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.

Application Deadline: 16 November 2025.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
• Department: Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC)
• Course Level: Postdoctoral / Research Position
• Award: Postdoctoral Research Position (Non-tenured, 3 years)
• Access Mode: Onsite / In-person at CBS, Denmark
• Number of Awards: 1
• Nationality: Domestic and international
• The award can be taken in the: Denmark

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD in Social Sciences (e.g., Management, Sociology, Technology & Ethics, Organization Theory)
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• PhD or equivalent completed by the start date of the position (February 2026 preferred)

• Research experience relevant to digital labor, platform governance, CSR, or social evaluation

• Experience in qualitative fieldwork, especially in tech or platform industries

• Knowledge of social evaluation, stigma, CSR, and/or platform governance literature

• Experience with research dissemination and publications in top-tier journals

• High-level English proficiency

• Willingness to reside in Denmark and engage actively with CBS research community

• Networks and experience within technology and platform companies is an asset.

How to Apply

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

Contact Information:

• Academic Contact: Assoc. Prof. Tanusree Jain: [email protected]

Benefits

• 3-year non-tenured postdoctoral position

• Full-time research role with no teaching obligations

• Opportunity to work in an international and interdisciplinary research environment

• Participation in workshops, seminars, and stakeholder engagement

• Contribution to publications in top-tier journals

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