Experienced Research Support Officer at the Department of Management, Society and Communication

We are looking for a skilled, experienced and dedicated Academic Officer to handle administrative tasks related to a broad portfolio of EU and nationally funded research projects within the fields of Sustainable Development with particular focus on the agricultural and food sector.

The employment will be for the limited period of 3 years.

You will become part of an international research team, where we take pride in providing high-quality work to the department’s research environment. Therefore, the position requires that you are service-minded and can work in a structured way in a busy environment with many inquiries and a wide range of contacts.

MSC is located at Dalgas Have in Frederiksberg and has over 140 full-time employees working in research, teaching, and administration.

MSC has an extensive portfolio of externally funded projects that help strengthen the exploration and dissemination of new research ideas. Funding comes from various sources, including the Danish state, national and international foundations, EU funds, and collaboration agreements with other institutions.

If you are interested in learning more about the department and our research, you can read more here: www.cbs.dk/en/research/departments-and-centres/department-of-management-society-and-communication

Job Responsibilities

The primary tasks will include:

• Project management in medium and large EU and nationally funded projects, including project planning, research activities and coordination, budgeting, grant administration, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Research proposal and application writing and assisting with the preparation of contracts and budgeting.
• Support for research activities in medium and large EU and nationally funded projects with focus on Food, Nutrients and Agriculture, and Climate Resilience.
• Translating complex research results into clear academic and stakeholder-oriented communication and societal impact reporting.
• Business model analysis, governance framework development, stakeholder engagement.
• Development, design and dissemination of research communication materials.
• Ad hoc tasks.

Qualifications

We expect you to have:

• A Master's degree in Communication and Business Studies or a related field.
• Experience with project management of several projects in a public institution, such as a Danish university.
• Experience managing the full lifecycle of EU and nationally funded research projects, from concept development and proposal submission through project implementation and research activities to final technical and financial reporting to the European CommissionSolid communication and collaboration skills in English as well as in German.n.
• 3+ years of experience working in EU and nationally funded research projects within the fields of Food, Nutrients and Agriculture, and Climate Resilience.
• Experience in collaborating with diverse partners, particularly local and national governments in Denmark.
• Experience in societal impact assessment and reporting.
• Experience in research communication and design (knowledge in adobe suite, website design and maintenance).
• Experience in circular business model and governance development.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and community management across Denmark and the EU.
• Experience in workshop design and event management.
• Experience with qualitative research (survey, interviews, market analysis, qualitative coding), and end-user engagement.
• Experience in supporting study activities and administrative course planning.

We value that you are:

• Independent, responsible, and service-oriented
• Organized, able to adjust, and solution focused.
• Structured, systematic, and detail oriented.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize as needed.
• Skilled at building and maintaining good relationships with internal and external partners and colleagues.

Are You the One We’re Looking For?

If you can see yourself as our Research Support Officer, please send us your CV, academic diplomas and a short, motivated application describing your interest in the position and why you are qualified.

Salary and Terms of Employment

Employment and salary are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the relevant organization, with placement and salary depending on qualifications and experience. There will be an opportunity to negotiate personal supplements upon employment.

The position is 37 hours per week.

Recruitment Process

Copenhagen Business School invites all qualified candidates to apply. A hiring committee will assess the applications an ongoing basis and invite a selection of qualified candidates for interviews.

One of CBS’s strategic goals is to promote diversity and inclusion in our organization. Therefore, we strive for a recruitment process that minimizes potential bias. We encourage applicants not to include photos or unnecessary personal information in their applications.

We review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.

Further Information

For information about the position, please contact Project Manager, Assistant Professor Isabel Froes, ifr.msc@cbs.dk

For information about the employment process please contact jobcall.msc@cbs.dk

You apply for the position online by clicking the “apply online” link, where you fill out the application form and attach your application, academic diploma(s), and CV.

Application due 11/5/2026