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Ph.D. Student in Industrial Marketing

Social Sciences/Economics

Norrbottens län, Lulea

Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 1.9 billion per year. We currently have 1,840 employees and 17,670 students. In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.


The Industrial Marketing unit has an important role in all the university’s business programs and the MSc program in Industrial Management and Engineering. In the next few years, we also have exciting work ahead of us as we will develop several new courses. Within the unit, we are currently working on research projects focusing on branding, tourism, Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and we regularly develop new project ideas.

To support our research and education in the long term, we are now looking for a Ph.D. Student who wants to work with creative and analytical problem-solving, often in collaboration with organizations and companies.

Description of the research subject
Industrial Marketing involves activities and processes for creating, communicating, and delivering value to customers and other stakeholders. This includes marketing of goods, services, and information between organizations and their customers. Marketing across international borders and in digital channels are areas of particular importance for the subject, as well as services marketing, tourism, and branding.

Project description
The Ph.D. Student will work on the project “Digitalization 2030”, which is connected to the Center for Distance-Spanning Technologies. The project entails working directly with SMEs in northern Sweden to help drive their growth through advanced digital technologies, including their use of Cloud, Edge, and Internet of Things technologies (IoT technologies). The aim is to understand their usage patterns and collaboration needs to support technology adoption. By participating in this research project, you can make a real impact empowering SMEs and get exclusive insights on challenges and opportunities at the forefront of technology innovation. The theoretical framework and specific research questions are developed by the doctoral student him-/herself in consultation with the supervisor team. Both qualitative and quantitative methods will be used in the project, allowing the doctoral student to broaden and develop his/her methodological knowledge in practice.

Duties
A Ph.D. Student position involves both theoretical and practical work. You learn how to run long-term and challenging projects, from problem formulation to final reporting. The Ph.D. student is trained in scientific work in the form of publishing scientific articles in journals and presenting results at international conferences. A doctoral student also participates in third-cycle (research) courses.This includes both general courses on topics such as scientific method and project management, as well as more subject-specific courses in the marketing area. In addition, you will have the opportunity to try out the teacher role by teaching some of the courses given in the business programs or industrial management. You will be part of a group of researchers, teachers, and Ph.D. Students in Industrial Marketing. As part of the team, you have the possibility to influence the subject’s operations and participate in development work.

Qualifications
The general entry requirements for doctoral (third-cycle) studies are as follows: a completed degree at the Master’s (second-cycle) level with completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle credits. Alternatively, equivalent knowledge has been acquired in some other way within or outside the country. In addition to the general entry requirements, knowledge of business administration or industrial management with a focus on marketing or a related subject is required. For further information on admission to doctoral education, see the general syllabus for Industrial Marketing.

In the selection of candidates, we place great emphasis on the applicant’s personal characteristics, ability and potential for conducting research, as well as interest and potential for teaching. The applicant should be thorough, analytical, have good communication skills, and an ability to take initiative. It is vital that you can cooperate in a team but also work independently. Research and teaching take place in an international environment; hence, understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity is important.

As scientific publications and presentations are carried out in English, applicants must be able to express themselves fluently in English both in writing and orally. Teaching in English can also be part of the job duties. Furthermore, it is a great advantage if you are fluent in spoken and written Swedish so that you can collect data in Sweden and teach courses that are given in Swedish.

Previous experience of working with scientific publication, popular scientific communication, and/or teaching is qualifying. Work experience in marketing, project management, or similar areas is also considered a merit.

Further information
Employment as a Ph.D. Student is a full-time position that is limited to four years. Teaching or other department duties can be added with a maximum of 20% full-time. Start date by agreement. The position is located at the Department of Social Sciences, Technology and Arts at the university’s campus in Luleå.

For further information about the position, please contact Professor and Chair Maria Ek Styvén, +46 (0)920-49 1501, maria.styven@ltu.se

Union representatives:
SACO-S Kjell Johansson, +46 (0)920-49 1529, kjell.johansson@ltu.se
OFR-S Lars Frisk, +46 (0)920-49 1792, lars.frisk@ltu.se

In the case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Application
Please apply for the position by clicking on the application button below and attaching the requested documents, including a personal letter with a motivation of your interest in doctoral studies, a CV including a link to your master’s thesis, certified diplomas, and other relevant appendixes. Contact details to at least two reference persons should be included in the application. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in Swedish or English.

Closing date for applications: 1 April, 2024
Reference number: 618-2024

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Up to 7 PhD Students in Business Studies

Social Sciences/Economics

Published: 2024-02-20

The Department of Business Studies is the largest department within the Faculty of Social Sciences at Uppsala University, with its approximately 140 co-workers and 3500 undergraduate students. We conduct extensive PhD education and have about 35 PhD students. The research schools MIT and FIRE are also connected to the department. The department conducts research and provides PhD education in the following fields: Accounting/Finance, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Marketing and Organisation/Management. The department has Swedish as its working language, but most research at the department is conducted in English.

The PhD student positions are announced following:

  • 2 general PhD student positions in Business Studies. We would like to see applicants in Marketing and Organisation but also in Accounting, Entrepreneurship and International Business. Financed through faculty funding.

Within organisation, research is currently conducted in organisational influence. Therefore, we welcome applicants for the following project:

While organisational research has given much attention to how environments shape organisations, less attention has been devoted to how organisations try to influence their environments. In a post-liberalization era, where calls for regulating the operation of businesses are increasingly heard, this is a question of utmost importance. Corporations, NGOs and public agencies alike try to bring about change in policy, sometimes by swaying public opinion, and sometimes more concretely by direct influence on policy and decision making. The rapid development of AI and digitalization, as well as the questioning of globalization has furthermore claimed to have reconfigured both the concentration of power, wealth and the modes of influence. In this project, we depart from the observation that influence has a tendency to gravitate towards certain places in organisational landscapes, be they formal organisations or more informal networks, that in turn become hubs for production and reproduction of influence. This means that policy is configured in fields comprising a wide set of actors: corporations, universities, lobbyists and other interest organisations as well as NGO’s and social movements.

A PhD candidate would be welcome to formulate his or her own research project broadly situated within this realm of work. The choice of empirical field, theories and methods is flexible, and the approach can be contemporary, or historical. Examples of questions could concern modes of organizing influence, new type of organisational actors or longitudinal development of influence organisations. A candidate would be offered to work in an active research environment, in conjunction with several ongoing research projects within organisational theory, dealing with questions about elite organisations, social networks and corporate policy change.

