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Postdoctoral Position in International Migration Studies, Denmark

The University of Copenhagen is offering Postdoctoral Position in International Migration Studies at Faculty of Humanities. Based at the Saxo Institute’s Centre for Advanced Migration Studies (AMIS), the position is part of the REGENDERING project funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark, focusing on gender norms and practices among Ukrainian women displaced in Denmark.

Eligibility for this postdoctoral position requires applicants to hold a PhD in a relevant field such as sociology, anthropology, ethnology, minority studies, gender studies, or related social and human sciences. Candidates must have strong research qualifications, a clear research plan aligned with the project, and proficiency in Ukrainian and/or Russian.

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Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is Denmark’s largest and oldest university and one of Europe’s leading research institutions. With a strong international reputation, UCPH is a member of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) and consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide.

Application Deadline: 7 September 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: University of Copenhagen

  • Department: Saxo Institute, Faculty of Humanities

  • Course Level: Postdoctoral position (research-focused)

  • Award: Salary starting at DKK 38,733.88 (EUR 5200) + 18.07% pension contribution

  • Access Mode: Online application

  • Number of Awards: One

  • Nationality: Domestic and international

  • The award can be taken in: Denmark

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The fellowship is offered within international migration studies, sociology, anthropology, ethnology, minority studies, gender studies, or related humanities and social sciences.

  • Admissible Criteria:

    • Applicants must hold a PhD degree in a relevant field.

    • Applicants must speak Ukrainian and/or Russian.

    • Candidates should demonstrate strong research qualifications, publications, and experience in independent and collaborative research.

    • A clear research plan for Work Package 2 (focusing on displaced women with children) must be submitted.

    • Teaching experience is not required but may be considered.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online in PDF or Word format. Required documents include:

  1. Letter of motivation

  2. CV

  3. Documentation of qualifications (exam certificates and PhD diploma)

  4. Complete publication list (maximum of 5 publications can be attached)

  5. Research plan for WP2

  6. Documentation of teaching competencies (if available)

Applications must be written in English and submitted before 23:59 CEST on 7 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary starting at DKK 38,733.88 (EUR 5200) per month plus 18.07% pension contribution.

  • Opportunity to join the Centre for Advanced Migration Studies (AMIS), a vibrant interdisciplinary research hub.

  • Professional development through international collaboration, conference participation, and research dissemination, including publications and public engagement.

  • Support services for international researchers and families relocating to Denmark.

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