Fully Funded PhD Position on Images and Justice at the University of Copenhagen (2026) ·University of Copenhagen

Overview

This PhD position offers a fully funded three-year scholarship to research the intersection of images, human rights, violence documentation, and visual literacy under the ERC-funded project, "Before the Image – The Political Ontology of Images for Legal and Social Justice" at the University of Copenhagen.

Eligibility

Applicants should have qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree in relevant disciplines such as:

• Anthropology
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Human Rights
• Related fields

Strong candidates will also demonstrate experience with ethnographic methods, an interest in visual culture, the ability to conduct ethically sensitive research, and excellent spoken and written English.

Benefits

This PhD position offers:

• Competitive monthly salary of approximately DKK 31,200 (around EUR 4,100)
• Additional 18.07% pension contribution
• Funding for fieldwork and research stays abroad
• Work at a top European university
• Contribution to impactful interdisciplinary research on human rights documentation and digital investigations
• Support for international researchers and relocating families

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications online through the University of Copenhagen’s official recruitment portal. APPLY HERE.

Deadline

The deadline to apply is May 27, 2026 at 23:59 CEST.