PhD Scholarship in Applied Microeconomics and Labour Economics

The Department of Economics at the University of Copenhagen offers a PhD scholarship linked to EARN: Economic Assimilation Research Network. The successful candidate will be employed from 1st of September 2017 (an earlier or later start date can be arranged).

EARN aims at improving the integration of refugees. KU, KORA and LG Insights are partners in the research programme that also involves dialog and knowledge sharing with the important institutions in the Danish integration policy as well as with internally renowned researchers in the field.

The University of Copenhagen is the oldest university and research institution in Denmark. Founded in 1479 as a studium generale, it is the second oldest institution of higher education in Scandinavia after Uppsala University.

Applicants must have excellent language skills in English and have excellent communications skills.

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PhD Scholarship in Applied Microeconomics and Labour Economics Established in 1479, Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Copenhagen (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Capital Region of Denmark. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Københavns Universitet (KU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Københavns Universitet (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 540 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The ideal candidate has strong skills within applied microeconometrics and a clear motivation to do policy relevant research within empirical labour economics. The PhD project should contribute to our understanding of the employability of refugees and the integration of refugees into the Danish labour market. The successful candidate will join a dedicated and experienced team of international researchers and national experts on immigration and integration and the network offers good opportunities to develop first class research skills as well as analytical and collaborative skills applicable to project management in general.
  • The PhD scholarship will be awarded either as a 5+3 or a 4+4 scholarship depending on the situation of the applicant. The scholarship will allow the student to apply a variety of complementary scientific methods and obtain internationally competitive research skills applied within the economics of immigration and integration, guided by national and international experts in the field.
  • In order to be eligible for a scholarship in the 5+3 PhD study programme the applicant must have completed a two year MSc degree programme, or have earned 120 ECTS credits at an equivalent academic level before starting his or her employment. Applicants should check the study programmes for more detailed descriptions of the entry requirements. PhD students are paid a salary in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The PhD student has a work obligation of up to 840 hours over the 3 year period of time without additional pay. The work obligation can include for instance teaching.
  • Students who have completed a BSc plus 60 ECTS of an MSc degree programme would enrol as PhD students simultaneously with their enrolment in the MSc degree programme (4+4 PhD study programme). Applicants should check the study programmes for more detailed descriptions of the entry requirements. Until an MSc degree is obtained, the grant is paid partly in the form of up to 48 state education grant portions (in Danish: SU-klip). More specifically the PhD student will be paid two grant portions per month plus salary for work (teaching, presentations etc.) which totals a workload of at least 280 hours. Payment and conditions of employment are carried out in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Upon completion of the MSc degree the student is transferred to the salary-earning part of the PhD studies.
    -The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding society, and invites all qualified applicants, regardless of personal background, to apply for the positions.
    -In order to be awarded a PhD scholarship the applicant has to enrol as a PhD student at the Faculty of Social Sciences, cf. the rules of the Danish Ministerial order No 1039 of 27 August 2013.
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Offered Benefits

The successful candidate will be employed from 1st of September 2017 (an earlier or later start date can be arranged).

Application Process

The application must be submitted electronically. Applications should include the following enclosures:

  • CV, incl. relevant experience (internships, work) and language qualifications
  • Degree certificates and transcripts of all relevant course work
  • Project proposal (3-4 pages)
  • List of publications (if any)
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