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Postdoc on DEI in the Arab Middle East
Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant two-and-a-half-year postdoc on DEI in the Arab Middle East at the Department of Business Humanities and Law (BHL).
The postdoc position is a 2,5-year, full-time contract with research responsibilities, connected to the Carlsberg Foundation research project “Women’s Employment Journey in Danish Multinational Enterprises in the Arab Middle East” led by Associate Professor Claudia Eger. You should have an interest in the overall theme of the project, which is about advancing large firms’ diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and practices in Saudi Arabia with a focus on women’s integration and representation in the labor force. Regarding methodological skills, experience in policy-analysis and/or qualitative research skills in conducting focus groups and elite interviews, and carrying out in-depth case studies is an advantage. See more information about the project at https://tinyurl.com/CEgerCarlsberg. The project team will consist of a PhD, a PostDoc, and a research assistant and run for a duration of 3 years.
Examples of research areas the postdoc may cover:
- Diversity studies
- Business ethics
- Legal studies
- Gender studies
About Department of Business Humanities and Law at CBS
Core research areas of the Department of Business Humanities and Law are organized into different research Units: Entrepreneurship, Ethics and Leadership; Governance, Culture and Learning; and CBS Law. Faculty within these groups have research backgrounds in all areas of law, political science, sociology, philosophy, history, anthropology, literature, theology, aesthetics, design and innovation, tourism and leisure management, cultural economics, leadership and strategy, pedagogic study, and other areas.
The position will be affiliated with the Entrepreneurship, Ethics and Leadership unit. What unites faculty is an overriding concern for the organization of the human within its multiple environments: work, nature, economy, civil association, the state, and corporation. BHL also participates in numerous interdisciplinary cross-CBS activities. In line with this concern, the postdoc should demonstrate a capacity to bridge across several of these environments and place the human at the heart of the project.
To fulfil the 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.
CBS and departmental responsibilities
- Research, including responsibility for the academic development of the relevant discipline.
- Publishing, scientific communication and research-based teaching.
- Active participation in research activities, such as research seminars, workshops and conferences.
- Teaching and associated examination in CBS programs.
- Promoting CBS’s academic reputation.
- Initiating fund raising and coordinating research projects.
- Contributing to administrative responsibilities of the Department and CBS-wide tasks.
- Communicating findings to the public in general, including partners and participants in the Arab Middle East and to CBS’s stakeholders in particular, including participating in the public debate.
Qualifications
- The applicant must hold a PhD or the equivalent and should have a background in a discipline relevant to the above research project. In assessing applications, particular emphasis will be placed on research potential and relevance.
- Proven skills in at least one of the research areas of diversity studies, business ethics, legal studies and/or gender studies, including intersectional approaches to gender, social class, ethnicity, and religion.
- Regarding methodological skills, experience in conducting policy research and/or qualitative research is required.
- Practical experience of working in the area of DEI and/or in the context of the Arab Middle East, is desirable.
- Documented research track record at international level, including publications (or submissions) in recognized journals in one or more of the relevant fields.
- The applicant must be proficient in English (written and spoken) and language proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
Copenhagen Business School is committed to the excellence, distinctiveness and relevance of its teaching and research. Candidates who wish to join us should demonstrate enthusiasm for research, teaching, and dissemination in their field.
For further information please contact: Associate Professor Claudia Eger, e-mail ce.bhl@cbs.dk. Information about the department may be found here.
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.
Applications must include:
- A cover letter (no more than 4 pages). The cover letter should specifically address how the candidate can contribute to the project, how they intend to contribute to the broader research environment, and how they expect the Postdoc will fit in their career plan.
- Transcripts and a full CV.
- Complete, numbered list of publications (indicating titles, co-authors, page numbers and year), with an * marking of the publications to be considered for the review. A maximum of 5 academic works (journal papers, book chapters, books) published or forthcoming are allowed. Applicants are requested to prioritise their publications in relation to the field of this job advertisement.
- Copies of the publications marked with an *. Only publications written in English or one of the Scandinavian languages will be considered.
- Information indicating experience in research management, industry co-operation and international collaboration.
- Documentation of relevant, significant, original research at an international level.
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.
Closing date: 29 September 2024.
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.
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INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Frederiksberg Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Copenhagen Business School, Solbjerg Plads, 2000 Frederiksberg
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 29-09-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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