Pre-doctoral Research Assistant in Finance 2027

What does the Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant programme involve?

The programme offers a unique educational opportunity for high-potential individuals to come to London Business School to participate in the intellectual life of the school.

The role provides an ideal transition for recent graduates who are interested in going on to a top business school PhD programme in Finance, Economics or Accounting.

Successful candidates will work closely with leading faculty, learn to provide research assistance, e.g., in the form of data collection and analysis, and will receive mentoring from the faculty with whom they are working.

They will be able to take one PhD course per term, attend workshops and seminars and access a rich intellectual and cultural campus life.

Overall, the position provides excellent preparation for high-level doctoral studies. Applicants should have at least an undergraduate degree in economics or finance or in a related area such as mathematics, statistics or computer science.  Previous experience in a similar role – even as an undergraduate – is an advantage. Some knowledge of programming in, for example, R, Matlab, Python, SAS, Stata etc. is also helpful. Previous experience in a similar role – even as an undergraduate – is an advantage.

Why work with us?

London Business School is one of the world’s elite business schools. We shape business practice and transform careers across the globe. Our academic strength drives original and provocative business thinking, empowering our people to challenge conventional wisdom in a truly unique academic environment.

• Rigorous Lifelong Learning

Above all, we’re an academic institution with an unquenchable thirst for learning. Our fundamental academic strength drives original, provocative and actionable thinking. Our teaching, consulting, research, service delivery and ethical standards are world-class. Academically rigorous ourselves, we expect extraordinarily high standards from all of our students and participants.

• Sustainable London Hub

Our multicultural community gains strength and ideas from London’s dynamism. London is the world’s most connected city and a global centre for finance, business and culture.

• Global Community

We are a global school. Our students, staff, faculty, alumni and corporate partners come from all over the world. We use our diversity to create a multi-portfolio, multicultural learning environment embodying the global ambitions of big business, small business and entrepreneurs alike.

How to apply for the Pre-doctoral Research Assistant position

Applicants need to submit the following via Interfolio:

• Cover letter
• CV
• 2 letters of reference and supporting documents / working papers 

The closing date for applications for the 2027 intake is Friday 27 November 2026. Interviews will be held between June and July via Zoom. Successful candidates will be expected to start in September 2025, or at a later date to be agreed. 

London Business School is an equal opportunities employer and as such we particularly welcome applications from women, black and other ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in our faculty.

Job type: Full-time

Start date: Academic year 2026/2027

Duration: Fixed term contract up to two years

Salary: TBC, according to qualification and experience

Location: London Business School, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4SA