PhD Climate Finance: Moral Responsibilities of Financial Institutions for

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• PhD Climate Finance: Moral Responsibilities of Financial Institutions for

In het kort–38 uurWOGeplaatst op 18 mei 2025Reageren kan t/m 14 juni 2025De link om te solliciteren staat in de vacaturetekst.DepartmentFaculty of Economics and BusinessOrganisationRijksuniversiteit Groningen, University of Groningen, V25.0314Job descriptionSince 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. Belonging to the best research universities of Europe and joining forces with prestigious partner universities and networks, the University of Groningen is truly an international place of knowledge.Faculty of Economics and Business
The Faculty of Economics and Business offers an inspiring study and working environment for students and employees. International accreditation enables the Faculty to assess performance against the highest international standards. It also creates an exciting environment of continuous improvement. FEB’s programmes, academic staff and research do well on various excellence ranking lists.FEBRI, the graduate school and research institute of the Faculty of Economics and Business has available One PhD position in the field of “Climate Finance: Moral Responsibilities of Financial Institutions for Decarbonization”Project description
The financial sector plays a crucial role in directing investments to sustainable causes. So far, sustainable investment has been largely a voluntary affair. The project explores the moral responsibilities of financial institutions related to sustainability. The project is timely as countries in the EU and elsewhere are increasingly addressing risks of greenwashing in finance as well as because of increased pressure from climate litigation advocates (e.g. Milieudefensie, Friends of the Earth). It innovates by conceptualising climate finance obligations as part of the moral relation between financial institutions and society. In analysing the various dimensions of this relation, the project can draw on core research expertise at FEB, comprising business and human rights, collective epistemology, phenomenology, and social ontology. Besides its academic impact, it will inform policy-making, regulation and the public debate.Organisation
The PhD position is embedded in the research programme of Economics, Econometrics & Finance of FEB’s Research Institute. The project will be supervised by dr. J.A.M. de Grefte, prof. dr. B.P. de Bruin and prof. dr. R.A.J. MeesRequirementsThe ideal candidate is ambitious, highly motivated and wishes to make a career in research. He or she has a thorough training in research skills, speaks and writes English fluently and has obtained excellent results in the master phase.
The PhD candidate should have a background (MSc/MA, preferably research master) in normative philosophy (ethics and/or epistemology). Desired expertise includes phenomenology, collective epistemology, social ontology and sustainability research.Conditions of employmentContract length: 48 months.The full-time appointment is temporary for a period of four years, under the condition of a positive assessment at the end of the first year. The gross monthly salary is € 2,901, which increases yearly to a maximum of € 3,707. Based on the gross salary you will receive an additional 8% holiday allowance each year in May, and an additional 8.3 % end of year bonus in December. PhD candidates contribute 20% of their time to teaching in years 2-4.Starting date: Preferably per September 1, 2025.An assessment may be part of the procedure, consisting of psychological tests and an interview.Job ApplicationYou may apply for this position until 15 June 11:59pm / before 16 June 2025 Dutch local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on “Apply” below on the advertisement on the university website). The application package consists of the following separate documents: 1. Your cv. 2. A motivation letter (1A4 max) and a short study proposal for the PhD project (2 A4 max). 3. A scan of your diploma including transcripts. 4. Proof of English proficiency. 5. Other relevant documents. The documents 1-4 are compulsory and please note that incomplete application packages will not be taken into account. The University of Groningen strives to be a university in which students and staff are respected and feel at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identities. We believe that working on our core values of inclusion and equality are a joint responsibility and we are constructively working on creating a socially safe environment. Diversity among students and staff members enriches academic debate and contributes to the quality of our teaching and research. We therefore invite applicants from underrepresented groups in particular to apply. For more information, see also our diversity policy webpage: https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/policy-and-strategy/diversity-and-inclusion/ Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP): https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/nl/sollicitatiecode and European Commission’s European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code We provide career services for partners of new faculty members moving to Groningen. Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.Additional informationFor additional information, please contact:For more general informationFor more information on this specific projectIn your application, please always include the job opening ID V25.0314In het kort–38 uurWOGeplaatst op 18 mei 2025Reageren kan t/m 14 juni 2025De link om te solliciteren staat in de vacaturetekst.RUGWaar staat RUG voor? Wat vinden ze belangrijk? Ontdek het hier.Vacature delen of bewaren?Deel de vacature op social media of met je vrienden. Later solliciteren? Geef een hartje en je vindt hem makkelijk terug.Bewaren DelenBen jij de match?Zorg er dan voor dat jouw sollicitatie uiterlijk 14 juni 2025 bij ons binnen is. Reageren kan via de sollicitatiebutton, dus het is snel voor elkaar. Heb je vragen over inhoud van de functie? Neem dan contact op met de organisatie.Ontdek meerGerelateerde vacaturesAl gesolliciteerd?Eerder door jou bekekenPhD Climate Finance: Moral Responsibilities of Financial Institutions for

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€2901 per month

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Groningen, Groningen

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Wed, 21 May 2025 00:10:28 GMT

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