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Ph.D. Opportunities in Banking Analytics & Climate Risk: Positions in the UK (Southampton) and Canada (Western). Deadline: January 31st, 2026.

We are inviting applications for five fully funded Ph.D. positions in the fields of Banking Analytics, Climate Risk, and Financial Stability. These opportunities span two institutions—the University of Southampton (UK) and Western University (Canada)—and offer the chance to work within a highly collaborative international research network. All positions start on September 2026.

Below you will find the details for the specific projects and the distinct application processes for each university.

Option 1: Position in the UK (University of Southampton)

Lead Supervisor: Dr. María Óskarsdóttir (Co-supervised by Prof. Cristián Bravo, Western University)

The Project: We are seeking one Ph.D. student to study the Impact of Climate and Political Events on Financial Stability. The project focuses on designing deep learning architectures for dynamic financial networks to model how external shocks (climate and political) affect credit risk. You will work with real nationwide microentrepreneur data in partnership with a leading microfinance institution.

Requirements:
- A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent.
- Note: It is essential for overseas applicants to make contact with the lead supervisor prior to applying.
Option 2: Positions in Canada (Western University)

Location: Banking Analytics Lab, Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences

Funding: Fully funded for four years (Annual stipend of CAD$30,000 + research/travel funds).

The Projects (Up to 4 Positions Available):
- Banking Analytics (2 Positions): Focused on credit risk modelling, financial stability, and advanced machine learning (Deep Learning, Large Scale Models). Preference will be given to Spanish-speaking candidates for these two positions.
- Climate Risk (Up to 2 Positions): Focused on developing analytical frameworks that integrate climate scenario projections (economic transition and physical shocks) into financial risk assessment and regulatory stress testing.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematical Finance, CS, Operations Research, or related fields.
- Strong programming skills (Python, PyTorch, Polars, etc.) are a strong plus.
How to Apply

Please ensure you submit your application to the correct portal based on your preferred location.

A. For the UK Position (Southampton)

Link: University of Southampton Application Portal

Deadline: December 31, 2025
1. Choose programme type (Research), 2026/27, Faculty of Social Sciences.
2. Search for programme PhD Mathematical Sciences.
3. Crucial: Add the name of the supervisor (Dr. Maria Oskarsdottir) in Section 2.
4. Include your CV, 2 academic references, degree transcripts, and English qualification (if applicable).
Questions regarding the UK position?
- Contact María Óskarsdóttir (m.oskarsdottir@soton.ac.uk)
B. For the Canadian Positions (Western)

Link: Western University Graduate Portal

Deadline: January 31st, 2026
1. Submit your CV, academic transcripts, English test scores, and reference letters via the portal.
2. Please mention GRE scores if available.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in February 2026.
Questions regarding the Canadian positions?
- For Banking Analytics: Contact Cristián Bravo (cbravoro@uwo.ca)
- For Climate Risk: Contact Ankush Agarwal (aagarw93@uwo.ca)
Posted on 2025-12-17 by Sarah Fores