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Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a PhD scholarship in Political Economy with a focus on Ukraine. The PhD scholarship is based at the Department of International Economics, Government and Business (EGB). The PhD scholarship is part of a collaboration with the Danish Institute of International Studies (DIIS), based on a grant from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The PhD student is expected to divide work time equally between CBS and DIIS.
The project
Proposed PhD projects should be anchored in the field of political economy, political science, or a related field with a focus on the case of Ukraine. The candidate should have excellent skills in quantitative methods.
Relevant topics for the scholarship 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
- State-business relations in Ukraine
- Corruption and anti-corruption reforms in Ukraine
The expected starting date is December 1, 2024 (negotiable).
About EGB
EGB is a multidisciplinary department that conducts high-quality research in the fields of international business and political science /analysis that has direct relevance to business, decision-makers and the broader public whilst also addressing contemporary 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. Faculty apply advanced quantitative and qualitative methods. To learn more about the research and teaching profile of the department, please visit the departmental homepage here. You should also consult the EGB PhD page here.
The department's PhD fellows can gain much from our research seminars and other activities. At the same time, applicants should consider the overall contribution that they themselves can make to the department's research environment. They should also demonstrate relevant experience in higher education, business, and dissemination activities.
The three-year PhD programme at CBS gives candidates the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of EGB faculty and senior faculty at DIIS, supported by research-related PhD courses. The candidate is expected to undertake coursework on quantitative methods as part of the PhD studies.
The programme is highly international, and you will be expected to participate in international research conferences and research visits abroad. Applicants should also be prepared to undertake teaching activities (CBS) and policy work/dissemination (DIIS). See the CBS homepage for more information about the PhD programme, http://uk.cbs.dk/phd.
CBS PhD graduates are not only highly regarded in higher education and research institutions but also in government and business where their research qualifications are in increasing demand. Recent EGB graduates have secured positions in leading universities, consultancies, and government agencies.
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 www.diis.dk/en
Closing date: 1 september
For more information: https://www.cbs.dk/en/about-cbs/jobs-cbs/vacant-positions/phd-scholarship-the-department-of-international-economics-government-and-business-cbs
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Bersant Hobdari
Copenhagen Business School
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+4538153052
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