At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Planning, Aalborg a full-time position as Post Doc in Marine Affairs and Arctic Studies is open for appointment from 1<sup>st</sup> October 2022 or soon hereafter. The Postdoc will be connected to the Centre for Blue Governance (CBG) in the Department of Planning. At Department of Planning, we have about 200 employees situated at the Aalborg and Copenhagen campuses. The department provides high-quality research and teaching in the field of planning, technology and society in order to create a more sustainable future. We are interdisciplinary in the technical, natural and social science disciplines and present a unique combination of social and technological understanding where digital and technological solutions merge with the needs of society. Our research creates the foundation for educating the future workforce, and as part of Aalborg University, the department rests on a socially engaging and problem-oriented approach.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Research areas will be within ecosystem-based marine management, marine and natural resource governance, citizen science, coastal community studies of transition, and Arctic Studies. Candidates with experience in social science methodologies, engagement with diverse coastal communities, and competences in Scandinavian language are strongly encouraged to apply.
Teaching will primarily be in problem-based learning and Environmental Management and Sustainability Science, but also in other study programs at the University.
You may obtain further professional information from Head of CBG and Associate Professor, Kristen Ounanian, +45 93 56 23 52, kristen@plan.aau.dk.
Qualification requirements:
Appointment as Postdoc presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. Appointment as a Postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University.
The application must contain the following:
- A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
- A current curriculum vitae.
- Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
- Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.
- Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
- Additional qualifications in relation to the position. References/recommendations.
- Personal data.
The applications are only to be submitted online by using the “Apply online” button below.
Shortlisting will be applied. After the review of any objections regarding the assessment committee, the head of department, with assistance from the chair of the assessment committee, selects the candidates to be assessed. All applicants will be informed as to whether they will advance to assessment or not.
AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.
For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Søren K. Klausen by mail est-st-hr@adm.aau.dk or phone (+45) 9940 3939. Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seen here
Aalborg University provides outstanding research and education. For the third year in a row we have placed Europe’s best and the world’s fourth best engineering university on the list of “Best Global Universities” published by the U.S. News & World Report. Our research and educations are multidisciplinary and build on close collaborations with business and industry. This also comes from our world-renowned PBL teaching model, which is based on solving the problems of reality. These collaborations and our acknowledged research contribute new insights, new solutions to societal matters and knowledge that are changing the world. More than 20,000 students are enrolled at Aalborg University, of which over 10% are international students from various countries worldwide. To support them, we have 3500 employees, divided between Aalborg University’s main campus in Aalborg and our departments in Copenhagen and Esbjerg.
AGREEMENT
Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance’s current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.
VACANCY NUMBER
2022-224-04790
DEADLINE
15/08/2022Apply online