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Olusola B. Adegbite

9 months ago

Postdoctoral Researcher in Anthropology and Law of Maternal Rights at Roskilde University (Fully Funded) Roskilde University in Denmark

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Anthropology

Funding

The position is fully funded for three years through a European Research Council Starting Grant of EUR 1.5 million. Employment is full-time (37 hours per week) and follows the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The funding covers salary and research expenses; no teaching duties are required.

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Expired

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Denmark

University

Roskilde University

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Keywords

Anthropology
Sociology
Feminist Theory
Ethnography
Pregnancy
Law

About this position

The Department of Social Sciences and Business at Roskilde University, Denmark, is inviting applications for a fully funded postdoctoral researcher position in anthropology and law as part of the European Research Council-funded project “Mapping and Conceptualising Maternal Rights during Pregnancy, Birth, and the Postpartum Period (MaMas).” The project, led by Associate Professor Céline Brassart Olsen, aims to develop the first legal framework of maternal rights during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, combining legal and anthropological approaches to uncover women's rights and experiences during matrescence.

The postdoc will join the interdisciplinary research group Crossroads of Care and Social Reproduction (CARE) and collaborate closely with legal researchers. The research involves qualitative methods such as interviews, ethnography, participant observation, and netnographies, focusing on women’s awareness and experience of rights in Denmark, France, and the United Kingdom. The position is research-only, with no teaching duties, and offers opportunities for international collaboration and academic development.

Applicants must have a PhD in anthropology, cultural studies, or a related social science, with advanced qualitative research skills, experience in fieldwork, and a strong interest in interdisciplinary work, particularly law and feminist theory. Proficiency in English and one of the languages of Denmark or France is required, as is the ability to travel for fieldwork. The position is fully funded for three years, starting September 1, 2026, with a competitive salary and research support. Application deadline is February 22, 2026.

For more information, contact Céline Brassart Olsen at [email protected] or visit the application page. This is an excellent opportunity for researchers interested in maternal rights, anthropology, law, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Funding details

The position is fully funded for three years through a European Research Council Starting Grant of EUR 1.5 million. Employment is full-time (37 hours per week) and follows the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The funding covers salary and research expenses; no teaching duties are required.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field such as anthropology, cultural studies, or social science. Required qualifications include advanced skills in qualitative research methods, including ethnographic work, experience with field access and negotiating with gatekeepers, willingness to engage in interdisciplinary work (especially law), skills in workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement, strong academic writing skills in English, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Advantageous qualifications include experience with sensitive health data, knowledge of health care systems in Denmark, France, or the UK, and understanding of law and critical feminist theory. Proficiency in English and one of the languages of Denmark or France is required, as is the ability to travel for fieldwork.

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