Mogens Jin Pedersen

Postdoctoral Researcher/Assistant Professor in Citizen Trust and Public Sector Artificial Intelligence at the University of Copenhagen , Department of Political Science. The project TRUST-AI: Citizen Trust in AI Government invites applications for a full-time fixed-term position focused on artificial intelligence , public administration , political science , survey experiments , and causal inference . The project is led by Associate Professor Mogens Jin Pedersen and is funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark . The role is research-intensive and may be appointed at either Postdoc or Assistant Professor level depending on the candidate profile and teaching needs. The minimum appointment is 27 months , with possible extension up to 39 months . Start date is 1 March 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. Applicants should have a PhD in Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field (or be close to completion, with the degree awarded before the start date). Strong quantitative skills, experience with experimental methods and survey design, and interest in attitude formation, public sector digitalization, and AI integration are key. Excellent English is required; Danish language/public sector familiarity is an advantage. The position offers a collaborative research environment, opportunities to publish in leading journals, present at conferences, and contribute to dissemination. Funding is available for data collection and conference attendance. For postdoctoral appointments, salary starts at DKK 39,900 per month plus pension. Apply online through the University of Copenhagen portal by 25 October 2026 at 23:59 CET . Submit a cover letter, CV, degree documentation, and up to two selected articles. If the PhD is not yet awarded, include the expected submission/defense date in the CV.