Postdoc: Democratic Innovations & Moralizing Politics

ApplyMint; København; On-site; DKK 2,786,000 - 3,337,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a three-year, full-time postdoctoral position in Democratic Innovations and Moralizing Politics, starting 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The appointment is full-time fixed-term, with the possibility of a postdoc or assistant professorship depending on the candidate's profile. The duration may extend to four years, subject to teaching requirements and project needs.

Qualifications

• PhD in political science, practical/political philosophy, or a related field with a strong emphasis on political theory.
• Demonstrated aptitude for doing research in normative political theory.
• Interest in democratic innovations and in connecting political theory and political science.
• Demonstrated aptitude for research.
• Proven skills in academic writing.
• Willingness to take on independent responsibilities and work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual research and write on democratic innovations and moralizing politics.
• Co-author publications with team members.
• Participate in workshops, conferences, and other scholarly activities.
• Teaching (if agreed to by both parties).

Skills

Academic writing

Research aptitude

Independent responsibilities

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in political science

Job description

The Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a three-year, full-time postdoctoral position in Democratic Innovations and Moralizing Politics, starting 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The appointment is full-time fixed-term, with the possibility of a postdoc or assistant professorship depending on the candidate's profile. The duration may extend to four years, subject to teaching requirements and project needs.