropriate research field

A description of the research literature within that field

An outline/explanation of the theories to be included