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Postdoc position to examine challenges to a greener and more biodiverse Denmark using social sciences perspectives and the case of evolving human/mosquito relations

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Summary

This 2-year postdoc position at the University of Copenhagen will examine challenges to a greener and more biodiverse Denmark through social science perspectives, focusing on evolving human/mosquito relations. Key responsibilities include selecting case sites, engaging stakeholders, conducting qualitative data analysis, and contributing to research publications.

Key facts

Status
Available
Location
København
Contract
Temporary
Contract duration
24 months
Working time
37h/week
Work arrangement
On-site
Start date
December 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
Level
Entry
Education
Master's
Apply by
2026-10-09
Required skills
  • qualitative data collection
  • qualitative data analysis
  • stakeholder engagement
  • interdisciplinary collaboration
Benefits
  • pension scheme
  • health insurance
  • vacation and extra vacation days
Pay (estimated, unofficial)
~kr. 616k–741k/yrRough guide for a full-time post; the employer named no amount How is this calculated?

Full description

Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoc position at the Department of Food and Resource Economics (IFRO), University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Preferably the starting date is 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is for 2 years and will be one of two postdoc positions in the newly started interdisciplinary project funded by the UCPH Convergence Grants.

The postdoc will join an innovative and interdisciplinary research project, where key responsibilities specifically will include: Co-select appropriate case site(s), e.g. areas with recent, current or near-future green transitions and emerging mosquito-related concerns; Establish and maintain engagement with various stakeholder groups; Lead in qualitative data collection and analysis; Lead minimum one co-authored research publications and contribute to others; Undertake interdisciplinary collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Denmark and Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences on stakeholder engagement.

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week. The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. Terms of employment: The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

Application deadline: Friday 9 October 2026, 23.59 GMT+2.

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