Full-Time Research Assistant Position

Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 357,000 - 491,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business school in Sweden seeks a highly motivated predoctoral research assistant to join its international research team. The role entails assisting in research projects related to healthcare provision and the role of digitization. Candidates should hold a BA/BSc or MA/MSc degree by July 2026, possess strong knowledge of Stata, and ideally be proficient in Swedish. This full-time position, located on-site in Stockholm, offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to contribute to innovative research.

Qualifications

• Completed a BA/BSc or MA/MSc degree by July 2026.
• Good knowledge of Stata is essential.
• Experience with microdata appreciated.
• Experience in working with microdata and proficiency in Swedish are appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting applied economic research.
• Prepare large datasets for analysis.
• Participate in regular meetings to develop projects.

Skills

Strong capacity for independent work

Knowledge of Stata

Familiarity with LaTeX

Proficiency in Swedish

Education

BA/BSc or MA/MSc degree

MA/MSc

Tools

R

Python

R

Python

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated predoctoral research assistant to join our international research team, including Assistant Professor Amanda Dahlstrand at the University of Zurich, Postdoc Shan Huang at Stockholm School of Economics, and Associate Professor Guy Michaels at the London School of Economics.

The research assistant will assist in research projects that study healthcare provision and the role of digitization. This is an exciting opportunity to shape new directions for the projects, work with novel microdata, and refine the skills needed for empirical research.

We are seeking a candidate with an Economics degree (BA/BSc or MA/MSc) and a strong capacity for independent work within a supervised research environment. “Predoctoral” refers to a candidate who has not yet started a PhD program but may wish to apply for one later. The position is ideal for those who want to apply for a PhD. The ideal start date is early June (we can accommodate exams) and no later than mid-July, and the initial contract duration will be around one year.

Key responsibilities

The primary task of the research assistant will be to assist in conducting applied economic research. This can, for example, include preparing large datasets for analysis, implementing econometric methods, creating figures and tables, or surveying parts of the literature. The research assistant will participate in regular meetings and contribute to exploring new directions in developing the projects.

Qualifications

The candidate should have completed a BA/BSc or MA/MSc degree by July 2026.

Good knowledge of Stata is essential. Familiarity with other research tools, such as LaTeX and statistical or computing languages such as R and Python, is a strong advantage. Experience in working with microdata and proficiency in Swedish are appreciated.

The post will be located in Stockholm (on-site, no remote work) and is full-time with a competitive salary.

Application

If interested, please apply through Varbi by 11:59 pm CET on April 26, 2026. Your application should include:

• Copies of all transcripts with grades
• A representative (ideally single-authored) writing sample.
• A short statement of your motivation and suitability for the position in no more than 300 words.

In addition, we request that you ask a reference letter writer to:

• Email a short recommendation (which can be as short as around 50 words, but it can also be longer) to [e-mail], no later than by 11:59 pm CET on April 26, 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Stockholm School of Economics

The Stockholm School of Economics is ranked as the top business school in the Nordic and Baltic countries and enjoys a strong international reputation. World‑class research forms the foundation of our educational offering, which includes Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, and Executive Education programs. Through creativity and collaboration, the Stockholm School of Economics provides an environment where ambitious students and accomplished researchers meet to address contemporary challenges within business and economics, particularly those concerning sustainability, diversity and innovation.

Apart from delivering world‑class education within business and economics, SSE students are trained to be successful decision makers and leaders of the future. Our educational mission has over the years strengthened SSE students, and you can read more about it here.

SSE is a member of the Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN), a collaboration between universities, research institutes and companies in the Stockholm region. Through SDCN, partners of international recruits are offered professional support in establishing their careers in Sweden, including career coaching, networking opportunities, seminars and access to a broad professional network. We recognize the importance of supporting accompanying partners in international relocations and are committed to facilitating a smooth transition for the whole family.

SSE is committed to a balanced gender distribution and values a variety of backgrounds and experiences among our employees. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or other beliefs. We strive to have a fair and inclusive recruitment process.

Contact

• Shan Huang, [e-mail]