Aarhus Universitet - Researcher in Surveillance and Health (re-advertisement)

The researcher position is affiliated with the research project ‘Human Agency and Data-Intensive Surveillance (SURVEILLANCE AGENCY)’ funded by the Carlsberg Foundation.

The researcher position is a full-time and 4-year fixed-term position. The position begins on 01 January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The health domain is particularly relevant to focus on, as it intersects with many aspects of the broader surveillance landscape.

Using case studies, the project examines how we encounter surveillance through different aspects of participation in the Danish welfare society as patients, citizens and private individuals.

Further, they will work with other Center for Surveillance Studies members.

Your main tasks will consist of:

• participate in the planning, collection and analysis of empirical data from the case studies
• contribute to the organisation of research workshops and international conferences
• support and facilitate team activities and collaborate with other team members
• author and co-author project outputs for peer-reviewed international journals and other relevant publications
• present research and participate in international meetings and conferences
• disseminate and communicate research through various outlets and outreach activities for different kinds of audiences
• contribute to the overall leadership and management of the project as co-PI and sparring partner for the PI

Teaching and supervision

The department currently offers the following degrees: Bachelor’s degree programme in information studies, Master’s degree programme in information studies, Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Digital Design - IT, Aesthetics and Interaction and Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Design.

Given the international focus of the degree programmes, the successful applicant will be expected to teach in English as well as Danish.

The person appointed to the post of researcher must complete Aarhus University’s teacher-training programme for assistant professors, which is designed for university teaching.Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph D degree or document equivalent qualifications in a relevant field related to Science, Technology and Society Studies (STS), surveillance and health research, as well as teaching and research experience equivalent to that attained through a Ph D degree. Applicants must be able to document, relevant to the position:

• an internationally oriented research profile within STS, surveillance and health research as documented by a Ph D dissertation and/or research publications
• experience in the self-directed management of research projects
• relevant teaching experience at university level as documented by a teaching portfolio (or equivalent documentation of teaching experience and qualifications) commensurate with the length of the applicant’s academic career
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to engage productively both within the research team and with external organisations and institutions.

• a track record of research publications of a high international standard commensurate with the length of the applicant’s academic career
• experience of participation in national and international research networks
• time spent abroad working at one or more internationally recognised research institutions
• proficiency in Danish.

Please note that although the application process can be completed on the Aarhus University system without uploading publications or a teaching portfolio, applications that do not include uploaded publications (maximum five), as well as a teaching portfolio (or equivalent documentation of teaching experience and qualifications), will not be considered.

Although the Aarhus University application system allows uploading letters of recommendation, please do not include letters of recommendation or references with the application. Applicants who are invited to an interview may be asked to provide references.Work environment

Active participation in the daily life of the department is a high priority, and we emphasise the importance of good working relationships, both among colleagues and with our students. To maintain and develop the department’s excellent teaching and research environment, the successful applicant is expected to be present at the department daily.

For further information about the position, please contact the PI, Professor Anders Albrechtslund by e-mail alb@cc.au.dk

Qualification requirements

Applicants should hold a Ph D or equivalent academic qualifications.

• Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities (the Appointment Order).
• 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 .
• Further information on the application and supplementary materials may be found in Application Guidelines.
• The application must outline the applicant's motivation for applying for the position, attaching a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, a complete list of published works, copies of degree certificates and examples of academic production (mandatory, but no more than five examples). Please upload this material electronically along with your application.

If nothing else is noted, applications must be submitted in English. Application deadline is at 11.59 pm Danish time (same as Central European Time) on the deadline day.

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.

Shortlists may be prepared with the candidates that have been selected for a detailed academic assessment. A committee set up by the head of school is responsible for selecting the most qualified candidates. See this link for further information about shortlisting at the Faculty of Arts: shortlisting

Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is one of five main academic areas at Aarhus University.

With its 550 academic staff members, 240 Ph D students, 9,500 BA and MA students, and 1,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment.

The Faculty of Arts consists of the School of Communication and Culture, the School of Culture and Society, the Danish School of Education, and the Centre for Teaching Development and Digital Media. Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis for interdisciplinary research and education.

The faculty's academic environments and degree programmes engage in international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction with society.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.