Marie Curie PhD scholarship in rural sociology and entrepreneurship at the Department of Political Science and Public Management
SDUBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom • Western Australia, Australia
Posted October 21, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
SDU Robotics is a leading research institution specializing in robotics, computer vision, and model-based engineering. With a strong tradition of collaboration with industry partners, they conduct high-level research on industrial applications, welfare robotics, and medical solutions. SDU Robotics also offers educational programs in Robot Systems Engineering, attracting approximately 130 students annually.
Job Description
The University of Southern Denmark in Esbjerg is seeking a PhD student for a 3-year scholarship within the EPHEMERAL research project. This project focuses on entrepreneurs managing evolving relationships across the life cycle and promotes sustainable energy investment in rural areas. The position offers the opportunity to work in a large-scale international network and contribute to impactful research publications.
Requirements
- Personal qualities of curiosity and a strong desire to solve societal challenges.
- Good English skills, both in speaking and writing.
- Good communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for academic work.
- Interest in interdisciplinary and stakeholder-engaged research.
- Experience with collecting and analysing qualitative data.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proactive and cooperative attitude.
Benefits
- Monthly salary
- Pension
- Office facilities
- Financial support for conference travels
- Research visits
- International training weeks
- International secondments