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Two-Year Postdoctoral Position in Science and Technology, Bildung, and SHAPE Subjects Aarhus University in Denmark
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Education
Funding
Two-year postdoctoral position funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Salary and terms follow Danish university collective agreements; the post is a full-time fixed-term academic appointment. No stipend amount is stated.
Deadline
Sep 29, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
Aarhus University
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Aarhus University is advertising a two-year postdoctoral position in the research project Advancing Bildung in School: Science and Technology in SHAPE (ABIS), based at the Department of Philosophy and History of Ideas, School of Culture and Society, in Denmark.
The project is funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and is carried out in collaboration with partner institutions, with the University of Southern Denmark as lead institution. ABIS examines how humanities and social science school subjects (SHAPE subjects) can develop ways of knowing about science and technology that contribute to Bildung/dannelse. The postdoc will contribute to the project’s theoretical and innovative work, especially the epistemological and didactical foundations for integrating science and technology into SHAPE subjects.
Research interests especially relevant to this opening include science studies, educational research, subject education, history of ideas, philosophy, scientific literacy, technological literacy, and the relationship between science, technology, and Bildung. The project focuses mainly on History/historie, L1/dansk, and Social Science/samfundsfag, and expects high-quality international publications, conference contributions, and outreach/knowledge dissemination, including teacher education activities.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field, have an international research profile, be well-versed in debates on the Nature of Science and Nature of Technology, and have excellent English plus good Danish. The role involves collaboration with junior and senior colleagues and engagement with teachers, policymakers, and other education stakeholders.
Application deadline: 29 September 2026. The position is expected to start on or around 1 February 2027.
How to apply: submit the application via Aarhus University’s recruitment system. Include a motivation statement, a short outline of your approach to the topic/tasks, degree certificates, a CV (max three pages), and up to two relevant publication PDFs. Applications may be submitted in English or Danish.
Funding details
Two-year postdoctoral position funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Salary and terms follow Danish university collective agreements; the post is a full-time fixed-term academic appointment. No stipend amount is stated.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent qualifications in history of ideas, science studies, philosophy, educational research, subject education, or a closely related field. Candidates should have an international research profile, strong knowledge of scientific and technological literacy, Nature of Science and Nature of Technology debates, and their educational implications, plus a solid understanding of epistemological dimensions of science and the humanities in didactical contexts. Excellent English is required for international publishing, and good Danish is required because the project uses Danish-language sources, participants, and stakeholders. Applicants must submit a motivation statement, a short outline of their approach, degree certificates, up to two relevant publications, and a CV; applications without submitted publications will not be assessed.
How to apply
Apply through Aarhus University’s recruitment system via the job advertisement on the university website. Submit the application in English or Danish with a motivation statement, short project outline, CV, degree certificates, and up to two publication PDFs. Include only up to two publications, as applications without submitted publications will not be assessed.
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