Urban Frontiers Research Position
5 days ago
Job Description
The Department of Food and Resource Economics invites applicants for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Urban Frontiers. The project is part of the research initiative directed by Professor Christian Lund, focusing on understanding land access, coding, and control in urban peripheries. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research, exploring how social struggles shape urban development in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
About the Role
We seek candidates with a PhD degree in anthropology, development studies, economics, geography, political science, sociology, or similar fields. The ideal candidate will have professional qualifications relevant to the research project, familiarity with qualitative research methods, and knowledge of quantitative methods. A strong interest in dynamics of social change, language capabilities, and experience with fieldwork are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct extended case studies of social struggles in target regions.
- Propose a country and urban research site, describing how the research priorities will be addressed.
- Collaborate with the research team to achieve project objectives.
Company Overview
Københavns Universitet (KU) is a leading international university dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation. Our faculty members engage in inter-disciplinary research on economic, political, environmental, and institutional dynamics in developing countries.
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