The Salzburg Centre of European Union Studies (SCEUS) is looking for a PhD student in Economics who is interested in pursuing a PhD project revolving around the Economics of European Integration. The position will start as soon as possible (desirably October 2023). The successful candidate will be part of an international, interdisciplinary doctoral college of other researchers with backgrounds in political science and law. Benefits: The successful candidate will receive a gross monthly salary of approx. € 2,458.00 (14 x per year) according to § 26 in conjunction with § 49 of the Collective Agreement for the Austrian Universities. The contract runs for three years. The position covers 30 hours/week and is exempted from teaching. The candidate will spend one semester at a foreign university or research institution that offers expertise and specialised training in her or his field. The ideal candidate is expected to have: * A (research) master’s degree in economics. The degree has to be completed by no later than 30 September 2023. * Demonstrable fluency in English, the working language of the doctoral college. * Excellent study results and analytical skills. * Documented skills in using quantitative methods such as statistical modelling and/or econometrics is a merit. * Interest in interdisciplinary research co-operation. The application should encompass * CV. * Motivation letter. * A short description of the dissertation project. Candidates should outline how the dissertation project contributes to the topic of ‘European integration’. * Portfolio of 1-3 of the applicant’s best seminar papers or MA thesis (preferably, but not necessary on issues related to European integration). * Transcripts (documenting all courses and exams the applicants have taken at their university) and, if already available, a copy of the applicant’s master’s degree. * Two references (i.e. names & addresses of two university professors/lecturers who know the candidate). Application and selection process * Please send your application to sceus@plus.ac.at<mailto:sceus@plus.ac.at>, combined into one pdf-file, by e-mail no later than 21 August 2023. * Documents can be submitted in English or German; however, please submit your letter of motivation and project description in English only. * Applicants will be informed about the pre-selection of the Admission Committee. Selected candidates can expect to be invited for an online interview and presentation of their research proposal foreseeably on the 11 or 12 September 2023. * If you have questions, please write to sceus@plus.ac.at<mailto:sceus@plus.ac.at>. Deadline 21 August 2023 -- Dr. Jörg Paetzold Associate Professor in Economics University of Salzburg T: +43 (0) 662 8044-3706 E: joerg.paetzold@sbg.ac.at <https://www.plus.ac.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CV_prof_paetzold_j%C3%B6rg.pdf>