Are you interested in gender equality, civil society, and/or social development in Ukraine? And do you want to play a vital role in building research capacity in Denmark on Ukraine and neighbouring countries? Then you should consider applying for this postdoc position at the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS). The position is time-limited to 2 years.

In opening the position, DIIS is looking to develop its research, policy studies, and dissemination on democratic and social issues in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.

About DIIS and the position
At DIIS, we have a long tradition of contributing to the development of research in International Studies, and one of our absolute hallmarks is to provide research-based input to decision-makers and the public debate. As an employee at DIIS, you will be part of an inspiring and vibrant knowledge environment at an institution that aims to be a leader in multidisciplinary research at the highest international level, policy analysis and dissemination of International Studies. It is crucial that you are ready to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and that you value input to and from colleagues with other disciplinary backgrounds, as it is an important part of DIIS's DNA that our researchers come from different disciplines and work with different theoretical approaches.

Research at DIIS is organised in research units. If appointed, you are expected to work in the unit which is most relevant for your research focus.

As a postdoc at DIIS, we expect you to continuously contribute to the thematic and theoretical development of research, both at DIIS in general and in your unit. You will have plenty of time to focus on your research, as you have no teaching obligations. In return, you are expected to concentrate on high-quality international publications as well as to contribute to the research culture at DIIS. Besides, you are expected to engage in policy studies within your field of expertise. The position also involves sharing knowledge with the rest of society – including participation in the public debate and ongoing dissemination of findings to relevant stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is expected to:

• Accomplish research and engage in research cooperation meeting international standards,
• Contribute to boosting the international recognition of the research at DIIS,
• Take active part in producing research-based policy outputs,
• Take active part in the public debate within your own area of expertise,
• Engage constructively with colleagues in the research unit and at DIIS as such,
• Cooperate on building research capacities on Ukraine at DIIS, and
• Actively contribute to the cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in relation to policy studies, seminars, etc. on Ukraine and neighbouring countries.

Qualifications Applicants must hold a relevant PhD degree. The ideal candidate matches the following characteristics:

• A research profile on gender equality/civil society/social development ideally in Ukraine and/or neighbouring countries.
• Has published in peer-reviewed, recognized journals/publishing houses.
• Has articulated a plan for developing one’s own field of expertise within DIIS’ overall profile by adding new significant research themes to those of the doctoral dissertation.
• Interest in producing research-based policy outputs.

Moreover, the ideal candidate shall be enterprising, possess good interpersonal and communication skills, and be willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across DIIS.

At the time of appointment, successful candidates must master English for academic purposes. Ability to disseminate your knowledge in Danish is an asset, but not a requirement. Experience with written and oral Ukrainian or languages in neighbouring countries is an advantage.

DIIS as a workplace We offer an attractive and inclusive workplace where all employees can develop their professional and personal skills. For us, knowledge sharing, dialogue and feedback are essential to create a dynamic workplace. You are therefore expected to proactively participate in the Institute's joint efforts. We prioritize a high degree of presence, but at the same time want employees to experience a good balance between work and private life. That is why we offer flexible working hours and the option of working from home to a certain extent. We are located directly opposite Nordhavn station, approx. 3 km from the inner city of Copenhagen.

DIIS is a diverse workplace, and we therefore encourage all qualified applicants to apply for the position regardless of their personal background. We are aware of the environmental consequences of our activities, and we are constantly seeking to become a more sustainable workplace, both daily and in relation to how we carry out our travel activities.

Salary and terms of employment The position as post doc is a full-time position, where you can expect a lot of travel. It is time-limited to two years. We would like you to start August 1, 2024, or soon thereafter.

You will be employed according to the applicable collective agreement for academics in the state. The starting salary as a postdoc is DKK 285.240,00 to 347.571,00 excl. pension (17,1% of the salary). In addition, there is an opportunity to negotiate a personal qualification supplement depending on your experience and skills. Depending on specific tasks and projects, functional supplements may also be considered.

If you are not resident in Denmark, in some cases you will be able to apply to be taxed according to the special researcher scheme with a gross tax of 32.84% of the salary for a period of up to seven years. Read more about the options at the Danish Tax Authorities.

Do you want to know more? Read more here if you want to know more about DIIS as a workplace. Questions about salary and employment conditions as well as the application process itself can be addressed to HR at [email protected]. If you have further questions about the content of the position, you can contact Senior Researcher and Head of the Sustainable Development and Governance Unit Lars Engberg-Pedersen at [email protected].

The application The application deadline is April 21, 2024, at 23.59.

Please note that we only accept applications sent via DIIS' electronic recruitment system via the link on the right.

Your application must contain all the following documents:

1. A short motivation letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Master’s and PhD diplomas
4. Documentation of academic qualifications, including a complete list of publications
5. Documentation of any policy work and scientific dissemination (media participation, etc.)
6. A one-page reflection on how you see yourself contributing to the larger project. The reflection may include methodological, empirical as well as theoretical aspects.
7. A maximum of 3 relevant research publications that you want included in the assessment. If any of the publications that you want included in the assessment are the result of a joint effort, the extent and the nature of your contribution to each individual work must then be clarified in a co-author statement.
8. A research statement of a maximum of 500 words (separate from the application itself) showing how your research fits DIIS' profile.

Applications go through a shortlisting process before being sent for external assessment. The shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit up to three scholarly works of which only one may be a monograph or thesis (only works in English will be assessed). The assessment process may take up to several months depending on the number of applications.

Kilde: Jobnet.dk