Postdoctoral Positions in Theology (University of Copenhagen)

Project: ERC “Modelling African Futures: A comparative technography of evidence-based welfare policy in Ghana, Senegal, Kenya, and Botswana” (ModelFutures) Host: Centre of African Studies, University of Copenhagen (UCPH) Duration: 24 months Start Date: 1 April 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter) Application Deadline: 15 December 2025 Project Overview ModelFutures examines how innovations in population statistics shape welfare policies across four African countries: Ghana, Senegal, Kenya, and Botswana. Postdoc 1: Senegal case study Postdoc 2: Kenya case study Focus: comparative ethnographic research on statistical and welfare systems, computational models, knowledge practices, and infrastructures. Responsibilities Design and conduct independent fieldwork in Senegal or Kenya Develop sub-project research plans aligned with ModelFutures goals Participate in project meetings, workshops, joint publications, and outreach Travel for fieldwork and conferences (funded by the project) Qualifications PhD in Anthropology, African Studies, STS, or related field Proficiency in qualitative research methods; statistical training is an asset Fieldwork experience in African state bureaucracies/welfare systems Ability to produce high-quality comparative analyses and publications Experience in disseminating research to diverse audiences Languages: English required; French required for Senegal case study; knowledge of African languages is a plus Application Materials Cover letter CV (max 2 pages, including contacts & language skills) Research plan (max 5 pages / 12,000 characters) Publication list One sample publication Degree certificates Other relevant information Submit online via UCPH portal Salary & Terms Starting salary: DKK 39,200 (~EUR 5,200) + 18.07% pension Negotiable annual supplements possible Full employment benefits and relocation support for international researchers Contacts: Academic queries: Alena Thiel – ath@teol.ku.dk HR/recruitment queries: hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk More info on the project: ModelFutures If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Project: ERC “Modelling African Futures: A comparative technography of evidence-based welfare policy in Ghana, Senegal, Kenya, and Botswana” (ModelFutures)
Host: Centre of African Studies, University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
Duration: 24 months
Start Date: 1 April 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Application Deadline: 15 December 2025

Project Overview

ModelFutures examines how innovations in population statistics shape welfare policies across four African countries: Ghana, Senegal, Kenya, and Botswana.
Postdoc 1: Senegal case study
Postdoc 2: Kenya case study
Focus: comparative ethnographic research on statistical and welfare systems, computational models, knowledge practices, and infrastructures.

Responsibilities

Design and conduct independent fieldwork in Senegal or Kenya
Develop sub-project research plans aligned with ModelFutures goals
Participate in project meetings, workshops, joint publications, and outreach
Travel for fieldwork and conferences (funded by the project)

Qualifications

PhD in Anthropology, African Studies, STS, or related field
Proficiency in qualitative research methods; statistical training is an asset
Fieldwork experience in African state bureaucracies/welfare systems
Ability to produce high-quality comparative analyses and publications
Experience in disseminating research to diverse audiences
Languages: English required; French required for Senegal case study; knowledge of African languages is a plus