  • up to 5 PhD student positions in Business Studies related to the following research projects:

Project 1: The Growing Firm – Decisions about Innovation and Global Expansion

Firm growth is a central feature in the study of businesses. Firms desire to escape becoming stagnant and thus inherently have a wish to grow. Growth can be viewed as an evolutionary process characterized by creative destruction, wherein firms innovate, introduce novel products, and venture into new markets to drive growth. This alludes to the question that acts as a general point of departure for the current project: what influences decisions on the growth of the firm?

Decision-making is an essential process in firms that managers engage in, enabling them to make strategic choices that shape the organization’s future, for example, in relation to growth via, e.g., innovation and global expansion. For the project, we seek candidates interested in strategic management, particularly in innovation and internationalization processes. The PhD student will be supervised by experienced researchers with a functional background in international business and innovation management, who also will participate in the project work.

Number of positions: 1

Note: This position is subject to availability of external funding.

Project 2: Decoding Digital Transformation in Multinational Corporations

Central to the field of international business and the study of multinational corporations lie themes pertaining to the strategic placement of operations and the effective management of international activities across diverse host country landscapes. The connection between the placement of activities and factors influencing location decisions, as well as the management of the interface between multinational corporations and various host country environments, global contexts, and digital transformation at local and global levels, is integral to this discourse.

It has been observed that multinational corporations increasingly leverage digital technologies to manage and streamline their global operations. However, there is a dearth of understanding regarding the effects of this digital transformation on the reconfiguration and coordination of international activities. For example, questions related to digital transformation abound about how host country diversity influences multinational corporations’ strategies and its relationship with globalization and localization efforts. Furthermore, the impact of digital transformation on entry modes, as well as its performance effects, remain largely unexplored. The Ph.D. project aims to address processes and implications of digital transformation within multinational corporations with a focus on investigating how multinational corporations implement digital technologies to decide on new locations and coordinate business activities.

We seek candidates interested in international business and digital transformation for the project. The PhD student will be supervised by experienced researchers with a functional background in international business, who also will participate in the project work

Number of positions: 1

Note: This position is subject to availability of external funding.

Project 3: From Invention to Innovation: Novelty, Impact and Value of Patents in 20th Century Sweden

Innovation and technological change are key components of modern economic growth, something that has been quantified and measured with patent data. At the same time, as a huge number of patents are granted every year, it is paramount for scholars in innovation studies to understand which innovations are truly important for the processes of technological change and industrial renewal. In Swedish industrial history, this means investigating what innovations were pivotal for the country to become one of the leading innovators at a global level today.

This doctoral project brings to the international research frontier a fresh interdisciplinary approach; transcending traditional foci on patent statistics and citations. The student will apply novel digital research methods in natural language processing and machine learning (AI research) to new and unique patent data about historical patents in Sweden now available for research. The interdisciplinary perspective combines the disciplinary areas of social sciences (theories that will guide research questions), data science (technical methods), and digital humanities (digital studies in a historical context). The project covers the late 1910s to the oil crises in the mid-1970s. During this period, Sweden transformed into an industrialized nation with world-class innovations spurring internationalizing firms. While patenting in Sweden in the late nineteenth century is rather well examined, the period covered in this project is much less so.

We seek candidates interested in fields such as innovation, strategy, industrial dynamics, entrepreneurship, business and economic history, and digital methods, for the project. The PhD student will be supervised by experienced researchers with a background in innovation studies, economic history and digital humanities, who also will participate in the project work.

Number of positions: 1

Note: Since archival material is written in Swedish, basic knowledge in Swedish, in addition to requirements below, is a requirement for the position.

Note: This position is subject to availability of external funding.

Project 4: Pay with Engagement

Research into financial actors and financial services, including insurance companies, has a long tradition at the Department of Business Administration, Uppsala University. We are now looking for a PhD student for a research project where the purpose is to investigate whether and how an insurance company can create engaged, satisfied and loyal customers through proactive damage prevention activities using digital processes and AI. The digitization of all parts of society is ongoing and brings revolutionary effects. Application of new technologies that use artificial intelligence (AI) for assessment and decision-making, or machine learning develops new processes in companies’ interaction with customers. In the project customer engagement is central. Engagement is a multidimensional concept that can be defined as a manifested behaviour and as a psychological state that arises through interactive experiences that are co-created in the interaction between the consumer and a focal object such as a brand. The project will study insurance customers in Sweden through both focus groups and experimental methods.

Number of positions: 1

Note: Fluency in Swedish is a requirement for the position in addition to requirements below.

Note: This position is subject to availability of external funding.

Project 5: Directions and Drivers of Technological Trajectories of Swedish MNCs over the Past Three Decades

In the early 1990s, a number of studies were published that highlighted the technological development and international competitiveness of Swedish multinationals. However, we know very little about what has happened over the past three decades. During this period, the global economy and corporate management have undergone a number of changes that have altered the conditions for companies’ technological development. Based on patent data and annual reports, the research project intends to highlight patterns in technology development in some 40 Swedish multinational companies, with a focus on where in the world the development takes place, how it has been affected by global crises, and the connection to changing corporate management.

For this project, applicants will need to be interested in the collection and analysis of quantitative data, and to possess or be able to develop the ability to apply advanced statistical methods. Knowledge of Swedish language is an advantage but not a requirement.

Number of positions: 1

Note: This position is subject to availability of external funding.

General information

Duties: The duties of a PhD student are primarily focused on his/her own research education, (4 years full-time), 90 academic credits of courses and 150 credits research for the doctoral thesis. To a limited extent (maximum 20 %), the work may also involve other departmental duties, mainly related to teaching undergraduate courses – in which case the position may be extended to maximum five years. General rules about PhD education can be found (in Swedish) in Högskoleförordningen Chapter 5, §§ 1-7, in Uppsala University rules and in the General Study Plan for PhD studies at the Department of Business Studies, Uppsala University.

Requirements: General entry requirement: an advanced level qualification, has satisfied fulfillment of the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits awarded at the advanced level, including at least 15 credits for an individual piece of work, or has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.
Specific entry requirement: courses in Business Studies comprising 90 credits.

In order to receive a PhD position, the candidate needs to be admitted to the doctoral programme, and for this, his/her potential ability to pursue the programme is decisive.

Note that a master thesis that has not yet been completed and assessed by the application deadline is given respite until May 29, 2024.

Requirements – Language requirement in English: All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden (“English 6”). This can be done in a number of ways, including through an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or through previous upper secondary (high school) or university studies.

The minimum test scores are:

  • IELTS: an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
  • TOEFL: Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1–6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 90
  • Cambridge: CAE, CPE

More information about English language requirements

Requirements – Language requirement in Swedish:

For project 3 “From Invention to Innovation: Novelty, Impact and Value of Patents in 20th Century Sweden” basic knowledge in Swedish is a requirement.

