At Aalborg University Business School, one position, as PhD student within Business Data Science, is open for appointment on August 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The PhD student will be enrolled in Aalborg University Business School’s Economics, Business, and Management PhD program. The position is part of the Carlsberg Foundation-funded Green Transition Policy Centre(GreenTraC) project, offering a unique opportunity to combine cutting-edge computational methods with sustainability transition research.

The position is affiliated to the IKE research group at Aalborg University Business School. The focus of the research group is on Innovation, Knowledge and Economic dynamics at different levels of aggregation. You are expected to contribute actively to the research and teaching activities of the IKE research group, but will, as part of the GreenTraC-project, also join a cross-organisational and interdisciplinary team working on developing and implementing machine learning and natural language processing approaches to analyse large-scale textual data from scientific publications, patents, industry documents, and policy sources. The work includes creating reproducible workflows for processing unstructured data, developing indicators for transition processes, and contributing to the broader goal of building data-driven methods that can complement and extend qualitative research approaches. As part of the PhD education, you will participate in relevant coursework, contribute to teaching activities, and have opportunities to present your research at various academic and practitioner venues.

The ideal candidate should hold a Master's degree in either Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration and Economics or a related field with strong programming skills, particularly in Python. Priority will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience with natural language processing, machine learning, and handling large-scale datasets. The position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in sustainability transitions and innovation policy while applying advanced computational methods to real-world challenges. We expect strong analytical skills, experience with version control and collaborative development, and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams. The candidate should have excellent English communication skills and be eager to contribute to an open science environment. Danish language skills are not required at the time of employment. Please note that non-Danish speaking employees will undergo a course in basic Danish language qualifications within the first two years of employment.

Qualification requirements

PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master’s degree, or expect to have obtained the Master’s degree before the employment date(Statement from thesis supervisor, verified transcripts, thesis contract and documentation of the date of the exam must be enclosed). According to the PhD Order, the PhD study comprises among other requirements: Participation in active research environments, including stays at other, mainly foreign, research institutions, private research enterprises etc.
 
General information
It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at The Doctoral School of Social Sciences and Humanities, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of 27 August 2013(PhD Order).

Application
Please visit thewebsite of the doctoral school for further information on the PhD programme, application procedure, and admission requirements.

The application must include the following and be written in English or Danish:

• Application for enrollment
• Copy of diplomas/transcripts
• Curruculum vitae(CV)
• Project description
• List of written work(optional)
• Sample of written work, e.g. Master's thesis(optional)
• Applicants WHO are planning to complete a doctoral thesis in English and who do not have English as a first language or WHO have not completed an English language-based Master's programme(or an equivalent educational achievement in English) shall provide documentation that they have passed one of the following official tests with the respective minimum score: IELTS(band score): 7, TOEFL(paper-based): 600, TOEFL(internet-based): 100. The language test must be no more than five years old at the time of the application.

The application can only be submitted by using the link on AAU’s job-portalhttps://www.stillinger.aau.dk/(not other online job portals that may have reposted the position).. Please note that zipped files are not supported by the recruitment system, please upload only Word or PDF files.

Assessment
The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

When the hiring process is completed, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position.

Contact
For further information on the PhD stipend, please contact Associate Professor Roman Jurowetzk, phone:+45 99402738 or email:roman@business.aau.dk

For general information about the application process etc., please contact Vigdis Skomager-Bohnfeldtvkns@adm.aau.dk

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.