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Post doc in experimental economics
Advertiser: Department of Economics, Stockholm School of Economics
Field(s) of specialization: Experimental Economics
Position type(s): Postdoctoral Scholar
Location of job: Sveavagen 65, Stockholm, Sweden, 113 83, Sweden
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2026-09-01
Job duration: 12 months
Salary: 45,000 SEK
Letters of reference required: 3
Application deadline: 15 Feb 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)
Posting end date: 15 Feb 2026
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video
Ad text:

The Stockholm School of Economics invites applications for a post doc in the field of experimental economics at the Department of Economics

The position is a one-year post doc, with the option for an additional 10 months, in the field of experimental economics. The post doc will work together with Professor Anna Dreber and coauthors on projects related to experimental economics, including lab-in-the-field experiments in development contexts. The postdoc will work on designing, implementing and analyzing lab-in-the-field experiments across several developing-country settings. The post doc should have experience with field or lab-in-the-field experiments, ideally in low- or middle-income-country contexts, and the postdoc should be willing to spend some time at field sites. The objective is to coauthor high quality journal articles. The post doc will also have time for their own projects. There is no teaching associated with the position.

The position starts September 1, 2026.

Salary: 45 000 SEK per month (before tax).

Qualified candidates should have completed a doctoral degree or equivalent by the start of the position.

To be considered for the position, candidates must submit: CV, job market paper and 3 letters of recommendation. The deadline for submitting applications is February 15, 2026 (review and selection of applications may start earlier).

Please direct any questions about the nature of the position to: Professor Anna Dreber, anna.dreber@hhs.se

About the Stockholm School of Economics

The Stockholm School of Economics is ranked as the top business school in the Nordic and Baltic countries and enjoys a strong international reputation. World-class research forms the foundation of our educational offering, which includes Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, and Executive Education programs. Through creativity and collaboration, the Stockholm School of Economics provides an environment where ambitious students and accomplished researchers meet to address contemporary challenges within business and economics, particularly those concerning sustainability, diversity and innovation. Apart from delivering world-class education in business and economics, SSE students are trained to be successful decision-makers and leaders of the future.

SSE is committed to a balanced gender distribution and values a variety of backgrounds and experiences among our employees. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or other beliefs.

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  • Curriculum vitae
  • Job market paper
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  • Additional paper (optional)
  • Letters of reference: 3
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