For project 4 “Pay with Engagement” fluency in Swedish is a requirement.

Criteria for assessment of applications: please see the criteria.

The application must include:

  1. CV
  2. Certified graduation diploma and transcripts of academic records, and other relevant documents that prove general and specific eligibility.
  3. Research proposal in either English or Swedish (max. 12,000 characters including spaces). The research proposal should address the main research questions and the relevance of the project, relate the project to relevant previous research in the field, and present issues regarding data and methodology.
  4. Motivation letter. In the motivation letter you will have to specify which project position you are interested in.
  5. Master thesis and books, articles, scripts, etc invoked. Note that a master thesis that has not yet been completed and assessed by the application deadline is given respite until May 29, 2024.
  6. TOEFL/IELTS-test (or equivalent). Note that applicants with a master’s degree from an English-speaking university or programme do not need to prove their English skills by submitting a TOEFL/IELTS-test. Information about English tests can be found in the link above.
  7. Two letters of reference/recommendation (for example, from university teachers or employers). The letters have to include the contact information to the referees (e-mail address and phone number). The recommendation should state in what way the referent has known the applicant. We are particularly interested in an assessment of the applicant in terms of our admissions criteria. Instructions for recommendation letters.

Interview: An evaluation committee assesses the applications and provides a recommendation for which candidates should be called for interviews. Call for interviews will take place April 12, April 15-16 and (if necessary) May 6-8, 2024 to selected candidates. Those who successfully pass the interviews will have to do a written assignment.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance, chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date August 21, 2024. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the positions, please contact Director of PhD studies Susanne Åberg, ph +46 (0)18 471 1391, susanne.aberg@fek.uu.se or administrator for PhD studies Golondrian Janke, ph +46 (0)18 471 1369, golondrian.janke@fek.uu.se.

You are welcome to submit your application by April 2, 2024, UFV-PA 2024/586. Only complete applications with supporting documents will be reviewed.

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In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University
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Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.

Deadline: 2024-04-02 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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PhD of Social Psychology of Everyday life

Social Sciences/Economics

Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as PhD of Social Psychology of Everyday life from  August 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position as PhD is limited to a period of 3 years.

Description of the PhD project
The title of the PhD project is PhD of Social Psychology of Everyday life, and we invite PhD proposals within a variety of themes relevant for the profile of the program – see below.

The Doctoral School
You will be enrolled as a PhD student at Doctoral School of People and Technology, in the PhD program of Social Psychology of Everyday.

Research in the PhD program Social Psychology of Everyday Life investigates psychological phenomena as they unfold in people’s everyday social, cultural, and material relations. The program builds on problem-orientated and transdisciplinary developments of theory, knowledge, and methodology rooted in research problems of societal life and connected to the everyday life of people. The program contributes to the rethinking of psychology as a science and to develop theories and methodologies which facilitate the investigation and understanding of the internal relationship between persons and the world. Such conceptual developments are crucial for the generation of new knowledge and insight into present societal challenges across different arenas in people’s everyday lives and can contribute to sustainable social and environmental transformation. Our research aims at developing theory through empirical exploration, focusing, for example, on everyday life of children and families, inequality, diversity, gender, migration, digitalization, working life, climate crisis, health, and psychosocial issues. Through conducting empirical practice-based projects and applying research in concrete developments of professional practices, we contribute to the development of general psychology from the vantage point of problem-orientation.

Read more here https://ruc.dk/phdskolen-mennesker-og-teknologi

As a PhD student you will be associated with the research area Social Psychology of Everyday life

Responsibilities and tasks
The PhD position is an educational position and the main tasks are in accordance with chapter 3, Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf),

Qualifications
You must hold a master’s degree or equivalent within psychology, anthropology, sociology, pedagogy, social science, or related disciplines.

You are expected to possess good communication skills, show initiative, and to be a visible, involved participant in the department’s daily activities. Furthermore, we expect that you are willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across the department.

Assessment
In the assessment regarding employment, consideration will be given to;

  • Relevant Master’s degree or equivalent (according to Danish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/transparency-tools/qualifications-frameworks/other-qualifications-frameworks/danish-qf-for-higher-education?set_language=en&cl=en).
  • Any additional academic requirements stated in the job advertisement.

In the assessment regarding enrollment, consideration will also be given to the following criteria:

  • Relevance of the project to the profile of the PhD program.
  • Quality and relevance of the project description.
    • Considerations regarding ethical aspects, and anticipated research contribution must be included in your project description.
    • Your project description shall be no more than 5 pages.
  • Quality and relevance of the methodical and theoretical choices.
  • Consistency and coherence between the problem and the choice of method and theory.
  • The extent to which the proposed PhD project seems realistic and feasible.
  • Demonstration of potentials to complete the PhD project.
  • Educational skills and any further professional qualifications.
  • Grades at Master’s program or equivalent.

Questions
For further information about the position, please contact:

Ph.D.-coordinator, Anne Ebdrup, aebdrup@ruc.dk – Head of Program, Charlotte Højholt, charh@ruc.dk

Terms of employment
The employment is 37 hours per week and you will refer to dean Bjarke Oxlund.

The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

Application procedure
After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.

Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.

The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and – later on – their assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Application
To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/

Applications in Danish are accepted.

Applications must include:

1. Cover letter

2. CV

3. Documentation of education including grades from Master’s programme or equivalent

4. Your description of the PhD project

5. Your time schedule of the PhD project

6. If applicable: Documentation for any research experience, work experience or publications.

Please submit your application no later April 1, 2024.

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.

Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Deadline: 2024-04-01 at 23:59
Unit: Institut for Mennesker og Teknologi/ Department of People and Technology

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PhD scholarships in Performance Management and Operations Management Studies

Social Sciences/Economics

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a number of vacant PhD scholarships within the fields of Performance Management and Operations Management Studies. The expected starting date is September 2024.

The Department of Operations Management covers and integrates five academic research areas:

  • Supply Chain Management (design and management of flows of goods, services, knowledge and information between firms);
  • Management Accounting (design, use and effects of financial and non-financial measures in strategy development and implementation);
  • Innovation Management (deployment of management tools and mechanisms to connect technology, organization and markets);
  • Operations Management (relation between production, organization and strategy in manufacturing and service industries);
  • Managerial Economics (decision modelling around pricing, costing, production planning and forecasting).   

Our vision is to be bold in ideas and strong in practice. It is the ambition of the Department to nurture a fruitful debate among research areas. This allows cross-disciplinary exchange of research ideas and helps fostering a strong intellectual environment. The Department understands management in relation to managerial tools and instruments that help to frame and make business issues visible and amenable to intervention, development, and control. The Department wishes to develop research and teaching in close connection with practice. Candidates who are able to add to the academic research areas of Management Accounting, Managerial Economics, Operations Management and Supply Chain Management and work among two or more of these areas will have an advantage. Competency and skill in empirical research (any method) is an advantage as is the ability to bridge the Department´s research areas.  

