Postdoc in Economics of Science and Innovation in Copenhagen Business School – Denmark

Summary

Copenhagen Business School is offering a two-year postdoctoral position in Economics of Science and Innovation within the Department of Strategy and Innovation. The role is linked to "The Villum Experiment: Risk, Novelty and Scientific Trajectories" project, funded by Villum Fonden, and focuses on econometric analysis of large-scale microdata, including Danish registry data, with an emphasis on NLP methods. The ideal candidate will be a recent PhD graduate in Management, Economics, or a related social science, with strong econometric analysis skills and an interest in NLP. There are no teaching obligations, and the position offers a budget for travel and conference participation. The deadline for applications is October 7, 2026, with an expected start date of December 1, 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Strategy and Innovation
Position Type	Postdoc
Discipline	Economics
Research Area	Economics of Science and Innovation
Degree Required	PhD in Management, Economics or another related social science discipline
Experience	Recent PhD graduate; substantial experience in NLP and text-based analysis is desirable
Salary	In accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Central Academic Organization
Funding	Grant from Villum Fonden
Contract Duration	Two years
Language	English
Deadline	2026-10-07
Required Documents	Cover letter, Proof of qualifications and a full CV, Indication of 3 academic references, Any relevant information indicating experience in research management, industry co-operation and international cooperation, A complete numbered list of manuscripts published or unpublished with an marking of the 3 to 5 academic productions to be considered during the review, Copies of the manuscripts marked with an
Employer Address	Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Copenhagen, Denmark
Employer Contact	Professor H C Kongsted ([email protected])

About the Project

The postdoc position is connected to "The Villum Experiment: Risk, Novelty and Scientific Trajectories" research project, led by Professor H C Kongsted. The project applies state-of-the-art citation- and text-based measures to analyze atypical knowledge recombination, conceptual distance, topic novelty, and uncertainty in science and innovation. It primarily uses econometric analysis of large-scale microdata sets for researchers in Denmark, specifically high-quality Danish registry data linked to publications and research funding activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the lead in collecting, preparing, and analyzing data to support the project
• Join as a co-author on work packages within the project or propose own ideas within its scope
• Use up to 20 percent of time for working on existing research pipeline

Required Skills

• Deep interest in the economics of science
• Advanced econometric analysis skills
• Keen interest in using natural language processing (NLP) methods on large-scale text data
• Substantial experience in NLP and text-based analysis (desirable)
• Solid academic record and consistent work ethic
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Well-developed oral communication skills
• Well-developed written communication skills
• Motivation for research
• Willingness to move to and live in Denmark
• Working knowledge of econometric software such as Stata or R (desirable)
• Working knowledge of general programming tools such as Python (desirable)

Who Should Apply

This position is suitable for recent PhD graduates in Management, Economics, or related social science disciplines with a strong interest in the economics of science and innovation. Candidates should possess advanced econometric analysis skills and a keen interest in natural language processing (NLP) methods, particularly those with substantial experience in NLP and text-based analysis. The role is for individuals looking to build skills towards a research professorship and willing to relocate to Denmark.

Benefits

• No teaching obligation
• Opportunity to join a well-established research team (Kongsted-Tartari group)
• Network of collaborating scholars primarily at European universities
• International candidates may be eligible for Denmark’s favourable researcher tax scheme
• Budget for travel and conference participation

About the Employer

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is an institution that hosts the Department of Strategy and Innovation. The department has approximately 80 staff members, including about 45 faculty members, 7 administrative staff, and 30 temporary staff (research assistants, postdocs, PhD students). Its research and teaching activities are focused on Strategy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and International Business, integrating perspectives from economics, sociology, psychology, and economic geography. CBS aims to be an internationally leading environment for research and teaching in these areas and promotes diversity in its recruitment process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of this postdoc position?

This is a two-year postdoc position.

Is teaching required for this position?

No, there is no teaching obligation associated with this position.

What is the expected start date for the position?

The expected starting date is December 1, 2026, or the earliest possible date.

What is the main focus of the research project?

The project focuses on the economics of science and innovation, applying citation- and text-based measures to capture atypical knowledge recombination, conceptual distance, topic novelty, and uncertainty, primarily using econometric analysis of large-scale microdata sets for researchers in Denmark.

Are international candidates eligible for any tax benefits?

International candidates may be eligible for Denmark’s favourable researcher tax scheme, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants must submit a cover letter, proof of qualifications and a full CV, indication of 3 academic references, relevant information on experience in research management/cooperation, a numbered list of manuscripts (marking 3-5 for review), and copies of the marked manuscripts.