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University of Copenhagen

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Medical Humanities and Post-Conflict Studies University of Copenhagen in Denmark

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Anthropology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

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Denmark

University

University of Copenhagen

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Keywords

Anthropology
Sociology
Psychiatry
Psychology
Immigration Studies
History
Trauma Studies
Literature
Medical Humanities
Post-war Studies
Psychological Distress

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About this position

University of Copenhagen is advertising a Postdoctoral Fellowship in medical humanities and post-conflict studies at the Centre for Culture and the Mind (CULTMIND), a DNRF Centre of Excellence.

The project sits at the intersection of anthropology, history, literature, psychology, trauma studies, psychiatry, and migration studies. The successful candidate will work closely with Centre leader Ana Antic and the Centre’s trauma strand, joining an international and interdisciplinary research team.

The postdoctoral project focuses on the wars of Yugoslav succession and their aftermath. It examines how local idioms of pain and suffering in post-conflict societies outside the Western world interacted with humanitarian psychiatric initiatives and local memory politics. The research uses medical humanities approaches to study survivor narratives, psychological pain, loss, trauma, PTSD, and the ways mental health interventions may have shaped local understandings of the wars.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must have qualifications corresponding to PhD level in a relevant subject area, with research background in humanities disciplines and regional/linguistic expertise in former Yugoslavia. Strong academic English is required. Experience with collaborative and interdisciplinary work is an advantage.

Funding and terms: the fellowship is funded for 24 months. Salary follows the Danish AC agreement and starts at DKK 39,993.75 plus an 18.07% pension contribution.

Application window: deadline is 15 September 2026 at 23:59 CEST. Apply online through the vacancy portal and upload the required documents: cover letter, CV, proof of qualifications, publication list, research plan, teaching/dissemination documentation if any, and up to three selected publications.

Contact: Ana Antic ([email protected]) for the Centre; Martyn Bone ([email protected]) for academic questions; HR at [email protected] for procedure questions.

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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