The Department of Operations Management supplies teaching and supervision to undergraduate, graduate, masters, executive and PhD courses within the areas of the department. The department develop research initiatives within different areas and examples of research initiatives supported by the department: 

  • Accounting, Organizations and Decision-Making
  • Generative AI in Supply Chain and Operations Management
  • Performance Evaluation and Reward Systems
  • Sustainability as a Service Offering
  • Supply Chain Responsiveness and Resilience
  • Sustainable Supply Chain

We encourage candidates to apply by submitting interdisciplinary PhD proposals that link to, or ideally combine, different research areas of the Department. Proposals encompassing the above mentioned areas will have an advantage. In order to fulfill teaching obligations, the selected candidate will be expected to teach within the areas of Managerial Economics, Organizational Economics and Operations Management. Therefore, applicants with interest or previous experience in these fields have an advantage.

For more information about the Department, its research areas and projects please visit: https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/departments-and-centres/department-of-operations-management.

The three-year PhD programme at CBS gives you the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of CBS’s associate professors and professors, supported by research related PhD courses. The programme is highly international, and you are expected to participate in international research conferences and to spend time at another research institution as a visiting PhD student. See the CBS homepage for more information about the PhD programme, https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programme.  

CBS PhD graduates are held in high esteem not only in academia and research institutions but also in government and business where their research qualifications are in high demand.

CBS is committed to ensuring excellence, transformative and relevant teaching and research. Candidates who wish to join us must be interested in working in an organisation of this type and it is expected that the applicant shows an interest in joining the department’s research environment. 

Application and admission requirements

Applications will be assessed based on the quality of the proposed project, as well as the skills of the candidate. Only project proposals that are clearly within the areas of the Department will be considered. The department will give priority to applicants with high grades from their universities.

To be considered the applicant must:

• have a basic education at master’s level (corresponding to the 3 + 2 Bologna process)

• have received the grade of 10 (or equivalent) for the master’s thesis according to the Danish 7-point grading scale (https://ufm.dk/en/education/the-danish-education-system/grading-system).

• have a weighted grade point average of at least 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for the bachelor’s and master’s degree combined or alternatively a weighted grade point average must be at least 9.5 for the master’s degree alone. If the grade point average is not met, documentation for being in the top 40% of the class is also accepted. In rare cases, the grade requirement can be waived.

• have completed the master’s programme before starting the PhD programme at CBS

• master academic English at a high level in writing and speaking

The application (see link below) must include a five-page project description. The project description must include:

  • a presentation of an original research question
  • a description of the initial theoretical framework and method
  • a presentation of the proposed empirical material
  • a work plan for the three years

More information can be found here: https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programmes/admission.

In addition to the project description, copies of the following must be included:

  • diploma for bachelor’s and master’s degree or other certificates at an equivalent level as well as the grade transcripts
  • documentation for being in the top 40% of the class (if grade requirements are not met)
  • a concise curriculum vitae (CV)
  • a list of articles and publications (if applicable)
  • one example of a selected written work (e.g. master’s thesis)

The PhD student is enrolled in the CBS PhD School. Further information about PhD scholarships and the PhD programme can be found at https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programme.

For further information please contact: Head of Department Carsten Ørts Hansen, phone +45 3815 2483, e-mail ch.om@cbs.dk. Information about the Department can be found at https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/departments-and-centres/department-of-operations-management.   

Employment and salary
A PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years, and includes teaching obligations equivalent to six months’ work (840 work hours). The scholarships are fully salaried positions, according to the national Danish collective agreement. The monthly salary is currently approximately DKK 28,993 up to DKK 35,015 depending on seniority and a pension contribution totalling 17.1%. The scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, course and travel costs (according to the current CBS agreement). 

Salary level and employment take place in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Academics’ Central Organization.

Recruitment procedure 

The Recruitment Committee shortlists at least two-five applicants to be assessed by the Assessment Committee. Applicants are informed whether their application has proceeded for assessment.

Applicants selected for assessment will be notified about the composition of the Assessment Committee and will receive their personal assessment later. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. Please note that a positive assessment does not automatically result in an interview. Once the recruitment process is completed each applicant will be notified of the outcome of their application. 

Please note that an information meeting will be held in week 12 (18-22 March). This meeting can be attended both on Campus and through TEAMS and interested candidates can ask questions to the Department and the research environments. Contact Head of Secretariat, e-mail aka.om@cbs.dk, for further information.

The application must be sent via the online link below. 

Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices (see above), by the application deadline.

Details about Copenhagen Business School are available at www.cbs.dk/en.

Deadline: 2024-04-19 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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Postdoctoral fellow in the Horizon Europe project PROTEMO: Emotional dynamics of protective policies in an age of insecurity

Social Sciences/Economics

The Danish Centre for Welfare Studies (DaWS), University of Southern Denmark, Odense, seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Fellow (100%) as part of the Horizon Europe project PROTEMO – a 3-year (2024-2026) interdisciplinary research project that investigates the emotional roots of protective policies and their emotional consequences for individuals, groups of citizens and non-citizens as well as for democracy, political participation, and mobilization. See more about the project here. Local PI and work package leader is Peter Starke (Professor mso at the Department of Political Science and Public Management, University of Southern Denmark). The starting date for the position is 1 August 2024. The position is available for a fixed term of 12 months and comes with a competitive, full-time salary.

Using appropriate qualitative methods (e.g. elite interviews and document analysis), the successful applicant will study the role of emotions in policies aimed at disadvantaged housing areas in Denmark (“udsatte boligområder”). Together with the PI, the postdoctoral fellow will engage in innovative research focusing especially 1) on how to conceptualize and operationalize empathy as a concept to be used in policy studies, and 2) on empirical research on the role of empathy in policymaking in the areas of, inter alia, social welfare and criminal justice. 

Successful candidate(s) must be able and willing to support DaWS in realizing its overarching strategic research objectives. Read the entire strategy here.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Conceptual work on emotions in politics with a special focus on empathy;
  • Empirical work on empathy in policymaking in the Danish context, using appropriate qualitative methods;
  • Analyze research results and disseminate findings through academic publications and by other means as required (e.g. conference presentations); this includes publishing at least two articles in peer-reviewed journals; 
  • Contribute to the organization of events and activities within the project, including activities aimed at public dissemination;
  • Participate in regular meetings of the local project team and the European consortium;
  • Participate in the intellectual life at SDU and DaWS, including paper seminars, workshops, department meetings, and other events.

