SOCLIFE at the University of Cologne is looking for talented and ambitious team players who have a Master’s degree (or a national equivalent, e.g. University Diploma, German Magister, Swiss Linzenziat) in the field of sociology, political science, social policy, economics, social and economic psychology and/or statistics. Applicants should have a good proficiency in English, statistics and multivariate data analysis and a research interest, which is in line with the research promoted at SOCLIFE. After successful completion of the program, students will receive a German Doctoral Degree (Dr. rer. pol.).

Time frame 1. Acceptance of applications: March 01, 2011 until May 06, 2011 2. Deadline for applications: May 06, 2011 (date of receipt) 3. Interviews with selected applicants: June 2011 4. Information on acceptance or refusal: Mid of July 2011 at the latest 5. Start of courses: October 2011

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