Postdoc in Consumer Insights and Sustainability at the Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC), Copenhagen Business School, 3-year position
MSC is looking for a Postdoc interested in experimental consumer research to join a large project on sustainable food consumption funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
The position
The postdoc position is part of the research project PlantTip. This project aims to investigate societal tipping points in consumer behaviour in Denmark, with a focus on accelerating the green transition towards a sustainable food system. PlantTip is a joint project of Aarhus University, Copenhagen Business School and Democracy X, and collaborates with, amongst others, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and the chair of International Political Economy and Environmental Politics, ETH Zurich. The interdisciplinary project takes a dual-track approach, combining experimental research (under the lead of CBS) with simulation-based modelling (under the lead of Aarhus University). The two tracks will closely feed into each other: the experimental consumer research track will provide valuable behavioural data to validate and refine the agent-based models (ABM), while the ABM track will focus on identifying key areas of investigation and inform the design of experiments.
The postdoc at CBS will be tasked with the design, carrying out and analysis of the experimental consumer research, under the supervision of Associate Professor Meike Janssen. The selected candidate will work closely with the ABM research team at Aarhus University. In addition, the postdoc might be involved in other collaborative research projects on related topics and contribute to the acquisition of new grants.
We are particularly interested in applicants who have a strong affinity to working at the intersection between consumer behaviour, food policy and food marketing. We invite interested candidates from marketing, psychology, economics, and food sciences to apply but also candidates from other disciplines are encouraged to apply.
The Postdoc position is a non-tenured position for a period of 3 years. To fulfill the research requirements of the position, the selected candidate is expected to be physically present on a regular basis and actively participate in the research activities at the Department and the Consumer & Behavioural Insights Group.
The Department
MSC brings together scholars from a range of research areas within management, communication and the broader social sciences and humanities, studying organizations in global environments and the interaction and interdependencies of business, society and government. They share a common interest in studying organizations in global environments and the relations of organizations to the wider society, including decision-making at consumer level. Information about the department may be found at www.cbs.dk/msc.
Qualifications
The applicant must hold a PhD or the equivalent. In assessing applications, particular emphasis will be placed on research potential and research relevant to the job description.
The applicant needs to have professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) and experience with quantitative statistical analysis. Previous experience with consumer experiments and project management will be welcome.
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 express enthusiasm for working in an organisation of this type.
The position is based in Copenhagen. The selected candidate ideally starts in May 2025 but there is some flexibility.
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Central Academic Organisation.
Application
Applications are to be sent via the electronic recruitment system, using the link below:
Application must include:
- A cover letter with a summary of the candidate’s main strengths and abilities.
- A complete, numbered list of publications (indicating titles, co-authors, page numbers and year) with a *marking of the academic productions to be considered during the review. A maximum of 5 publications for review are allowed. Applicants are requested to prioritise their publications in relation to the field of this job advertisement.
- Copies of the publications marked with a *. Only publications written in English (or another specified principal language, according to research tradition) or one of the Scandinavian languages will be taken into consideration)
- Information indicating experience in research management, industry co-operation and international co-operation.
- Documentation of relevant, significant, original research at an international level.
- Transcript(s)
- A full and updated CV
Recruitment procedure
The Recruitment Committee will 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.
The 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.
Application deadline: 28/02/25
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.
For further information regarding the position please contact: For further information please contact: Associate Prof. Meike Janssen, email: mj.msc@cbs.dk. For information regarding the hiring process please contact HR-Coordinator Rikke Petersen, email: rpe.msc@cbs.dk
Application due: 2/28/2025
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INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Frederiksberg Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Copenhagen Business School, Solbjerg Plads, 2000 Frederiksberg
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 28-02-2025;
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