CBS 2022 Postdoc position on Women in Science and Technology

Scientific progress and innovation is critical for sustainable growth and equitable welfare and societies cannot afford that certain groups of citizens become marginalized at innovative work. This project will address the loss of innovative and scientific potential due to underrepresentation of women in science and technology. Gender inequalities in the general labor market have been related to the fact that women must endure a higher share of domestic responsibilities than their partners, while coping with the demands of their working life. The Nordic countries have long recognized some of the difficult trade-offs, responding through the introduction of ‘family-friendly’ policies where parents could stay on paid parental leave. However, there are potential adverse consequences of parental leave in high-skilled and knowledge-intensive jobs, since workers in science and technology suffer from a “burden of knowledge” and the time away from the job can lead to quick depreciation of knowledge. The project leverages micro data compiled on inventive (Denmark, Finland and Sweden) and publication (Denmark and Sweden) efforts and connected to administrative (register) data on individuals. This unique source of data will allow us to understand what distinguishes careers in science and technology and how women’s careers differ from those of men. 

• Table of Content
• About Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
• Postdoc position on Women in Science and Technology
• Aim and Benefits of Postdoc position on Women in Science and Technology
• Requirements for Postdoc position on Women in Science and Technology Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Copenhagen Business School (CBS)

The Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC) at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) invites applications for one vacant PhD scholarship within the department�s areas of research. Multi-disciplinary by design, MSC leverages the synergies of its faculty to explore the conditions and practices of responsible management, organisation and governance in a globalising world, sharing a particular concern with culture, communication and context as lenses to understand the interaction and interdependencies of business and society. MSC�s research is organised in three resear... continue reading

Postdoc position on Women in Science and Technology

Aim and Benefits of Postdoc position on Women in Science and Technology

Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Central Academic Organization. A small personal research budget for travel and conference participation will be available.

Requirements for Postdoc position on Women in Science and Technology Qualification

• Applicants must have completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in the areas of Economics, Management, or related fields of social science. 
• A strong quantitative research record and first-rate econometric skills.
• Experience in working with large-scale databases.
• An excellent academic record and work ethic.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written). Proficiency in English. 
• Enthusiasm for research is required.
• Willingness to move to and live in Denmark.

Documents Required for Application

The application must include:

• Cover letter describing the motivations to join the project, experience with large datasets, and econometric skills.
• Proof of qualifications and a full CV.
• Any relevant information indicating experience in research management, industry co-operation and international cooperation.
• A complete, numbered list of publications (indicating titles, co-authors, page numbers and year) with an * marking of the academic productions to be considered during the review. A maximum of 10 publications for review are allowed. Applicants are encouraged to prioritize their publications or working papers in relation to the field of this job advertisement.
• Copies of the publications marked with an *. Only publications written in English will be taken into consideration.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit CBS website.