PhD Fellowship in Public Economics & Tax Policy

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU); Norway; On-site; NOK 496,000 - 606,000; Full time

Job summary

One doctoral fellowship in economics is available at the School of Economics and Business, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), outside Oslo. The fellowship lasts three years, with a possible extension of up to one year, and starts January 1, 2027.

The candidate will join Skatteforsk – Norwegian Centre for Tax Research, and work with an international network of researchers. The successful applicant will develop their own research project on how multinational enterprises respond to tax

Qualifications

• Education corresponding to a five-year Norwegian degree programme with 120 credits at master’s level.
• Average grade of B or better for the overall master’s degree and a B or better on the master’s thesis.
• Master’s degree in public economics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct doctoral research within the project on taxation and public economics.
• Prepare a study and research plan within the first months and aim to complete a PhD within the scholarship period.
• Present and discuss research at internal seminars, workshops and international conferences.
• Contribute to the academic environment at Skatteforsk and the School of Economics and Business.

Skills

Tax familiarity

Stata

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in public economics or related field

Job description

One doctoral fellowship in economics is available at the School of Economics and Business, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), outside Oslo. The fellowship lasts three years, with a possible extension of up to one year, and starts January 1, 2027.

The candidate will join Skatteforsk – Norwegian Centre for Tax Research, and work with an international network of researchers. The successful applicant will develop their own research project on how multinational enterprises respond to tax