PhD Position in Nonprofit Management
PhD Position in Nonprofit Management
Within a Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) supported project, the Center for Philanthropy Studies (CEPS) of the University of Basel is searching for a PhD Student. The CEPS is directed by Prof. Dr. Georg von Schnurbein and the research project is affiliated to the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Basel, one of the leading research universities in Europe.
The position is limited to four years and the earliest starting date is October 1st, 2024.
The position is limited to four years and the earliest starting date is October 1st, 2024.
Your position
As PhD student you will conduct a dissertation and your research will contribute to the SNSF supported project titled "Balancing Trust and Accountability: Charities, Government, and Society" that will investigate the cross-sector opinions on trust and accountability from different stakeholder perspectives including charities, foundations, government, and the general public. This project is an international collaboration with colleagues from the U.S., Canada, and Scotland.
Your profile
The ideal candidate has an excellent Master degree in Management, Economics or a related field in Social Sciences. Solid knowledge of management and corresponding research methods and an interest in applying these skills to understand the relevance of trust and accountability, especially on nonprofits and foundations. Experience in applying empirical and qualitative methods are desired.
We offer you
The successful applicant will be offered individual mentoring and will be part of the Graduate School of Business and Economics (GSBE) at the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Basel. The salary will be competitive and additional resources are available for conference travel. Basel is situated at the river Rhine right at the border to France and Germany. It's a great place to live and work. Health care, quality of life, and public transportation meet the highest international standards.
Application / Contact
Please submit your application (consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a copy of degrees, and a letter of recommendation) to Prof. Dr. Georg von Schnurbein, Center for Philanthropy Studies (CEPS), University of Basel, e-mail Write an email. The position can start at the 1st of October, but later start dates are possible.
The University of Basel is an equal opportunity and family friendly employer committed to excellence through diversity. To increase the number of women in leading academic positions the university strongly encourages applications from women.
Center for Philanthropy Studies: www.ceps.unibas.ch
www.unibas.ch
Please submit your application (consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a copy of degrees, and a letter of recommendation) to Prof. Dr. Georg von Schnurbein, Center for Philanthropy Studies (CEPS), University of Basel, e-mail Write an email. The position can start at the 1st of October, but later start dates are possible.
The University of Basel is an equal opportunity and family friendly employer committed to excellence through diversity. To increase the number of women in leading academic positions the university strongly encourages applications from women.
Center for Philanthropy Studies: www.ceps.unibas.ch
www.unibas.ch
Universität Basel
4000 Basel
4000 Basel
Arbeitsort
4000 Basel
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