 

Selection criteria

For applicants to qualify for the position, the following criteria must be met:

  • A PhD in Political Science or a related discipline (e.g. sociology, social anthropology), awarded by the time of appointment, with a thesis on a topic related to policymaking, using qualitative methods;
  • Documentation of an emerging publication record at an internationally recognized level;
  • Expertise on Danish politics and/or policymaking relating to disadvantaged residential areas (desirable);
  • Proficiency or near-proficiency of Danish or another Scandinavian language (desired), English language proficiency (required).

 

About the University of Southern Denmark and the Danish Centre for Welfare Studies (DaWS)

The postdoctoral fellow will be associated with both the Danish Centre for Welfare Studies (DaWS) and the Public Administration and Welfare section of the Department of Political Science and Public Management at SDU. DaWS is an international and interdisciplinary research center on comparative welfare state research with scholars from political science, history, literature, and other disciplines.

The department believes in fostering a stimulating and inspiring environment for both faculty members and students. The department’s ambition is therefore to recruit, develop, and retain talented scholars committed to both academic excellence and departmental development. Furthermore, the department wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and, thus, welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

 

Information

Enquiries about the project and the position can be addressed to the Principal Investigator, Peter Starke, email: starke@sam.sdu.dk. For further information about the Danish Center for Welfare Studies, please contact Head of Center, Klaus Petersen klaus.petersen@sdu.dk. For further information about the Department, please contact Head of Department, Signe Pihl-Thingvad (ssp@sam.sdu.dk). 

 

Application, salary, etc.

Appointment to the position requires a PhD or equivalent and will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

Researchers who have not worked in Denmark before taking up this position may be eligible for a special tax scheme that reduces Danish income tax for up to 7 years. You can find more information about this tax scheme here. 

An application must include:

  • A detailed CV;
  • A cover letter (max. 2 pages);
  • A research plan (max. 2 pages, excluding references) that describes the applicant’s: 
    • Relationship to the aim and goals of the PROTEMO project (see https://www.protemo.eu/),
    • Plans on how to conduct research within the project’s framework,
    • Potential to obtain further external funding.
  • Certificates/Diplomas (MA and PhD degree);
  • A complete list of publications, indicating which publications are most relevant for the position;
  • Up to 3 of the most relevant publications (including unpublished work). Please upload a pdf for each publication. NOTE: If publications have been co-authored, co-author statements must be a part of this pdf and must include information like in this example. The statement is just for your inspiration.

 

All non-Danish documents must be translated into English.

Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out. 

Applications that are incomplete may be rejected without any substantive evaluation.

Assessment of applications will be done under the existing Appointment Order for universities. Applications will be assessed by an academic assessment committee that determines whether applicants are qualified to be a postdoctoral fellow according to the Scholarly Qualification Matrix. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material. The committee reserves the right to arrive at a decision solely based on the material submitted.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns them. The assessment report will subsequently be forwarded to the Head of Department who will assemble an appointment committee. The appointment committee will manage and complete a series of job interviews with especially promising applicants. On the basis of the applications, the written assessments, the job interviews, and a deliberation within the appointment committee, the Head of Department determines which candidate will be offered the position.

Applications must be submitted electronically no later than April 15, 2024 using the link below. 

Uploaded files must be in Adobe PDF (unlocked) format.

The application and CV must not exceed 10 MB.

Please read the guide for applicants.

Deadline: 2024-04-15 at 23:59

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Doctoral Research Fellowship in History 

Social Sciences/Economics

Doctoral Research Fellowship in History 

Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History

Job description

A Doctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1017) in History is available at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History, University of Oslo.

The Doctoral Research Fellow will be affiliated with the research group Experiencing American Democracy: Nordic Encounters in Transatlantic Perspective (ExAM) and the Democracy, Freedom and Boundaries research group. ExAm examines Norwegian and Nordic experiences with American democracy in a transatlantic perspective in the period 1800 to the present day and connections between migration and Americanization. Applicants for the position are asked to outline a project for a PhD thesis with relevance to one or more of ExAm’s four pillars:

I: Conceptions of American democracy

II: Circulations of experiences

III: Commemorations and use of migration history

IV: Cross cutting dimensions: Mixed methods

More about the position

The selected applicant will be affiliated with the ExAm project financed by the UiO:Democracy initiative and is invited to participate in the network working towards the 200-years commemoration of Norwegian migration to the USA in 2025. The research project ExAm offers professional development and international contacts across the Nordic region and abroad.

The selected candidate will be affiliated with the faculty’s organized research training. The academic work is to result in a doctoral thesis that will be defended at the Faculty with a view to obtaining the degree of PhD. The successful candidate is expected to join the existing research milieu or network and contribute to its development. Read more about the doctoral degree.

The appointment is for a duration of 3 years. All PhD Candidates who submit their doctoral dissertation for assessment with a written recommendation from their supervisor within 3 years or 3 ½ years after the start of their PhD position, will be offered, respectively, a 12 or 6 month Completion Grant.

Preferable starting date is Autumn 2024.

Qualification requirements

  • A Master’s degree in history or equivalent. The master’s degree must have been obtained and the final evaluation must be available by the application deadline.

  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language.

  • Personal suitability and motivation for the position.

To be eligible for admission to the doctoral program at the University of Oslo, applicants must, as a minimum, have completed a five-year graduation course (Master’s degree or equivalent), including a Master’s thesis of at least 30 ECTS. In special cases, the Faculty may grant admission on the basis of a one-year Master course following an assessment of the study programmer’s scope and quality.

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on:

  • The project’s scientific merit, research-related relevance, and innovation.
  • The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to complete the project within the time frame.
  • The applicant’s ability to complete research training.
  • Good collaboration skills and an ability to join interdisciplinary academic communities.

Applicants who have recently graduated with excellent results may be given preference.

We offer

How to apply

The application must include

  • Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
  • Curriculum Vitae (with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities, including a complete list of publications)
  • Transcript of records of your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Applicants with education from a foreign university must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system
  • Documentation of Language requirements (if applicable)
  • Project description, including a detailed progress plan for the project (3 – 5 pages, maximum 14,000 characters. See Template for project descriptions)

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Educational certificates, master theses and the like are not to be submitted with the application, but applicants may be asked to submit such information or works later.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, jobbnorge.no.

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview

Formal regulations

See also regulations as well as guidelines for the application assessment process and appointments to research fellowships.

Following the Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) § 25, Chapter 2, demographic information about the applicant may be used in the public list of applicants even if the applicant opts out from the entry in the public application list.

