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1 week ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced researcher to join our team as a Postdoc position in Urban Frontiers. The successful candidate will work within the theoretical and conceptual framework of the programme as described on www.urbanfrontiers.eu.
The project investigates how land is accessed, coded, and controlled in urban peripheries.
The researcher will conduct a series of extended case studies of concrete social struggles in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Key Responsibilities:- To propose a country and within it an urban research site and describe how the research priorities of the programme will be relevantly addressed in the project.
- To conduct fieldwork and gather data for the research project.
- To work within the theoretical and conceptual framework of the programme as described on www.urbanfrontiers.eu.
We are looking for candidates with a PhD degree within the fields of anthropology, development studies, economics, geography, political science, sociology or similar.
The ideal candidate should have:
- Professional qualifications relevant to the research project.
- Relevant work experience with qualitative research methods.
- Familiarity with quantitative research methods.
- A strong interest in dynamics of social change.
- Knowledge of the country proposed in your application.
The University of Copenhagen offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including access to the university's facilities and resources.
The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of researchers and contribute to the development of new knowledge in the field of urban frontiers.
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