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 1 September 2025 (negotiable).
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.
Closing date: 1 May 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) mkj.eg@cbs.dk, Head of Department Jens Gammelgaard (EGB) jg.egb@cbs.dk, Head of Unit Lars Engberg-Pedersen (DIIS), lep@diis.dk, or Director Peter Kragelund (DIIS), pekr@diis.dk
