Call for Applications! for the post of Research assistant for the Centre of Maritime Health and Society! Apply Now!
We are seeking to fill a vacancy for a Research Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team for a three-year period focused on advancing knowledge in Work Environment Studies in the maritime domain.
The successful candidate will conduct assistance in research projects at the Centre, examining various aspects of work environments using qualitative methods, including but not limited to, psycho-social work environment, organizational culture, remote work arrangements and work-life balance.
The position is a full-time position, which is available from October 1, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Research environment
The Centre of Maritime Health and Society (CMSS) was established in 1992 and offers a broad cross-disciplinary research environment. It is our aim to create high-quality research which is relevant to the maritime industry and which contributes to and competes with international maritime research. There are currently eleven employees, all of whom work within research disciplines relating to health and safety in the maritime domain. CMSS is currently revising its Strategy Plan 2025-2029, which includes efforts to maintain the Centre’s position of having publications with a strong impact in maritime research internationally and in Denmark, and close relations to stakeholders within the offshore, fisheries and shipping sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting empirical research in the field of work environment studies relevant to the Strategy plan of the research unit. Current research project participation may include our Maritime Culture Lab project.
- Publishing research findings in high-impact journals and presenting at conferences. including dissemination to the maritime industry, contributing to the visibility of CMSS.
- Delivering pre- and post-graduate teaching (for example, master level courses in Work environment studies) and supervision of bachelor, master students at SDU and maritime academies.
- Collaborating with team members at CMSS and stakeholders to develop research and development and a positive research environment at the Centre.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Anthropology, Organizational behavior, or a related field.
- Strong background in qualitative methods (including NVivo).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Danish and English.
- Track record of publishing research in peer-reviewed journals is desirable.
- Prior experience in work environment studies or related fields is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
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