PhD in Economics

Stiftelsen Handelshøyskolen BI; Oslo; On-site; NOK 561,000 - 686,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Job summary

BI Norwegian Business School invites applications for a four-year PhD position in Economics, based in Oslo. The department hosts multiple research centers and a strong, research-oriented faculty. PhD students participate in seminars and collaborate with faculty on high-quality economic research.

The program trains students in economic theory and econometric methods, with potential careers in academia and research institutions worldwide. Applications welcome from graduates by autumn 2027.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree with thesis work or a Research Masters/M.Phil, or equivalent by program start.
• MBA does not fulfill admission requirements.
• Four-year scholarship follows the Norwegian State Salary Scale; current payment NOK 623,200.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research seminars and workshops.
• Collaborate with faculty across economics, econometrics, and related fields.
• Contribute to departmental research output and milestones over four years.

Skills

Research skills

Econometrics

Quantitative analysis

Education

Master's degree in Economics

Research Masters/M.Phil

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

BI Norwegian Business School invites applications for a four-year PhD position in Economics

BI boasts some of Europe's leading academic departments within the fields of economics, finance, strategy, marketing, management and data science. As an employee at BI Norwegian Business School you will meet exciting challenges in an engaging and international environment, with over 800 colleagues who continuously push the frontiers of knowledge.

PhD Candidates in Economics

BI Norwegian Business School offers a four-year Ph.D. Programme with specialization in Economics, which trains students to engage in high quality scientific research, making use of economic theory and state of the art econometric methods. The Department of Economics has a strong research-oriented faculty working within microeconomic theory, macroeconomics, econometrics, labour economics, natural resource and energy economics, political economics, industrial organization, and international and development economics. The department hosts five research centres; Centre for Monetary Economics (CME), Centre for Research in Economics and Management (CREAM), Centre for Applied Macro and Petroleum Economics (CAMP), Centre for Experimental Studies and Research (CESAR), and Centre for Applied and Theoretical Econometrics (CATE).

The doctoral programme is an important element in the department's research excellence strategy and in BI's vision to become one of the leading research business schools in Europe. The selected candidates will join a group of talented and ambitious PhD candidates at the department that work in close collaboration with faculty members. PhD students are expected to participate actively in research seminars and workshops. The place of work will be at BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo.

A PhD from BI can be a gateway to prestigious academic positions at universities and research institutions around the world. We encourage and support our candidates in the international job market. Recent graduates of BI's PhD specialization in economics have been hired by, among others, Sciences Po, University of Chicago, Harvard Business School, Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, King’s College London, University of Oslo and Research Division of Norges Bank.

Eligible applicants must have completed a Master of Science degree with thesis work, a Research Masters/M.Phil degree, or a comparable degree relevant for the specialization in Economics by the time the programme starts in early autumn of 2027, with a grade point average of B or higher. An MBA degree does not fulfill the requirements for admission. The four-year scholarship is set according to the Norwegian State Salary Scale, and currently pays NOK 623,200 (this will be adjusted).

• The position normally offers membership in BI's collective pension scheme.

BI Norwegian Business School is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women to apply for the positions.

Candidates may, at a later stage, be asked to forward further information and/or be called in for an interview. Candidates who are admitted to the programme must provide a more detailed progress plan with milestones and courses for the four years of study.

Additional information about the doctoral programme and admission requirements can be obtained from the doctoral administration at BI Norwegian Business School. E-mail: [e-mail] .