Postdoc Position in Agricultural Science

University of Copenhagen

Institution: Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies (EGR), University of Copenhagen
Position Type: 22-month Postdoctoral Researcher
Start Date: 1 February 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Application Deadline: 2 November 2025, 23:59 CET

Project Overview

The MiDAS project investigates multilingualism and work migration in Danish agriculture, examining how language is valued in integration, workplace communication, and individual experiences of inclusion. The research combines multi-sited ethnography, interaction analysis, and observation to explore language practices, beliefs, and experiences.

The project consists of four work packages (WPs):

  1. Mapping affordances and constraints to multilingualism

  2. Studying the uses of language in multilingual workplaces (Postdoc responsibility)

  3. Theorising the social value of language work

  4. Developing best-practice recommendations for workplace communication

International collaboration is supported through research stays abroad and conference participation.

Project PI: Associate Professor Kamilla Kraft

Postdoc Role

  • Lead WP2, focusing on multilingual interaction in daily agricultural work.

  • Conduct fieldwork, participant observation, and recordings of interactions.

  • Analyze interactions mediated by humans, technology, and workplace signage.

  • Contribute to broader project goals (WP3 & WP4) while maintaining an independent research agenda.

  • Participate in collaborative data sessions and team-based analysis.

Teaching: Minimal, mainly research-focused.

Qualifications

  • PhD in sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, applied linguistics, or related fields.

  • Experience in interaction analysis; participant observation preferred.

  • Strong collaborative skills; interest in working within a research team.

  • Danish language skills advantageous but not required; English fluency mandatory.

  • Familiarity with linguistic landscape analysis is a plus.

Application Materials

  1. Motivation letter (max 1 page)

  2. CV (max 2 pages)

  3. Documentation of qualifications (diplomas, transcripts)

  4. Postdoc project description (max 12,000 characters)

  5. List of publications (mark assessed publications with asterisk, max 3)

  6. Teaching CV/portfolio

  7. Short statement on career development (max 2,400 characters)

Languages: English, Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian

Recruitment & Selection

  • Shortlisting by Appointment Committee

  • Expert assessment and feedback on application

  • Interviews for shortlisted candidates

  • Positive assessment does not guarantee interview invitation

Salary & Terms

  • Approx. DKK 38,700/month (~EUR 5,100) + 18.07% pension

  • 37 hours/week, full-time

  • Employment governed by Danish Ministry of Finance & AC agreements

Contact

International support: ISM – University of Copenhagen

This position offers an opportunity to lead independent research on multilingual work in a dynamic international setting, combining ethnography, sociolinguistics, and applied research in the agricultural sector.

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