Postdoc in Education & Development Economics (India Fieldwork)

Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Stockholm is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in Economics of Education within an active research environment. The role involves coauthoring journal articles and focusing on improving Indian education systems. Candidates should have a completed doctoral degree and experience with empirical methods. The position is temporary, full-time, starting September 1, 2026, with opportunities for solo projects and some field travel to India. Application deadline is February 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have a doctoral degree or equivalent by the start date.
• Experience with empirical methods in education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coauthor high quality journal articles.
• Conduct research on education systems in India.
• Participate in an active research environment.

Skills

Empirical methods in the economics of education

Experiment design

Survey design

Program evaluation

Structural modelling

Education

Completed doctoral degree or equivalent

Job description

A prestigious university in Stockholm is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in Economics of Education within an active research environment. The role involves coauthoring journal articles and focusing on improving Indian education systems. Candidates should have a completed doctoral degree and experience with empirical methods. The position is temporary, full-time, starting September 1, 2026, with opportunities for solo projects and some field travel to India. Application deadline is February 15, 2026.