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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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Contact Information

• Finance Section: Professor Ai Jun Hou — aijun.hou@sbs.su.se
• PhD Programme Director: Professor Sara Jonsson — sara.jonsson@sbs.su.se

PhD programme details: Doctoral Programme in Finance

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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

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Union Representatives

• ST/OFR: st@st.su.se
• Saco-S: saco@saco.su.se
• Seko: sekodirekt@seko.se

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Key Dates

• Published: 17 December 2025
• Application deadline: 1 February 2026