Postdoctoral Researcher Position (3 years) in Political Science

The Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen, is hiring a postdoctoral researcher (36 months) for the project “Lobbying (A)symmetry: The Dynamics Behind Informed Policy” (LOBBYMETRY). The project is funded by the European Research Council (ERC) and led by Associate Professor Wiebke Marie Junk (PI). The selected candidate will be a part of the project team consisting of the PI, a PhD, a second Postdoctoral Researcher (to be hired in 2026), a group of student assistants, and international collaborators.

The starting date is 1 February 2026, or as soon as possible by agreement.

Your qualifications
The candidate must have obtained – or be about to obtain - a PhD degree in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, or a related field. Ideally, applicants have research experience related to lobbying, political representation, information politics, European public policy, or the digital and/or climate policy fields. Publication experience in internationally recognized scientific journals is expected.

Methodologically, an interest in diverse quantitative methods is expected for the position, as well as a curiosity about other approaches, given the team will also hire a qualitative Postdoctoral Researcher (in 2026). Candidates are expected to contribute with collaboration skills to the research team.

High proficiency in spoken and written English is a requirement. Proficiency in other European languages is an advantage.

How to apply
Submit a complete application at our online portal. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of this page to apply. The documents must be in Adobe PDF or Word. 

Your application must be written in English and include the following documents:

• Cover/motivation letter (max. 2 pages);
• Curriculum vitae including publication list and conference presentation list;
• Two scientific articles (published or unpublished). The enclosed publications must be marked with * on the publication list;
• Diplomas (PhD, Master, and Bachelor).

The closing date for applications is 5 June 2025 at 23:59 CEST.

Applications received thereafter will not be considered.