Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Urban Water Governance
17 hours ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on urban water governance and resilience.
About the ProjectThe Transformative Impact of High Ambition Commitments project focuses on C40's Water Safe Cities Accelerator (WCSA), where 17 global cities have committed themselves to ambitious goals to improve urban resilience to water-related risks. Our research will investigate the process of translating WCSA's high ambition commitments to local policies and on-the-ground action in different geographical contexts.
Key Responsibilities- Design and implement case studies, including case selection and data collection;
- Analyze data and write case study reports and academic articles;
- Participate in knowledge co-production activities with selected cities, C40, and the Grundfos Foundation;
- Teach, supervise, and examine undergraduate and post-graduate students at the Department of Political Science.
We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in political science, international relations, geography, or related fields. The ideal candidate should have interdisciplinary competencies that cut across one or more of the following core areas: urban water governance and resilience; transnational environmental governance; knowledge co-production/transdisciplinary sustainability research.
The candidate should also have:
- Strong methodological skills relevant to case study research;
- A record of academic publications;
- An ability to work independently as well as in teams;
- Excellent English-language oral and written communication skills.
This position offers a range of attractive opportunities, including:
- Being part of a vibrant and ambitious international and transdisciplinary team;
- Travelling for fieldwork and working with local partners in selected cities;
- Developing an independent research agenda within the overall project;
- Being part of a leading political science department and its daily activities;
- Engaging in an inter-disciplinary sustainability research environment at UCPH;
- Funding for conferences, additional training, etc.
The salary is approximately **DKK 584,000** per annum, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and talented researcher looking to make a meaningful contribution to our research community, we encourage you to apply.
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