Doctoral position in Business Law at Aarhus University

Highlights:

1. 5 PhD scholarships will be available from July 1, 2010, or as soon as possible thereafter.
2. The research theme involves a number of different legal fields, such as contract law, company law, EU- law, environmental law, energy law, climate law, intellectual property law and competition law. The research projects can e.g. revolve around the following areas (see detailed description on http://www.asb.dk/article.aspx?pid=582), but applications with focus on other areas are also welcome: 

1. Companies reporting and informing on sustainability (CSR)
2. Sustainable contract relations
3. Sustainability, industrial property rights and transfer of technology
4. Sustainability and PPP/PPC
5. Sustainability, energy and climate
1. The scholarships are so- called mobility scholarships, which means that applicants with a qualifying exam from Aarhus University cannot apply.
2. 
   The scientific staff of the Department of Business Law includes 23 researchers of whom 10 are full professors. At the moment there are 13 PhD students at the department.
3. A PhD student in Denmark must complete an individually planned PhD course programme within the relevant research area and conduct a research project under the supervision of experienced senior researchers. As part of the programme the PhD student is also expected to spend some time (up to six months), with coverage of travel and accommodation expenses, at another – often foreign – research institution.
4. During the programme, the PhD student is further expected to gain teaching experience within the subject area as well as experience with other forms of dissemination of research results. ASB also finances participation in relevant PhD courses and scientific conferences. In addition, it is expected that PhD students participate in and contribute to the other activities of the department.
5. The PhD scholarship has a duration of three years. Graduates and students expecting to complete their study programme in the near future may apply for the scholarship.
6. The employment is covered by a national collective agreement.
7. The applicant’s research potential will be the determining factor for a positive academic assessment. For further information on admission criteria and ASB’s PhD programme, please go to: http://www.asb.dk/research/phd.aspx.
8. If you have any questions about the fellowship etc., please feel free to contact Henrik Scriver, deputy head, phone number +45 8948 6560, email: hsc@asb.dk.
9. Questions about the preparation of the project description may be directed to Karsten Engsig Sørensen, Head of centre, phone number +45 8948 6335, email: kas@asb.dk.
10. Application and assesment

The following material must be attached:

Project description (max. 5 pages), including the expected theoretical and methodological approach.

Graduate diploma (including a list of all grades)

CV

Other material, if any (e.g. publications), which should be taken into account in the assessment

Only applications received through the electronic application facility will be accepted.

15. PhD students in Denmark work under very favourable terms: They are employed on a full- time basis for three years, and the salary is enough to cover all necessary accommodation and living costs and to lead an active life. A PhD student does not pay university fees.
16. PhD students at Aarhus School of Business (ASB), work under almost the same terms as other research staff, i.e. they have their own office space with a computer, incl. internet access, email, phone etc., as well as access to secretarial assistance etc. Moreover, expenses in connection with the scientific work are covered, e.g. participation in research courses and academic conferences in Denmark and abroad.
17. There are also good and well- paid job opportunities in Denmark for people with a PhD degree, both within and outside the university sector.
18. Deadline for application is May 12, 2010, at 12:00 noon.
19. The applications will subsequently be assessed by an expert selection committee, and applicants will receive the committee’s assessment of the individual application and the response to the application from ASB approx. 1 month after the expiry of the deadline for application.
20. The assessment of the application comprises an overall assessment of the applicant and his or her qualifications. Particular weight is attached to the project proposal, the grades obtained by the applicant in the study programme, and to whether the applicant, during the study programme or in another manner, has displayed special skills in writing major papers, e.g. a thesis.
21. Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University contributes added value to society through research, education and dialogue on companies and organisations and their surroundings.
22. Aarhus School of Business has a distinctive international profile and is among the largest internationally accredited business schools in Europe with 7,200 full and part time students, 530 employees of which half are researchers. Further information about the ASB can be found on www.asb.dk
23. Aarhus University offers a good and inspiring education and research environment for 35,000 students and 8,500 members of staff, who produce academic results of a high international standard. The budgeted turnover for 2009 amounts to EUR 700 million. The university’s strategy and development contract are available at www.au.dk.
24. Ref. http://www.hha.dk/jur/dokumenter/PHDSCHOLARSHIP.pdf
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