PhD in Economics

At the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Aalborg University Business School a PhD position in Macroeconomics is open from June 1 2026 or soon thereafter.

The PhD student is affiliated to the macroeconomic research group MaMTEP - (Macroeconomic Methodology Theory and Economic Policy). The duration of the position is three years.

Your work tasks and competencies
The main purpose of the PhD position is to contribute to the groups ongoing work on integrating environmental issues into macroeconomic models with the purpose of providing an assessment of the financial stability and physical risks given the current challenges. As such evaluating the financial stability and physical risks of the climate change and predict the trajectory of these given the different policies related to the transition towards a more sustainable economy is a core research focus of the PhD position. Familiarity with both orthodox as well as heterodox macroeconomics is prioritised as the research requires engagement in different macroeconomic paradigms.

The research will include:

• Macroeconomic modelling (using SFC and other approaches)
• Macroeconomic theory covering different paradigms in macroeconomics
• Integration of financial data into the current database for Denmark
• Econometrics and time-series analysis of the Danish data

The research is expected to contribute to the understanding of financial stability and physical risks within macroeconomic models with a particular focus on the Danish economy. Knowledge about the Danish economy will be considered an advantage. Likewise candidates are expected to take an active part in ongoing MaMTEPs research projects in general.

Qualification requirements
PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Social Sciences and Humanities in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1124 of September 19 2025 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time. As part of the PhD study you are among other things required to complete PhD courses corresponding to 30 ECTS gain experience with teaching or other forms of knowledge dissemination and complete an external research stay outside of Aalborg University preferably 3-6 months at a foreign research institution.

Please visit the website of the doctoral schoolfor further information on admission requirements.

Who we are
MaMTEP analyzes modern monetary macroeconomics by focusing on adjustment processes within globalized economies and employing Post-Keynesian theories regarding effective demand and uncertainty. The research group develops Stock-Flow Consistent (SFC) modeling to examine financial-real sector linkages while advocating for methodological pluralism in economic group provides teaching primarily in various courses to students in Economics at bachelors as well as masters level.

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application stating reasons for applying and qualifications in relation to the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (bachelors and masters degree diploma including grades)
• Project description
• Applicants WHO are planning to complete a doctoral thesis in English and who do not have English as a first language or WHO have not completed an English language-based Masters programme (or an equivalent educational achievement in English) shall provide documentation that they have passed one of the following official tests with the respective minimum score: IELTS (band score): 7 TOEFL (paper-based): 600 TOEFL (internet-based): 100. The language test must be no more than five years old at the time of the application.
• Other relevant documents

The application must be submitted via Aalborg Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore everyone regardless of personal background and orientation is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions
If you have any questions about the position you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact person at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information
The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.
Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline the head of the department with the assistance of the hiring committee will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires ensuring the safety compliance and integrity of the workplace.

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Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (in Danish)

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