Õppetöö asukoht	Eesti, Tartu
Õppetase	Doctoral, full-time
Nominaalkestus	3 years
Õppekeel	inglise
Kraad / diplom / tunnistus	PhD

Õppemaks	Tasuta

Sisseastumisnõuded

Postgraduate diploma (or higher) The applicant must have a relevant master’s degree or equivalent. Candidates currently studying for their master´s degree are also welcome to apply. The master’s studies should be finished by 1 August 2024. The applicant must not hold a PhD yet. All applications must include: 1. One-page letter of motivation explaining how your prior research experience qualifies you for the position and why you would like to work on this topic; 2. Two-page CV (including publications if available, check required information from this template, other CV formats may be used); 3. Official copies of both bachelor’s and master’s diplomas and diploma supplements (bachelor’s and master’s transcript/mark sheet, including the description of the grading scale), and their official translations into English, if not issued in English; 4. Names and contact details (address, telephone number, email address) for three referees and the capacity in which you know them; 5. Proof of English language proficiency (see details); 6. Copy of passport page stating the applicant’s personal particulars. Applicants are evaluated based on the interview and submitted documents. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: inglise / eesti. Please also check our country-specific requirements at ut.ee/en/content/phd-country-specific After the admission results are announced, the admitted student is required to send application documents by post to: Student Admissions, University of Tartu, Ülikooli 18-132, Tartu 50090, ESTONIA.

Keelenõuded	inglise

Muud nõuded

Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: The applicant can be of any nationality but must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Estonia for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date. If admitted, you will most likely need to apply for visa/residence permit. Please find more information about the application process: ut.ee/en/visainfo.

Rohkem infot	mobilitylab.ut.ee/..cts/sunset/sunset-dc10

Overview

The EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network SUNSET aims to enhance research and training capabilities linked to the city-university interactions driving the EU’s green and digital transition. The SUNSET Doctoral Network will explore how universities can become key drivers of the twin transition, and train researchers to lead this transition.

Essential requirements:

• You have completed a master’s degree in sociology, human geography, public governance, disaster management, or a related social science field, preferably acquired recently, or possess corresponding qualifications that could provide a basis for successfully completing a doctorate;
• Specialization in resilience, risk/crisis governance studies will be beneficial;
• You have a keen interest in urban studies, the resilient and green transitions, and European crisis policies;
• You have solid and documented abilities for conducting qualitative and quantitative research in social sciences.

General information:

• Full-time paid position as a junior research fellow at the University of Tartu for 36 months, funding for additional 12 months will potentially be available;
• Mean funding rate per month for 36 months: 2,040€ living allowance + 448€ mobility allowance + 370€ family allowance if eligible (net approximately 1,570€ + 345€ + 285€); potential funding for 12 additional months will be in a reduced amount;
• Supervisory team: Prof. Kati Orru (PhD main supervisor, University of Tartu), Dr Niki Frantzeskaki (PhD co-supervisor, University of Utrecht); Aveliina Helm (second PhD co-supervisor, University of Tartu), Merit Tatar (secondment host, Institute of Baltic Studies);
• Start of the studies: 2 September 2024.