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Postdoc in Organizing Local Sustainability (Sustainability and Organizational Studies) Aarhus University in Denmark

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Anthropology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

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Denmark

University

Aarhus University

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Keywords

Anthropology
Environmental Science
Sociology
Communication Studies
Political Science
Geography
Organizational Studies
Social Science
Rural Development
Community Engagement
Environmental Sustainability
Deliberative Democracy

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Postdoctoral position in Organizing Local Sustainability at Aarhus University, School of Communication and Culture, Faculty of Arts. The postdoc is attached to the research project Jordfast: Mapping paths to democratic sustainability, a research-to-practice initiative focused on sustainability, organizational studies, rural development, placemaking, and deliberative democracy.

The project uses the Danish island of Samsø as a living laboratory and involves collaboration with the Samsø Energy Academy and a team from Aarhus University and Southern Denmark. The successful candidate will conduct independent fieldwork and data collection, publish research in high-impact journals, participate in conferences and dissemination, and coordinate practice-based activities. A significant amount of work will be on site at the Samsø Energy Academy.

This is a full-time, 2-year fixed-term postdoctoral appointment starting 15 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Teaching and supervision duties are limited but include BA and MA-level teaching/supervision, with teaching in both English and Danish.

Eligibility: applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent qualifications in a relevant field. The post seeks an internationally oriented research profile in organization studies, sustainability, or related social sciences (e.g., sociology, anthropology, geography), plus experience managing research projects, strong communication skills, and a proposal for research within the project framework. Helpful extras include publications, university teaching experience, research networks, time abroad, Danish language competence, and field/community-engaged research experience.

Application deadline: 15 September 2026 at 23:59 CEST. Applications must include a CV, teaching portfolio, complete publication list, degree certificates, up to two publication samples, and a three-page research proposal. Do not include letters of recommendation or references.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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