2 PhD Candidates in Economics

Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) invites applications for two fully funded, full-time doctoral student positions (PhD) in Economics, starting on 1 September 2026. The positions include advanced coursework, independent research, and departmental duties, including teaching, and are based at the Department of Economics, Finance, and Statistics at JIBS.

Located in central Jönköping along Lake Vättern, JIBS offers a high-quality work environment combined with a lively urban atmosphere. The mid-sized city (approximately 100,000 inhabitants) provides affordable housing, numerous cafés and restaurants, excellent sports and cultural facilities, and easy access to scenic nature reserves, hiking trails, and forests. Sweden offers a secure and high-quality lifestyle, supported by comprehensive public health insurance and social security systems.

Academic and Research Environment

Our key research centres – the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Spatial Economi...