Arbetsbeskrivning

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:[email protected]