Copenhagen Business School (CBS) invites applications for a postdoc in governance of natural resources and sustainability for a just and fair energy transition.


The vacant position forms part of the research project ‘Frontiers of natural resource and sustainability governance for a just energy transition’ (FRONTIERS), located at the Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC).

At an overall level, FRONTIERS aims to advance knowledge for a just and fair transition, which involves and respects those (such as communities or people) who are at risk or in practice adversely affected by mining of minerals for the green transition. Comprising four complementary work packages and a focus on land-based and potential deep-sea mining as a field of natural resource exploration, the project explores effects of risk-based due diligence demands for the industry; industry and investors practices; and potentially complementary normative ideas related to the rights of nature. Ultimately, the project seeks to develop insights that may support a comprehensive assessment of eco-system impacts as an aspect of risk-based due diligence for mining of minerals for the transition and investments in the industry and the value chain, including the solar and wind power and energy storage industries. Some fieldwork in mining countries and/or with relevant industries is envisaged. Please see https://frontiers.cbs.dk/ for details.
MSC brings together scholars from a range of research areas within governance, management, communication and the broader social sciences and humanities, studying organizations in global environments and the interaction and interdependencies of business, society and government. Information about the department may be found at www.cbs.dk/msc.
MSC is a significant supplier of research-based teaching to a broad portfolio of programmes, which include undergraduate, graduate and doctoral teaching and supervision as well as executive education.
The vacant position is non-tenured, covering a 2-year period with research obligations and no teaching obligation. To fulfill the research requirements of the position, the candidate selected for the job is expected to be physically present at MSC in Copenhagen on a regular basis and actively participate in the research activities of the FRONTIERS project and the Department.
Within the overall focus of the FRONTIERS project, examples of research areas that the Postdoc’s research may target, include but are not limited to:

• Social and environmental impacts of land-based and/or sea-based mining of minerals for the transition
• Good practices around responsible business conduct and risk-based due diligence for natural resource use related to the transition
• Meaningful stakeholder engagement, including for ‘more-than-human’ and ecosystemic subjects, such as the ocean, forests or nature more generally
• Actors and processes that are conducive to transmitting good practices across organisations, sectors and regions

The Postdoc is expected to collaborate closely with the overall FRONTIERS team. Within the research project defined by the Postdoc, the elected candidate is expected to engage with diverse project-related tasks, such as literature synthesis, writing up of empirical studies, undertaking fieldwork, and collaboration with academic and practitioner partners and the wider scientific community. The position also involves minimal administrative tasks related to the research activities, such as planning and organizing of academic workshops.
Qualifications
i. The applicant must hold a Ph D or equivalent. In assessing applications, particular emphasis will be placed on research potential and research relevant to the job description. We welcome applicants with diverse disciplinary backgrounds in the social and human sciences, such as business and management studies; law and socio-legal studies; political science; sociology; or anthropology. In addition to a social science background, studies or experience within mining, geology, geography, environmental studies and/or ocean biology can be a beneficial asset.
ii. Previous experience in field work, research project management and ability to work with diverse sets of stakeholders, including in and around mining, are considered assets.
iii. Willingness live in Denmark (and to move to Denmark, if relevant).
iv.The applicant must have professional proficiency in English (written and spoken). Language proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese will be an asset.
Copenhagen Business School has a broad commitment to the quality, distinctiveness and relevance of its teaching and research programmes. Candidates who wish to join us should demonstrate enthusiasm for working in an organisation of this type (highlighting, for example, relevant activities related to the interaction between business and society, dissemination or outreach activities).
The position is based in at the CBS campus in the Copenhagen area. The expected start date is in March 2025.
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Central Academic Organisation.
Application
Applications are to be sent via the electronic recruitment system, using the link below:
The application must include:
Recruitment procedure
A recruitment committee will shortlist a minimum of two and up to five or more applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be assessed by an 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: 23 October 2024.
Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices (see numbered items above), by the application deadline.
Copenhagen Business School invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position. The recruitment committee will review the applications and assessments 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.
For further information regarding the position please contact: Professor Karin Buhmann, email: kbu.msc@cbs.dk. For information regarding the recruitment process or employment conditions, please contact HR-Coordinator Rikke Petersen, email: rpe.msc@cbs.dk
Application due: 10/23/2024

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