Assistant Professor of Health & Society
Roskilde Universitet
Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as assistant professor of Health & Society from August 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position as assistant professor is limited to 3 years.The position is part of a research project investigating social, organizational and ethical aspects of surveillance technologies for persons with dementia, headed by Professor Nete Schwennesen and funded by Alzheimerforeningen.The study utilizes ethnographic methods to explore the intricate relationship between dementia care and surveillance technologies, focusing on the tension between balancing dignity and ensuring safety and well-being. You will become a member of the Health and Society Research Group at the Department of People and Technology, which is a dynamic and interdisciplinary research group, investigating health-related issues across a wide range of methods and scientific disciplines (sociology, anthropology, social psychology, health education, nursing science, public health science and biostatistics).Read more at .Responsibilities and tasks
Apart from research and publications the assistant professor’s work will include obligations with regard to research-based teaching and project supervision with associated examination obligations at BA level (Humanistisk-Teknologisk Bachelor) and MA level (Tværvidenskabelige Sundhedsstudier). Both programmes are taught in Danish. In addition to research and research-based teaching, the position also requires share of knowledge with the rest of society – including participation in public debate.The candidate is expected to:
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent within anthropology, sociology, public health, interdisciplinary health studies or equivalent.Qualifications within the following scientific areas are required:
The ideal candidate shall be enterprising and possess good communication skills and be a visible involved participant in the department’s daily activities, in addition to being willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across the department.Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to;
Questions
For further information about the position, please contact head of research Professor Nete Schwennesen on mail netes@ruc.dk or tel. (+45) 46743638/mobile (+45) 50498740.Terms of employment
The employment is full time on and you will refer to Bjarke Oxlund, Dean of Technology and Health Sciences, Department of People and Technology.
The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.
Roskilde, Sjælland
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:11:21 GMT
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