The doctoral post is based at the Transition for Secure and Sustainable Societies (TS3) research group led by Dr Farid Karimi at the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy. The doctoral researcher primarily contributes to the Horizon Europe project ‘EU Decarbonisation in Times of Crises: Exploring Social Innovations and Enhancing an Equitable Twin Transition’ (DeCrises).

DeCrises aims to identify theoretical and implementation gaps in the current MLG framework concerning twin climate and digital transition and propose pathways to a just twin transition to minimise current inequalities and prevent creation of new ones. Furthermore, DeCrises aims to develop a comprehensive bottom-up governance framework for effective MLG to foresee digital and climate transitions that is well-equipped to deal with future uncertainties. This will involve assessing the EU’s implementation of its Green Deal and how this is interwoven with the EU’s Digital Strategy, understanding how it promotes citizen participation and deliberation, identifying collaboration models and enhancing regional governance.

How to apply

Please attach the following documents in English as PDF files to your online application:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a list of publications;
2. Motivation letter including merits and experience pertinent to the task, as well as describing the applicant’s research interests (max. 1 page, "cover letter" on the online application form);
3. Research plan addressing the DeCrises objectives (max. 2,5 pages);
4. Master’s degree certificate (a PDF copy).
5. One or two recommendation letters ("other attachment" on the online application form);