Postdoctoral Fellow in Socioeconomic Assessment of Cumulative Offshore Wind Farm Impacts Full-time

Postdoctoral Fellow in Socioeconomic Assessment of Cumulative Offshore Wind Farm Impacts

The Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral position in socioeconomic dimensions of cumulative offshore wind farm impacts, starting on 1 November 2026. The position focuses on assessing the cumulative impacts of offshore wind farm development on marine socioeconomic systems, while contributing to interdisciplinary research integrating social and natural science perspectives.

The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to an international research project addressing interactions between offshore wind farm expansion, marine sustainability, and sectors such as fisheries and aquaculture. The position is based at the Aarhus University Risø Campus, located near Roskilde, approximately 35 km west of Copenhagen.

This is a 2–year position from 1 November 2026 or as soon possible.

The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to an interdisciplinary project investigating the ecological and socioeconomic cumulative impacts of offshore wind farm (OWF) development in marine systems. The project aims to assess how expanding OWFs influence marine ecosystems and socioeconomic sectors by integrating ecological food-web effects with economic impact pathways. The overall ambition is to support adaptive management and policy development for sustainable offshore wind expansion and marine multi-use.

Applicants should hold a PhD in ecological economics, environmental economics, marine/environmental social science, environmental management, sustainability science, or a related discipline relevant to the position. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in interdisciplinary research integrating social and natural science perspectives, and in applying quantitative and qualitative approaches to sustainability-related challenges. Familiarity with marine systems and offshore renewable energy is desirable.

We value motivated candidates with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, who are able to engage constructively with researchers and stakeholders from different disciplinary and professional backgrounds.