Postdoc in Political Economy at CBS

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Political Economy with a focus on Ukraine. The postdoc has a duration 3½ years (42 months), which includes nine months of teaching at CBS. The postdoc is based on a collaboration with the Danish Institute of International Studies (DIIS), based on a grant for research on political economy in Ukraine from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The postdoc is employed at the Department of International Economics, Government and Business (EGB) at CBS. The successful candidate is expected to divide work time equally between CBS and DIIS and, while carrying out his/her own project, engage in research activities and collaborate with colleagues at both institutions.

The project
The proposed postdoc project should be anchored in the field of political economy, political science, or a related field. The focus of the postdoc is on state-business relations with Ukraine as a case.

Relevant topics for the postdoc could revolve around, but are not limited to:

• Business tycoons and politics in Ukraine
• Money in politics in Ukraine
• Public administration and the interaction between state and businesses in Ukraine
• Corruption and anti-corruption reforms in Ukraine
• Public policy and administration related to trade and economic development

The expected starting date is September 1, 2025 (negotiable).

About EGB
EGB is a multidisciplinary department that conducts high-quality research in the fields of international business and political science with direct relevance to business, policy-makers and the public. Research at the department focuses on two principal focus areas Business & Government and International Business, in relation to societal challenges. These challenges include the consequences of inequality; the impact of technological change and digital transformation; the ethical dilemmas facing MNEs, regulatory challenges, the changes brought about by emerging markets and the rise of Asia; the consequences of global shifts for public policy, and the relationship between business and democracy. We have a large group of faculty committed to examining the role of money in politics and non-market strategy. Faculty apply advanced quantitative and qualitative methods to generate systematic knowledge about business-government relations and international business relations. To learn more about the research and education of the department, please visit the departmental website

About DIIS
DIIS is an independent public research institution for international studies. DIIS conducts and communicates high-quality multidisciplinary research and aims to be agenda-setting in research, policy and public debate. DIIS’ research covers foreign, security and development policy. This position is part of a broader initiative to develop DIIS’ research, policy studies, and dissemination on the Ukrainian political economy as it pertains to corruption, state-business relations, and public administration. To learn more about DIIS please visit the website

Qualifications
The applicant must have completed – or be close to completing – a PhD in the political science, political economy, or a related field. The applicant must have excellent research skills and excellent professional proficiency in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of Ukrainian language is an advantage. The candidate must have excellent skills in quantitative methods. Good knowledge of the Ukrainian context and mixed methods research is an advantage.
To fulfill the research requirements of the position, the postdoc is expected to be physically present at the department and DIIS on a regular basis. The postdoc consists of 33 months of research plus nine (9) months of teaching.

Copenhagen Business School has a broad commitment to the excellence, distinctiveness and relevance of its teaching and research programs. Candidates who wish to join us should demonstrate enthusiasm for working in an organization of this type.

Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Central Academic Organisation.
Applications must be sent via the electronic recruitment system, using the link below.

Applications must include:
1. A cover letter outlining the candidate’s main strengths and abilities.
2. Transcript(s) and a full CV
3. A complete, numbered list of publications (indicating titles, co-authors, page numbers and year) with an * marking of the academic productions to be considered during the assessment. A maximum of 5 publications for assessment are allowed. Applicants are requested to prioritise their publications in relation to the field of this job advertisement.
4. Copies of the publications marked with an *. Only publications written in English (or another specified principal language, according to research tradition) or one of the Scandinavian languages will be taken into consideration)
5. A brief (1-page) research statement explaining research plans for the postdoc period, and possibly beyond.

Recruitment procedure
The Recruitment Committee will shortlist a minimum of two applicants; when possible five or more applicants will be shortlisted. The shortlisted applicants will be assessed by the Assessment Committee. All applicants will be notified of their status in the recruitment process shortly after the application deadline.

The applicants selected for assessment will be notified about the composition of the Assessment Committee and later in the process about the result of the assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed each applicant will be notified of the outcome of their application.

Closing date: May 1, 2025

Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices (see items above), by the application deadline.

For further information on the project, prospective applicants can contact Professor Mogens K. Justesen (EGB) [email protected], Head of Department Jens Gammelgaard (EGB) [email protected], Head of Unit Lars Engberg-Pedersen (DIIS), [email protected], or Director Peter Kragelund (DIIS), [email protected]

Details about Copenhagen Business School and the department are available at www.cbs.dk.