The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its employees, including research results.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

For questions regarding the position:

Professor Eirinn Larsen, Project Manager

Associate Professor Kristin Ranestad, Head of Research Training

For questions regarding how to apply:

HR Adviser Mira Kramárová

About the University of Oslo 

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History (IAKH) is comprised of three disciplines which in different ways study the past. The department has internationally oriented archaeologists, the only conservation program in Norway and the biggest group of historians in Scandinavia. The department has close to 100 employees, including non-permanent research fellows. The study programs span archaeology from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages, object and paintings conservation, and history from Antiquity to the present age.

Deadline: 2024-05-20 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate History

Social Sciences/Economics

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate History

Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History

Job description

A two-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1352) is available at the Department of Archaelogy, Conservation and History, University of Oslo.

The position is associated with NORCLI (Nordic Climate History. Using the past to envision the future). The candidate is expected to present a research project closely connected to the main project.

More about the position

NORCLI is an interdisciplinary project jointly run by the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History (Prof. Dominik Collet) and Department of Geosciences in Meteorology (Prof. Kirstin Krüger) and is financed by UiO: Energy and Environment. It investigates what happened when Nordic societies faced abrupt climate change during the past 1000 years, aiming to contribute to and broaden contemporary discussions.” NORCLI progresses from reconnecting and integrating data from historical and natural archives as well as climate models to narrating the result to a wider societal audience. The project collaborates closely with several other current projects (CLIMCULT, NORLIA, VIKINGS, CLIMCRIS, Force-VOL) in the field of climate history.

The postdoctoral fellow is expected to pursue a research project within this framework. As the candidate will be working closely with the second NORCLI postdoc based in the climate sciences, we ask for potential areas of collaboration to be highlighted in the application. During the first year the position is connected to an international research group on Nordic Climate history at the Center for Advanced Study (CAS) in Oslo. Previous documented experience with the approaches of climate or environmental history, interdisciplinary designs and the historical archives on climate is appreciated. The prospective candidates are welcome to contact the NORCLI project leaders ahead of submission of the job application.

The position is available for a period of two years. 

The successful candidate is expected to be based in Oslo during the project period. Preferred starting date is August 2024.

The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines. 

Qualification requirements and personal skills 

  • PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in history, climate and environmental history or a related historical discipline
  • The candidate’s research project must be closely connected with the central objectives of the project
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and preferably a Scandinavian language
  • Personal suitability and motivation for the position

The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.

In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:

  • The research project’s scientific merit, research-related relevance, and innovation
  • The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and to contribute to the main project
  • The potential to integrate and develop interdisciplinary approaches and to work in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines

We offer

How to apply

The application must include:

  • Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
  • Curriculum Vitae with grades listed (with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities)
  • List of publications
  • Project description (appox. 3 – 5 pages, maximum 14,000 characters. See Template for project descriptions). The project description must present a feasible progress plan. It should highlight potential areas of interdisciplinary cooperation with the corresponding postdoctoral fellowship in the climate sciences. It is expected that the applicant will be able to complete the project during the period of appointment

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language. The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, jobbnorge.no.

The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Formal regulations

See also Regulations concerning Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships.

Following the Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) § 25, Chapter 2, information about the applicant may be used in the public list of applicants even if the applicant opts out from the entry in the public application list.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo.

The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its employees, including research results.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

For questions about the position:

Professor Dominik Collet

Professor Kristin Krüger

For questions about how to apply:

HR Adviser Mira Kramarova

About the University of Oslo 

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History (IAKH) is comprised of three disciplines which in different ways study the past. The department has internationally oriented archaeologists, the only conservation program in Norway and the biggest group of historians in Scandinavia. The department has close to 100 employees, including non-permanent research fellows. The study programs span archaeology from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages, object and paintings conservation, and history from Antiquity to the present age.

Deadline: 2024-04-15 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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PhD Special Call: Economics of Education

Social Sciences/Economics

Aarhus BSS Graduate School, Aarhus University invites applicants for a PhD Scholarship in connection with the research project PhD in Economics of Education at the PhD Programme Economics and Business Economics.

The position is available from 1 September 20024

The research project

There is a large scope for teachers – and thereby policies that can improve teacher effectiveness – to improve student learning and well-being. However, we know little about what it would take to move a teacher up in the teacher quality distribution. Policymakers need an understanding of what characterizes the teachers that perform well to design appropriate admission criteria and educational content for the teacher education program. In this project, we use rich administrative data matching teachers and students to estimate teacher effects and characterize ’good’ teachers as well as sorting of students and teachers. We use state-of-the-art microeconometric methods to identify the parameters of interest.

Job description

As a PhD student you will be part of the collective research project “Characterizing Good Teachers and Student-Teacher Sorting” funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. You will work independently as well as with other researchers analyzing data, presenting research results, and writing scientific papers. Doing coursework and teaching is also part of the PhD position. 

You will be affiliated with TrygFonden’s Centre for Child Research, which is located at the Department of Economics and Business Economics. The centre is interdisciplinary and includes researchers from many different fields who share an interest in educational and child research. The centre organizes several research-related activities and has its own seminar series.

Your qualifications

We expect you to have a strong background in Economics or Public Policy as well as excellent analytical skills. We also expect you to have an interest in the field of education economics and public policy evaluation in general. If you have experience managing and analyzing large data sets it is an advantage, but not a prerequisite for this position.

Further information

The research group for the project consists of researchers in both Economics and Political Science. If you are interested in the position and want to know more, please contact Maria Knoth Humlum (mhumlum@econ.au.dk) to learn more about the project.

If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR supporter Ulla Prisholm Bjørn, Email: upb@au.dk

Place of work

Fuglesangs Allé 4, 8210 Aarhus V.

Formal requirements

You can read more about how to apply in the application guide and find the rules and regulations of the PhD education here.

The following criteria are decisive in the assessment of the candidates:

  • the applicant’s academic qualifications (assessed on the basis of the qualifying degree)
  • the quality and relevance of the project proposal
  • the applicant’s level of academic aptitude and assessed ability to complete the project within the framework of the PhD programme

You can read more about the assessment procedure and committees appointed by the dean here. Please note that for applications to the programme for Psychology and Behavioural Science, the criteria for assessment are specified here.

Applicants are very much encouraged to supply documentation as to how they rank compared to their class (both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees). This may for example be in the form of a letter from your University stating either how you rank as an individual student compared to other students the year you graduated ("ranks as no. 6 out of 111" or "ranks as among the best 8 percent") or if that is not possible, general information from your University as to how grades were distributed in the year of your graduation, will be appreciated.

