5 PhD Positions at the Norwegian School of Economics

NHH Norwegian School of Economics is pleased to announce 5 PhD vacancies within the following areas: (1) Accounting and Auditing, (2) Economics, (3) Business and Management Science, (4) Strategy and Management and (5) Finance. Candidates admitted to the PhD Programme at NHH will receive the title of PhD Research Scholar. NHH is a public, specialised university (founded in 1936) in Norway, which hosts around 3500 students.

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 scholarly positions at recognised international institutions and positions in knowledge-intensive institutions and firms outside of academia. Former PhD graduates have been hired by renowned institutions such as Harvard University, The University of Sydney’s Business School, University of Amsterdam, Tilburg University, Hanken School of Economics, Norwegian universities and business schools, as well as by the government, banking, finance and consulting industries.

The PhD research scholars will be included in a highly stimulating and rewarding research environment, working closely with faculty members and other PhD research scholars at the school. The PhD research scholars get feedback on their work through regular interaction with their supervisor and other faculty members. PhD research scholars are expected to participate actively in faculty and research seminars, as well as in workshops. 

The scholarship includes 25% teaching and/or research assistance responsibilities, and the PhD research scholars must take one basic module of the programme for university pedagogy in the course of the fixed-term period. The PhD programme gives preference to applicants who address research problems that fit the research interests of the department and available resources for supervision. As the school aspires gender balance and diversity, female applicants will be given preference if applicants are otherwise equally qualified.

The annual salary for the PhD research scholar position will be approximately NOK 550 000 (equivalent to approximately EUR 46 350 or USD 50 200) pr. August 2024. The salary ensures a fair standard of living in Norway and is subject to Norwegian taxes and benefits, including public health care benefits and pension savings.

The place of work will be at NHH in Bergen where the PhD research scholars will receive their own office space in their department. The city of Bergen offers a mild coastal climate and hosts rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities, as well as a family-friendly environment. To explore the city, go to visitnorway.com.

Find out more about the positions: 

PhD Research Scholar positions – Department of Accounting, Auditing and Law
The specialisation offers an active and dynamic research environment in our three main research areas: Management Accounting; Financial Accounting and Auditing; and Economics, Ethics and Law. Faculty members are dedicated to guiding and supporting PhD candidates in their research education. 

PhD Research Scholar positions – Department of Economics
The PhD specialisation aims to give dedicated graduate students a solid training in performing high quality scientific research in economics, making use of the empirical and theoretical techniques that reflect the state of the art in the field.   

PhD Research Scholar positions – Department of Business and Management Science
Business and Management Science is the discipline of using analytical methods to help make better decisions. Research at the Department of Business and Management Science aims to understand and improve management practice using analytical methods. Faculty members have backgrounds from economics, finance, operations research, mathematics and statistics, and the research covers both empirical and theoretical inquiries. The research portfolio includes a number of topics, and is organised in six areas:

PhD Research Scholar positions – Department of Strategy and Management
Our dynamic and international research staff are committed to mentoring and supporting candidates through the PhD specialisation in strategy, management and marketing. Our candidates receive guidance and training throughout the four-year programme which provides a strong and robust foundation for both academic and corporate careers in a global environment. Our cutting-edge courses provide rigorous training across various methodologies and stimulating introductions to current theories within the areas of marketing, strategy  and management. The methodological courses provide a solid platform into the areas of both research design, and qualitative and quantitative research methods.

PhD Research Scholar positions – Department of Finance
The PhD specialisation in Finance offers rigorous training in financial economics in a vibrant and collegial research department.  Our program allows students to grow into ambitious researchers who can successfully move on to an academic career. The structure of the PhD program follows international standards. During the first year, students focus on challenging coursework. The second year includes additional coursework while the primary focus shifts to independent research. Students typically take five years to complete their dissertation. Our faculty covers all major areas in financial economics and is highly committed to support our doctoral students, who are well integrated into the activities of the department. We have a strong record of placing graduates in international academic institutions.