PhD Position at KEDGE Business School: KEDGE Business School invites applications for a fully funded PhD position focused on the governance and business model adaptation of ports transitioning from fossil fuels to sustainable energy. This position is part of the EU-funded POTENT Project at the Centre of Excellence in Supply Chain (CESIT).
Designation
PhD Candidate
Table of Key Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Energy transition in ports |
| Location | KEDGE Business School – Marseille, France |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in a relevant field (social sciences, business, management, transport/logistics) |
| Salary | Approximately €47,000 per year gross |
| Duration | 3 years (starting September 1, 2025) |
| Application Deadline | March 14, 2025 |
Research Area
The PhD project focuses on:
- Port Governance Model: Analyzing elements driving or impeding the transition.
- Port Business Model: Exploring how ports can create value and diversify revenue.
- Port Stakeholder Model: Examining roles and relationships of stakeholders in the energy transition.
Location
KEDGE Business School’s Marseille campus, France.
Eligibility/Qualification
- A master’s degree in a relevant field: social sciences (e.g., geography, economics), management, business, or transport/logistics.
- Fluency in both English and French.
- Passion for research and the ability to work independently.
- Interest in KEDGE’s research areas.
Description
This PhD position is fully funded and includes full-time employment at KEDGE for three years, focusing on “Port governance for energy ports under the sustainable energy transition.” The successful candidate will utilize mixed research methods, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, to analyze port governance, business, and stakeholder models. A strong component of the research will involve collaboration with Kühne Logistics University and the Port of Marseille.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the online application form available on the KEDGE Business School website and submit the following documents via email to phd.recruitment@kedgebs.com:
- Statement of purpose (cover letter)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proposal on how to address the thesis topic
- Grade reports of MA and BA degrees
- A PDF copy of your MA thesis or another research-oriented output
- At least one reference letter
Email Subject: “PhD Application, [YOUR NAME], CESIT POTENT”
Last Date to Apply
March 14, 2025
For more detailed information about the application process and requirements, please refer to the KEDGE Business School website.
