Postdoc to ethnographic study of body and well-being among school children

Job title:

Postdoc to ethnographic study of body and well-being among school children

Company:

Aalborg Universitet

Job description

At the Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, Department of Health Science and Technology One or more a two-year position as postdoc is open for appointment from September 1st 2024 or soon hereafter.JobbeskrivelseThe main responsibilities of the Postdoc are to initiate and conduct research within a new research project examining how weight-related understandings and practices shape body images and well-being of school children. The successful candidate is to pursue children’s perspectives on ideal and lived bodies as these are negotiated in their peer-groups. Furthermore the candidate is respoinsible for setting up member reflection workshops with the children involved and communicating findings to scientific and public audiences. Within the broader research project the Postdoc will also collaborate with a PhD scholar, whose go-along studies with children are to cut across school, home and leisure settings.The fieldwork will take place in the North Denmark region, and presence at the work place in Aalborg is to be negotiated. The candidate will be affiliated to the research group Sport and Social Issues at the Department of Health Science and Technology, along with the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Aalborg University Hospital.The successful candidate should hold:

• a master’s degree in anthropology, psychology, sociology, sport science, public health or equivalent
• a PhD degree that is preferably within the area of health anthropology and/or childhood sociology
• advanced skills in qualitative research methods with particular experience in ethnographic fieldwork
• Danish language skills to an extent that the candidate can conduct fieldwork among school children
• a high proficiency in oral and written English to be capable of presenting results to an international audience
• ability to work collaboratively with both junior and senior researchers, along with children, parents, professionals and volunteers in a sensitive way

You may obtain further information from Professor Sine Agergaard e-mail: .Qualification requirements:Appointment as Postdoc presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. Appointment as a Postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University.

The application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position. References/recommendations.
• Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the”Apply online” button below.Shortlisting will be applied. After the review of any objections regarding the assessment committee, the head of department, with assistance from the chair of the assessment committee, selects the candidates to be assessed. All applicants will be informed as to whether they will advance to assessment or not.AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.For further information concerning the application procedure please contact our HR Partnerteam by mail . Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenLøn og ansættelsesvilkårEmployment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance’s current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.

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Location

Aalborg, Nordjylland

Job date

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 01:37:16 GMT

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