PhD Student in Finance

Stockholm University

Sweden

Reference number: SU FV-4502-25
University: Stockholm University
Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
Department: Stockholm Business School (SBS)
Location: Stockholm, Sweden

About Stockholm Business School

SBS is one of the largest departments at the Faculty of Social Sciences, with ~150 employees and 3,500 students. Research and teaching cover accounting, finance, management, and marketing.

More information: Stockholm Business School

Subject Area

The position is associated with the Finance Section, where research covers:

Asset pricing
Corporate finance
Financial econometrics
Financial market structure
Financial stability
Sustainable finance
Household finance
International finance

Applicants can also follow the Monetary & Finance PhD track, organized by the Center for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability: CMFS

Qualification Requirements

General entry requirements:

Applicants must meet one of the following:

Completed a second-cycle (Master’s) degree
Completed ≥240 higher education credits, with ≥60 credits at the second cycle
Equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad

Specific entry requirements:

Completed ≥90 credits in Finance (or equivalent), including an independent thesis of ≥15 credits

Selection Criteria

Eligible candidates will be assessed based on:

Performance in previous higher education studies
Performance in independent written reports and theses
GRE General Test score (mandatory; department code 0008)
Communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in English (written and oral)
Letters of recommendation

About the Position

Start date: 1 September 2026
Employment type: Fixed-term doctoral student position under Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100)
Duration: Up to 4 years full-time
Workload: Primarily devoted to doctoral studies; up to 20% may include teaching, research, or administrative duties
Renewal: Employment is renewed annually (maximum 2 years at a time)

Application Instructions

Apply via Stockholm University’s recruitment system
Required documents: personal letter, CV, and attachments requested in the application form
GRE General Test score submission is mandatory via ETS
Ensure the application is complete and submitted before the deadline