The Danish Institute for IT Program Management (DIIP) at the IT University of Copenhagen offers one or more Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for a two-year duration, with a possible extension. The proposed starting date is 1 October 2025, or as soon as possible.

DIIP’s 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 and for 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 high-quality 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 presses. Data collection (supported by research assistants) and data analyses (supported by statisticians) will be part of the job.

Application

The application must be in English.

About the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU)

Founded in 1999, ITU is Denmark’s leading university focusing on IT research and education, delivering state-of-the-art teaching and research within computer science, business IT, and digital design. The university:

• Aims to create and share profound knowledge leading to groundbreaking IT and services for the benefit of humanity.

• Collaborates closely with industry, the public sector, and international researchers and is characterised by a strong entrepreneurial spirit among students and researchers.

• Operates from a modern campus in central Copenhagen designed by Danish architect Henning Larsen.

ITU in numbers

• 2 600 students

• 310 staff members (full-time equivalent)

Working at ITU

Located at the intersection of the new Ørestad and old Amager (a 6-minute metro ride from central Copenhagen), ITU offers:

• An informal working environment and varied everyday life.

• A highly motivated, competent, and diverse international faculty with PhDs from 15 countries.

• A strong commitment to equal opportunity and improved gender balance. Applicants from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Working in Copenhagen

Copenhagen offers a strong educational system, rich cultural life, universal healthcare, good childcare, and well-functioning infrastructure. It consistently ranks among the world’s most liveable cities.

Salary

Appointment and salary will follow the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).

Application procedure

Application deadline: 24 July 2025, at 23:59 CET.

Applicants will be assessed according to the Appointment Order from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (13 March 2012). ITU may use shortlisting. All applicants will be notified whether their application is passed for assessment.

Please note: all application material will be destroyed after the assessment. Late applications will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure timely submission.

Diversity statement

ITU values diversity as a resource and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We encourage all qualified applicants—regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, or ethnic background—to apply.