Postdoctoral Position in International Migration Studies, Denmark for Fellowship

  •  Fellowship
  •  07-Sep-2026
  •   Denmark
  • $$  Salary starting at DKK 38,733.88 (EUR 5200) + 18.07% pension contribution

The University of Copenhagen is offering Postdoctoral Position in International Migration Studies at Faculty of Humanities. Based at the Saxo Institute’s Centre for Advanced Migration Studies (AMIS), the position is part of the REGENDERING project funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark, focusing on gender norms and practices among Ukrainian women displaced in Denmark.

Eligibility for this postdoctoral position requires applicants to hold a PhD in a relevant field such as sociology, anthropology, ethnology, minority studies, gender studies, or related social and human sciences. Candidates must have strong research qualifications, a clear research plan aligned with the project, and proficiency in Ukrainian and/or Russian.

Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is Denmark’s largest and oldest university and one of Europe’s leading research institutions. With a strong international reputation, UCPH is a member of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) and consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide.

Københavns Universitet Information

Københavns Universitet Grants

Postdoctoral Position in International Migration Studies, Denmark for Fellowship Established in 1479, Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Copenhagen (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Capital Region of Denmark. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Københavns Universitet (KU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Københavns Universitet (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 540 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • University or Organization: University of Copenhagen

  • Department: Saxo Institute, Faculty of Humanities

  • Course Level: Postdoctoral position (research-focused)

  • Award: Salary starting at DKK 38,733.88 (EUR 5200) + 18.07% pension contribution

  • Access Mode: Online application

  • Number of Awards: One

  • Nationality: Domestic and international

  • The award can be taken in: Denmark

Offered Benefits

  • Competitive salary starting at DKK 38,733.88 (EUR 5200) per month plus 18.07% pension contribution.

  • Opportunity to join the Centre for Advanced Migration Studies (AMIS), a vibrant interdisciplinary research hub.

  • Professional development through international collaboration, conference participation, and research dissemination, including publications and public engagement.

  • Support services for international researchers and families relocating to Denmark.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online in PDF or Word format. Required documents include:

  1. Letter of motivation

  2. CV

  3. Documentation of qualifications (exam certificates and PhD diploma)

  4. Complete publication list (maximum of 5 publications can be attached)

  5. Research plan for WP2

  6. Documentation of teaching competencies (if available)

Applications must be written in English and submitted before 23:59 CEST on 7 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.

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