PhD Student in Economics - Research Project on Business & Labor Market

Örebro Universitet · Full-time

Fakultetsgatan 1, Örebro, Sweden

Örebro universitet seeks a PhD student for doctoral-level education leading to a PhD in Economics at the School of Business. The PhD student will be part of a research project conducted in collaboration with the research institutes Handelns Forskningsinstitut (HFI) and Ratio. About the Research Project The project aims to use empirical economic analysis to study how changes in the business environment, with a focus on crime and structural change, affect businesses and the labor market. Questions regarding employment, wage formation, labor mobility, business dynamics, productivity, and business growth and survival can be studied within the project. The research is largely based on extensive microdata from SCB with linked register information about individuals and businesses as well as other relevant entities. The project thus provides particularly good opportunities to study the interaction between businesses and individuals over time and between regions and sectors. The PhD student will be employed at Örebro universitet and be part of the research environment Economics and Statistics at the School of Business. The work is conducted in close collaboration with researchers at HFI and Ratio. The PhD student is expected to actively participate in joint research activities, seminars, and work meetings and, together with researchers at the three environments, develop research questions within the project's scope. Recurring activities in Stockholm will be part of the project. Since the PhD project is conducted in close collaboration with researchers at HFI and Ratio, the ability to develop and conduct research together with others will be an important part of the assessment. Education and PhD Employment The doctoral education consists of courses and independent research work presented in a doctoral thesis. The education comprises 240 higher education credits, corresponding to four years of full-time studies. The education position is linked to a full-time PhD student employment during the study period. Any institutional service and extension of employment are regulated according to applicable regulations and Örebro universitet's procedures. In the Rules Handbook (https://www.oru.se/globalassets/oru-sv/utbildning/utbildning-pa-forskarniva/regelhandbok-for-utbildning-pa-forskarniva.pdf) you can read more about PhD employment and part-time studies and employment. The starting salary for a PhD student position is 32,300 kr per month (salary period 2025/2026). The PhD student will be an integrated part of the research environment Economics and Statistics at Örebro universitet and at the same time be part of the research collaboration conducted together with HFI and Ratio. Eligibility, Selection, and Assessment Criteria To be admitted to doctoral-level education, you must meet basic eligibility requirements (https://www.oru.se/utbildning/utbildning-pa-forskarniva/blivande-doktorand/), specific eligibility requirements, and be assessed as having the ability otherwise needed to benefit from the education. The complete eligibility requirements can be found in the admission regulations (https://www.oru.se/globalassets/inforum-sv/centrala-dokument/styrdokument/utbildning_forskning_samverkan/utbildning_grund_avancerad_forskar/antagningsordning-for-utbildning-pa-forskarniva.pdf) and in Appendix 2 to the general study plan in Economics (https://www.oru.se/globalassets/oru-sv/utbildning/utbildning-pa-forskarniva/allmanna-studieplaner/allman-studieplan-nationalekonomi-beslut-2019-10-22.pdf). To read the full announcement and assessment criteria, visit: https://www.oru.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/jobbannons/?jid=20260247 Application to Education and PhD Employment You submit your application to the education on our website by clicking the "Apply" button. A complete application must contain the following electronic documents: - a personal letter with a brief motivation for your interest in the PhD student position and the research project, - CV, - copies of official diplomas and transcripts certifying that you meet the requirements for basic and specific eligibility, - independent work at advanced level and any other scientific work, and - a brief project description of a maximum of three pages where you formulate one or more possible research questions within the project's scope and discuss how these could be investigated empirically. As a general rule, the application and attachments should be written in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English. Documents regarding qualifications in other languages must be translated by an authorized translator into Swedish or English. A list of translators can be obtained from Kammarkollegiet (http://www.kammarkollegiet.se). An application for admission to education also serves as an application for employment. More information for applicants can be found on our Vacancies page: https://www.oru.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/information-for-dig-som-sokande-och-sakkunnig/ Practical Information The position is located at the School of Business, Örebro universitet. The work is conducted in Örebro and, as part of the project's collaboration, also through recurring activities with HFI and Ratio, including in Stockholm. Start date: As soon as possible in fall 2026. Contact Questions about the research project: Oana Mihaescu, Research Director Handelns Forskningsinstitut, [email protected]. Questions about employment and doctoral education in Economics: Henrik Jordahl, Professor and Subject Coordinator, [email protected]. Application deadline: October 8, 2026. We look forward to your application! Since we have already made our choices regarding external partners and marketing in connection with this recruitment, we decline contact from recruitment firms and advertising sales representatives. According to the National Archives regulations, we must archive one round of application documents, excluding publications, for two years after the appointment decision becomes legally binding.