Postdoc­tor­al Re­search­er Po­s­i­tion in Be­ha­vi­or­al Sci­ence / Food Waste

A postdoctoral researcher position is available at the Department of Marketing of the Copenhagen Business School starting summer 2026. 
The position is limited until 31 December 2027.

Job description
The Department of Marketing (MARKTG) at CBS invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position primarily in the context of the Horizon EU project ROSETTA. The postdoctoral researcher will join the department and work closely with the ROSETTA team in order to develop and test novel approaches to reducing food waste. The role will also involve other assignments at the department.

Main duties:

• Conduct and analyze experimental research on the topic outlined above;
• Write high quality research papers;
• Present and disseminate research outcomes at academic, industry, and civil events e.g. workshops, conferences, and other public events;
• Initiate meetings and share results with the involved researchers;

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is eager to work on joint research projects, actively seeks collaboration, and takes initiative in developing and implementing project ideas.
• Is motivated to invest the effort required to publish in leading academic journals.
• Has excellent training in statistics and quantitative methods with the ability to perform complex data analyses. 
• Has experience with implementing computer-based experiments as well as field experiments. 
• Has professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Danish is not a requirement but will be considered positively. 

Qualifications:
The applicant must hold a PhD or equivalent qualification. Particular emphasis will be placed on research experience relevant to the content of the ROSETTA project (https://rosetta-project.eu/). Applications featuring a PhD in a behavioral science–related field (e.g., marketing, consumer behavior, psychology, or experimental economics) and a focus on food waste and sustainability will be considered an advantage. 

To fulfil the research requirements of the position, the selected applicant is expected to be physically present on a regular basis and to actively participate in the activities of the department.

We offer:

• The opportunity to conduct cutting-edge behavioural research as part of an interdisciplinary, international network
• Opportunities to enhance your scientific and professional network
• The possibility to establish collaborations that may lead to future research projects
• Collaborative work on research projects within one of the team’s focus areas

ABOUT MARKTG
MARKTG fosters disciplinary pluralism and is focused on solving important societal and business challenges through impactful research. The department covers research areas involving, yet not limited to, understanding consumer behavior, strengthening brand relationships, improving digital interactions, optimizing B2B and sales processes, and promoting sustainability in the marketplace. MARKTG is con¬sist¬ently ranked among Europe’s top 5 uni¬ver¬sit¬ies for marketing research based on the num¬ber of high-qual¬ity re¬search pub¬lic¬a¬tions in lead¬ing mar¬ket-ing journ¬als (AJG 4*/4, 3) and offers an inclusive and vibrant working environment. 

Overall, Copenhagen Business School is committed to excellence, distinctiveness, and relevance in its teaching and research programmes. Candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm for working in an organisation of this type.

The ideal candidate is expected to start on 1 June 2026.

For further information, please contact:
Associate Professor Georgios Halkias (project leader), gh.marktg@cbs.dk   
Information about the department can be found at https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/departments/department-marketing .

Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Central Academic Organisation. Applications must be submitted via the electronic recruitment system and must include:

1. A statement of application outlining motivation, fit, and qualifications
2. A full CV
3. A complete, numbered list of publications (including titles, co-authors, page numbers, and year of publication), with an asterisk (*) marking the publications to be considered for review (maximum of 10)
4. Copies of the publications marked with an asterisk (*); only publications in English (or another principal language according to research tradition) will be accepted
5. Documentation of experience in research management, industry collaboration, and international collaboration
6. Documentation of relevant, significant, and original research at an international level
7. Transcripts and diplomas
8. Two letters of recommendation

Recruitment procedure:
The Recruitment Committee will shortlist a minimum of two applicants; where possible, five or more applicants will be shortlisted. Shortlisted applicants will be assessed by the Assessment Committee. All applicants will be notified of their status shortly after the application deadline.
Applicants selected for assessment will be informed about the composition of the Assessment Committee and later about the outcome of the assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be notified of the final outcome.

All application materials, including appendices, must be received by Copenhagen Business School by the application deadline.

Copenhagen Business School encourages all qualified candidates to apply. In line with CBS’ strategic goal of promoting diversity, applicants are encouraged not to include a photo or unnecessary personal information in their application.