2 PhD positions on migration and/or border studies

Your Role...

The successful candidate is expected to submit a PhD thesis after 3 years under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Birte Nienaber. He/she will:

• Conduct research in the frame of the PhD thesis
• Write the PhD thesis in the field of migration, intra-European mobility, integration, asylum and/or reception in Europe (e.g. the thesis could focus on youth migration or on migrant health and health access)
• Participate in the UL Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences
• Disseminate PhD results at international conferences
• Support teaching in the Master in Border Studies and Master in Geography and Spatial Planning
• Publish academic articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Perform any other task within the framework of the position

What we expect from you…

• MA or MSc (or equivalent) in Geography, Border Studies, Migration Studies, or any other related field in social sciences
• Knowledge in the field of migration studies
• Knowledge in the field of border studies would be an advantage
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team
• Experience in qualitative research methods will be an asset

As the candidate will have to work in a multilingual context, he/she must be fluent in English (written and spoken) and French or German (written and spoken).

For further information, please refer to the job advertisements:

http://emea3.mrted.ly/3ml0b

http://emea3.mrted.ly/3l8v7

The selection process is ongoing. So early applications are recommended.