5-8 Doctoral Researchers in Business and Economics, JSBE

Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics (JSBE) is seeking to recruit a 5-8 Doctoral Researchers in Business and Economics starting 4 January 2027, or as soon as possible after that for a maximum of three years. The fixed-term position is for completing doctoral studies.

JSBE doctoral school consists of two doctoral programmes: JSBE doctoral programme in business studies, and JSBE doctoral programme in economics. At the Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics (JSBE) it is possible to complete a doctoral degree in seven major disciplines: accounting and corporate finance, corporate communication, corporate environmental management, management and leadership, marketing, strategy and entrepreneurship, and economics.

Who should apply

The tasks of a Doctoral Researcher focus on research aiming at the completion of a doctoral thesis, doctoral studies, assisting teaching tasks, and other related tasks to these. The duties, qualification requirements, and the language skills of Doctoral Researchers are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines (Doctoral Students). A good command of English is required. The eligible candidate has, or is about to obtain, a suitable Master's degree. In addition, the Doctoral Researcher must have a permission for post-graduate studies at the University of Jyväskylä. After selection, the selected person must apply for postgraduate study rights through a separate application procedure from the JSBE.

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed against the following main criteria, taking into account the applicant's stage of doctoral studies:

Competence and potential of the applicant: Academic and research competence relevant to the proposed doctoral research.

Quality and relevance of previous studies, research experience, and other academic achievements.

Demonstrated potential to conduct high-quality independent research and complete the doctoral degree.

Demonstrated