PhD in Economics

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The Department of Economics has a vacancy for a PhD in Economics 

Do you have a Master's degree in Economics or a closely related field with excellent results and wish to immerse yourself in the subject through independent research? If yes, you might be the person we are looking for! 

The Department of Economics is looking for a committed, curious, and ambitious person for a three to four year position as a PhD candidate. 

We are looking for candidates who wish to conduct research in the fields of development Economics, Political Economics, Behavioral Economics, or a combination thereof. These are profile areas of the department, which means that the PhD candidate will have ample support and opportunities for collaborations. 

You will become part of an active and inclusive group of PhD candidates at the department. Through the PhD programme, you will also interact and engage with PhD candidates from other departments at the Faculty of Economics and Management. 

Your immediate leader is the Head of Department at Department of Economics. 

Duties of the position

The main goals of the PhD positon are competence building and research training, and you will be admitted to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Economics and Management. 

Your tasks as a PhD candidate will be to  

• Conduct research
• Take part in an organized programme which includes high level training in relevant topics and research methodology
• Present you own research at national and international scientific conferences

The Department of Economics aims to conduct research at a high international level. Contact with universities and researchers abroad is an important part of this, and we encourage our PhD candidates to spend one or two semesters abroad during their degree. 

Please submit your application electronically, by clicking the 'Apply' button with your CV, diplomas, and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. The application deadline is Sunday, 18 February, 2024.