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Assistant professor in social science studies of energy and sustainability transitions in everyday practices

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Assistant professor in social science studies of energy and sustainability transitions in everyday practices

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of the Built Environment at Aalborg University’s campus in Copenhagen a position as assistant professor to the research group Sustainable Cities and Everyday Practice the section of Town, Housing and Property is open for appointment from 1 July 2025, and for three years. The main research areas of the section relate to urban renewal and area-based initiatives, housing conditions and policies, mobility, transportation, regional development, energy and resource consumption, universal design and accessibility to buildings, urban and landscape environments, as well as architecture and design of the built environment.

Copenhagen

  • Deadline: 21.04.2025

  • Department: Department of the Built Environment

  • Ref number: 2025-224-06287

Apply

Copenhagen

Deadline: 21.04.2025

Department: Department of the Built Environment

Ref number: 2025-224-06287

Apply

Vacant position

Assistant professor in social science studies of energy and sustainability transitions in everyday practices

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of the Built Environment at Aalborg University’s campus in Copenhagen a position as assistant professor to the research group Sustainable Cities and Everyday Practice the section of Town, Housing and Property is open for appointment from 1 July 2025, and for three years. The main research areas of the section relate to urban renewal and area-based initiatives, housing conditions and policies, mobility, transportation, regional development, energy and resource consumption, universal design and accessibility to buildings, urban and landscape environments, as well as architecture and design of the built environment.

Copenhagen

  • Deadline: 21.04.2025

  • Department: Department of the Built Environment

  • Ref number: 2025-224-06287

Apply

Copenhagen

Deadline: 21.04.2025

Department: Department of the Built Environment

Ref number: 2025-224-06287

Apply

Job description

The key aim of the position is to promote interdisciplinary research on sociotechnical and social practice theoretical studies of energy and sustainability transitions related to everyday practices, including smart energy solutions and energy renovation within an everyday life context. In addition, the position involves research into co-creation or participatory design as methods to be applied in energy and sustainability transitions in households, local communities, cities and similar contexts. The position involves both empirical studies(mainly qualitative methods) of existing energy practices and transitions as well as the design of participatory processes to be applied in such transitions.

The successful candidate will have strong skills in sociotechnical and social practice theoretical studies of energy transitions and everyday practices within homes and communities, strong skills in qualitative research methods, and experience with co-creation or participatory design methods. Experience with issues of inclusiveness and intersectionality as part of sustainable transitions would also be desirable. Furthermore, the candidate should ideally have experience on planning and organizing qualitative research designs and analyzing qualitative data, experience with reporting research findings, and the ability to work in a team as well as independently.

The position requires an education at master level within architecture, design studies, social sciences or similar as well as a PhD-degree. It is expected that the candidate has documented experience of interdisciplinary collaboration with other researchers, and with project management and writing research applications.

The department is primarily financed via external funding; experience with and desire to work with applications are consequently a necessity. Moreover, as most projects require multidisciplinary skills, working in teams is a precondition for this position.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as an Assistant Professor presupposes scientific qualifications at Ph.D.–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment.

The application must contain the following: 

  • A statement outlining your reasons for applying, and intentions and visions with, the position.
  • Your curriculum vitae, including personal data, educational background, scientific qualifications, dissemination skills, participation in committees and boards, and additional qualifications relevant for the position.
  • Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
  • A complete list of publications.
  • Publications you wish to be considered by the assessment committee. You may attach up to 5 publications.
  • A specification of your teaching qualifications relative to the teaching portfolio. If this is not enclosed you must include an explanation for its absence.
  • References/recommendations.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

Assessment
The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

Assessed applicants may be invited to a job interview.

When the hiring process is completed, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position.

Contact information
You may obtain further professional information from senior researcher Toke Haunstrup Bach Christensen(99402256/thc@build.aau.dk).

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact HR support by mailest-ef-hr@adm.aau.dk

Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force, teaching portfolio and procedures can be seenhere

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

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.

Wages and 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. 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 circular concerning protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities(only in Danish).

Ref number

2025-224-06287

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