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The School of Economics and Business at Linnaeus University conducts research and education in business administration, economics, statistics, as well as law and tourism science. Our task is to contribute knowledge that develops individuals, organizations, and society. We combine academic excellence with close collaboration with the surrounding community and have been AACSB accredited since 2022.

The operations are primarily conducted on campus in Kalmar and Växjö.

Doctoral studies are offered in business administration, economics, and statistics at the School of Economics and Business. For more information, see: Doctoral Education at the School of Economics and Business (https://lnu.se/medarbetare/organisation/feh/forskarutbildning-pa-ekonomihogskolan/).

Subject Area: Economics

Location: Växjö

Start Date: August 1, 2026 or later

Research Project

The doctoral position is linked to the research project Effective Strategies to Reduce Logging Leakage in the Forest, funded by the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation and part of the WiForce research program.

The project addresses a central and current research question at the intersection of climate policy, international trade, and environmental and natural resource economics. The purpose is to analyze how forest policy instruments affect the climate, with a special focus on so-called logging leakage. Logging leakage occurs when reduced logging in one country leads to increased logging in other countries due to changed market conditions, which can reduce or counteract the global climate benefit.

The doctoral student will investigate how policy instruments aimed at increasing carbon storage in forests affect logging levels, trade flows, and market dynamics. The work involves analyzing extensive international databases, applying quantitative and empirical methods, and developing scenario models to evaluate different policy alternatives and their effects on the climate and the bioeconomy.

The doctoral student will be part of an active and international research environment and work closely with the project's researchers. The project offers good opportunities for international cooperation, participation in conferences, and publication in international scientific journals. The dissertation will be written as a compilation thesis consisting of scientific articles.

The project is particularly suitable for candidates with an interest in environmental economics, international trade, applied microeconomics, and quantitative methods.

Doctoral Education

The doctoral education comprises four years of full-time studies. The doctoral student is expected to primarily focus on their own doctoral education but may also participate in teaching and other institutional duties up to a maximum of 20% of full-time.

The course program is conducted in cooperation with other universities in Sweden and includes courses in mathematics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, as well as elective courses related to the dissertation work.

The education prepares for an international research career as well as qualified analytical positions within authorities, international organizations, and the private sector.

The general syllabus can be found here: General Syllabus for Economics (https://lnu.se/globalassets/feh/organisation/utbildning/forskarutbildning/asp-nationalekonomi-rev-210210-eng.pdf).

The doctoral position is fully funded and includes a salary according to Linnaeus University's doctoral agreement.

Admission Requirements

Basic Eligibility
Basic eligibility is held by those who:

• have completed an advanced level degree in economics, or
• have completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are at an advanced level, or
• have acquired equivalent knowledge in another way.

Special Eligibility
Special eligibility is held by those who:

• have at least 90 credits in economics, or equivalent
• have good knowledge of English, both spoken and written

The eligibility requirements must be met at the time of admission.

Selection Criteria

Selection is based on the applicant's ability to benefit from the doctoral education.

Particular weight is given to:

• academic merits and study results
• quality of the master's thesis
• quantitative and analytical skills
• motivation and research interest
• good teamwork skills

GRE results are meritorious. For applicants whose native language is not English, TOEFL or IELTS results are meritorious.

Application

The application should include:

• cover letter
• CV
• grades and degree certificates
• master's thesis
• two references
• application form: Application Form (https://lnu.se/globalassets/feh/organisation/utbildning/forskarutbildning/ansokningsblankett-antagning-forskarniva-lnu.pdf)

Apply via: Linnaeus University Vacancies (https://lnu.se/mot-linneuniversitetet/lediga-jobb/)

Reference number: HR-2026/552

Application deadline: June 15, 2026

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