Strategic Research Fellow for Defence and Security

14 hours ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark KU-CENTER FOR SUNDHED OG SAMFUND Full time

The Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen seeks a highly motivated researcher to join its Centre for Military Studies. The successful candidate will contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the university by conducting world-class research and teaching.

Job Description

The general duties of this position include:

  • Conducting research within the field of defence, security, and strategic studies.
  • Engaging in applied research and other commissioned analytical tasks for key stakeholders.
  • Sharing knowledge with society through media appearances and public lectures.
  • Teaching, supervising, and examining undergraduate and postgraduate students at the department.

The weighting of these duties may vary periodically.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include:

  • A PhD in Political Science or an equivalent academic qualification.
  • An aspiration to increase our understanding of the world and its problems, as evidenced by a proven record of outstanding research and an emerging international reputation.
  • Documented experience with knowledge exchange and/or policy-impact in an international context and in Denmark.
  • Documented teaching experiences in one or more of the main areas covered by the department, and commitment to delivering an excellent student experience.
  • Robust interpersonal skills, enabling the candidate to be a constructive and empathic colleague in a diverse working environment.

We expect candidates to present a clear, well-developed, and viable strategy for future outstanding research that will result in world-leading publications, as well as a commitment to innovative teaching and approaches to societal impact.

Preferred Qualifications

Besides these essential qualifications, a strong candidate will have:

  • Proven ability to engage in policy-innovation and policy formulation.
  • Publication, impact, and/or appointment records that document knowledge of the institutions and changing threat landscape of Danish and/or Western security.
  • Publication, impact, and/or appointment records that document knowledge of the challenges faced by small European states.
  • Proven ability to work on or lead specific projects in teams.
  • Proven ability to communicate complicated issues to the wider public.

Danish language qualifications are a notable advantage but not a requirement.

Opportunities

This position offers a range of attractive opportunities for the candidate, including:

  • Being part of a vibrant and ambitious team that aims to produce high-quality research.
  • Developing an independent research agenda.
  • Engaging with key stakeholders within defence, security, strategic, and military studies.
  • Engaging with media and other impact work.
  • Funding for conference and/or workshop participation.


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