Postdoc in Public Administration; AI & Citizen Engagement - DTU Management

DTU — Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 480,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU — Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a two-year position in Technology, Management and Economics. The successful candidate will document qualifications across STS, governance, and ethnography, with an internationally oriented research portfolio through a PhD or publications.

They should demonstrate strong writing, analytical skills, and ability to engage with academic and non-academic stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD degree or equivalent is required.
• Document qualifications in STS, organizational ethnography, or related disciplines.
• Evidence of an internationally oriented research profile via a PhD or publications.
• Strong analytical and academic writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for diverse stakeholders.

Skills

STS studies

organizational ethnography

public administration

political sociology

stakeholder engagement

citizen participation

AI governance

communication skills

Education

PhD degree or equivalent

Tools

Digital methods

Computational social science

Computational humanities

Job description

Responsibilities and qualifications

The succesful candidate must be able to document qualifications in:

• — science and technology studies (STS), organizatioal etnography, public administration, political sociology, citizen participation, stakeholder engagement, or related disciplines
• — studies of digital public administration and controversies surrounding AI and public governance
• — qualitative research methods, including ethnography, interviews, participant observation, and case-study research
• — an internationally oriented research profile documented through a PhD dissertation and/or research publications
• — strong analytical and academic writing skills
• — excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage productively with both academic and non-academic stakeholders

Furthermore, it will be considered an advantage if applicants can document:

• — familiarity with environmental governance, sustainability transitions, or climate-related policy challenges
• — experience studying datafication, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, or algorithmic systems in organizational settings
• — familiarity with digital methods, computational social science, computational humanities, or related approaches
• — experience working across qualitative and computational research traditions
• — proficiency in Danish or another Scandinavian language, as the empirical fieldwork will be conducted in collaboration with a Danish municipality

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures.

The period of employment is 2 years. The starting date is 1 February 2027. The position is a full time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Anders Koed Madsen, Department of Technology, Management and Economics:

You can read more about DTU Management at www.man.dtu.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

Department of Technology, Management and Economics conducts excellent research at the intersection of management, technology and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims at strengthening welfare, productivity and sustainability. A key element is the role of technology and its interaction with industry and individuals. The department offers a wide range of courses and programs at bachelor, master, and PhD levels across DTU's study programs. The department has 250+ employees with around half of staff coming from abroad.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.