PhD in AI in relation to accounting at the Department of Accounting

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant PhD scholarship at the Department of Accounting within the field of artificial intelligence in relation to the department's profile. The expected start date is September 1, 2025.

The selected PhD candidate is expected to pursue the theme of artificial intelligence within the main research areas of the department. The department has five research areas, and the PhD proposal must link the focus on artificial intelligence to one or more of these.

Core research areas of the Department of Accounting are (1) financial accounting, (2) management accounting and control, (3) sustainability accounting and assurance, (4) auditing, and (5) corporate governance, all applicable to both private and public sectors. The objective of the Department is to remain and expand its leadership role in research related to these areas in the Nordic countries and to preserve its strong international reputation for high-quality research and teaching.

The department's researchers collaborate on specific research projects using a variety of quantitative as well as qualitative methods. Teaching responsibilities of the department comprise undergraduate and graduate teaching in the above-mentioned research fields.

About the PhD programme
The three-year PhD programme at CBS allows you to conduct research under the supervision of CBS's associate professors and professors, supported by research-related PhD courses. The programme is highly international, and you are expected to participate in international research conferences and spend time at another research institution as a visiting PhD student. See the CBS homepage for more information about the PhD programme, www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programmeme.

CBS PhD graduates are held in high esteem not only in academia and research institutions but also in government and business where their research qualifications are in high demand.

CBS is committed to ensuring excellence, transformative and relevant teaching and research. Candidates who wish to join us must be interested in working in an organisation of this type and it is expected that the applicant shows an interest in joining the department's research environment. You can read more about the department's research here: www.cbs.dk/acc.

Application and admission requirements
The department will give priority to applicants with high grades from their universities. To be considered the applicant must:

- have a basic education at master's level (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 (www.ufm.dk/en/education/the-danish-education-system/grading-system)
- 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.
- have completed the master's programme before starting the PhD programme at CBS
- master academic English at a high level in writing and speaking

The application (see link below) must include a five-page project description. The project description must include:

- a presentation of an original research question
- a description of the initial theoretical framework and method
- a presentation of the proposed empirical material
- a work plan for the three years

More information can be found here: www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programmemes/admission

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

diploma for bachelor's and master's degrees 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)

The PhD student is enrolled in the CBS PhD School. Further information about PhD scholarships and the PhD programme can be found at www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programmeme.

Information about the department can be found at https://www.cbs.dk/forskning/institutter-centre/institut-regnskab.

Before you send a proposal, it is a good idea to contact the Head of Department Carsten Rohde, tel. +45 38152338 and email cr.acc@cbs.dk, or PhD coordinator Peter Skærbæk, tel. +45 38152409 and email ps.acc@cbs.dk. They will then put you in contact with a colleague who has your area of interest.

Employment and salary
A PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years and includes teaching obligations corresponding to 416 work 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 totalling 17.1%. The scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, course and travel costs (according to the current CBS agreement).

The salary level and employment take place in accordance with the Ministry of Finance's agreement with the Academics' Central Organization.

Recruitment procedure

The Recruitment Committee shortlists at least two to five applicants to be assessed by the Assessment Committee. Applicants are informed whether their application has proceeded for assessment.

Applicants selected for assessment will be notified about the composition of the Assessment Committee and will receive their personal assessment later. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. Please note that a positive assessment does not automatically result in an interview. Once the recruitment process is completed each applicant will be notified of the outcome of their application.

The application must be sent via the online link below.

Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices (see above), by the application deadline.

Details about Copenhagen Business School are available at www.cbs.dk/en.

Application due: 6/1/2025

WE TRANSFORM SOCIETY WITH BUSINESS

CBS is a globally recognised business school with deep roots in the Nordic socio-economic model. Our faculty has a broad focus on societal challenges, and we have earned a reputation for high-quality disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and education.

We are located at Frederiksberg and have approximately 20,000 full and part-time students, 800 full-time faculty members, 200 PhD students and 700 administrative staff, and a full portfolio of bachelor, master, MBA/EMBA, PhD and executive programmes taught in English and Danish.

Our global profile carries the obligation to address critical challenges in our research and to develop the transformational capabilities of students, graduates and business leaders via our educational activities and opportunities for lifelong learning. Complex challenges call for joint action, and therefore our strategy focuses on strengthening current and starting new partnerships with other sciences, the business community, authorities and civil society.

CBS is working continuously on becoming a diverse and inclusive organisation, and we encourage all regardless of gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religious beliefs, LGBT+ identity, cultural background etc. to apply. Reach out to us if you need assistance in the application or recruitment process, if there is something we should know, or if as a person with disability you wish to make use of your preferential access.

Please note in your application that you found the job at Jobindex

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