PhD Student in Finance

Stockholm University

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

Application instructions: How to Apply

Contact Information

PhD programme details: Doctoral Programme in Finance

Employment Details

  • Type of employment: Temporary position

  • Contract type: Full time

  • Salary: Fixed

  • Number of positions: 1

  • Full-time equivalent: 100%

  • City: Stockholm

  • County: Stockholms län

  • Country: Sweden

Union Representatives

Key Dates

  • Published: 17 December 2025

  • Application deadline: 1 February 2026

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