About the opportunity
The Climate and Energy Policy Division at DTU Management invites applications for a three-year PhD scholarship in climate banking and sustainable finance. The position offers an opportunity to build a strong research profile at the intersection of ESG, climate banking, insurance, and real estate finance. You will investigate how banks and financial markets can help accelerate the transition to a low-carbon energy system while managing climate-related risks. As part of DTU’s international research environment in the Section on Energy Markets and Finance (EMF), you will develop your own research profile, collaborate across disciplines, and engage with relevant stakeholders. The project on financial resilience to climate change is led by Professor Florentina Paraschiv in collaboration with international partners at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), investigating how banks adjust lending strategies following realized climate shocks and insurance payouts.
Salary and benefits
- Fully funded three-year PhD employment position with salary based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
- Support for research and travel expenses, including conducting research at another institution in Denmark or abroad
- Support for an academic exchange with NTNU Trondheim
- Guidance and supervision in anticipation of the international post-PhD academic market for junior economists
Who can apply?
- A two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree in banking and finance, financial economics, economics, or industrial engineering with a sustainability focus
- An excellent educational background in econometrics or generally in quantitative methods
- An interest in empirical research
- Mastery of academic English in writing and speaking
- A capacity to produce rigorous research publishable in leading economics journals
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability and willingness to collaborate effectively with the project's team
Required documents
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma in English including official description of grading scale
- One example of a selected written work (e.g., master's thesis)
When to apply
- Application deadline is 18 October 2026 at 23:59 Danish time
- First online interviews planned during the week from 16 to 22 November 2026
- Starting date is 1 January 2027 or according to mutual agreement
How to apply
- Open the online application link on the official career site
- Fill out the online application form
- Attach all required materials combined into one single PDF file in English
Additional information
- Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree but cannot begin before having received it
- As DTU works with research in critical technology subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates with a master's degree in banking, finance, economics, or industrial engineering with a sustainability focus.
- Applicants possessing a strong quantitative background, particularly in econometrics and empirical research.
- Individuals interested in the intersection of climate risk, bank lending strategies, and insurance payouts.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is on-site in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, which will require relocation if you are not currently based in the region.
- Applicants must be prepared for potential security and export control background checks due to the nature of DTU's research.
- You must hold a completed master's degree before the start date of January 1, 2027.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This scholarship is an excellent fit for an aspiring academic aiming to build a specialized research profile in sustainable finance. With dedicated support for travel, international collaboration with NTNU, and guidance for the post-PhD academic market, this role is designed to launch a career in high-level economic research.
Our take
This is a premier opportunity for quantitative-minded researchers looking to influence climate banking policy; it is less suitable for those seeking purely theoretical work or remote-only arrangements.
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