Apply now for a Postdoctoral Position in Governance of Corporate Responsibility at Copenhagen Business School! Join the CBS Sustainable Governance Lab and contribute to research on digital labor, platform governance, and corporate responsibility.
The postdoctoral position at Copenhagen Business School is open to candidates of all nationalities who have completed a PhD in social sciences (e.g., management, sociology, technology and ethics, or organization theory) by the start date. Applicants should have strong research potential, experience with qualitative fieldwork preferably in tech or platform industries knowledge of CSR, social evaluation, and platform governance, and high-level English proficiency
Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is one of Europe’s leading business universities, located in Copenhagen, Denmark. It offers a wide range of programs in business, management, economics, and social sciences, combining academic excellence with practical relevance. CBS is known for its international research, strong industry connections, and focus on sustainability, corporate responsibility, and global business challenges.
Handelshøjskolen i København Information
Founded in 1917, Handelshøjskolen i København (Copenhagen Business School) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Frederiksberg (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), Handelshøjskolen i København (CBS) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Handelshøjskolen i København (CBS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 102 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Application Process
Applicants must submit their application via CBS’s electronic recruitment system by 16 November 2025, including:
Cover letter summarizing research skills and alignment with D-CORE objectives
3-year project proposal (max 5 pages)
Complete publication list (highlighting up to 5 key publications)
Copies of selected publications (English only)
Documentation of fieldwork and research management experience
Evidence of original, international-level research
Transcripts and academic diplomas
Full, updated CV with all publications
Names and contact details of up to 3 academic referees
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