PhD scholarship at the Department of International Economics, Government and Business, CBS

Organisation/Company

Copenhagen Business School

Research Field

Economics » Business economics
Economics » Management studies

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Denmark

Application Deadline

3 Apr 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/Copenhagen)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for PhD scholarships at the Department of International Economics, Government and Business (EGB).

The expected starting date is September 1, 2024 (negotiable).

EGB is a multidisciplinary department that conducts high-quality research in the fields of international business and political science / analysis that has direct relevance to business, decision-makers and the broader public whilst also addressing contemporary societal challenges. EGB is currently seeking research proposals that address ONE of the following:

• populism and nationalism and their impact upon international business
• intergovernmental organizations such as the World Trade Organisation and their impact on international business
• the impact of law, regulations and directives on Global Value Chains and MNEs

Applicants should submit a research proposal that identifies a topic and research question(s) within these broad subject areas, (please see below for guidance on the way in which the proposal should be structured.)

EGB faculty apply advanced quantitative and qualitative methods. To learn more about the research and teaching profile of the department, please visit the departmental homepage here . You should also consult the EGB PhD page here .

The department’s PhD fellows will gain much from our research seminars and other activities. At the same time, applicants should consider the overall contribution that they themselves can make to the department’s research environment. They should also demonstrate relevant experience in higher education, business, and dissemination activities.

The three-year PhD programme at CBS gives candidates the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of CBS faculty, supported by research-related PhD courses. The programme is highly international, and you will be expected to participate in international research conferences and research visits abroad. Applicants should also be ready to undertake teaching activities. See the CBS homepage for more information about the PhD programme, http://uk.cbs.dk/phd

CBS PhD graduates are not only highly regarded in higher education and research institutions but also in government and business where their research qualifications are in increasing demand. Recent EGB graduates have secured positions in leading universities, consultancies and government agencies.

Application and admission requirements 

To be considered the applicant should:

• have a weighted grade point average of at least 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for the bachelor’s and master’s degree combined or alternatively a weighted grade point average must be at least 9.5 for the master’s degree alone. If the grade point average is not met, documentation for being in the top 40% of the class is also accepted. In rare cases, the grade requirement can be waived. The department will give preference to applicants with excellent grades from their universities.
• have a Master’s degree corresponding to the 3 + 2 Bologna process
• have received a grade of 10 (or equivalent) for the Master’s thesis according to the Danish 7-point grading scale (https://eng.uvm.dk/general-overview/7-point-grading-scale )
• have completed the Master’s programme before starting the PhD programme at CBS Please note: the applicant may apply for enrolment before the completion of the Master’s degree. In this case, enrolment will be conditional upon the Master’s degree having been successfully completed by the time of enrolment.
• have an educational background in business and / or the social sciences 
• have a command of academic English at a very high level. If the applicant’s Master thesis was written in English this will be considered as sufficient evidence of this.

The application  

The research proposal is considered the backbone of the application and should be very carefully prepared by the applicant. It may not exceed five pages and should include the following:

• a brief explanation of the aims of the project
• an outline of relevant research questions
• a positioning of the project in an appropriate research field
• a description of the research literature within that field
• an outline/explanation of the theories to be included
• an outline/explanation of the methods to be used
• an indication of the project’s potential contribution to scientific development
• a work plan (brief) which describes the main phases in the project.

Further information can be found here: https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programmes/admission

In addition to the project description, copies of the following must be included:

• diploma for bachelor’s and master’s degree or other certificates at an equivalent level as well as the grade transcripts
• documentation for being in the top 40% of the class (if grade requirements are not met)
• a concise curriculum vitae (CV)
• a list of articles and publications (if applicable)
• one example of a selected written work (e.g. master’s thesis)

Following an offer of employment, the successful applicant has to be enrolled in the CBS PhD School. Further information about CBS PhD scholarships and the PhD programme can be found at https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programme .

Employment and salary

A PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years and includes teaching obligations equivalent to six months’ work (624 net working hours). The scholarships are fully salaried positions, according to the national Danish collective agreement. The monthly salary is currently approximately DKK 28,993 up to DKK 35,015, depending on seniority, and a pension contribution totaling 17.1%. The scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, course and travel costs (according to the current CBS agreement). 

Salary level and employment take place in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Academics’ Central Organization.
 

Recruitment procedures
 
Selected applications will be considered by an assessment committee, which will consider whether the applicant is qualified for the position. A number from amongst those deemed qualified will be invited to present themselves and their project at a departmental seminar and attend an interview. Please note that a positive assessment does not automatically result in an interview. Applicants will be kept notified of their status in the recruitment process.

Please find guidelines and further information on scholarships and the Doctoral Programme at http://uk.cbs.dk/phd .
 
The application must be sent via the electronic recruitment system, using the link below.  
Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices (see items above), ahead of the deadline, 3 April 2024.
  
There will be online open meetings to provide further information and answer questions about the post. You can obtain details of these from the department’s PhD Coordinator Eddie Ashbee, [email protected]

Details about Copenhagen Business School and the department are available at www.cbs.dk
 

Requirements

Research Field

Economics » Management studies

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Economics » International economics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

CBS

Country

Denmark

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1309&ProjectId=147039…

Contact

City

Copenhagen

Website

http://www.cbs.dk/

Street

Solbjerg Plads 3

Postal Code

2000

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