- JOB
- Denmark
5 Dec 2023
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University of Copenhagen
- Department
- Geoscience and Natural Ressource Management
- Research Field
- GeographyComputer scienceEnvironmental scienceInformation scienceTechnologySociologyOther
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Denmark
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Permanent
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- H2020 / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
- Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number
- 101120250
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Department of Geoscience and Natural Resource Management (IGN), Section of Landscape Architecture and Planning invites applicants for two PhD fellowships in monitoring, modelling and mapping nature-based recreation. The project is part of the research project VIMAS (Visitor monitoring and management in protected and recreational areas: new challenges, novel solutions for the Anthropocene) which is financed by the European Union’s MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE ACTIONS, Doctoral Networks (DN), Call: HORIZON-MSCA-2022-DN-01-01.
The two PhDs will be embedded in a network across the Nordic region with 8 other PhDs of the VIMAS project. Common workshops, seminars, training schools and temporary change of study location (environmental change) will be arranged and conducted. For a general description of the VIMAS project and description of all PhD positions, please visit the VIMAS project website: www.nmbu.no/en/research/projects/vimas#phd-projects
Please note that according to the MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE ACTIONS, Doctoral Networks’s mobility rules, PhD fellows must not have resided or carried out their main activity (e.g., work, studies) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date.
Start date is (expected to be) 1 May 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
For more detail, please visit the call at the University of Copenhagens site
Where to apply
- Website
Requirements
- Research Field
- Other
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of behavioural and environmental sciences. Applicants can have a background in Geography, Sociology, Landscape Architecture, Nature Management, or similar.
Specific Requirements
The following experiences and skills will be emphasized:
- GIS; geodata; spatial analytics
- Behaviour, planning, and management in relation to people’s recreation in nature
- Geoinformatics; Big data; social media; statistical analysis; machine learning (particularly related to PhD 1)
- Public Participation GIS (PPGIS); mixed methods; people nature relations; diverse values; social science; transformative changes (particularly related to PhD 2)
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Benefits
The PhDs will be affiliated with the research group of Nature, Green Spaces and Outdoor Recreation
Furthermore the PhDs can be affiliated with the research group of Geoinformatics and Geodesign
The groups are a part of the Department of Geoscience and Natural Resource Management (IGN), Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen (Denmark).
We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and state of the art hard- and software.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. geography, sociology, landscape architecture, nature management, or similar. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database
Selection process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified whether you will be passed for assessment.
The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified. You can read about the recruitment process at employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
Additional comments
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisors.
General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: www.science.ku.dk/phd/
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.
- Website for additional job details
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 2
- Company/Institute
- University of Copenhagen
- Country
- Denmark
- State/Province
- Capital region
- City
- Frederiksberg
- Postal Code
- 1958
- Street
- Rolighedsvej 23
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
- Capital region
- City
- Frederiksberg
- Website
- Street
- Rolighedsvej 23
- Postal Code
- 1958
- hsp@ign.ku.dkasol@ign.ku.dk
- Phone
- +45 35 33 18 16+4535331808
- Mobile Phone
- +4523828045