Urban Frontiers Researcher Position
5 days ago
The University of Copenhagen is seeking a highly qualified researcher to fill a Postdoc position in Urban Frontiers. This project, part of the research initiative directed by Professor Christian Lund, focuses on investigating how land is accessed, coded, and controlled in urban peripheries.
As a Postdoc researcher, you will work within the theoretical and conceptual framework of the programme, conducting extended case studies of concrete social struggles in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Your research priorities should be relevantly addressed in the project, and significant fieldwork is envisaged. Relevant language capabilities are essential qualifications.
Located in Copenhagen, the Department of Food and Resource Economics at the University of Copenhagen invites applicants with a PhD degree within anthropology, development studies, economics, geography, political science, sociology, or similar fields. We seek candidates with professional qualifications relevant to the research project, experience with qualitative research methods, familiarity with quantitative research methods, and a curious and collaborative mindset.
The estimated salary for this position ranges from 51,729-58,497 DKK (7,114-8,009 EUR) per month, depending on level of seniority. The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
The successful candidate will be working within the Global Development Section in the Department for Food and Resource Economics at the University of Copenhagen. The university promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard, providing an effective organisation with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture. Our group engages in interdisciplinary research on economic, political, environmental, and institutional dynamics in developing countries.
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Urban Frontiers Researcher
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Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full timeThe Department of Food and Resource Economics invites applications 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.Start date is expected to be January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Three 3-year...
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