Dear EPSA community, I’m hiring a 2,5-year postdoc in Political Behavior or related fields for my Independent Research Fund Denmark-funded project on identity politics and its potential consequences for social cohesion, understood broadly as a variety of social ties with in- and out-groups as well as broader social and institutional attachments, based at the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen. The deadline for applying is May 29, 2023 and the starting date of the position is August 1, 2023. Read more about the position below. Find the full job ad and apply here: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1307&ProjectId=159170&DepartmentId=18992&MediaId=4636<https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/?show=153510> I’m happy to answer questions regarding the position (ptd@ifs.ku.dk<mailto:ptd@ifs.ku.dk>). Please forward the ad to anyone, who might be interested. Thanks in advance for sharing. Best, Peter ---- Job description The postdoc will be employed as part of the project “E Pluribus Plures: Is identity politics a new fault line in contemporary societies?” led by Professor Peter Thisted Dinesen and funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark. The project seeks to understand the contemporary phenomenon of “identity politics” and its potential consequences for social cohesion, understood broadly as a variety of social ties with in- and out-groups as well as broader social and institutional attachments. The project aims to employ a variety of data (including survey data, administrative data, and social media data) and apply corresponding observational and experimental research designs (e.g., panel data, survey experiments, lab experiments). The position covers a variety of tasks related to the research process, including: * Developing research designs * Collecting various forms of data * Analyzing data * Writing papers The postdoc will work closely together with Dinesen and other project members on each aspect of the research process. In addition to conducting research, the position also entails teaching responsibilities corresponding to, on average, one course and some dissertation supervision per semester. The courses taught will primarily be on political behavior and quantitative methods in the MSc program in Political Science Your Competencies The candidate must have obtained a PhD degree in Political Science, Sociology, or related fields relevant for the project. Other key qualifications include: * A good grasp of relevant academic literature * Strong academic writing skills. * Experience with developing and applying different research designs, for example with designing experiments and/or survey questions. * Strong skills in quantitative analysis, for example in the analysis of experimental data and/or cross-sectional or longitudinal observational survey data. * Extensive experience with coding and data management in common statistical programming languages (e.g., R or Stata). * The ability to work independently as well as collaborate with other members of the research team. What the Position Offers The position offers a range of attractive opportunities for the candidate, including: * Being part of a vibrant and ambitious team that aims to produce high quality research. * The opportunity to develop an independent research agenda within the overall project. * Being part of a strong environment within Political Behavior within the Department. * The opportunity to develop teaching competences when teaching courses on Political Behavior. * Funding for conferences, additional training etc.