Postdoctoral Researcher in Land Governance
4 days ago
Københavns Universitet (KU) invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in the Urban Frontiers project. This research project focuses on understanding how land is accessed, coded, and controlled in urban peripheries, conducting a series of extended case studies of social struggles in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will propose a country and an urban research site, describe how the research priorities of the programme will be addressed, and develop a research plan that aligns with the project's objectives. You will also contribute to the project's dissemination activities, such as writing research reports and presenting findings at international conferences.
About the ProjectUrbanization is a global phenomenon characterized by rapid growth in cities, leading to complex social and economic dynamics. In this context, land governance plays a critical role in shaping the access, control, and management of land resources. The Urban Frontiers project aims to shed light on these dynamics, exploring how different stakeholders interact and influence land use in urban peripheries.
Responsibilities- Conducting fieldwork and collecting data in the proposed country and urban research site.
- Developing and implementing a research plan that addresses the project's objectives.
- Collaborating with the project team to disseminate research findings through publications, presentations, and other channels.
- Participating in project meetings and workshops to ensure alignment with the project's goals and objectives.
To be successful in this position, you should have a PhD degree in a relevant field, such as anthropology, development studies, economics, geography, political science, sociology, or a related discipline. You should also have relevant professional qualifications and experience working with qualitative research methods. Familiarity with quantitative research methods and languages spoken in the proposed country is highly desirable.
-
Research Associate in Urban Land Governance
4 days ago
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full timeAt Københavns Universitet, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Associate to join our team in the Department of Food and Resource Economics.The position is part of the ERC-funded research project "Urban Frontiers", directed by Professor Christian Lund. The project investigates how land is accessed, coded, and controlled in urban...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full timePostdoctoral Research Position in GeoinformaticsThe Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen invites applicants for a two-year postdoctoral research position. The project focuses on urban expansion and land-use transitions in ecologically sensitive areas within African cities.The research will involve a...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full timeAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at the University of Copenhagen. This 2-year position is focused on population genomics, with a specific emphasis on Greenlandic land mammals.Key Responsibilities:Analyze multiple whole genome datasets to advance our understanding of population genomics in Greenlandic...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full timeProject OverviewThe postdoctoral researcher will be working on a cutting-edge population genomics project focusing on Greenlandic land mammals, including arctic foxes, caribou, arctic hares, wolves, and lemmings. This project is a collaborative effort with the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and other esteemed institutions.Research EnvironmentIda...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Ku-center For Sundhed og Samfund Full timeThe Ku-center For Sundhed og Samfund at the University of Copenhagen seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to focus on research in defence, security, and strategic studies at the Centre for Military Studies.Job OverviewThis is an excellent opportunity for a researcher who wants to contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full timeAbout the Postdoctoral PositionCLIMA, the Center for Climate Change Law and Governance at Københavns Universitet (KU), is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to contribute to an ongoing EU Interreg Research Project. The position will focus on shedding light on opportunities and challenges in existing legal frameworks and policies related to...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full timeCompany OverviewThe Department of Biology at the University of Copenhagen invites highly motivated and skilled candidates to apply for a postdoctoral fellowship in spatial analysis of the tumor microenvironment.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly qualified postdoctoral researcher to join our research group. The successful candidate will be responsible for...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full timeAbout the Department of Communication">The Department of Communication at the University of Copenhagen is a leading centre for research and education in communication, media, and cultural studies. Our department is part of the Faculty of Humanities, which is one of the largest and most prestigious humanities faculties in Europe.">Job Description:">We are...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full timeThe Saxo Institute at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in history. The position will be part of the research project Radical Pietism in Northern Europe: Social Protest on the Verge of Modernity, funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark and led by Associate Professor Juliane Engelhardt.The...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark GEUS - De Nationale Geologiske Undersøgelser for Danmark og Grønland Full timeAt GEUS, a leading research institution in Denmark dedicated to understanding the entire water cycle and its management, we are seeking a skilled postdoctoral researcher to join our team.The postdoctoral position is part of a new research project aimed at elucidating the origins of three transformation products (LM3, LM5, and LM6) detected in Danish...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full timeJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the University of Copenhagen. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic research project focused on journalistic fact checking in an age of epistemic instability.About the ProjectThe Tell Me the Truth (TMT) project is a Carlsberg-funded initiative that...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full timeJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated Senior Urban Geoinformatics Researcher to join our team at Københavns Universitet (KU) for a 2-year postdoctoral position. The researcher will focus on urban expansion and associated conversion of natural areas within African cities.The Project OverviewThe postdoctoral position is part of the research project...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full timeThe University of Copenhagen, through the Quantum Foundry collaboration with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, is seeking a highly skilled postdoctoral researcher to contribute to advancing superconducting and semiconducting quantum computing platforms.Job DescriptionThis position involves performing work at Berkeley on improving qubits and related...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full timeCompany Overview:Copenhagen University is a leading institution in the field of life sciences, with a strong focus on research and innovation. The university's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is home to the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research (CPR), a world-renowned center for protein research.Job Description:The postdoctoral...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full timeJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen. The successful candidate will be part of the Center for Volatile Interactions (VOLT), led by Prof. Riikka Rinnan.Research EnvironmentThe VOLT Center offers a dynamic and collaborative research environment with...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full timeCompany Overview">The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research at the University of Copenhagen is a hub for interdisciplinary research into cardiometabolic health. Our vision is to pioneer groundbreaking research, transforming the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerating its translation into prevention and treatment...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full timeThe Københavns Universitet is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join the "Tell Me the Truth: Fact Checkers in an Age of Epistemic Instability" project. This position involves conducting in-depth research on questions of facts and truths in public debate, with a focus on journalistic fact checkers and their role in the argumentative process...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full timeAbout the PositionThe University of Copenhagen is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on the 'Non-Muslim Islam' project, funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. The researcher will investigate how and why non-Muslims produce Islamic discourse, test the hypothesis that non-Muslim Islam is the most well-disseminated interpretation of Islam in...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full timeJob DescriptionThe Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research at the University of Copenhagen is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team.We are looking for an exceptional candidate with a strong background in data science, epidemiology, bioinformatics, and machine learning. The successful applicant will work on...
-
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full timeThe Department of Communication at Kübenhavns Universitet invites applications for a postdoctoral position in History of Philosophy. This full-time fixed-term position will last 36 months, commencing on January 1st.This role is part of an ERC-funded project, 'Women in the Nordic Enlightenment (WHENCE). Changing the narratives of early modern philosophy and...
