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How can we accelerate the green transition of European agri-food systems?
Within primary production, agroecology has been identified as a promising approach in European research initiatives. Participatory research and knowledge co-creation in multi-stakeholder forums (engaging farmers, civil society organizations, research, advisory services, authorities, and policy) is considered an important means to develop, document and accelerate the adoption of agroecological production practices. Living labs and associated open innovation arrangements are envisaged as useful participatory research and innovation platforms.
We are looking for a postdoc who is interested in improving our understanding of the dynamics of the green transition in open innovation arrangements, with particular attention to the role of knowledge systems and co-creation of knowledge. This entails investigations into policy-level barriers and enabling conditions for the green transition, as well as the development of methodological aspects associated with the design and facilitation of participatory research across diverse European contexts. The position is available for a 4-year-period from 1 April 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Your research will focus on:
- Analyzing the social, political, and institutional barriers and opportunities that influence European agricultural knowledge and innovation system (AKIS) capacities and agroecology transition.
- Developing approaches for strengthening the capacities of stakeholders to support and implement user-driven, co-created open innovation in various agri-food systems (conventional, organic, regenerative etc.).
You will collaborate with European researchers and practitioners in a comprehensive multidisciplinary environment to assess and advance our understanding of the foundations for the green transition. You will primarily apply various qualitative techniques.
Qualifications:
We are looking for a candidate with:
- A PhD in human geography, human ecology, agroecology, rural sociology, rural development, political science, anthropology, or a related discipline/topic
- Knowledge of the European rural context and EU projects
- Experience with (systems) analysis, data processing and management based on qualitative and quantitative data, case studies and comparative studies. Experience with interviews, focus groups and surveys
- High collaborative skills: most work will be carried out as teamwork in transdisciplinary and cross-cultural contexts
- Documented experience in scientific writing: publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals
You will be part of a research group at the Department of Agroecology that works at the interface between science, technology and society with respect to agri-food systems. We work broadly with the social, political, technical and organizational foundations for the green transition. We expect that you will be an important part of the research environment and that you will contribute positively to the social working environment. We also expect that you will be willing to take part in teaching activities and that you will publish in high-impact scientific journals.
Who we are
At the Department of Agroecology, our main goal is to contribute to sustainable solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems within the areas of soil, plants, animals, humans, and the environment. We want to make a difference by contributing to both fundamental knowledge generation and the attainment of sustainable production systems via innovative research, contracted policy advice, and education. We offer professional laboratories, greenhouses, semi-field, and field-scale research facilities, advanced computing capacities as well as an extensive national and international researcher network. The department consists of eight research sections with around 320 highly dedicated employees, of which approximately 50% are scientific staff. More information can be found here.
We believe in encouraging inclusion, acceptance, and understanding by employing staff- who bring unique perspectives to our department.
What we offer
- An informal and multicultural research environment with high professionalism, where accountability, commitment, helpfulness, flexibility, and close collaboration is a prerequisite solving the core tasks
- A good social environment with activities and routines that make it possible to talk across and strengthen the inclusive relationship, and where mutual trust, respect, kindness, and professional sparring are emphasized
- A flexible workplace with a good work-life balance
- A workplace where we work actively with diversity, equity and inclusion
- An exciting and varied working environment, where two days rarely resemble each other. We are often busy, and we work creatively for solutions to societal challenges
- Subsidized preschool child care and a free education system from primary school up to university level
- Universal health insurance as a resident of Denmark, including family members officially residing in Denmark
- Five weeks paid holiday per year
- In connection with childbirth: the right to have a total of 52 weeks shared maternal/paternal leave with full or partial salary pay
Place of work
Aarhus University, Campus Viborg, Blichers Alle 20, 8830 Tjele.
Additional information
Additional information about the position can be obtained from:
Torsten Rødel Berg, Senior Research Adviser. Tel +45 24858115, torsten.berg@agro.au.dk
Martin Hvarregaard Thorsøe, Assistant Professsor. Tel +45 93522518, martinh.thorsoe@agro.au.dk,
Tommy Dalgaard, Professor, Section leader. +45 20706132, tommy.dalgaard@agro.au.dk
Application procedure
Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
Letter of reference
If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.
Formalities and salary range
Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.
Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Viborg Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Blichers Allé 20, 8830 Tjele
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 15-01-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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