Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant PhD scholarship within the area of the Value of Financial Advice, where this position will be at the Center of Corporate Governance (CCG) which is part of the Department of Accounting. The expected starting day is 15 September 2022.
The Center for Corporate Governance (CCG) is a virtual forum for the advancement of knowledge in this area, connecting researchers from several departments and institutions inside as well as outside Copenhagen Business School. CCG is comprised of researchers in economics, accounting, finance, law and management as well as business people, auditors and government officials.
It organizes research projects, workshops, conferences, doctoral education and seminars. This position will be a part of a major research programme “Nordic Finance and the Good Society”. More information about the programme can be found under: www.nfgs.dk
Teaching responsibilities of the Department include undergraduate and graduate teaching in corporate governance, finance and accounting-related topics.
Examples of research areas a scholarship might cover:
The value of financial advice is seen from a consumer perspective when dealing with investment decisions.
Financial literacy or the lack of it and the impact on investment behaviour.
The three-year PhD programme at CBS gives the doctoral scholar the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of CBS’s associate professors and professors, supported by research-related PhD courses. The programme is highly international, and one is expected to participate in international research conferences and spend time at another research institution as a visiting PhD student. CBS PhD graduates are held in high esteem not only in academia and research institutions but also in government and business where their research qualifications are in high demand.
Eligibility
The department will give priority to applicants with high grades from their universities.
To be considered the applicant must:
have basic education at the master’s level (corresponding to the 3 + 2 Bologna process).
have received a grade of 10 (or equivalent) for the master’s thesis according to the Danish 7-point grading scale.
have a weighted grade point average of at least 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for the bachelor’s and a master’s degree combined or alternatively a weighted grade point average must be at least 9.5 for the master’s degree alone.
have completed the master’s programme before starting the PhD programme at CBS.
master academic English at a high level in writing and speaking.
The application must include a five-page project description. The project description must include:
a presentation of an original research question.
a description of the initial theoretical framework and method.
a presentation of the proposed empirical material.
a work plan for the three years.
In addition to the project description, copies of the following must be included:
diploma for bachelor’s and master’s degrees or other certificates at an equivalent level as well as the grade transcripts.
a concise curriculum vitae (CV).
a list of articles and publications (if applicable).
one example of a selected written work (e.g. master’s thesis).
Documentation of English language skills.
Employment and salary
A PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years and includes teaching obligations equivalent to six months’ work (840 work hours). The scholarships are fully salaried positions, according to the national Danish collective agreement. The monthly salary is currently approximately DKK 27,871 depending on seniority and a pension contribution totalling 17.1%. The scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, course and travel costs (according to the current CBS agreement). The salary level and employment take place in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Academics’ Central Organization.
For further information please contact Lars Ohnemus, email lco.ccg@cbs.dk or Thomas Poulsen, email tp.ccg@cbs.dk . Information about the department can be found at www.cbs.dk/acc.
The last date to apply is 30 June 2022.
