PhD Scholar positions: NHH Norwegian School of Economics 1347 views

The Department of Economics at NHH Norwegian School of Economics is inviting applications for PhD research Scholar positions.

Research areas:

• Labour economics
• Behavioural economics
• Development economics
• Experimental economics
• Industrial organisation
• Macroeconomics
• International economics
• Natural resources and environmental economics
• Public economics
• Economic history

About the PhD Programme:

• The PhD Programme at NHH is a four-year fully-funded programme, which combines an intensive course component with research and relevant work experience, preparing the school’s graduates for competitive careers towards national and international academic institutions and industry.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must hold Master of Science (M.Sc.) or comparable degree relevant for the specialisation (e.g. MSc in Economics and Business Administration, Social Sciences, Psychology, Philosophy, Mathematics, Engineering, Industry, Management, Law).
• Applicants must normally have completed a 5-year master’s degree programme.
• Applicant must possess an adequate level of academic and English language proficiency. This may require specific documentation by proficiency tests.

Applications:

Apply online and upload electronically the following documentation with application:

• Certificate of Master’s degree or equivalent (include transcripts of grades)
• Certificate of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (include transcripts of grades)
• Other relevant certificates or transcripts (e.g. courses completed at the PhD level)
• Statement of purpose describing motivation for applying this position (250-300 words)
• Tentative research proposal (2000-4000 words)
• CV
• A list of all publications and/or other documented research activities
• Contact details of two referees