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Aalborg University

PhD Position in Socio-Legal Research on EU Social Rights, Homelessness, and Legal Practice Aalborg University in Denmark

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

3-year full-time PhD stipend at Aalborg University. The post is part of the TRANSLAW research project funded by the Danish Independent Research Fund. The announcement does not specify a stipend amount, but it is a salaried PhD position with standard university employment conditions and includes teaching duties, PhD courses worth about 30 ECTS, and an external research stay, preferably 3–6 months abroad.

Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

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Denmark

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Aalborg University

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Keywords

Sociology
Political Science
Salud Pública
Social Welfare
Law
Qualitative Method

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About this position

Aalborg University is advertising a 3-year PhD stipend in the Department of Law (Juridisk Institut), based in Aalborg, Denmark.

The project is part of TRANSLAW, a socio-legal / legal sociology research project funded by the Danish Independent Research Fund. It examines how EU social rights are translated into practice in member states, with a specific focus on the legal possibilities and barriers faced by non-Danish EU citizens experiencing homelessness in Copenhagen. The PhD will use qualitative methods, including observations and interviews, and will engage with legal analysis and sociologically inspired theory.

Research interests and keywords include law and society, welfare law, homelessness, EU rights, qualitative research, and the interaction between affected individuals and professionals in shelters/NGOs.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a completed master’s degree, preferably in law or another relevant social science field. Strong writing skills are important, and applicants should attach a master’s thesis or other substantial written work. The announcement particularly values experience with interviews, observations, and qualitative data analysis, knowledge of sociology/socio-legal theory, familiarity with homelessness, and interest in the legal regulation of social problems. Good grades are expected, including at least 10 or higher on the thesis.

Funding and conditions: this is a salaried PhD employment for 3 years, with teaching duties, about 30 ECTS of PhD coursework, and an external research stay, preferably 3–6 months abroad. The post is full-time and follows Aalborg University employment rules.

Application deadline: 2026-11-01. Applications must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system. Required documents include the application letter, CV, degree certificates with grades, a minimum 5-page project description, and other relevant documentation. If writing the dissertation in English and you are not exempt, you must provide proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL thresholds are listed in the ad).

Contacts: project leader Stine Piilgaard Porner Nielsen and PhD coordinator Thomas Neumann.

Funding details

3-year full-time PhD stipend at Aalborg University. The post is part of the TRANSLAW research project funded by the Danish Independent Research Fund. The announcement does not specify a stipend amount, but it is a salaried PhD position with standard university employment conditions and includes teaching duties, PhD courses worth about 30 ECTS, and an external research stay, preferably 3–6 months abroad.

What's required

Applicants must hold a completed master's degree, preferably in law or another relevant social science field. Strong written skills are required, and applicants should submit a master's thesis or other substantial written work. Preferred qualifications include experience with observations and interviews, qualitative data handling and analysis, knowledge of sociology or socio-legal theory, knowledge of homelessness as a social issue, and interest in the role of law in regulating social problems. Good grades are expected, including at least 10 or higher on the written thesis. For English-language dissertations, non-native speakers without an English-taught master's degree must provide proof of English proficiency (IELTS 7.0, TOEFL paper 600, or TOEFL iBT 100).

How to apply

Apply through Aalborg University's recruitment system using the application link in the vacancy notice. Submit the application, CV, degree certificates with grades, a minimum 5-page project description, and other relevant documentation. If required, include proof of English proficiency.

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