Research Analyst Positions in Financial Economics (full-time)
Handelshögskolan i Stockholm / Högskolejobb / Stockholm
2026-02-23
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hela Sverige The Swedish House of Finance at the Stockholm School of Economics seeks
applications for full-time pre-doctoral research analyst positions in empirical
financial economics, to start on or after 1 July 2026 (subject to agreement).
The positions will suit intellectually curious candidates who intend to gain
experience of research in (financial) economics before applying to a top-level PhD
program in economics, finance, or another social science. As a research analyst,
you will be working on cutting-edge data-intensive research projects in
collaboration with fellow pre-docs and under the supervision of Associate
Professor Marieke Bos and Professor Ramin Baghai.
The topics include the behavioral economic drivers of debt and default, as well as
the relationship between corporate financial decisions, mental illness, and the
risk-taking of employees and their families.
A pre-doc position serves as an ideal bridge between university and PhD program
for students interested in empirical research in economics or finance. Our
previous pre-docs are now either enrolled in top-level PhD programs or working
in industry as data scientists or financial analysts.
The successful candidates will be based full time in Stockholm.
Job qualifications
Applicants should be completing (or have recently completed) a Master's degree
with a focus on (financial) mathematics, mathematical finance, (mathematical)
statistics, economics or an equivalent degree (e.g. computer science) that includes
a significant share of programming. We want you to have good numerical
analytical abilities, an interest in economics, and advanced programming skills,
preferably in Stata and or Python. Excellent spoken and written English is a
requirement.
About the School and the Swedish House of Finance
The Stockholm School of Economics is a private and independent institution
located in central Stockholm. It is the premier place for undergraduate, graduate
and executive education in Sweden, with a unique relationship to the Swedish
business and financial community. The Swedish House of Finance, is one of the
leading centers of financial research in Europe.
The Swedish House of Finance at 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.
Application procedure
Applicants should submit a CV, transcripts, and cover letter via VARBI by March
31, 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact
mailto:
marieke.bos@hhs.se Ersättning According to agreement
Så ansöker du Sista dag att ansöka är 2026-03-31
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökan Arbetsgivarens referens Arbetsgivarens referens för detta jobb är "2026/13".
Omfattning Detta är ett heltidsjobb.
Arbetsgivare Handelshögskolan i Stockholm Arbetsplats Shof
Kontakt Marieke Bos
marieke.bos@hhs.se Jobbnummer 9758477