Please note that Aarhus BSS Graduate School reserves the right to evaluate the applications on the basis of the documentation received before deadline, and you will not necessarily be asked for further documentation. Furthermore, Aarhus BSS Graduate School reserves the right to reject application that do not comply with the limitations as stated in the application guide (see link above).

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Deadline: 2024-04-04 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Economics and Business Economics
Email: mailto:mhumlum@econ.au.dk
Phone: +4587165568

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At least 1 Doctoral student in psychology (PA2023/3640)

Social Sciences/Economics

Lund University, Faculty of Social Sciences, The Department of Psychology

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The Department of Psychology is now looking for a doctoral student in any field of study in the subject and based on their own proposed project plan.

Regarding the doctoral programme
The doctoral programme amounts to 240 credits, the equivalent of four years of full time studies. The programme formally ends with the doctoral candidate publicly defending her/his published doctoral thesis. The primary obligation of the holder of a limited tenure doctoral position is to successfully fulfill her/his third cycle education ending with an approved Ph.D. thesis.

Regulations for limited tenure employment as a doctoral student are found in Higher Education Ordinance (chapter 5, 1-7§§). Only those persons who have been formally accepted to doctoral studies by the department can be eligible for limited tenure employment as a doctoral student. In addition to their own doctoral studies doctoral students can be required to perform departmental duties such as teaching, research and administrative work in accordance with the terms of the regulation, amounting to 20 percent of full time. Information regarding doctoral studies in psychology are available at the following site: http://www.psy.lu.se/en/study/phd-programme

Eligibility
Students with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who have completed a second-cycle degree, have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, or have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third-cycle studies in psychology if he or she has passed at least 30 second-cycle credits in the main field of psychology, including a second-cycle degree project worth 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad.

Application
Please follow instructions for application at http://www.psy.lu.se/en/study/phd-programme. Please note that only complete applications will be considered and that full eligibility must be met before the last day for applying. No need to have contacted a possible supervisor before applying nor to attach a financial plan. The position is financed by the department.

Type of employment
Limit of tenure, four years monthly paid according to HF 5 kap 7§.

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of the leading education and research institutions in Sweden and operates both in Lund and Helsingborg.

The Department of Psychology combines education with research and has in recent years been very successful in the competition for external research funds. Central research areas include occupational and organizational psychology, clinical psychology, cognition, neuropsychology, personality and social psychology and developmental psychology.
Many of our courses are developed in connection with research projects, and students are given the opportunity to gain access to current research findings from teachers who themselves are active researchers in their respective areas. Our education environment has long been highly internationalized.

We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment 2024-09-01 or by agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/3640
Contact
  • Hannah Stén, HR-partner, hannah.sten@sam.lu.se
  • Åse Innes-Ker, Director of doctoral studies, åse.innes-ker@psy.lu.se
Union representative
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 03.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Deadline: 2024-03-03 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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PhD student in public health with focus in health economics (PA2024/380)

Social Sciences/Economics

Lund University, Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The workplace
The Health Economics research group at Lund University is ranked as the top research environment in its field in Scandinavia and ninth in Europe. Led by Professor Ulf Gerdtham, the group conducts research primarily in five areas: 1) Public health issues, 2) Incentives and organization within healthcare, 3) Design of healthcare systems in terms of efficiency and distribution, 4) Economic evaluations of health interventions and programmes, 5) Socioeconomic inequality in health and welfare. The research group contributes to both theoretical and empirical research, utilizing survey and register data from regional, national, and international databases, as well as experiments. For more information about their research, please visit their website. The position is located in Lund.

We offer
Lund University is a governmental authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favourable occupational pension. Read more on the university’s website about being employed at Lund University, Work with us.

Project description and work duties
The doctoral project is within the field of public health with a focus on health economics. We are seeking a motivated doctoral student with a background in economics and good knowledge of econometrics.

Medication reviews reduces the use of inappropriate medications, which is a common problem among older individuals in the population. People with dementia is a particularly vulnerable group for whom medication reviews are of crucial importance. The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare has specific regulations regarding who should undergo a medication review and when. Due to the decentralized healthcare system in Sweden, many regions have their own rules and regulations, and there are differences between regions regarding who should receive a basic or comprehensive medication review. There are also variations in terms of which healthcare professionals should perform these reviews. However, research is limited regarding which model is (most) cost-effective and contributes to reducing inequality among individuals living with dementia.

The main task of the doctoral student is to conduct their research studies, which includes participation in research projects and mandatory courses. As a doctoral student within the health economics research group, your role will involve developing and running a research project focused on the health economic evaluation of medication reviews in Sweden. Specifically, you will compare different models in terms of costs, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness. Your main tasks will include:

  • Reviewing policies and guidelines related to medication reviews in Swedish healthcare regions.
  • Conducting econometric analysis using large register-based datasets.
  • Performing health economic evaluations.
  • Project planning and scientific writing.
  • Presenting research findings at seminars, national, and international meetings.

Additional tasks within the research group may also arise. You will collaborate with researchers at the Health Economics Unit at Lund University.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

  • An advanced level degree (master’s or equivalent) or equivalent 240 ECTS credits in Economics
  • Fluent in Swedish, spoken and written
  • Very good proficiency in English, spoken and written
  • Specific emphasis will be placed on personal qualities such as the ability to work independently

Meriting for the position are:

  • A health economic orientation is advantageous
  • Background or knowledge of dementia or cognitive impairment.
  • Documented experience in health economic evaluation.
  • Documented experience in scientific writing, including authorship of scientific publications.
  • Documented experience in conducting register studies and handling large datasets.
  • Proficiency in Stata.
  • Strong ability to be flexibleand work independently.
  • Good collaboration skills and the ability to be a productive part of a team.
  • Previous experience working in multidisciplinary research groups

Eligibility
Students with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who- have completed a second-cycle degree- have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, or- have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

In order for students with a non-Nordic degree to be admitted to postgraduate education,  English language skills corresponding to a passed TOEFL or IELTS test is required. For TOEFL-test requirement for admission is at least 550 points on the paper-based test, at least 213 points on the computer-based test and at least 79 points on the Internet-based test. For the IELTS test, the “Academic Module” must be completed with at least 6.5 as a result and no sub-element below 5.0.

Basis of assessment
The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When an appointment to a doctoral studentship is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance.

Type of employment
Employment is a full-time, fixed-term position of 4 years, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5 Section 7. Start date is 2024-04-01 or according to agreement.

How to apply
Application should be sent through the Lund University online recruitment system. It must include a personal motivation letter, a CV, contact information of two references, a degree certificate (including a grade transcript), TOEFL or IELTS-test result and other documents you wish to be considered (e.g. letters of recommendation).

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.

The Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö is one of the six departments at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. We have a strong focus on clinical and epidemiological research and also conduct an extensive preclinical laboratory research.

