About this role
The PhD specialisation NHH is pleased to announce openings in the PhD specialisation in Finance. Candidates admitted to the PhD programme will receive the title of PhD Research Scholar. The Department of Finance has 23 faculty members, two-thirds of whom are international. Research at the department spans all major fields of finance, including corporate finance, asset pricing and market microstructure. Faculty regularly publish in the top academic journals and are one of the leading finance groups in Europe. The department has an active research seminar series featuring invited top scholars and an internal brown bag seminar series. The PhD specialisation in Finance gives PhD research scholars the theoretical knowledge and methodological skills necessary to become successful researchers. It combines a one-year intensive course portfolio with ample time to do research and write a dissertation. PhD research scholars work closely with their thesis advisors and receive feedback by presenting their research in internal seminars. The department offers a stimulating research environment and encourages PhD research scholars to participate in its many research activities. We have a strong record of placing graduates in international academic institutions. Research and conference travels are strongly encouraged and funding for these purposes is usually available. The Department of Finance is well connected internationally and is a member of the Nordic Finance Network. Many of our PhD research scholars spend a semester or a year abroad visiting another university. The PhD specialisation in Finance, which has a total of 10 to 12 PhD research scholars, is an important integrated part of the department’s research environment. See the department’s website here: Department of Finance | NHH Start date: August 2027 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 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. PhD research scholars participate actively in faculty and research seminars, as well as in workshops. As part of the position, the PhD research scholars allocate 25% of their time to career promoting work such as teaching assistance. They also receive pedagogical training. The place of work is at NHH in Bergen, where the PhD research scholars will have their own office space at their department. The PhD programme gives preference to applicants who address research questions that align with the department’s research interests and the available resources for supervision. As the school aspires gender balance and diversity, female applicants will be given preference if applicants are otherwise equally qualified. NHH offers annual salary of NOK 570 000 (equivalent to approximately EUR 50 741 or USD 58 121) pr. August 2027. For particularly well-qualified applicants, a higher salary may be considered. Thereafter annual adjustment of minimum 3%. 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 career guidance and an individual career development plan opportunity to take basic Norwegian language courses research funds for travels and funding for conference participation and research stays abroad to build a wider network and strengthen the research of the PhD research scholar 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. Note that public healthcare, public schooling for children, and most other public services are free in Norway. To explore Norway and the city of Bergen, go to visitnorway.com . Eligibility requirements Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for the PhD programme. Applicants must normally have completed a five-year Master of Science (MSc) degree in Economics and Business Administration or a comparable degree. The average grade must normally correspond to a minimum of B (4.0) in the Norwegian grade system. The Department of Finance requires you to demonstrate both an adequate level of academic skills and an adequate level of English language proficiency (unless you are exempt). We accept the following tests: GMAT or GRE tests to measure your academic skills TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic to measure your English language proficiency When applying, you are required to upload a copy of your unofficial test scores in Jobbnorge before the deadline. If you are shortlisted, NHH will ask you to give us access to your official test scores without delay. Exemptions: You are waived from the GMAT or GRE tests if you hold a qualifying master’s degree from a Nordic institution. You are waived from TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic tests if you are a native English speaker, if you have a qualifying master’s degree from a Nordic institution or if you have a qualifying master’s degree where the language of tuition was English. For more detailed information about the tests and their minimum scores, please visit our webpage: Admission to the PhD programme| NHH . If you have questions, you may contact [email protected] . Application requirements You are required to upload the following documents with your application in Jobbnorge: Certificate of you