The posting
Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant postdoc position in work-life balance policy: citizens, policies and firms, at the Department of International Economics, Government & Business.
Expected starting date is 1 March 2027.
EGB is a multidisciplinary department that conducts high-quality research in the fields of international business and political science with direct relevance to business, policymakers, 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, regulating societal 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.
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.
Much of EGB’s teaching is affiliated with the BSc/MSc in International Business and Politics (IBP); the BSc/MSc in International Business (IB); and the BSc in International Business in Asia (IBA).
The postdoc is to be recruited for a project funded by the Velux Foundation entitled ‘AchievinG work-LIFE balance: citizens, policies and firm perspectives (AGILE work-life balance)’, led by PI Caroline de la Porte. Read the synopsis of the project here (in Danish): VELUX FONDEN fremmer viden om vores kultur, historie og samfund: Støtter grundforskning med 40 mio. kroner | Velux and the website (in English) here: https://agile-wlb.cbs.dk/. The project focuses on values and preferences (citizen perspective), policies, and practices (firm-level) regarding work-care-life balance in four different countries and at EU level.
It would be an advantage to have a sociological background, with a focus on leisure and care intersections. The recruited postdoc is also expected to have a particular expertise in collecting interview data (citizens in different sectors & social partners) as well as survey design. It would be preferable that the candidate has some country-specific expertise on Austria, which is one of four case countries. The research will be undertaken in English, and the broader dissemination of the project results will be in Danish and English.
The postdoc is a non-tenured position for 1 year and 10 months with teaching obligation of 40%.
To fulfill the research requirements of the position, the applicant chosen is expected to be physically present on a regular basis and actively participate in the teaching and research activities of the department.
Qualifications
The applicant must hold a PhD or the equivalent in the social sciences, preferably in sociology. In assessing applications, particular emphasis will be placed on research potential.
Emphasis is placed on research relevant to the job description.
The applicant must have professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Copenhagen Business School has a broad commitment to the excellence, distinctiveness and relevance of its teaching and research programmes. Candidates who wish to join us should demonstrate enthusiasm for working in an organisation of this type (highlighting, for example, relevant professional, educational and dissemination activities).
For further information on the department please contact: Head of Department Jens Gammelgaard, e-mail: [email protected]. For information about the AGILE project and your concrete expected tasks, please contact PI Caroline de la Porte, Tel: +4541852462, e-mail: [email protected]
Information about the department may be found at www.cbs.dk/egb.
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Central Academic Organisation.
Application must be sent via the electronic recruitment system, using the link below.
Application must include
- A summary of the candidate’s main strengthens and abilities.
- 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 review. A maximum of 5 publications for review are allowed. Applicants are requested to prioritise their publications in relation to the field of this job advertisement.
- 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)
- Information indicating experience in research management, industry co-operation and international co-operation.
- Documentation of relevant, significant, original research at an international level.
- Transcript(s) and a full CV
Recruitment procedure
The Recruitment Committee will shortlist minimum 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: 7 December 2026.
Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices (see items above), by the application deadline.
Copenhagen Business School invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position. An appointment committee will review the applications and invite a selection of qualified candidates to an interview.
One of CBS’ strategic goals is the promotion of diversity, which is why every effort has been made to ensure a recruitment process that reduces potential bias. Applicants are therefore encouraged not to include a photo or unnecessary personal information in their application.
Details about Copenhagen Business School and the department are available at www.cbs.dk.
