Postdoctoral Research Associate in Political Science

2 weeks ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time
Key Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Researcher will contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the University by conducting world-class research and teaching in the field of defence, security, and strategic studies.

The general duties of the position include:

  • Conducting research within the field of defence, security, and strategic studies.
  • Applied research and other commissioned analytical tasks for the Danish Ministry of Defence and the political parties to the Defence Agreement.
  • Knowledge sharing with society, including media appearances and public lectures.
  • Teaching, supervision, and examination of undergraduate and post-graduate students.

Candidates are expected to have a PhD in Political Science or equivalent academic qualifications, with a strong commitment to both scientific excellence and relevance.



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