PhD in AI-assisted Lifelong Learning Experience in Copenhagen Business School – Denmark

Summary

Copenhagen Business School's Department of Organization (IOA) is offering a three-year PhD scholarship focusing on AI-assisted lifelong learning experiences in management education. The project is open to exploring various types of lifelong learning, potentially in Denmark, the Nordic countries, or elsewhere. Applicants should have a master's degree in social sciences with high grades, including a minimum grade of 10 (Danish 7-point scale) for their master's thesis or equivalent, and strong English language skills. The scholarship includes teaching obligations and a fully salaried position with a monthly salary ranging from approximately DKK 30264 to DKK 36877, plus pension. The program is international, encouraging participation in conferences and a visiting PhD student period abroad. The application deadline is October 12, 2026, with an expected start date of February 1, 2027.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Organization (IOA)
Position Type	PhD Positions
Discipline	Economics
Degree Required	Master degree or equivalent
Salary	Approximately DKK 30264 up to DKK 36877 per month, plus 18.07% pension contribution
Funding	PhD scholarship, fully salaried position
Contract Duration	Three years
Language	English
Deadline	2026-10-12
Employer Address	Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Copenhagen Business School
Employer Contact	Vice-Head of Department Emil Husted, [email protected], tel +45 3815 4463

About the Project

The PhD project will investigate how students and educators engage in different modes of AI-assisted learning experiences, with a potential focus on executive education programs and their role in lifelong learning. The project is open to various theoretical traditions within the Department of Organization's research areas and can empirically examine different types of lifelong learning experiences, including those in Denmark, the Nordic countries, or other contexts. The research will adopt a problem-oriented business-in-society approach, drawing on interdisciplinary social-scientific traditions and both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research under the supervision of CBS's associate professors and professors
• Participate in research-related PhD courses
• Participate in international research conferences
• Spend time at another research institution as a visiting PhD student
• Undertake undergraduate or graduate teaching and supervision in subjects such as organization theory and organizational analysis
• Show interest in joining the department research environment
• Be physically present at the department

Required Skills

• High grades from universities
• Master level education corresponding to the 3 plus 2 Bologna process
• Grade of 10 or equivalent for the master thesis (Danish 7-point grading scale)
• Weighted grade point average of at least 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for bachelor and master degree combined, or at least 9.5 for the master degree alone (or documentation of being in the top 40 percent of the class)
• Educational background in the social sciences
• Completion of master programme before starting the PhD programme
• Master academic English at a high level in writing and speaking

Who Should Apply

This PhD scholarship is suitable for candidates with a master's degree in social sciences who have achieved high academic grades, particularly in their master's thesis. Applicants should have a strong interest in artificial intelligence, management education, and lifelong learning, and be proficient in academic English. The ideal candidate will be interested in joining an interdisciplinary research environment and be physically present at the department.

Benefits

• Three-year PhD scholarship
• Fully salaried position according to national Danish collective agreement
• Monthly salary approximately DKK 30264 up to DKK 36877 (depending on seniority)
• Pension contribution totalling 18.07 percent
• Tuition fees covered
• Office space provided
• Course and travel costs covered according to current CBS agreement
• Opportunity to conduct research under supervision
• Access to research-related PhD courses
• Opportunity to participate in international research conferences
• Opportunity to spend time at another research institution as a visiting PhD student

About the Employer

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is an institution committed to excellence, transformative, and relevant teaching and research. Its Department of Organization (IOA) pursues a problem-oriented business-in-society approach, with research driven by an interest in organization as a practical, situated, contested, and changing matter. The department's approach is interdisciplinary, combining social-scientific traditions and drawing on various research methodologies. CBS PhD graduates are highly regarded in academia, research institutions, government, and business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the PhD scholarship?

The PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years.

What are the teaching obligations associated with this scholarship?

The teaching responsibilities comprise undergraduate or graduate teaching and supervision in subjects such as organization theory and organizational analysis, corresponding to 416 work hours.

What is the required academic background for applicants?

Applicants must have a basic education at master level corresponding to the 3 plus 2 Bologna process, with an educational background in the social sciences.

Is physical presence at the department required?

Yes, it is expected that the applicant will be physically present at the department.

When is the expected start date for the position?

The position is expected to start on February 1, 2027.

Are tuition fees covered by the scholarship?

Yes, the scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, and course and travel costs.