European
Joint Doctorate Program

PhD position for an early stage researcher (ESR)

Eligibility criteria

• at the time of recruitment by the host, are within the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research career and do not hold a doctoral degree.
• have not resided or carried out the main activity (e.g. work, studies) in the country to which they would like to be recruited “for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date” (mandatory to provide supporting documentation proving the place(s) of residence or work during the previous 3 years). Note: the mobility rule is applied to the first recruitment within the project, not to secondment periods. Mobility rules are applied to the residence and not to the nationality.
• are able to speak and write the English language fluently.

• A letter of motivation including a one-page statement of your research interests, relevant skills and experience;
• A CV including publication list; and
• Names and contact details of three referees willing to write confidential letters of recommendation.
• a copy of their highest academic degree
• university certificates might be asked for at a later time point