Postdoc in Information Needs for Sustainable Consumer Choices

at  Copenhagen Business School

POSTDOC IN INFORMATION NEEDS FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSUMER CHOICES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT, SOCIETY AND COMMUNICATION (MSC), COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL

MSC is looking for a Postdoc to join the TealHelix project, which explores novel approaches to address consumers’ informational needs for more sustainable food choices through targeted digital solutions.
MSC brings together scholars from a range of research areas within management, communication and the broader social sciences and humanities, studying organizations in global environments and the interaction and interdependencies of business, society and government. They share a common interest in studying organizations in global environments and the relations of organizations to the wider society. 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 programs, which includes undergraduate, graduate and doctoral teaching and supervision as well as executive education in the fields of:

• Responsible management, leadership and governance
• Corporate responsibility and sustainability
• Business and development (with an emphasis on the emerging/growth economies context)
• Organisational communication (corporate communication, strategic communication, leadership communication, marketing communication, international business communication)

In this position, our new colleague will join the TealHelix team as an independent researcher with a support function to meet CBS’s commitments towards the project, including participation in meetings and research-related administrative tasks. Research activities include the review and synthesis of the relevant literature on informational needs and the design, execution, evaluation, and write-up of empirical studies. A core element of the empirical part will be leading a study using an Experience Sample Method to identify situational information needs in a real-life setting. Further experimental studies might complement these core findings. Qualifications related to these methods and research experience with sustainable behaviour change/informational needs are advantageous.
The Postdoc is a non-tenured position up to a 1-year period with research obligation. To fulfill the research requirements of the position, the applicant chosen is expected to be physically present on a regular basis and actively participate in the research activities of the Department and join the Consumer & Behavioural Insights Group.

QUALIFICATIONS

The applicant must hold a PhD or the equivalent. In assessing applications, particular emphasis will be placed on research potential and research relevant to the job description.
Previous experience in research project management will be welcome. The applicant must have professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Copenhagen Business School has a broad commitment to the excellence, 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.
The position is based in Copenhagen. The successful candidate ideally starts in September 2024 but there is some flexibility.
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Central Academic Organisation.

Please refer the Job description for details