Jacques Delors Centre

Vacancies and Stipends

An inspiring working and research environment depends not least on competent colleagues. On this page, you will find current job openings at the Jacques Delors Centre and doctoral stipends. Please note: It is not possible to do internships with us, so please refrain from submitting applications.

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Vacancies

Postdoctoral Researcher - Finances of the European Union (gn)

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher - Finances of the European Union (gn) in full-time (40 hours per week).

The contract shall commence as of 01 January 2025 and will be limited until 31 December 2028. The successful candidates will work with Professor Markus Jachtenfuchs. The position is part of a Research Group on “Reconfiguring Europe. Between Competence and Control” which is funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and the Swiss National Science Foundation. 

Your tasks:

  • Work on a dataset of the EU’s finances
  • Work on case studies of critical junctures in the EU’s finances
  • Work on a theoretical explanation of competence-control tradeoffs in EU finances
  • Joint and individual publications on the project’s topics

Your profile:

  • Ph.D or equivalent in political science or a related discipline;
  • Expertise in quantitative research and qualitative research;
  • Interest in theory;
  • Very good command of written and spoken English

Please submit your application (incl. a CV, cover letter, and a writing sample) here. The deadline for full consideration is 30 September 2024.

Please contact Markus Jachtenfuchs, Professor of European and Global Governance, for further information about the position.

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Postdoctoral Researcher - European Union Politics (gn)

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher - European Union Politics (gn) in full-time (40 hours per week).

The contract shall commence as of 01 January 2025 and will be limited until 31 December 2028. The successful candidates will work with Professor Markus Jachtenfuchs. The position is part of a Research Group on “Reconfiguring Europe. Between Competence and Control” which is funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and the Swiss National Science Foundation. 

Your tasks:

  • Work on a competence-control theory of European integration in close collaboration with the entire Research Unit and the Speaker of the group;
  • Work on a dataset of the EU’s resources in collaboration with several other projects in the Research Unit;
  • Provide support for the joint activities of the Research Unit;
  • Produce joint and individual publications on competence-control as well as on EU resources.

Your profile:

  • Ph.D or equivalent in political science or a related discipline;
  • Expertise in quantitative research and qualitative research;
  • Interest in theory;
  • Very good command of written and spoken English

Please submit your application (incl. a CV, cover letter, and a writing sample) here. The deadline for full consideration is 30 September 2024.

Please contact Markus Jachtenfuchs, Professor of European and Global Governance, for further information about the position.

 

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2 Doctoral Researchers – European Union Law & Politics (gn)

We are looking for a 2 Doctoral Researchers – European Union Law & Politics (gn) in part-time (30 hours per week).

The contract shall commence as of 01 January 2025 and will be limited until 31 December 2028. The successful candidates will work with Professor Mark Dawson. The position is part of a Research Group on “Reconfiguring Europe. Between Competence and Control” which is funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and the Swiss National Science Foundation. 

Your tasks:

  • Independent work on a dissertation in the context of the project;
  • Joint and individual publications on the project’s topics;
  • Close collaboration with other members of the research team and with researchers in the research unit across our partner institutions.

Your profile:

  • Master's degree in law, political science, or a related discipline;
  • Knowledge and interest in EU law and politics. For one position, a good knowledge of doctrinal legal methods is necessary;
  • Written and spoken proficiency in the English language. Knowledge of other European languages not necessary but an advantage.
  • Desirable: Interest in inter-disciplinary research.

Please submit your application (incl. a CV, cover letter, and a writing sample) here. The deadline for full consideration is 30 September 2024.

Please contact Mark Dawson, Professor of European Law and Governance, for further information about the positions.

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“I’m a Doctoral Researcher exploring the political distribution of EU funds across regions and thematic priorities. One of my key reasons for choosing to join the Jacques Delors Centre was the opportunity to exchange ideas with different EU scholars”

Romy Hansum - PhD candidate

“I am driving forward the Centre’s work on the regulation of European financial markets. Inspired by our founder Jacques Delors, my goal is to contribute to a European Union that serves all citizens.”

Sebastian Mack - Senior Policy Fellow

“My job is to communicate our work and also manage events at the JDC. Our work is to be constantly confronted with pressing political issues while being actively involved with it. Always working with its fingers on the pulse of time makes it even greater”

Linda Hewitt - Project Manager Pariser Platz Dialogue, Manager Communications and Events