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evaluation-oriented theories of argumentation, as developed in formal dialectics, pragma-dialectics and normative pragmatics. The aim is to shed light on how participants in argumentative practices do, can and
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, there is a need for further theoretical, historical and evidence-based investigation of the role of unions in modern democratic societies. Drawing on political theory, this project considers how unions
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of the role of unions in modern democratic societies. Drawing on political theory, this project considers how unions, unionization, and union membership contribute to democratic life and democratic political
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Institute). Qualifications We seek excellent students with a strong background in cosmology, astrophysics, physics, mathematics and/or computer sciences, who seek to obtain a Joint-PhD degree from
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background in cosmology, astrophysics, physics, mathematics and/or computer sciences, who seek to obtain a Joint-PhD degree from the University of Groningen and Tartu Observatory. To be eligible to apply, a
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politics. For example, when considering theories of power, the candidate must be sensitive to differences between Western and non-Western contexts. Questions focusing on institutional creation and change
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with theories dealing with stance taking (see, e.g., Jaffe, 2009; but also Boltanski & Thévenot, 2006), pragmatic inferences (e.g., Potts, 2005; Levinson, 1979), as well as an engagement with frameworks
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about social meaning (Solt et al., 2025; Sinnott, 2013). The project will thus require the candidate to engage with theories dealing with stance taking (see, e.g., Jaffe, 2009; but also Boltanski
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governance, the multi-scalar nature of its organisation and implementation, and its effects on society and international politics. For example, when considering theories of power, the candidate must be
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required. The following would be assets for prospective candidates: Experience with big data approaches and/or experimental methods. Familiarity with different theories and methods to study political