A Three-year Postdoctoral Position

Overview

Aarhus University offers a three-year fixed-term postdoctoral position within the Department of Anthropology, located at Moesgaard Allé 20, 8270 Højbjerg, Denmark. The position is tied to the research project titled Stories from my new life: Mobile transitions and social becomings among resettled refugees in Denmark. This initiative examines the complex legal, social, and existential life transitions of Congolese women and children resettled in Denmark through the UNHCR resettlement program, focusing specifically on transitions from youth to adulthood, from single to married status, and into old age and death. The role combines both research and teaching responsibilities within an inclusive working environment.

Who can apply

Qualified applicants are required to possess an established and well-documented research record in innovative, internationally recognized anthropology research. Candidates must also demonstrate a specialization in migration and refugee studies, collaborative methods, and creative forms of research dissemination, alongside prior university-level teaching experience.

What you get

The successful candidate will take on a full-time, fixed-term appointment lasting three years. The role involves conducting individual fieldwork, leading a work-package that entails a storytelling training course with the Danish Refugee Youth organization, and participating actively in all project activities alongside institutional partners including VIVE - The Danish Center for Social Science Research and the Refugee Museum of Denmark. Duties also include teaching and supervision at the bachelor and master levels in anthropology and human security degree programs, accounting for up to 20 percent of the work time.

Key dates

The position begins on 1 February 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. Applications must be submitted by Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 23:59 CET.