Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant Postdoc in Pension Economics at the Department of Economics.
The Department of Economics engages in research, teaching, and knowledge transfer within the core areas of economics, i.e. microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods. The department has a strong research profile and an excellent track record in fundraising. It is especially active in business-related and applied economic research, and hosts two research centers: Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI) and Pension Research Centre (PeRCent). The department currently manages several research projects funded by Danish and EU research councils, as well as by private foundations and companies. In addition, the department is responsible for teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and PhD levels across various study programs at CBS.
The postdoctoral researcher will part of the Pension Research Centre (PeRCent) and is expected to contribute to its academic research area and educational activities.
The Postdoc is a non-tenured position for a two-year period with research and teaching obligations. The weekly number of working hours is 7.4 hours per week.
To fulfill the research requirements of the position, the applicant chosen is expected to be physically present on a regular basis and actively participate in the teaching and research activities of the Department.
Qualifications
The applicant must hold a PhD or the equivalent.
In assessing applications, particular emphasis will be placed on the following:
- A strong background in macroeconomics and pension economics.
- Documented research track record at international level, including publications in recognized journals in the field.
Emphasis will be placed on research relevant to the job description.
The applicant must have professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Copenhagen Business School has a broad commitment to the excellence, distinctiveness and relevance of its teaching and research programs. Candidates who wish to join us should demonstrate enthusiasm for working in an organization of this type (highlighting, for example, relevant business, educational and dissemination activities).
Prospects
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and internationally oriented research environment within the Department of Economics at Copenhagen Business School. CBS is strongly committed to excellence, distinctiveness, and societal relevance in both its teaching and research activities.
The position offers an opportunity to further develop the postdoctoral researcher’s profile through collaboration with experienced faculty members and participation in ongoing research projects, while also supporting independent research initiatives.
The postdoctoral researcher is expected to contribute actively to the department’s academic life, including participation in seminars, workshops, and research collaborations. Support will be provided for presenting research at leading international conferences and publishing in high-quality field and general-interest journals. The position offers access to high-quality Danish register data and provides a well-equipped workspace located in the heart of Copenhagen.
For further information please contact: Head of Department Alexander Sebald, e-mail acs.eco@cbs.dk.
Information about the department may be found at www.cbs.dk/econ.
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Central Academic Organisation.
Application
Application must 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 an asterisk (*) marking of the academic productions to be considered during the review. A maximum of five publications for review is allowed. Applicants are requested to prioritize their publications in relation to the field of this job advertisement.
- Copies of the publications marked with an asterisk (*). 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, if applicable.
- Documentation of relevant, significant, original research at an international level, if applicable.
- Transcript(s) and a full CV.
Recruitment procedure
The Recruitment Committee will shortlist a minimum of 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.
Closing date: 15 May 2026.
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.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Frederiksberg Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Copenhagen Business School, Solbjerg Plads, 2000 Frederiksberg
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 15-05-2026;
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