Postdoc position associated with a new Horizon Europe research project ‘UNTWIST Policy recommendations to regain feminist losers as mainstream voters’

 The Department of Social Sciences and Business, Roskilde University, is looking for a postdoctoral researcher associated with a new research project commencing on 1 February 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position as postdoc is for a period of 3 years, of which 60% of the time stems from the research project (involving research, research support of Danish lead partner and administrative tasks) and 40% of the time consists of teaching and supervision activities.

The position is associated with the implementation of the Horizon Europe Cluster 2 project ‘UNTWIST Policy recommendations to regain feminist losers as mainstream voters’. Starting point is the hypothesis that citizens at the margins might feel abandoned or disempowered by current mainstream feminist discourses and policies. By analysing if extreme populist parties are acting as niche parties, substantively representing (but also twisting) the needs and demands of citizens at the margins, UNTWIST will co-create alternative ways of addressing those citizens.

The project is comparative, focusing on Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, the UK and Spain as case studies and involving partners from all these countries in the consortium. As a postdoctoral researcher you will work closely with the Danish lead partner Laura Horn (RUC) and the project’s international consortium.

The postdoc will contribute to several stages of the project: In the beginning, the development of a typology for analysing party manifestos, based on feminist theory. The core task involves contributing to developing a survey questionnaire, and then independently carrying out survey data analysis for the Danish case. In addition, conducting and analysing focus groups, engagement with stakeholders and contributing to the formulation of policy recommendations will be part of the responsibilities.  Finally, teaching and teaching-related tasks are included in the position. The postdoc will also participate in Roskilde University's university pedagogy and active research environment.

Required qualifications

• PhD in Social Sciences (e.g. Political Science, Sociology or Gender Studies)
• Expertise in, and experience with quantitative analysis, with particular focus on the development and analysis of questionnaires and surveys
• Working knowledge of Danish or others Scandinavian languages

 

We’re looking for a candidate who will preferably have an affinity with one or more of the following:

• Feminist theories
• mixed methods analysis, e.g. the use of focus groups
• analyses of rightwing populism
• analyses of the Danish political landscape

 

Evaluation

In the assessment of the applicants, emphasis will be placed on:

• Scientific production and research potential
• Ability to work independently and with other research team members
• Ability to promote and leverage research results
• Broad academic experience, preferably also extensive international academic experience
• Ability to contribute to the development of the department's internal and external collaborations
• Teaching experience

 

In the overall assessment of the individual applicant, emphasis is placed on the applicant's research potential as well as research qualifications, including experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, insight into the field of research and competencies in research communication.

Questions

For further information about the postdoc position, please contact Associate Professor Laura Horn via email lhorn@ruc.dk  or tel. (+45) 4674 3109.  

Terms of employment

The employment is fulltime (37 hours). You will refer to Dean Peter Kragelund.

The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

Application procedure 

After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.

Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.

The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and - later on - their assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Application 

To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/ 

Only applications in English are accepted. 

Applications must include: 

1. Cover letter 

2. CV 

3. Documentation of education 

4. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here) 

5. A complete list of publications 

6. A maximum of 5 relevant scientific works 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 (find template here) 

Please submit your application no later than the 16th of November 2022. 

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration. 

Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. 

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