Postdoc position within Open Innovation in Science at the Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy

Job title: Postdoc position within Open Innovation in Science at the Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy

Company: Aarhus Universitet


Job description: The Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy (CFA) at the Department of Political Science, Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University invites applications for a postdoctoral position within Open Innovation in Science. The expected starting date is October 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The expected duration for the position is 2 years.Who are we The Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy (CFA) at Aarhus University is dedicated to understanding science and its relation to innovation, society and key societal challenges, and how policy can promote research and its positive impact. Through research, education and research-based advice to public and private actors, CFA contributes to theoretical and empirical developments related to research, innovation and higher-education policy.For examples of current research and research-based advisory activities, please click .Job description Open Innovation in Science (OIS) is an IPR-free university-industry collaboration model. Through pre-competitive, open research collaborations, this approach accelerates the commercial utilization of university research that typically falls outside traditional tech transfer efforts. CFA is currently studying how the model influence research-industry collaboration in two programs, and .As part of a small interdisciplinary project team, the postdoc position will cover a variety of tasks including both research design, data collection, analysis and dissemination. The selected candidates will also be expected to contribute substantially to publications, both as first and secondary authors.On a lesser scale, the postdoc will also have the opportunity to contribute to one or more research projects at the Center and also to CFA’s research-based advisory activities. Among the research areas that CFA is currently pursuing are academic freedom, open innovation in science, science diplomacy, science and society, and the relation between research and societal challenges. The position does not include teaching obligations.Qualifications We seek applicants with expertise within the areas of sociology, economics, management, information science, education, political science or related fields. A PhD in social science or related areas is required. We expect the candidates to have excellent communication skills in spoken and written English, and an ability to produce state-of-the art social-science research. Experience with qualitative analysis and with studies of research-industry collaboration is an advantage.In addition to a CV and proof of PhD degree (or the near completion of a PhD degree), interested applicants should provide a 1-2 page application letter motivating why they are interested in the position and how they can contribute to CFA’s research activities in general.Further informationApplicants are welcome to contact Center Director Carter Bloch (carter.bloch@ps.au.dk) or Senior Researcher Maria-Theresa Norn ( ) prior to submitting their application to learn more about the positions.Place of workDanish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy, Department of Political Science, Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 7, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.International applicant?Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information here:Please find more information about research opportunities at Aarhus University here: Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here:Terms of employment The appointment is made in accordance with the as well as the circular on the (in Danish).
The job content and qualification requirements are described in further detail in the .Application procedure When you apply for this position it is mandatory to attach the following:

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae. You are encouraged to declare any periods of leave without research activity, including, for example, maternity leave, since your research activities are assessed in relation to your actual research time
• Education (diploma for master’s, PhD and possibly higher doctoral degree)
• List of publications (the enclosed publications must be clearly marked on the list of publications)
• Publications. Up to three publications can be included in the application. In the event of several authors the publications must be accompanied by a co-author statement concerning the applicant’s share of the collaborative work with the consent of the co-authors.
• Teaching portfolio. The specific requirements regarding the documentation can be found

Materials which cannot be uploaded together with the application may be submitted in three copies to Aarhus BSS HR & PhD, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 16, DK-8000 Aarhus C.Read more about how to apply for an academic post at Aarhus BSSThe evaluation process After the application deadline, an assessment committee is appointed. Please note that the assessment of applicants is based solely on the material received prior to the application deadline. For further information, see .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.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.Aarhus University Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at

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Location: Aarhus, Midtjylland

Job date: Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:58:53 GMT

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