PhD positions at the Department of Accounting

Organisation/Company Copenhagen Business School Department Department of Accounting Research Field Economics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Denmark Application Deadline 19 Dec 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Copenhagen) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Copenhagen Business School invites applications for several vacant PhD scholarships. The Department of Accounting covers the fields of financial accounting, management accounting and control, auditing and corporate governance in the public sector as well as the private sector ranging from small privately held (non-listed) companies to large publicly held (listed) companies. The department's researchers collaborate on specific research projects using a variety of quantitative as well as qualitative methods. Teaching responsibilities of the Department comprise undergraduate and graduate teaching in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Auditing. Examples of research areas that a scholarship might cover: Accounting and AI Auditing and AI Management Accounting and AI Auditing Accounting Theory Accounting Regulation Financial Statement Analysis & Firm Valuation Cost & Management Accounting Management Control & Performance Management Accounting Information Systems Accounting & Organizational Change Accounting & Technology Implementation of Accounting Systems Accounting Based Compensation Corporate Governance Board Work and Leadership Long Term Ownership Risk and Compliance At least one of the PhD positions is dedicated to how new technology such as AI could have an impact on auditing and/or accounting issues. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Head of Department Carsten Rohde or PhD coordinator professor Peer Skærbæk to get further information about the positions and discuss potential research ideas. The department will give priority to applicants with (a) a strong project proposal with the potential to make a significant contribution to existing knowledge, (b) a research focus that fits current and future research plans at the department and (c) high grades from their universities. The three-year PhD programme at CBS gives you the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of CBS’s associate professors and professors, supported by research related PhD courses. The programme is highly international, and you are expected to participate in international research conferences and to spend time at another research institution as a visiting PhD student. See the CBS homepage for more information about the PhD programme, . CBS PhD graduates are held in high esteem not only in academia and research institutions but also in government and business where their research qualifications are in high demand. CBS is committed to ensuring excellence, transformative and relevant teaching and research. Candidates who wish to join us must be interested in working in an organization of this type and it is expected that the applicant shows an interest in joining the department's research environment. You can read more about the department's research here: Application and Admission Requirements The department will give priority to applicants with high grades from their universities. To be considered the applicant must have a basic education at master’s level (corresponding to the 3 + 2 Bologna process) have a weighted grade point average of at least 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for the bachelor’s and master’s degree combined or alternatively a weighted grade point average must be at least 9.5 for the master’s degree alone. If the grade point average is not met, documentation for being in the top 40% of the class is also accepted. In rare cases, the grade requirement can be waived. have completed the master’s programme before starting the PhD programme at CBS master academic English at a high level in writing and speaking The application (see link below) must include a five-page project description. The project description must include: a presentation of an original research question a description of the initial theoretical framework and method a presentation of the proposed empirical material In addition to the project description, copies of the following must be included: diploma for bachelor’s and master’s degree or other certificates at an equivalent level as well as the grade transcripts documentation for being in the top 40% of the class (if grade requirements are not met) a list of articles and publications (if applicable) one example of a selected written work (e.g. master’s thesis) For Further Information Please contact: Head of department, Carsten Rohde, tel. , email: . Information about the department may be found at . Employment and Salary A PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years and includes teaching obligations corresponding to 416 work hours. The scholarships are fully salaried positions, according to the national Danish collective agreement. The monthly salary is currently approximately DKK 29,691.75 up to DKK 36,180 depending on seniority and a pension contribution totaling 18.07 %. The scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, course and travel costs (according to the current CBS agreement). Salary level and employment take place in accordance with the Ministry of Finance's agreement with the Academics' Central Organization. Recruitment Procedure The Recruitment Committee shortlists at least two to five applicants to be assessed by the Assessment Committee. Applicants are informed whether their application has proceeded for assessment. Applicants selected for assessment will be notified about the composition of the Assessment Committee and will receive their personal assessment later. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. Please note that a positive assessment does not automatically result in an interview. Once the recruitment process is completed each applicant will be notified of the outcome of their application. The application must be sent via the online link below. Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices (see above), by the application deadline. CBS is working continuously on becoming a diverse and inclusive organization, and we encourage all regardless of gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religious beliefs, LGBT+ identity, cultural background etc. to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr