About the opportunity
DTU Management invites applications for a three-year, full-time PhD scholarship at the intersection of supply chain management and organization studies. This project explores how global agricultural commodity chains can be managed based on regenerative principles to create positive environmental and social impacts. The position is anchored at DTU Management and involves an extended research stay at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. The successful candidate will join an international research environment, combining literature-based and empirical research with fieldwork in Denmark and Kenya. The PhD program includes independent research, academic coursework, teaching, and professional development.
Salary and benefits
- Three-year full-time PhD position
- Salary and appointment based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
- Opportunity to conduct international research in Denmark and Kenya
- Participation in a structured PhD training and research program
- Access to an interdisciplinary research community at a leading technical university
Who can apply?
- Two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent academic level
- Educational background in social sciences
- Familiarity with supply chain management, organization studies, or related fields (e.g., human geography)
- Strong interest in sustainability, regenerative systems, and global supply chain organization
- Strong speaking and writing skills in English
- Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree but cannot begin until it is received
Required documents
- Cover letter (motivating the application)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official grading scale description
- Research statement (2–3 pages) outlining research ideas and suitability for the project
- One copy of a selected written work (e.g., master’s thesis)
When to apply
- Application deadline: 15 November 2026 (23:59 Danish time)
How to apply
- Open the 'Apply now' link on the official job page
- Fill out the online application form
- Submit all required materials in English as one single PDF file
Additional information
- The project is supervised by Associate Professor Lærke Højgaard Christiansen and Assistant Professor Lara Schilling at DTU, with co-supervision by Senior Lecturer Thomas Ombati and Lecturer Veronica Wambui Mwangi at the University of Nairobi.
- Open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates due to security and export control rules.
- Candidates are encouraged to attend the 'PhD relocation to Denmark and startup Zoom seminar' for practical information.
- All interested candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or ethnic background.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Applicants with a master's degree in social sciences, human geography, or organization studies.
- Researchers interested in the intersection of sustainability and regenerative principles.
- Those seeking a fully funded, three-year PhD with a strong international component.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires an extended research stay in Kenya, which is a suitable fit only for those comfortable with significant international travel.
- Applicants must have a social sciences background and a strong command of English.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is an ideal path for those aiming to build a career in sustainable supply chain management, focusing on regenerative agricultural systems and global agri-food systems.
Our take
A unique, international PhD for social science scholars who want to combine academic research with fieldwork in both Denmark and Kenya.
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