Doctoral and Postdoctoral Positions in Social and Political Science at Tallinn University, Estonia

Deadline: Deadline not specified
Open to: Applicants with background in political science, sociology or related subjects
Remuneration: Provided

Description

Founded in 1995, Tallinn University Institute of Political Science and Governance focuses on four main areas of research:

  • Political Science
  • Governance
  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Economics (public economics, business and entrepreneurship)

Tallinn University hosts 30 academic staff and 50 PhD students, as well as 200 MA students and it manages two MA fully in English (IR and European Studies) and has been awarded a number of  FP7 fundings (Marie Curie, Jean Monnet) of which the most recent is a Marie Curie IRSES on civil society, international assistance and the state in the former USSR.

With the goal of further expand the Institute of  Political Science and Governance and its research potential, Tallinn University now is seeking to recruit two doctoral and two post-doctoral fellows from any area of political science, sociology or related subjects. Preferences will go to candidates with a geographical focus on the former USSR republics.

Eligibility

Doctoral and two post-doctoral fellows are open for candidates with background in any area of political science, sociology or related subjects.

Conditions for Phd students: It is possible to write a PhD thesis in English and most courses for PhD students are in English. There are no tuition fees for PhD students and once admitted students have access to a wide range of scholarships. For instance DoRa funding specifically targets foreign students willing to study in Estonia. The Institute of  Political Science and Governance will assist and support applicants throughout the whole process.

For more information see here

Please, bear in mind that the cost of life in Tallinn is substantially lower than most other European capitals (rooms may be found for 100 less than euro per month, internet is free around most of the city and the great majority of foreign students finds Estonia a very pleasant place to study).

Conditions for Postdoctoral positions: Once you have identified a suitable post-doctoral mentor and agreed on the topic we will assist to apply for a grant from the Estonian Science Foundation (ERMOS, Mobilitas or standard grants). Funding covers up to three years of research, decisions are made within 3-4 months and, if funded, post-doctoral fellows will receive a package consisting of relocation allowance (6500 euro in the first year) research support expenses (up to 3200 euro every year to attend conferences, buy books etc.) stipend (1200 euro per month)

Living costs in Estonia are considerably lower than in most European countries and once employed by Tallinn University Institute the candidate will have access to a wide range of funding for additional study visits or projects (DoRa, Erasmus etc.)

Application

In accordance to the eligibility regulations all candidates have to contact directly their potential mentor in order to discuss a topic.

A list with the institute’s staff is available here

Each staff has a link to ETIS, which is the Estonian database of all researchers and it is possible to switch to the English version to visualise research interests and publication of each member of our staff.

The Official Website

4 thoughts on “Doctoral and Postdoctoral Positions in Social and Political Science at Tallinn University, Estonia

  1. I have BA in Sociology and MA in Anthropology with conflict management specualization.I appreciate the information.However,this is not possible to attend with own expense.Please attach also organizations/institutions who can sponsor such opportunity.

    1. Dear Demeke,

      Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. If you are interested in this programme, them Please try to contact the University or its staff to find out how you can apply, and the details about the financing.

      Kind regards
      Elena
      Mladiinfo

    1. Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. If you are interested in this programme, them Please try to contact the University or its staff at their official web on the bottom of the page to find out how you can apply, and the details about the financing.

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