Postdoc in medical anthropology/STS

Department of Clinical Medicine - Interacting Minds Centre (IMC) - Faculty: Health

Postdoc in medical anthropology/STS

Deadline 28 Apr 23:59 CEST

Expected start 1 Sep

Fixed term full-time position 1 Sep 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 ID: 17557

The Department of Clinical Medicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of medical anthropology/ STS as per 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 30 months.

About the research project

As a Postdoc, you will contribute to an innovative interdisciplinary research project titled "The Power of the Model – Designing Ethically Acceptable Futures of Human-Based Models in Translational Science." This project investigates the ethical and societal impacts of transitioning from animal to human-based biomedical research models, focusing on chronic kidney disease.

Through ethnographic fieldwork conducted in international research laboratories, we aim to incorporate ethical considerations into the development of non-animal models by examining the dilemmas and uncertainties inherent in these experimental practices.

Your job responsibilities

As Postdoc at the Interacting Minds Centre your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. Your main tasks will consist of:

• Independent research of high international quality, including publication.
• Ethnographic fieldwork in international research laboratories and groups in Denmark and abroad.
• Collaborative data analysis with PI and research group.
• Contribution to research methodology and theory development in laboratory studies on human material.
• Co-development of educational workshop for secondary- and high-school students with the Science Museums, Aarhus University.
• Contribution to the interdisciplinary research environment of the BRIGHT research group and the Interacting Minds Centre through active participation in academic events and dissemination activities.
• Contribution to the continued development of social sciences and humanities as an area of research at Health, AU, through own research contributions and networking in collaboration with researchers nationally and internationally.

You will report to Professor Mette Terp Høybye.

Your competences

You have academic qualifications at PhD-level in fields such as anthropology, science and technology studies, sociology, or related disciplines. You have conducted extensive ethnographic fieldwork, preferably even within laboratory or science settings. Although not mandatory, having prior experience with visual or other creative methods will be advantageous for this role.

As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment. You are excited about working in interdisciplinary research environments. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English. While not required, proficiency in Danish and/or Dutch will be an advantage.

When submitting your application, please include 2-3 paragraphs in your motivational application/cover letter discussing the ideas and approaches you will contribute to this project, drawing from your experience, which you believe will be beneficial to apply and enhance throughout this project.

Questions about the position

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Mette Terp Høybye tel.: (+45) 61106066.

Terms of employment

• Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
• The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 484.214,84 and DKK 538.720,20 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree. The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension (17.1 %). Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated.

Application

Your application must include the following:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Diploma
• A list of publications
• A teaching portfolio.
• A maximum of five of the publications of greatest relevance to the job may be submitted (optional)
• Research plan can be uploaded (optional)
• Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional)
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)

Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

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