PhD Position: Recipes for Local and Regional Economic Development Across Europe (V24.0339)
Job Description
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative center of higher education, offering high-quality teaching and research. As one of the top research universities in Europe, it collaborates with prestigious partner universities and networks, making it a truly international place of knowledge.
Faculty of Economics and Business
The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) offers an inspiring study and working environment for both students and employees. International accreditation enables the Faculty to measure its performance against the highest international standards, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. FEB’s programs, academic staff, and research are consistently recognized in various excellence ranking lists.
FEBRI, the graduate school and research institute of the Faculty of Economics and Business, has one PhD position available in the field of Recipes for Local and Regional Economic Development Across Europe.
Project Description
Reducing regional economic disparities is one of the European Union’s core foundational aims, yet inequality persists. This project investigates the reasons for these regional disparities and seeks to offer recommendations on how the EU’s core regional policy can be structured to address these issues. The research themes include cross-regional collaboration, interregional alliances, and smart specialization. For example, while regions’ specialization strategies aim to identify their core strengths and focus policy towards them, they currently lead to mimicry of Europe’s core regions. A more contextually sensitive approach that prioritizes growth paths has the potential to unlock growth and develop regional opportunity “recipes” in both the core and periphery of the EU.
The PhD position is embedded in the research program Innovation & Organization of FEB’s Research Institute. We offer a truly international environment (our working language is English, and we currently employ more than 15 different nationalities). The project will be supervised by Prof. Florian Noseleit, Dr. Daniël Speldekamp, and Dr. Benito Giordano, all of whom have a track record of publishing in leading academic journals.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is ambitious, highly motivated, and wishes to pursue a career in research at a leading university or in a high-level professional role where a PhD is advantageous. The project allows for both qualitative and quantitative approaches (or a mix thereof), and it is important that the candidate has a strong analytical mindset and is thoroughly trained in at least one research methodology.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this PhD position, please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for at least two academic referees. The application deadline is [insert deadline here].
For more information, please visit our website or contact Prof. Florian Noseleit, Dr. Daniël Speldekamp, or Dr. Benito Giordano.
Contact Information
University of Groningen
Faculty of Economics and Business
FEBRI
Supervisors:
Prof. Florian Noseleit
Dr. Daniël Speldekamp
Dr. Benito Giordano
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