Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Postdoc positions, Copenhagen, VKR Professor Bent Flyvbjerg

Villum Kann Rasmussen Professor Bent Flyvbjerg is expanding his research team in Copenhagen. The Danish Institute for IT Program Management at the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) offers one or more Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for a two-year duration, with a possible extension. The starting date is negotiable.

The main areas of research are IT projects and IT program management. Applicants are not required to have research experience in these fields. Candidates with backgrounds in statistics, economics, business administration, geography, biology, engineering, physics, or similar fields are encouraged to apply.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be responsible for both their own research and publications, as well as supporting other research activities within DIIP, predominantly those of VKR Professor Bent Flyvbjerg.

An attractive salary, pension, and relocation services are offered.

Requirements

Candidates will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD degree.
• Experience with quantitative research.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• One or more publications in well-cited journals.

Job description

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow’s main tasks will be research and writing aimed at publication in leading journals or university press. Data collection (supported by research assistants) and data analyses (supported by statisticians) will be part of the job.

Expression of interest

Please apply to send your CV and a brief expression of interest.

The IT University invites all qualified researchers regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, or ethnic background to apply for the positions.

General information about ITU

The IT University has more than 160 full-time academics. Research and teaching in information technology span all academic activities which involve computers including computer science, information and media sciences, humanities and social sciences, business impact, and the commercialization of IT.

Located in a modern architectural setting just a 6-minute metro ride from the center of Copenhagen, ITU offers an informal working environment, a varied everyday life, and a highly motivated, ambitious, competent, and diverse international faculty, with PhD degrees from 15 different countries.

Working in Copenhagen

Copenhagen has a strong educational system, a rich cultural life, universal healthcare, good childcare, and a well-functioning infrastructure. Copenhagen is among the world’s most liveable cities according to the Economist Global Liveability Index, making it a great place to live and work.