We are hiring a postdoctoral researcher to join the Department of Politics and Society at Aalborg University as part of the Horizon Europe-funded project YOU-DARE (Youth Debunking the Gendered Arguments of Far-Right Extremism)
This position is full-time for 24 months.
The postdoc will contribute to a major international study examining gendered discourses, controversies, and practices among far-right youth leaders, organizations and movements, and how these ideas gain traction in mainstream politics. The project is conducted across eight European countries (DK, FR, HU, IT, RO, S, SE, UK), but with particular focus on the case of Denmark.
Qualifications
Applicants with experience in mixed methods, particularly digital methods, data scraping/analysis and qualitative research (Netnography and interviews) will be preferred. Proficiency in English and reading/communication skills in Danish, or a Scandinavian language are required.
Role and Responsibilities
As a key member of a consortium spanning five universities, you will contribute to:
• Digital methods
• Quali-quantitative studies (Actor-Network analysis, Controversy mapping, Netnography)
• Mapping and examining gender-focused debates
• Semi-structured Interviews with youth in Denmark
• Production of high-level research outputs, policy briefs and recommendations, based on findings
• Participation in international workshops and activities
This is a strong opportunity for a researcher eager to work within an international environment on critical questions about youth, far-right mobilisation, gender and democracy, masculinity/femininity.
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
How to apply
Your application must include the following:
o Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position
o Curriculum Vitae (CV)
o Diplomas
o List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications. If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), you must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author statement
o Documentation of teaching qualifications, even though the role is predominantly research-oriented. Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
o Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organizations etc.
o Additional qualifications in relation to the position
o References/recommendations
You can read more about the requirements for your application here.
The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.
Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact Associate Professor Susi Meret (meret@dps.aau.dk)
Interviews will be held in the second half of September. Start October 15, 2025 or soon after.
Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here
The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.
The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.
Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the
Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).
Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.
Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aalborg Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aalborg Universitet, Fibigerstræde, 9220 Aalborg Øst
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 07-09-2025;
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