PhD scholarship in climate law at CBS LAW at the Department of Business Humanities and Law.

 

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant PhD scholarship in climate law at CBS LAW at the Department of Business Humanities and Law. 

The expected start date is 1 September 2025.

CBS LAW is a unique law unit in Danish and international university environment. It differentiates from other universities by its interdisciplinary approach in research and education of relevance for businesses. It provides unique research relevant for the Danish, European, and international business community, public sector, and society in general and engages in research firmly grounded in business and societal problems. Our perspective is both Nordic, EU and global and is based not only on traditional law disciplines but also on a unique interface between law, management, entrepreneurship, economics, and policymaking.

CBS LAW is a unit under the Department of Business Humanities and Law (BHL) where there are two other units: Entrepreneurship, Ethics and Leadership; and Governance, Culture and Learning. The three units are united by an overriding concern for the organization of the human within its multiple environments: work, technology, nature, economy, civil association, the state, the law, and corporation.

Further information about CBS LAW and its research environments is available here:  https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/departments-and-centres/department-of-business-humanities-and-law/cbs-law

PhD Scholarship in climate law

The central aim of this PhD scholarship is to advance our understanding of recent developments in climate law. It can, for example, concern climate law and policies with tort law (damages) in relation to liability for corporate negligence, the right to prevent damage, and the potential for punitive damages.

These focus areas are suggestive, and applications that address other focus areas within the theme of climate law, and within the scope of the CBS LAW, will also be considered.

About the PhD programme

The three-year PhD programme at CBS gives you 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 you 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 devoted to ensuring excellence, transformative and relevant teaching and research. Candidates who wish to join us are expected to 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.

 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 the grade of 10 (or equivalent) for the master's thesis according to the Danish 7-point grading scale (https://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 a relevant educational background in Law
• 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 PhD project description. The project description must include:

• a presentation of an original research question
• a description of the initial theoretical framework and method
• a work plan for the three years

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:

• diploma for bachelor's and master's degree 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)
• If relevant, a list of articles and publications (if applicable)
• one example of a selected written work (e.g. master's thesis)
• documentation of English language skills is not required for the application but may be requested if the applicant is shortlisted for interviews.

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 the Director of CBS Law Henrik Andersen, e-mail [email protected].

Information about the department can be found at https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/departments-and-centres/department-of-business-humanities-and-law  

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). 

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-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.

 

Closing date: 15 May 2025.

 

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