Postdoctoral Position in Education

University of Copenhagen

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher – SPINE Project: Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Academia

Department: Section for Higher Education Research and Development, Department of Science Education, University of Copenhagen

Start Date: February 15, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Duration: 3 years (full-time)

Number of Positions: 2

Funding: Lundbeck Foundation

Project Overview

• SPINE (Strengthening Pathways and Infrastructures for Navigating Interdisciplinary Collaboration) investigates practical ways to support interdisciplinary research in existing academic structures.
• Activities include international fieldwork, participatory action research, development of practical tools for interdisciplinary collaboration (methods, games, templates, simulations).
• Work closely with PI, PhD students, master’s students, and the other postdoc.

Candidate Profile

• PhD in a relevant field (completed at the time of appointment).
• Experience with ethnographic fieldwork and qualitative data analysis.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willing to travel internationally for fieldwork (1 week – 1 month per trip).
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Desired: knowledge of interdisciplinary higher education, participatory/co-design methods, teaching/facilitation experience, producing policy-relevant outputs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct international ethnographic fieldwork (observations, interviews, focus groups).
• Participate in participatory action research with stakeholders.
• Develop, test, and refine practical tools for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Contribute to literature reviews, analytical frameworks, and publications.
• Disseminate findings via conferences, workshops, and policy-relevant outputs.
• Optionally participate in teaching within the Department of Science Education.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter (max 2 pages)
• Research proposal and motivation (max 3 pages) with methodology, fieldwork plan, research questions, timeline, deliverables
• CV including education, research/fieldwork experience, publications, language and project management skills
• Original diplomas and transcripts (Master’s and PhD) with authorized English translations if needed
• Publication list and 3 sample publications
• Contact info for 3 references

Application Deadline: November 20, 2025, 23:59 GMT+1

Salary: Starting ~38,700 DKK/month (~5,100 EUR) + 18.07% pension contribution; possible supplements depending on qualifications

Contact: Katrine Ellemose Lindvig, Katrine.lindvig@ind.ku.dk

Highlights:

• Full support to shape your own research focus within the project.
• Extensive international fieldwork in interdisciplinary research environments.
• Opportunities for scholarly and policy-relevant outputs.
• Training and certification in university pedagogy.
• Located in central Copenhagen with strong cultural and social opportunities.

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