PhD scholarship at the Department of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen (UCPH)

Copenhagen University
May 01, 2023
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Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship at the Department of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen. Enrolment will be at the Faculty of Social Sciences under Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences.

The position starting date is on 1st of September 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter. The anticipated end date is 31 August 2026.

The Project

The PhD fellow will work on the project “ Coastal Conflicts: Mapping Storm Surge Protection Disagreements and Solutions in Denmark ”, funded by the Independent Research Foundation Denmark. PI of the project is Associate Professor Kristoffer Albris. Coastal Conflicts will investigate the social, cultural, and political dimensions of disagreements over coastal protection, while also mapping existing solutions and best practice cases, with the aim of providing suggestions for how storm surge protection measures can be best achieved in the future.

The PhD fellow will be expected to contribute to the project's research via three main activities: 1) contribute to an overall mapping of existing disagreements over coastal protection across all Danish municipalities; 2) conduct ethnographic fieldwork in selected towns and villages in Denmark, using observations and interviews to understand how citizens and municipal planners perceive such disagreements; 3) organize and participate in workshops with key stakeholders. In conjunction with the research project, the PhD fellow will also be expected to participate in the researcher group Nature, Environment, and Climate at the Department of Anthropology.

Applications

  • The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding society, and invites all qualified applicants, regardless of personal background, to apply for the positions.
  • Proficiency of the Danish language is a requirement for the position in order to carry out the project's research activities.
  • In order to be awarded a PhD scholarship the applicant has to enroll as a PhD student at the Faculty of Social Sciences, cf. the rules of the Danish Ministerial order No 1039 of 27 August 2013.
  • Please note that normally there is strong competition for these scholarships.
  • 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.

  • Project abstract (Please fill in the project abstract in the application form. Must not exceed 1.200 characters.)
  • Cover Letter (detailing your motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD project )
  • Project description (recommended no more than 12,000 keystrokes not including bibliography)
  • CV
  • Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc)
  • Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications, documentation of English language qualifications (if any)
  • 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.

    The PhD programme

    The PhD programme provides PhD students with strong 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: // antropologi.ku.dk/phd/

    https: // anthropology.ku.dk/PhD/

    Scholarship in the 5+3 or in the 4+4 PhD study programme

    The 5+3 PhD study programme

    In order to be eligible for a scholarship in the 5+3 PhD study programme the applicant must have completed a two year MSc degree programme, or have earned 120 ECTS credits at an equivalent academic level before starting his or her employment. Applicants should check the study programmes for more detailed descriptions of the entry requirements. PhD students are paid a salary in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The PhD student has a work obligation of up to 840 hours over the 3 year period of time without additional pay. The work obligation can include for instance teaching.

    The 4+4 PhD study programme

    Students who have completed a BSc plus 60 ECTS of an MSc degree programme would enrol as PhD students simultaneously with their enrolment in the MSc degree programme. Applicants should check the study programmes for more detailed descriptions of the entry requirements. Until an MSc degree is obtained, the grant is paid partly in the form of up to 48 state education grant portions (in Danish: SU-klip). More specifically the PhD student will be paid two grant portions per month plus salary for work (teaching, presentations etc.) which totals a workload of at least 280 hours. Payment and conditions of employment are carried out in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Upon completion of the MSc degree the student is transferred to the salary-earning part of the PhD studies.

    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/currentadvertisement/ https: // samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/tilansogere/ansoegning/aktuelleopslag/

    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 as reflected in the project proposal.

    2. Quality and feasibility of the project.

    3. Qualifications and knowledge in relevant disciplines, including, but not limited to, anthropology, sociology, ethnology, human geography, and social data science.

    4. Performance (grades obtained) in graduate and post-graduate studies.

    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. You can read about the recruitment process here.

    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/

    Salary and conditions of employment Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The salary range starts at DKK 28.896,96 (EUR 3800) + a 17,1 % contribution to the pension scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.

    The Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) have further agreed on a protocol that makes it possible for international researchers employed by the University to achieve a pension exemption, whereby the pension contribution will be paid out as salary. For more information about the different pension schemes, please read more here: https: // ism.ku.dk/salary-tax-pension/pension/

    If you consider applying from abroad, you may find useful information on how it is to work in Denmark and at UCPH here : https:// ism.ku.dk , https:// www. nyidanmark.dk/en-us/frontpage.htm and https: // www. workindenmark.dk/

    Contact information Information about the recruitment process is available from HR, e-mail: [email protected]., please refer to ID number: 211-1388/23-2H #1

    Additional information about the position can be obtained from Kristoffer Albris, e-mail: [email protected]., phone +4526202377.

    The closing date for applications is 23:59 CEST 01/05/2023. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

    UCPH wishes to encourage everyone interested in this post to apply, regardless of personal background.

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