PhD Positions at the Department of Operations Management
Copenhagen Business School invites applications for PhD scholarships in operations management, AI, and public-private cooperation.
Best for:Best for candidates with a strong master's degree in economics, management, or related fields, and a keen interest in empirical research methods.
Overview
Copenhagen Business School is offering multiple PhD scholarships within the Department of Operations Management, focusing on areas such as public-private cooperation, AI, and autonomous systems. The department seeks candidates interested in empirical research that bridges technical implementation with management-oriented inquiry. Successful applicants will join a vibrant, international research environment and are expected to contribute to teaching obligations in managerial economics and operations management. The programme is designed to foster cross-disciplinary exchange and prepare graduates for careers in academia, government, or the private sector.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research leading to a PhD thesis within the department's focus areas.
- Participate in international research conferences and engage in visiting research stays.
- Fulfill teaching obligations equivalent to 416 work hours over the three-year period.
- Contribute to the department's intellectual environment through cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- Develop and execute a three-year research work plan as outlined in the project proposal.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree (3+2 Bologna process or equivalent)
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; high level of proficiency required.
Instruction: English and Danish
- High academic performance at the master's level (grade 10 or equivalent on the Danish 7-point scale).
- Proficiency in academic English, both written and spoken.
- Ability to design and execute empirical research projects.
- For AI-focused roles: proficiency in programming, machine learning, or simulation.
- Must have completed a master's degree before the PhD start date.
- Must meet the grade requirements or provide documentation for being in the top 40% of the class.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-27
Applications must be submitted via the electronic recruitment system. Candidates must provide a five-page project description, academic transcripts, a CV, and a selected written work such as a master's thesis.
- Project description
- Cover letter
- Bachelor's and Master's diplomas
- Grade transcripts
- CV
- List of publications
- Selected written work
Contact
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