Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a PhD scholarship within the fields of economic geography and urban economics. The expected start date is 1 September 2024.
The Department of Economics provides research, teaching, and knowledge transfer within the core areas of economics, i.e., microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods. The Department is especially active in business-related, applied economic research, and comprises three research centres: Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI), Centre for Innovation (CFI), and Pension Research Centre (PeRCent).
Core research areas of the Department of Economics are:
The Department of Economics has a strong research focus and has been successful in fundraising activities. It is currently hosting research projects supported by the Danish/EU research councils, as well as private foundations and companies.
Teaching responsibilities of the Department include undergraduate and graduate teaching in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and field courses.
Examples of research areas a scholarship might cover are:
The PhD position is attached to the project “Connecting Copenhagen - Urban structure, policy spillovers, and welfare disparities” funded by the Rockwool Foundation. While pursuing their own research interests, the PhD student will also assist with documenting and understanding the evolution of residential and occupational patterns within the Copenhagen metropolitan area with a focus on gentrification.
The three-year PhD programme at CBS gives students the opportunity 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 students are expected to participate in international research conferences and to spend time at another research institution as a visiting PhD student. See the CBS homepage for more information about the PhD programme, https: // www. cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programme.
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 organization of this type and it is expected that the applicant shows an interest in joining the department's research environment. Applicants can read more about the department's research here: https: // www. cbs.dk/en/research/departments-and-centres/department-of- economics.
Application and admission requirements The department will give priority to applicants with high grades from their universities.
To be considered the applicant must
4+4 PhD scheme For admittance to the 4 + 4 PhD scheme, the applicant must have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and have passed subjects corresponding to 60 ECTS in a relevant master's programme within the CBS' subject areas. The minimum weighted grade point average is 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for the entire programme (i.e., for the full bachelor and one year of the master studies together), and at least the grade 10 for the bachelor thesis or equivalent final examination project. If the grade point average is not met, documentation for being in the top 40% of the class is also accepted. Applicants who are not enrolled in a master's programme at CBS will be assessed by the Admissions Office.
The application (see link below) must include a five-page project description. The project description must include:
More 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:
The PhD student is enrolled in the CBS PhD School. Further information about PhD scholarships and the PhD programme can be found at https: // www. cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programme.
For further information please contact Associate Professor Ismir Mulalic, email [email protected], or Associate Professor David Jinkins, email [email protected]. Information about the department can be found at https: // www. cbs.dk/en/research/departments-and-centres/department-of- economics.
Employment and salary A PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years. 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 Taxation's agreement with the Academics' Central Organization.
Recruitment procedure The Recruitment Committee shortlists at least two-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 https: // www. cbs.dk/en.
Closing date: 1 March 2024.