Postdoc position in Urban Frontiers
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The Department of Food and Resource Economics invites applicants for a Postdoc position in "Urban Frontiers". The project is part of the research project, Urban Frontiers, directed by Professor Christian Lund ( ). The project is funded by the European Research Council (ERC). Three 3-year Postdoc positions are advertised.
Start date is expected to be January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The project
The world is currently undergoing the largest wave of urban growth in human history. However, no land, that government and developers see as future cities in the Global South, is vacant. There is no empty ‘no-man’s land.’ Individual citizens, social movements, squatters, and urban developers already engage in making their land use look legal. Urban property development in the Global South therefore often starts out in illegality, and only subsequently does it become legal. The project investigates how land is accessed, coded, and controlled in urban peripheries.
Applicants will work within the theoretical and conceptual framework of the programme as described on . The research project will conduct a series of extended case studies of concrete social struggles in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Applicants must propose a country and within it an urban research site and describe how the research priorities of the programme will be relevantly addressed in the project (maximum 4 pages). Significant fieldwork is envisaged. Relevant language capabilities are important qualifications.
The Post docs will be working within the Global Development Section in the Department for Food and Resource Economics at the University of Copenhagen .
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates with a PhD degree within the fields of anthropology, development studies, economics, geography, political science, sociology or similar.
We are looking for the following qualifications:
- Professional qualifications relevant to the research project.
- Relevant work experience with qualitative research methods.
- Familiarity with quantitative research methods.
- Curious and collaborative mind-set.
- A strong interest in dynamics of social change
- Knowledge of the country proposed in your application.
Our group and research- and what do we offer?
The project is a part of Section for Global Development, and the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen.
Global Development, engages in inter-disciplinary research on economic, political, environmental, and institutional dynamics in developing countries. Research areas include issues of livelihoods, small-scale industry, trade, and labour; of climate change mitigation and adaptation; of forest and natural resource management; of resource conflicts and land grabbing; and of governance, state formation, and corruption.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Application and Assessment Procedure
Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Please include
- Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
- Project proposal (maximum 4 pages). Applicants will work within the theoretical and conceptual framework of the programme as described on . Applicants must propose a country and within it an urban research site and describe how the research priorities of the programme will be relevantly addressed in the project Significant fieldwork is envisaged.
- Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, relevant language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent).
- Pdf copies of your 2 best and most relevant publications.
The deadline for applications is 4 October 2024, 23:59 GMT +1.
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.
The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at .
Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in the first week of December 2024.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.
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.
Contact: University of Copenhagen
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