Leading Professor in Childhood Studies and Educational Anthropology

1 month ago


Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Aarhus Universitet (AU) Full time
About the Position

Aarhus Universitet (AU) invites applications for a full professorship in childhood studies and educational anthropology. As a leading researcher, you will contribute to consolidating our fertile academic environment related to childhood studies.

Role Responsibilities
  • Continue and expand research and teaching activities at the highest level within social and cultural childhood studies and educational anthropology.
  • Take a leading role in confirming and further developing the department's international profile in childhood studies through international collaboration, publishing, and external funding.
  • Develop established partnerships and form new ones in terms of new research projects with internal and external partners and attracting external research funding.
  • Document original scientific production at the highest international level and significant scholarly contributions to theoretical, methodological, and thematic developments within the field of childhood studies.
  • State visions for future developments in the field and document a solid track record in research leadership, research funding, and international research cooperation.
Qualification Requirements
  • PhD or equivalent academic qualifications.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary is approximately € 6,900 - € 8,700 per month depending on experience and qualifications. Aarhus Universitet offers a range of benefits including a pension scheme, flexible working hours, and a relocation allowance.

What We Offer

Aarhus Universitet is an attractive and inspiring workplace that fosters a culture where each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve, and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets and welcome all applicants.



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