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 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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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