PhD scholarship in Sustainable Finance with Focus on Climate Banking - DTU Management

• 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 one of the fields: banking and finance, financial economics, economics, or industrial engineering with 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.

• Prof. Dr. Florentina Paraschiv (flopa@dtu.dk) Weblink: Florentina Paraschiv
• Head of Section, Prof. Dr. Dogan Keles (dogke@dtu.dk) Weblink: Dogan Keles

You can read more about the Department at DTU Management. If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. Application procedure Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 18 October 2026 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• 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).

You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.Who are we?DTU Management conducts excellent research at the intersection of management, technology, and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims to strengthen welfare, productivity, and sustainability, with particular attention to the role of technology in its interactions with industry and individuals. The department offers courses and programs at bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels across DTU. It has more than 250 employees, of whom around half are from abroad.DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.