2022-224-04894 Postdoc position in regional development and migration patterns

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of the Built Environment at Aalborg University’s campus in Copenhagen a position as postdoc in three years to the research group Transformation of housing and places in the section of Town, Housing and Property is open for appointment from January 1 2023 up until December 31 2025. The main research areas of the section relate to energy and resource consumption in the built environment, universal design and accessibility to buildings, urban and landscape environments, and transportation, urban renewal and area-based initiatives, housing conditions and policies, mobility, regional development and architecture and design of the built environment.

Job description

The postdoc position involves analysis of administrative data from Statistics Denmark on regional development and inequalities at both individual and community level. The position demands experience with processing and analysis of large and complex data sets, advanced panel data models and causal analysis. In addition, the successful applicant has experience with design of surveys and analysis of survey data. Experience with Geographical Information Software (GIS) is an advantage. The position involves statistical analysis and descriptive reporting on migration patterns within and between cities; thus, knowledge of international literature on this subject is a requirement.

Qualification requirements

Appointment as a postdoctoral researcher presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment.

Application

The application must contain the following: 

• A statement outlining your reasons for applying, and intentions and visions with, the position.
• Your curriculum vitae, including personal data, educational background, scientific qualifications, dissemination skills, participation in committees and boards, and additional qualifications relevant for the position.
• Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• A complete list of publications.
• Publications you wish to be considered by the assessment committee. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• A specification of your teaching qualifications relative to the teaching portfolio. If this is not enclosed, you must include an explanation for its absence.
• References/recommendations.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the “Apply online” button below. 

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the deadline for applications the head of department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed or not.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief. 

For further information regarding the positions and the project please contact Research Director Hans Thor Andersen by mail [email protected] or phone (+45) 24455404

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact HR-Partner Camilla Bjerregaard Bock by mail [email protected]  or phone (+45) 9940 9582. Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seen here.

Agreement

Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance’s current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.   

Vacancy number

2022-224-04894

Deadline

18/10/2022

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