PhD Researcher in Leadership and Organization

1 month ago


Frederiksberg, Frederiksberg Kommune, Denmark Copenhagen Business School Full time
PhD Researcher Opportunity

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a PhD research position in the field of Leadership and Organization. The research will focus on exploring the dynamics of leadership and organization, with a particular emphasis on collective, shared, or distributed leadership.

The selected PhD candidate will be part of the Department of Organization, which pursues a problem-oriented, business-in-society approach to understanding and intervening in organizations and institutions. Our research is driven by an interest in organization as a practical, situated, contested, and changing matter.

The PhD research will involve qualitative research methods, including case studies, fieldwork, and social network analysis. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with experienced researchers and professors at CBS, as well as participate in international research conferences and visiting PhD student programs.

The PhD student will be enrolled in the CBS PhD School and will have the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of CBS's associate professors and professors. The program is highly international, and the candidate is expected to participate in international research conferences and to spend time at another research institution as a visiting PhD student.

The selected PhD candidate will be hired for a period of three years, with teaching obligations equivalent to six months' work (840 work hours). The scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, course and travel costs, and a monthly salary of approximately DKK 28,993 up to DKK 35,015 depending on seniority, as well as a pension contribution totaling 17.1%.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • Master's degree in the social sciences
  • Strong academic record, with 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 of at least 9.5 for the master's degree alone
  • Excellent English language skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong research skills and ability to conduct qualitative research
Application and Assessment

The application must include a five-page project description, which 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, and a work plan for the three years. The application must also include copies of the diploma for bachelor's and master's degree, as well as the grade transcripts, documentation for being in the top 40% of the class, a concise curriculum vitae, a list of articles and publications, and one example of a selected written work.

The application must be sent via the online link below, and must include all appendices. The application must be received by the application deadline.



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