项目介绍

2026年9月17日

We are pleased to announce an opportunity for joining the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) as a PhD in the Climate and Energy Policy Division, at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics – in short DTU Management. 

This PhD position offers you the 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. You will become part of DTU’s international research environment in the research Section on Energy Markets and Finance (EMF) where you can develop your own research profile, collaborate across disciplines, and engage with relevant stakeholders. The position provides a strong foundation for a career in research in sustainable/climate finance, policymaking, or the financial sector.

In recent years, the Climate and Energy Policy Division has rapidly expanded to become a leading research-oriented unit in Denmark, achieving international recognition in the fields of environmental, climate, and energy economics. We are committed to producing outstanding research with the highest academic and social impact and to offering excellent research conditions. The department and division host a dynamic community of PhD students.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The scholarship is linked to a project on the financial resilience to climate change, led by Professor Florentina Paraschiv in collaboration with international partners at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The project will investigate how banks adjust their lending strategies following realized climate shocks, with particular emphasis on the interplay between bank lending and insurance payouts. It will also examine how such shocks affect the valuation and risk profile of banks’ loan portfolios by reassessing exposures to affected borrowers and accounting for climate-related damage to collateral.

Eligible candidates will have:

• 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.

Besides, the candidates’ ability and willingness to collaborate effectively with the project’s team will play a role in our assessment.