Postdoc position in Co-designing Just and Sustainable Transitions at IT-University of Copenhagen
Job description
We invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral research position titled "Co-designing Just and Sustainable Transitions" In the Digitalization, Democracy, and Governance (DDG) section at IT University of Copenhagen (ITU). DDG is an interdisciplinary research hub dedicated to exploring how digital technologies shape the organization, governance, and management of socio-technical systems, with a particular emphasis on political and societal implications.
The candidate will explore critical issues at the nexus of sustainability, social justice, and participatory design, contributing insights into the transformation of communities, organizations, and societal practices that advance equitable, democratic, and sustainable futures.
Candidates are expected to possess high-level of methodological skills in participatory and qualitative research approaches (e.g., Action Research, Participatory Design, Ethnography, or Design Anthropology). The role involves collaboration within an interdisciplinary environment, drawing from fields such as Design, Anthropology, Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Science and Technology Studies (STS).
Besides carrying out research activities, the postdoc will contribute to teaching in ITU’s educational programmes (specifically, in BSc in Digital Design & Interactive Technologies). Teaching responsibilities cover course contents such co-design, design research, qualitative methods and design anthropology.
The position offers an academic mentorship program to support professional development, clarifying career goals and improving their profile in the relevant areas.
The duration of a postdoc position is one year, starting on 15 July, or soon thereafter.
General information
The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) is a teaching and research-based tertiary institution concerned with information technology (IT) and the opportunities it offers. The IT University has more than 160 full-time Faculty members. Research and teaching in information technology span all academic activities which involve computers including computer science, information and media sciences, humanities and social sciences, business impact and the commercialization of IT.
Working at the IT University
Located in modern architecture, a 6-minute metro ride from the center of Copenhagen, the IT University offers an informal working environment, a varied everyday life, and a highly motivated, innovative, skilled, and diverse international faculty, with PhD degrees from 17 different countries. The IT University is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself in actively pursuing an improved gender balance among students and among faculty.
Working in Copenhagen
Copenhagen has a solid educational system, a rich cultural life, universal healthcare, good childcare, and well-functioning infrastructure. Copenhagen is among the world’s most livable cities according to the Economist Global Liveability Index. Living and working in Copenhagen will be a good experience for you and your family.
Salary and terms of employment
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Taxation’s agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and job structure for academic staff at Universities.
Qualification Requirements
The following qualifications are required:
- Candidates are required to have academic qualifications at PhD level
Application
The application and all other documents ought to be in English and must include:
- A motivated application (cover letter), including a detailed description of your qualifications and brief statements of research and teaching plans
- A full CV, including name, address, phone number, e-mail, previous and present employment and academic background
- Documentation of academic degrees (copy of degree certificates etc.)
- Relevant scientific publication or/and PhD thesis written by the applicant
- Documentation of pedagogical experience and teaching record within one or more of the teaching areas listed for the position
The applicant will be accessed according to the Appointment Order from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of 13 March 2012.
The IT University may use shortlisting in connection to the recruitment process. In case of shortlisting, the Chair of the hiring committee selects applicants for assessment in consultation with the hiring committee after the application deadline. All applicants are notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The shortlisting of candidates for assessment is based on the criteria in the job posting.
Further information
Questions about the positions can be directed to Section Head Sanna Marttila, name, IT University of Copenhagen, sanma@itu.dk.
Questions related to the application procedure may be directed to HR, hr@itu.dk.
Application procedure
You can only apply for this position through our e-recruitment system. Apply by pressing the button "Apply for position" in the job announcement on our website.
Please note that all application material will be destroyed after the assessment.
Application deadline: 11 June 2025 at 23:59 CEST.
Applications/enclosures received at ITU after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration. If you submit an application, it is your responsibility to ensure that it arrives before the deadline so please allow sufficient time for upload of publications and other documents.
At The IT University of Copenhagen we have an international environment and view diversity as a valuable resource. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive working environment for all our employees and encourage all qualified applicants, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, or ethnic background to apply for the position.
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