Postdoctoral Fellowship (Fixed-Term Contract) – Research Project “Locally Crafted”

RFCSR; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship under a fixed-term contract within the Locally Crafted project. The role focuses on local production, sustainability transitions, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The fellow will conduct independent and collaborative research, contribute to peer-reviewed outputs, and engage with conferences and dissemination activities across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to design and conduct independent research.
• Experience producing publishable outputs for peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with both qualitative and quantitative methods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality scholarly outputs (journal articles, reports).
• Present findings at international conferences and contribute to dissemination activities.
• Engage with external stakeholders and possibly supervise students as needed.

Skills

Qualitative & quantitative research

Fieldwork & data collection

Academic publishing

English communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Stakeholder engagement (advantage)

Education

PhD in anthropology / sociology / human geography / development studies

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellowship (Fixed-Term Contract) – Research Project “Locally Crafted”

Aarhus University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship on a fixed-term contract within the research project “Locally Crafted.” This interdisciplinary project focuses on local production, craftsmanship, and sustainable practices, exploring how locally grounded initiatives contribute to broader socio-economic and environmental transitions.

The successful candidate will be embedded in a vibrant research environment and will work closely with project leaders and collaborators across disciplines. The role involves conducting independent and collaborative research aligned with the project’s objectives, including qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to advancing theoretical and empirical understanding of local production systems and sustainability transitions.

Key responsibilities include producing high-quality academic outputs such as peer-reviewed journal articles, participating in international conferences, and contributing to project dissemination activities. The fellow may also support teaching activities, supervision of students, and engagement with external stakeholders where relevant.

Aarhus University provides a dynamic and internationally oriented research environment, with strong support for interdisciplinary collaboration and academic development. The institution is committed to equality, diversity, and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Eligibility Criteria

• A PhD in a relevant field such as anthropology, sociology, human geography, development studies, or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in conducting independent academic research
• Interest in themes related to local production, sustainability, and socio-economic development

Required expertise/skills

• Strong qualitative and/or quantitative research skills
• Experience with fieldwork, data collection, and analysis
• Ability to develop and publish high-quality academic researchStrong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary research teams
• Experience in stakeholder engagement or applied research is an advantage

Salary details

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable Danish collective agreement