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Dr Doan Nainggolan
The Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral position in the socioeconomic dimensions of offshore wind farm development, starting 1 November 2026.
The successful candidate will join an international research project examining the cumulative impacts of offshore wind farm (OWF) expansion on marine systems. The project combines ecological and socioeconomic analyses into an integrated ecological-economic framework. This position leads the socioeconomic component, focusing on impacts on marine sectors such as fisheries and aquaculture, analysing trade-offs, and developing scenario-based projections under future development trajectories.
Working closely with ecologists and modellers on the team, the postdoc will also help synthesise socioeconomic and ecological findings to deliver an integrated understanding of OWF impacts.
The position is based at Aarhus University's Risø Campus near Roskilde, around 35 km west of Copenhagen.
The main tasks of the postdoc will be to analyse and evaluate key socioeconomic interactions and impacts linked to offshore wind development, considering both direct and indirect effects as well as broader links to ecosystem services and marine resource use. Building on this, the postdoc will contribute to the assessment of cumulative impacts and trade-offs associated with offshore wind expansion, and will help develop integrated ecological-economic perspectives in close collaboration with project partners across disciplines. The role combines synthesis of existing knowledge with analytical assessment, alongside engagement with relevant stakeholders and policy contexts.
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.
We are looking for a candidate with:
- Experience in socioeconomic or socioecological assessment, including cumulative impact assessment, related to marine or sustainability challenges
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills, including experience working with complex interdisciplinary evidence
- Experience with literature reviews and with quantitative and qualitative methods relevant to ecological or environmental economics and the socioeconomic dimensions of sustainability, as well as experience with, or willingness to engage in, data collection through surveys, interviews, and stakeholder or focus-group discussions
- Demonstrated ability to publish scientific work in peer-reviewed journals
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently while contributing actively to an interdisciplinary research environment
The following qualifications will be considered an advantage:
- Familiarity with offshore wind development and/or marine sectors such as fisheries and aquaculture
- Experience with ecosystem services, integrated assessment approaches, or marine spatial planning
- Knowledge of policy-related research and stakeholder-oriented processes
- Experience collaborating across disciplinary boundaries, particularly between natural and social sciences
- Interest in future scenarios, long-term sustainability assessment, or socioecological systems analysis
- Proficiency in Danish, particularly for data collection involving interviews, focus groups, or discussions in Danish marine and policy contexts
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.
More information and application details:
Frederiksborgvej 399
4000 Roskilde , Danemark
