Looking for PhD candidate : The influence of International Organizations on the emergence of transnational NGOs and NGO networks

Looking for a PhD stipend for three years (2+1) in the field of  international / transnational relations for an empirical-analytical  dissertation about the influence of International Organizations on the  emergence of transnational NGOs and NGO networks. The precise topic of the dissertation is open and will be determined jointly by the  supervisor and the candidate. The successful candidate will become a  member of the Cluster of Excellence “Formation of Normative Orders” and be based at Technische Universität Darmstadt.

Candidates should have an MA degree in political science / IR or  sociology and a research interest in international / transnational  relations. The candidate may participate in seminars on methods,  research design etc. offered by the graduate schools of TU Darmstadt and  Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, but there is no compulsory coursework.

Very good knowledge of English is required, knowledge of German is an  asset.

Candidates should send a letter of motivation and a full CV by e-mail to  Prof. Jens Steffek, steffek@pg.tu-darmstadt.de no later than 4 November 2013.