PhD Position in International Relations/International Political Economy with China focus (m/f/d)

PhD Position in International Relations/International Political Economy with China focus (m/f/d)

Arbeitsort

Bremen

The project is part of the Research Unit "Learning Empire". Autonomy, Dependence, and China’s Emerging Imperial Practices, a large‑scale effort to study China's changing international practices under the conditions of a world order in transition, funded by the German Research Foundation DFG. The position enables participation in the Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences and may include teaching opportunities upon request.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conducting innovative doctoral research in International Relations/International Political Economy with a China focus, including original research, data collection and interpretation, aligned with the research project ‘Economic Empire. Peripheralization along Chinese‑led Green Value Chains.’
• Using a multi‑method approach, including document research, interviews, fieldwork in China and Southeast Asia, and data tools to organize, analyze, and communicate findings.
• Engaging actively in the intellectual life of the Research Unit "Learning Empire".

Your Profile:

• Very good M.A. degree in political science (especially International Relations or International Political Economy) or related field.
• Excellent knowledge of English; applicants fluent in one or more additional relevant languages, such as Mandarin Chinese, Thai or Malay, are preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of China’s global resurgence and qualitative methods; willingness to experiment methodologically.
• A strong motivation to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment.

What you can expect at Constructor University:

• The result counts: trust working hours for work‑life balance
• Individual on‑boarding, career‑ and development planning
• Company fitness program offers with EGYM Well Pass (former Qualitrain)
• Green campus with recreation areas, take the tour:Our Campus
• Constructor University has extensive programs on sustainability and environmental sustainability

Constructor University offers full equality of opportunity to all qualified applicants and is an equal‑opportunity employer.