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The position is a two-year postdoctoral position. The postdoctoral scholar will work together with Professors Per Strömberg and Gustav Martinsson and Associate Professor Christian Thomann on projects related to climate policy and corporate behavior, using large firm-level datasets on emissions, taxes and financial outcomes. The research builds on an existing data infrastructure and ongoing collaborations with Sveriges Riksbank and government agencies. The objective is to coauthor high-quality journal articles (top general-interest or top field journals). The postdoctoral scholar will also have time for their own projects. There is no teaching associated with the position. We welcome empirically oriented candidates in corporate finance, climate / environmental / energy economics, and applied micro, as well as strong candidates in theory, trade or macro with a clear interest in climate policy and corporate finance. The position is at the Swedish House of Finance and MISUM.

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 a cover letter, CV, job market paper and video presentation of their job market paper, and select 3 recommenders in the EconJobMarket system. The deadline for submitting applications is February 22, 2026 (review and selection of applications may start earlier).

Please direct any questions about the nature of the position to: Associate Professor Christian Thomann, christian.thomann@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.