PhD scholarship in the SAMSKAB research project at the Department of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen (UCPH)Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship in the SAMSKAB project at the Department of Anthropology. Enrolment will be at the Faculty of Social Sciences under Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences. The position starting date is on 1 September 2022. Introduction The SAMSKAB research project challenges the notion that the green transition takes place primarily through individual behavior and technological change by pointing out that it can take place just as much as a fundamental social change involving neighboring communities. The starting point for SAMSKAB is that a significant green transition does not just require political regulation and technological solutions, but also civil action and behavioral changes. The hypothesis in SAMSKAB is that cooperation and collective action for common goals in green neighborhood communities reinforces environmental behavior and promotes both an environmental and a social agenda. The project studies how green neighboring communities are established, either from the start or through a transformation of existing gray housing associations, and it measures the social and environmental impact of collective action. The PhD project will focus on the establishment of new green communities in social housing (Tingbjerg is a possibility, but other cases can also be chosen), and on the social and environmental impact of these green communities. The SAMSKAB research project is looking for a PhD candidate who has (or will soon have) a Master’s degree in Anthropology or a related discipline, who has some practical experience in working with social projects, social housing, and/or green communities, who is fluent in Danish, who can develop a realistic research proposal to study the establishment of new green communities in social housing settings and their social and environmental impact, and who can collaborate with other members of the researcher team and contribute constructively to SAMSKAB research activities. The PhD programme in anthropology provides PhD students with research training which opens up a window of opportunity to a variety of careers within the private and public sectors. The programme includes the drafting of a PhD thesis, active participation in research networks, PhD courses, teaching, and other forms of knowledge dissemination. The PhD programme can be undertaken as a three year full-time study within the framework of the 5+3 study programme, or as a four year full-time study programme within the framework of the 4+4 study programme. Duties and Responsibilities Further information about the PhD study programme is available on the website of Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences: https://samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/english/ https://samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/ Under "Legal basis" on the website you will find information about the rules and guidelines for the PhD programme and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD programme at the Universities. Information about the PhD study programme is also available on the PhD website of the Department of anthropology. https://anthropology.ku.dk/PhD/ Applicants should familiarise themselves with the SAMSKAB research project before submitting their application. Further information can be found: https://www.omstilling.nu/samskab https://omstilmig.nu/SAMSKAB/data/media/files/projektbeskrivelse.pdf (in Danish) Applications
Scholarship in the 5+3 or in the 4+4 PhD study programme The 5+3 PhD study programme The 4+4 PhD study programme How to apply Submit a complete application at our online portal. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page to apply. The documents must be in Adobe PDF or Word.
Please note that it is only possible to upload one document per attachment category. If more than one document has to be uploaded in the same category, please make sure that they are scanned and collected into one file. Application process On the website of Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences you will find information about the application process, and enclosures to include with your electronic application: https://samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/english/applicants/application/current_advertisement/ The recruitment process Further information on the recruitment process at University of Copenhagen can be found here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ The following criteria are used when shortlisting candidates for assessment: 1. Research qualifications and research experience as reflected in the project proposal. 2. Qualifications, experience and prior knowledge of the research field. 3. Quality and feasibility of the project proposal. 4. Performance (grades obtained) in graduate and post-graduate studies. 5. Language proficiency in Danish Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. An Equal Opportunity Workplace The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. For more on the diverse working place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, see https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/ International applicant? The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about these services as well as information on entering and working in Denmark here: https://ism.ku.dk/ Contact information Information about the recruitment process is available from Dorthea Andersen, HR, e-mail: hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk, please refer to ID number: 211-1085/22-2H #1 Additional information about the position can be obtained from Quentin Gausset, quentin.gausset@anthro.ku.dk The closing date for applications is at 23:59 CEST, 31 May 2022. Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into account. Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career. InfoApplication deadline: 31-05-2022
Employment start: 01-09-2022
Department/Location: Institut for Antropologi
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