211-0193/23-2N Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Business, Rural Livelihoods, and Governance

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Frederiksberg C

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Business, Rural Livelihoods, and Governance
Department of Food and Resource Economics
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

The Department of Food and Resource Economics, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen invites applications for a position as assistant professor in business, rural livelihoods, and governance in the Global Development Section.

Over the past decades, we have seen an increasing role and involvement of private actors in governance spheres traditionally associated with national governments. Many such activities (e.g., programs on responsible sourcing, sustainability certification, and carbon emission reduction) are parts of global value chains of key commodities (e.g., palm oil, shea nuts, coffee, tea, cocoa, soy, beef, and timber). They aim to address environmental, social, and economic challenges associated with harvesting or extracting environmental products, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity protection, often in contexts characterised by poverty.

Research is needed on how such business efforts work on the ground, specifically how they impact local producers and the livelihoods and resilience of local residents, alongside sustainable governance of environmental products, the functioning of value chains, and the development of businesses and industries. We are looking for applicants with documented research experience, including empirical qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, within one or more of the following areas:

  • Research on private business involvement in environmental product harvesting or extraction and how this affects sustainability, local producers, and the livelihoods and resilience of local residents, including poverty and well-being.
  • Research on what happens to value chains/production networks with increased private sector engagement in the governance of environmental products.
  • Research on how interactions between national and transnational businesses, civil society, and governments may support or undermine sustainable development.

The tenure track assistant professor's duties will primarily include theoretical and empirical research within the above fields, including contributions to collaborative and interdisciplinary work, publications, scientific communication, and allied research-based teaching with associated examination obligations. The position may also include other duties, like public sector advisory work.

The tenure track assistant professor must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research and/or have internationally recognised high potential to make a future impact. A successful candidate is expected to have documented interdisciplinary skills.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory, but documented teaching qualifications and experience will be considered.

Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf.

The position is open from 1 August 2024or as soon as possible thereafter.

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Section Christian Lund, tel. (+45) 28496982, [email protected] or Head of Department Bo Jellesmark Thorsen tel. (+45) 353 31700, [email protected].

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for a salary supplement is possible.

The tenure-track programme
The tenure-track programme is a career programme and an assigned mentor will provide the tenure-track assistant professors with guidance related to career development, other academic topics and administrative procedures.

Performance of the tenure-track assistant professor will be followed via internal yearly evaluations and a mid-term and final international evaluation by an assessment committee. If the ‘final appraisal’ is positive you will be promoted as associate professor. Performance and progression towards the criteria below will be evaluated with due consideration of differences between research fields.

After a 6-year tenure-track period tenure-track assistant professors are expected to meet the criteria for appointment of associate professors at the University of Copenhagen.

The application,including all attachments, must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

  • Curriculum vitae including:
    • Please describe and document international network and relations
    • Please describe and document internationally based activities
    • Positions held at universities/research institutions outside Denmark
    • Outreach activities, i.e. popular lectures or other activities in the media
    • Grants held, personal or in part. Career development grants.

  • Diplomas (Master's and PhD degree or equivalent)

  • Research plan - description of current and future research plans

  • If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications- please describe and document:
    • Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
    • Teaching experience
    • Formal pedagogical training


  • Complete publication list
  • Separate reprints of up to 5 particularly relevant papers


The deadline for applications is 4 February 2024, 23:59 GMT +1

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorised recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process athttp://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews/trial lectures will be held on 23 May 2024.

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0193/23-2N.

Kilde: Jobnet.dk


Information og data

Denne ledige stilling har jobtypen "Forsker", og befinder sig i kategorien "Sundhed og forskning".

Arbejdsstedet er beliggende i Frederiksberg C.

Jobbet er oprettet på vores service den 23.11.2023, men kan have været deaktiveret og genaktiveret igen.

Dagligt opdateret: Dette job opdateres dagligt ud fra jobudbyderens hjemmeside via vores søgemaskineteknologi og er aktivt lige nu.
  • Forsker
  • Frederiksberg C
  • Søndag den 04. februar 2024

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