Postdoc position to examine challenges to a greener and more biodiverse Denmark using social sciences perspectives and the case of evolving human/mosquito relations Full-time

This is a 2-year postdoctoral position in social sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The role involves examining human/mosquito relations and challenges to biodiversity and land use changes in Denmark through qualitative research and stakeholder engagement. A PhD in a relevant social science discipline and Danish language skills are required.

• PhD in a social science discipline such as, for instance, human geography, sociology, anthropology, bioethics, public health, and/or scholarly fields of political ecology, environmental humanities, multispecies studies, or related.
• Demonstrated experience with qualitative research methods. This will entail both desk-based, but especially face to face encounters with residents of research sites.
• Some flexibility to occasionally conduct fieldwork beyond the hours of a regular workday.
• Danish skills (written and spoken) and familiarity with Danish society.
• Aspire toward a highly collaborative interdisciplinary research environment.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, citizen science, and/or public engagement.
• Knowledge of quantitative methods such as survey design (e.g. Survey Xact software) and quantitative data analysis could be an advantage.
• Familiarity with the Green Tripartite implementation in Denmark.
• Familiarity with vector ecology, mosquitoes or disease ecology.
• A strong scientific track record with a productive publication list and positive reviews from previous supervisors, collaborators or mentors will also weigh strongly in the assessment.
• Place of employment: The place of employment is at Section for Consumption, Bioethics and Governance, Department of Food and Resource Economics (IFRO), Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen (UCPH). IFRO offers creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.
• Physical presence at IFRO is considered as a natural part of being an employee to contribute to a welcoming, socially pleasant, and creative work environment. IFRO offers possibility for flexibility and working from home, but an employee is expected to regularly be present physically at IFRO.