Postdoctoral Researcher to the Centre for Military Studies, Department of Political Science, Fa

3 days ago

Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Ku-center For Sundhed og Samfund Full time

Postdoctoral Researcher to the Centre for Military Studies, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen

The Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen (UCPH) seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher focusing on research in defence, security, and strategic studies at the Centre for Military Studies.

The position is available for two years, starting from 1 January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

We invite applications from candidates with research and teaching experience within the field of defence, security, strategic and military studies. Applicants with experience in applied research in foreign, security, or defence policy are especially welcome. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to both scientific excellence and relevance.

Introduction
Based at the Department of Political Science, the Centre for Military Studies is a research centre focusing on defence, security, and strategic studies. In order to provide new knowledge and identify relevant strategic options for Denmark in particular, we conduct both curiosity-driven fundamental as well as problem-driven independent research. The Centre works closely with the Danish Ministry of Defence, the Danish Armed Forces and other national and international stakeholders when investigating issues and developing ideas and options. As a fully integrated part of the Department of Political Science, the Centre engages actively in teaching and research activities at the Department.

Duties and Responsibilities
As a Postdoctoral Researcher you will contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the University by conducting world-class research and teaching.

The general duties of the position include:

  1. Research within the field of defence, security, and strategic studies.
  2. Applied research and other commissioned analytical tasks for the Danish Ministry of Defence and the political parties to the Defence Agreement.
  3. Knowledge sharing with society, including media appearances and public lectures.
  4. Teaching, supervision, and examination of undergraduate and post-graduate students at the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen.
Your Qualifications
Essential qualifications:
To be qualified for the position the applicant must have a PhD in Political Science or equivalent academic qualifications as well as:
  1. An aspiration to increase our understanding of the world and its problems as evidenced in a proven record of outstanding research, a well-received PhD dissertation, and an emerging international reputation based on a publication profile that complements the existing research strengths of the Centre for Military Studies.
  2. Documented experience with knowledge exchange and/or policy-impact in an international context and in Denmark.
  3. Documented teaching experiences in one or more of the main areas covered by the Department, and commitment to the delivery of an excellent student experience.
  4. Robust interpersonal skills, which enable the candidate to be a constructive and empathic colleague in a diverse and vibrant working environment.
Preferable qualifications:
Besides these essential qualifications, a strong candidate will have:
  1. Proven ability to engage in policy-innovation and policy formulation.
  2. Publication, impact and/or appointment record that documents knowledge of the institutions and changing threat landscape of Danish and/or Western security.
  3. Publication, impact and/or appointment record that documents knowledge of the interest in the challenges faced by small European states.
  4. Proven ability to work on or lead specific projects in teams.
  5. Proven ability to communicate complicated issues to the wider public.
Your Opportunities
The position offers a range of attractive opportunities for the candidate, including:
  1. Being part of a vibrant and ambitious team that aims to produce high quality research.
  2. The opportunity to develop an independent research agenda.
  3. Engaging with key stakeholders within defence, security, strategic and military studies.
  4. Engaging with media and other impact work.
  5. Funding for conference and/or workshop participation.
Terms of Employment
  1. Employment with the Faculty of Social Sciences and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit.
  2. Further information on qualification requirements as Postdoctoral Researcher can be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
  3. Terms of appointment and salary is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
  4. The salary range starts at DKK 36,575 per month + a 17.1% contribution to the pension scheme.
The recruitment process
Further information on the recruitment process at University of Copenhagen can be found here.

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.

Contact information
Information about the recruitment process is available from HR, e-mail: - please refer to ID number: 211-1895/24-2I #1 .

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.

Your application must be written in English and include the following documents:
  1. Motivated application .
  2. Curriculum vitae .
  3. Certificates and Diplomas .
  4. Publication list .
  5. Documentation of societal impact including through applied research.
  6. Research plan .
The closing date for applications is at 23:59 (CEST) 8 September 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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