The Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), invites candidates for a postdoctoral position in Political Behavior from August 1, 2021.
The position is for 3 years with the possibility of negotiating an extension for a 4th year.
Introduction
The Department offers a dynamic environment around the field of Political Behavior, which seeks to produce high-caliber research on pertinent societal questions. In addition, members of this environment also teach the popular MSc level core course in Political Behavior.
For more on the Department and its pluralistic academic environment, please consult our webpage: https://politicalscience.ku.dk/about/
Job Description
The postdoc will be employed as part of the project “E Pluribus Plures: Is identity politics a new fault line in contemporary societies?” led by Professor Peter Thisted Dinesen and funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark. The project seeks to understand the contemporary phenomenon of “identity politics” and its potential consequences for social cohesion understood as a variety of social ties with in- and out-groups as well as broader social and institutional attachments. The project aims to collect a variety of data (including survey data, administrative data, and social media data) and apply corresponding observational and experimental research designs (e.g., panel data, survey experiments, field experiments).
The position covers a variety of tasks related to the research process, including:
The postdoc will work closely together with Dinesen and other project members on each aspect of the research process.
In addition to conducting research, the position also entails teaching responsibilities. These include:
Your Competencies and Opportunities
The candidate must hold (or be close to completing) a PhD degree in Political Science, Sociology, or related fields relevant for the project. Other key qualifications include:
The position offers a range of attractive opportunities for the candidate, including:
Strategy of the Faculty of the Social Sciences
The Department of Political Science is part of the Faculty of the Social Sciences. The Faculty is a successful academic community that strives to put knowledge into action by:
For more on the Faculty strategy, see: https://socialsciences.ku.dk/faculty/strategy
You can read the Department’s strategy here https://politicalscience.ku.dk/about/strategy-plan/
Terms of Employment
The recruitment process
Further information on the recruitment process at University of Copenhagen can be found here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. For more on the diverse working place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, see https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/
International applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about these services as well as information on entering and working in Denmark here: https://ism.ku.dk/
Contact information
Information about the recruitment process is available from HR Salma Schou, e-mail: hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk, please refer to ID number: 211-0689/21-2I
Additional information about the position can be obtained from professor, Peter Thisted Dinesen, e-mail: ptd@ifs.ku.dk, phone 35323375
How to apply
Submit a complete application at our online portal. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page to apply. The documents must be in Adobe PDF or Word.
Your application must be written in English and include the following documents:
The closing date for applications is April 5, 2021 at 23:59 [CET].
Applications or enclosures received thereafter will not be considered.
Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.
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