PhD Scholarship in Political Science (Remote, Denmark)

Job summary

This position offers a three-year full-time PhD scholarship focused on the project examining the interplay between ownership and democracy in land-use transformations. The research will explore how property rights affect democratic decision-making and land governance, utilizing historical analysis, fieldwork, and political theory.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in relevant fields such as history, political science, or anthropology.
• Strong academic performance and understanding of research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop a research proposal addressing property rights and the Green Tripartite Agreement.
• Engage in independent research while collaborating with supervisors and peers.
• Participate in PhD courses, teaching, and supervision of undergraduate students.
• Present research at conferences and engage with societal actors.
• Contribute to the academic and social environment of the department.

Skills

• Curiosity and a strong desire to generate new research ideas.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Interest in engaging with the national and international research community.

Education

• Applicants must hold (or be close to completing) a master's degree of 120 ECTS or equivalent qualifications.

Tools

• Access to office facilities, financial support for conference travel, and opportunities for research visits abroad.