Postdoctoral Position in Cultural Science

University of Copenhagen

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher – Climate Adaptation and Green Transition in Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland)

Department: Greenlandic and Arctic Studies, Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen

Start Date: February 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Duration: 22 months

Project: LIQUIDICE – Horizon Europe project on impacts of climate change on snow, ice, permafrost, water resources, and society (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101184962)

Location: Greenland and Denmark

Project Overview

• Focus on citizen engagement, public resistance, democratic participation, and green energy transitions (e.g., hydropower) in Arctic communities.
• Study local climate adaptation strategies, hydropower practices, and societal impacts of changing cryosphere-derived water resources.
• Collaborate with natural scientists and international research consortium partners across Europe and India.

Candidate Profile

• PhD in Arctic Studies, social sciences, or humanities.
• Strong interdisciplinary research skills.
• Expertise in climate adaptation, renewable energy, and/or policy studies.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Greenlandic (Kalaallisut) or a Scandinavian language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research aligned with LIQUIDICE WP4.2.
• Collaborate with consortium partners and contribute to interdisciplinary research.
• Engage with local communities and stakeholders in Greenland.
• Disseminate research findings through publications and outreach activities.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter (max 2 pages)
• CV including contact info
• Documentation of qualifications (PhD diploma, certificates)
• Project proposal (max 2 pages) describing contribution to LIQUIDICE
• List of publications
• Documentation of prior research dissemination/outreach (if any)

Application Deadline: December 1, 2025, 23:59 CET

Salary: Starting at DKK 39,200/month (~EUR 5,249) + 18.07% pension contribution

Application Link: Apply Now

Contact: Lill Rastad Bjørst, Rastad@hum.ku.dk

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