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
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.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online in PDF or Word format. Required documents include:
Letter of motivation
CV
Documentation of qualifications (exam certificates and PhD diploma)
Complete publication list (maximum of 5 publications can be attached)
Research plan for WP2
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.