Re­search As­si­stant to re­search clu­ster on ge­opo­li­ti­cs at CBS

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a Research Assistant with a focus on supporting our research cluster in geopolitics, geoeconomics and business cluster at the Department of Business Humanities and Law. The research assistant position is a 1 year position. The position is 22.5 hours per week.The expected starting date is Nov 1, 2026.

Department of Business Humanities and Law explores how people, organisations, institutions, and societies shape business. Its core research themes include entrepreneurship, business ethics, leadership, governance, culture, learning, business history, and business law from commercial and societal perspectives. The department comprises three academic units and nine research groups.

The position includes:

• Administrative tasks and responsibilities such as reporting to the Cluster Lead about ongoing activities/ events/ workshops
• Administrative and project coordination tasks, including reporting on activities, events and workshops.
• Basic project management tasks: preparing meeting materials, taking minutes and scheduling meetings
• Supporting grant applications and project reporting.
• Organizing workshops, conferences and stakeholder activities.

The position is part of the geopolitics, geoeconomics and business cluster within the broader Geopolitics and Business Security Initiative. This cluster examines how geopolitical and geoeconomic developments shape the framework conditions for businesses. Involving areas such as international politics, international relations, trade, strategy, and the risks and opportunities that emerge in an increasingly complex world.

Qualifications

The candidate should possess a Master degree, or equivalent qualifications and have a professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).

• A natural interest, drive and curiosity for research in the geopolitical field
• A structured and organized approach
• Competence in social media management and communication
• Experience in project management, coordination and relevant tools
• Experience with stakeholder engagement
• Experience with project reporting is a plus.
• Language proficiency in German is an advantage but not a necessity

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 business, educational and dissemination activities).

Terms of employment

Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

The position is part-time, corresponding to 22.5 hours per week.

For further information please contact: Henrik Hermansen tel.: +45 22860325; e-mail hh.bhl@cbs.dk. Information about the cluster may be found at https://www.cbs.dk/en/about-cbs/profile/strategy/geopolitics and the department at https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/departments/department-business-humanities-and-law.

Application

Applications must be sent via the online recruitment system.

Application must include:

1. A statement of application
2. Proof of qualifications and a full CV
3. Documentation of relevant, significant, original research at an international level, including publications in the fields internationally recognized journals and citations in the Social Science Citation Index and/or Google Scholar

Recruitment procedure

The Recruitment Committee expects to 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.

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.

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.