PhD Scholarships in Economics
Join an international research environment at the University of Southern Denmark focusing on applied microeconomics and historical data.
Best for:Best for applied microeconomists with strong quantitative skills and an interest in historical data or economic history.
Overview
The Department of Economics at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications for fully funded PhD scholarships in Odense. The successful candidate will join the Historical Economics and Development Group (HEDG) to work on a Carlsberg Foundation-funded project investigating the impact of private investment and medical education on innovation and inequality in the early 20th-century United States. Applicants will engage in high-quality research, including independent work, and participate in teaching and supervision duties. The role offers access to specialized GPU infrastructure for large-scale data extraction and the opportunity to contribute to the development of autonomous research workflows. Candidates may be enrolled in either the 4+4 or 5+3 PhD programme depending on their academic background.
What you'll do
- Conduct high-quality research within the scope of the project, including independent, single-authored publications.
- Develop and analyze historical datasets to address research questions in health, labor, education, and demographic economics.
- Contribute to the development of autonomous workflows for agentic-supported academic research.
- Participate in teaching and supervision activities at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Engage with national and international researchers and participate in the department's research group activities.
- Complete a research stay abroad, typically lasting six months.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Economics, Mathematics and Economics, or a closely related discipline.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; high proficiency required.
Instruction: English
- Solid knowledge of econometrics and applied quantitative methods.
- Proficiency in Python, R, Stata, or similar statistical software.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong interpersonal skills for academic engagement.
- Must hold or be near completion of a relevant master's degree.
- Must be eligible for enrollment in either the 4+4 or 5+3 PhD programme.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01 (Europe/Copenhagen)
Applicants must submit their application electronically via the university's online portal. The application must include a detailed CV, a certified copy of the master's degree certificate with transcripts, a motivational letter, and a project description. All documents must be in PDF format and non-Danish documents must be translated into English.
- CV
- Master's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Motivational letter
- Project description
Contact
Astrid Holm Nielsen· Head of Administration
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