BeskrivelseThe PhD specialisationNHH is pleased to announce a vacancy within the PhD specialisation of accounting, auditing and related fields, as detailed below. The position is affiliated with the management accounting (MAC) research group, and more specifically to research within one of the existing research projects on management control and digitalization. The selected candidate will receive the title of PhD Research Scholar.The Department of Accounting, Auditing and Law is looking for a highly motivated and talented individual to conduct research tied to ongoing research projects at the Centre for Digital Business. The candidate will conduct research on the relationship between management control systems and digitalization. Since the research will be conducted from a management control perspective, candidates should preferably have experience both with relevant theoretical perspectives on management control and with relevant qualitative methods. Since all empirical data is in Norwegian, the candidate has to be able to use a Scandinavian language. It is also beneficial to have experience from the public sector. The Department of Accounting, Auditing and Law comprises three research groups that cover the core areas of financial accounting and auditing (FAA); management accounting and control (MAC); and economics, ethics and law (EEL). Applicants are encouraged to consult the department’s website for information about the research profile of the department and its three research groups.The PhD programme provides training that enables the PhD Research Scholar to produce original research of high quality and the PhD Research Scholars are an integral part of the research and work environment at department and at the school. The programme has a strong international focus, with opportunities to visit other top international universities and business schools. Specialised courses offered by other business schools and universities complement our in-house course sequence.Further information about the Department of Accounting, Auditing and Law.Start date: January 2024The PhD programmeThe PhD programme at NHH is a four-year fully-funded programme, which combines an intensive course component with research and relevant work experience, preparing the school’s graduates for scholarly positions at recognised international institutions and positions in knowledge-intensive institutions and firms outside of academia. Former PhD graduates have been hired by renowned institutions such as HEC Paris, NOVA SBE, Tilburg University, Hanken School of Economics, Norwegian universities and business schools, as well as in the government, banking, finance and consulting industries.The PhD research scholars will be included in a highly stimulating and rewarding research environment, working closely with faculty members and other PhD research scholars at the school. The PhD research scholars get feedback on their work through regular interaction with their supervisor and other faculty members. PhD research scholars are expected to participate actively in faculty and research seminars, as well as in workshops. The place of work will be at NHH in Bergen where the PhD research scholars will receive their own office space in their department. The scholarship includes 25% teaching and/or research assistance responsibilities, and the PhD research scholars must take one basic module of the programme for university pedagogy in the course of the fixed-term period. The PhD programme gives preference to applicants who address research problems that fit the research interests of the department and available resources for supervision. As the school aspires gender balance and diversity, female applicants will be given preference if applicants are otherwise equally qualified.The annual salary for the PhD research scholar position is set according to the Norwegian State Salary, which currently is NOK 531 800 (equivalent to approximately EUR 46 500 or USD 49 420). The salary ensures a fair standard of living in Norway and is subject to Norwegian taxes and benefits, including public health care benefits and pension savings.The city of Bergen offers a mild coastal climate and hosts rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities, as well as a family-friendly environment. To explore the city, go to visitnorway.com.Application requirementsGeneral requirements:Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for the PhD programme.  You are required to upload the following electronically with your application:Certificate of a Master of science degree or equivalent (please include transcripts of grades). You need to have completed your master’s degree prior to the starting date for this position. If you have not completed your degree when applying for the position, please attach an overview of the courses and grades that you have completed so far.Certificate of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (please include transcripts of grades)Other relevant certificates or transcripts (e.g. courses completed at the PhD level)If the issuing authority of grades and degrees does not use the ECTS grading scale, please include an official description of the applied grading scale systemStatement of purpose describing your motivation for applying this position (250-300 words)Tentative research project outline (2000-4000 words) describing the aims, objectives, research questions, and elaborating on your motivation for pursuing the proposed area of research. Please note that your research project is tentative and often needs adjustments after acceptance into the programmeCurriculum vitaeA list of all publications and/or other documented research activitiesContact details of two refereesPlease upload the documents in separate files, not combined in one single file.Specific requirements:The Department of Accounting, Auditing and Law requires you to have an adequate level of academic and English language proficiency. Formally, unless you are in the categories for which we waive these requirements, we require you to submit your GMAT or GRE test scores, as well as TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic test scores.If you use GMAT/GRE or TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Academic test scores to document your skills, you must upload a scanned copy of your unofficial test results in Jobbnorge (online portal) when you apply. If you are one of the selected candidates, you must ask the test centres to send your test scores electronically to NHH without delay due to the time lag at the test centers. It is also possible to give NHH access to your results when you apply.You are waived from the GMAT/GRE tests if you hold a qualifying master’s degree from a Nordic school.You are waived from TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Academic if you are a native English speaker, have a qualifying Master’s degree from a Nordic school or you have a qualifying Master’s degree where the language of tuition was English.Please consult the NHH PHD website for detailed information on how to submit test scores.Letter of recommendation:Letters of recommendation may strengthen your application, but it is not mandatory. The referees should send their letter of recommendation (in PDF file format) to hr-phd@nhh.no by latest 12 October 2023.  General informationFor more information on the PhD programme and the submission procedure, please consult the NHH PHD website. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Please note that applicants for the PhD research scholar position do not need to apply separately for admission to the PhD programme.The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position. In accordance with §25 (2) of the Freedom of Information Act, note that the list of applicants may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have his/her name entered on the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected.For questions and inquiries about the NHH PhD programme, please contact phd@nhh.no.Applications must be submitted online. To open the application, please click ‘Apply for this job’. For English version, go to the menu at the top right side.Application deadline: 12 October 2023

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