Postdoc in Law, Socio-Legal Studies, and Public Policy on Maternal Rights at Roskilde University Roskilde University in Denmark

Roskilde University is advertising a postdoctoral position in law, socio-legal studies, and public policy within the ERC Starting Grant project MaMas: Mapping and Conceptualizing Maternal Rights during Pregnancy, Birth, and the Postpartum Period.

The project is led by Associate Professor Celine Brassart Olsen at the Department of Social Sciences and Business, Roskilde University, Denmark, and is affiliated with the interdisciplinary research group Crossroads of Care and Social Reproduction (CARE). The postdoc will join an interdisciplinary team working across law, anthropology, feminist legal theory, critical maternal theory, social reproduction, health law, welfare law, and labor law.

The research focus is on mapping and analyzing women’s rights during the transition to motherhood, with comparative attention to Denmark, England, and France, as well as international and European law. The postdoc will investigate rights in health, welfare, and labor law, contribute to comparative legal analysis, and help translate findings into interview and ethnographic work with mothers.

Eligibility: Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in law, socio-legal studies, sociology of law, public policy, gender studies, human rights, or a related social science field. Strong skills in legal and policy analysis are required, along with English academic writing. Knowledge of Danish or another Scandinavian language is a strong advantage, and French is also an advantage.

Funding and terms: The position is funded through the European Research Council project and runs for 2.5 years, starting 1 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is full time (37 hours/week). No stipend amount is stated.

Deadline: 21 June 2026.

How to apply: Apply via the Roskilde University job portal. Applications must be in English and include a cover letter, CV, documentation of education, a complete publication list, and up to five relevant scientific works.