Postdoctoral researcher in platform studies

About the role

The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a full‑time postdoctoral researcher to join the "Power over Platforms?" project. The position starts on 15 October 2026 (or as soon as possible) and runs until August 2028.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct empirical mapping of actors seeking to influence platform companies such as Google, Meta, TikTok and X.
• Analyse strategies, contexts and outcomes of platform‑governance interventions across jurisdictions.
• Combine qualitative fieldwork, digital methods and comparative institutional analysis to generate findings.
• Contribute to project publications, reports and conference presentations.

Required profile

• PhD in digital media, communications, political science, sociology or a related field.
• Strong background in platform studies, especially governance and civil‑society engagement.
• Experience with empirical research on content moderation, privacy, data protection or generative AI.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract funded by the Danish National Research Foundation.
• Opportunity to shape a high‑impact, internationally funded research project.
• Access to university resources, libraries and academic networks.