Dr. Jonas Toubøl

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jonas Toubøl is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on political sociology, social movements, civil society, and volunteering. Toubøl has developed significant projects examining the impact of informal volunteering in response to crises such as the Syrian refugee crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. His work investigates the grassroots mobilization and the role of social media in facilitating support during emergencies. He employs mixed methods to analyze the dynamics of volunteerism and civic engagement, contributing valuable insights into societal responses to urgent needs. Toubøl teaches courses on research design and mixed methods, equipping students with essential skills to address methodological challenges in their sociological inquiries. He has authored and co-authored various publications and is actively involved in editing research journals. Recently, he has been engaged in examining the inequality in volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of social capital in mobilizing support for vulnerable groups.

Research Interests

Political Sociology Social Movements Civil Society Volunteering Class Unionization Mixed Methods

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Teaching and conducting research in political sociology and volunteering.

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Supported the academic program in sociology and conducted independent research.

Postdoc

2018-01-01 — 2021-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Focused on political activity and civil society initiatives.

Research Assistant

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Aalborg University • Aalborg, Denmark

Conducted research related to sociology and social work.

PhD Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Pursued PhD studies in sociology with a focus on solidarity activism.

Research Assistant

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Assisted in research projects within the sociology department.

Teaching Assistant

2009-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Educated undergraduate students in introductory sociology.

Awards

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ILERA Transfer Young Researcher Prize

2013-06-22

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.