We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment 2024-04-01
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/380
Contact
  • Johan Jarl, Johan.Jarl@med.lu.se
  • Ditte Mårtensson (HR), +4640391336
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 29.Feb.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Deadline: 2024-02-29 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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PhD Special Call: Research in the effects of Debt Relief

Social Sciences/Economics

Aarhus BSS Graduate School, Aarhus University invites applicants for a PhD Scholarship in connection with the research project  Research in the effects of Debt Relief at the PhD Programme Economics and Business Economics

The position is available from 1 September 2024.

The research project

This PhD project is a part of a broader project which aims at quantifying the effects of debt relief (gældssanering). Programs of debt relief (DR) offer a partial or total forgiveness of individual unsecured debt via the local court. DR can be viewed as a social insurance program. By setting up rules and laws the politicians provide a way out for over-indebted individuals. Research on the effects of debt relief is important to understand whether and how the current rules are working from the point of view of the government.
The project exploits access to Danish register data and information about applicants for debt relief. We would like to analyse impacts of DR on individual health and families/children. We also want to investigate the impact of debt relief on the likelihood of starting up your own business (becoming an entrepreneur) as well as how the business fares subsequently. Another part of the project aims at quantifying the insurance value of debt relief (i.e. to what extent debt relief improves economic status and stability and
thereby insures the recipients). Read more about the project here: https://dff.dk/en/apply/supported-research/research-leaders/research-leader-2023/jonas-maibom-refsgaard

Job description

As a PhD student you will become a member of research group which is led by Jonas Maibom. The group also consists of researcher Gustaf Bruze and a post doc (NN). The group will work together on the projects described above.
The successful applicant for the PhD will not only work closely with senior researchers but also have a chance to pursue an independent research chapter. As a part of your PhD proposal, we therefore invite you to also include a description of a potential independent research project focused on issues in relation to debt relief or debt more broadly.

Your qualifications

The successful candidate is expected to have a strong background in Economics or Public Policy, strong analytical skills, as well as a demonstrated track record in terms of good grades in previous courses. Especially relevant courses includes, for example, (micro)econometrics or labor/public economics. We also expect you have a profound interest in economics with a particular focus on public policy/finance or labor economics more broadly.

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact Jonas Maibom, Email: maibom@econ.au.dk

If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR supporter Ulla Prisholm Bjørn, Email: upb@au.dk

Place of work

Fuglesangs Allé 4, 8210 Aarhus V.

Formal requirements

You can read more about how to apply in the application guide and find the rules and regulations of the PhD education here.

The following criteria are decisive in the assessment of the candidates:

  • the applicant’s academic qualifications (assessed on the basis of the qualifying degree)
  • the quality and relevance of the project proposal
  • the applicant’s level of academic aptitude and assessed ability to complete the project within the framework of the PhD programme

You can read more about the assessment procedure and committees appointed by the dean here. Please note that for applications to the programme for Psychology and Behavioural Science, the criteria for assessment are specified here.

Applicants are very much encouraged to supply documentation as to how they rank compared to their class (both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees). This may for example be in the form of a letter from your University stating either how you rank as an individual student compared to other students the year you graduated ("ranks as no. 6 out of 111" or "ranks as among the best 8 percent") or if that is not possible, general information from your University as to how grades were distributed in the year of your graduation, will be appreciated.

Please note that Aarhus BSS Graduate School reserves the right to evaluate the applications on the basis of the documentation received before deadline, and you will not necessarily be asked for further documentation. Furthermore, Aarhus BSS Graduate School reserves the right to reject application that do not comply with the limitations as stated in the application guide (see link above).

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Deadline: 2024-04-04 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Economics and Business Economics
Email: mailto:maibom@econ.au.dk
Phone: +4587166075

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1 Doctoral studentship in Human Geography (PA2024/154)

Social Sciences/Economics

Lund University, Faculty of Social Sciences,

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Job assignment:
The doctoral candidate program amounts to 240 credits (equivalent to four years of full-time study). It formally ends with the doctoral candidate publicly defending his/her printed doctoral thesis. The holder of a doctoral position has as primary obligation to successfully fulfill the third cycle education ending with a PhD degree. Regulations concerning appointment as a full-time doctoral student can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

The holder of a doctoral position is expected to participate actively in the research and teaching environment of the department and may have to perform departmental duties, above all teaching, amounting to about 20 percent of full time.

The research must be conducted within human geography and connect to the research project “A just TRANSport TRANSformation? A TRANSnational, FEMinist analysis of the social reproduction of the lithium and copper supply chain. TRANS-FEM”. The goal of the research project is to examine through a feminist mixed-methods approach the transnational labor dynamics of the lithium and copper supply chains from the places of extraction and export:  Antofagasta, Chile to the place of manufacture of e-batteries: Skellefteå, Sweden. The PhD candidate is expected to engage with research on how an EU green energy transition should address socio environmental fallouts and forms of labor exploitation associated with the extraction of critical minerals and the production of e-batteries in Europe. Most importantly, this project will question whether the green transition can truly be a global affair and bring about social and environmental justice in the form of fair and equitable inclusion for the most marginalized groups in improving their wellbeing.

More information on the PhD program at the Department of Human Geography is available at https://www.keg.lu.se/en/research/phd-education/phd-in-human-geography

Eligibility/Entry Requirements:
To be eligible for third cycle studies an applicant must:

·     Have been awarded a second cycle degree

·     Have completed studies the equivalent of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits are at the second cycle level, or

·     Have acquired comparable qualifications in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

In addition to the requirements described above the specific entry requirements for the PhD program in Human Geography is a Master’s degree in Human Geography, or related disciplines. Exams must include independent work of at least 30 higher education credits, of which at least half is at the second cycle level. The applicant must also have proficiency in spoken and written English corresponding to English B from Swedish upper secondary school. The assessment will be based on national guidelines.

The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD studies may be appointed to doctoral candidate positions. When an appointment to such a position is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral positions may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance. 

Basis of Assessment:
In accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, paragraph 5, particular emphasis for admission shall be placed upon the applicant’s ability to successfully complete PhD studies, as indicated by academic qualifications and merits.

Applications will further be reviewed according to the pertinence of research interest and profile in relation to the above-mentioned research project. Previous essays and published material are important documents for assessing this ability. Particular emphasis is placed on experience in the application of qualitative field methods related to the subjects of human geography or equivalent. Because the candidate is hired for a project that relies on original data gathering through fieldwork and interviews, proficiency in Spanish is required (will be tested at times of interview if no written record can be provided) and in Swedish is preferable. In addition to the obligation to engage in their own research studies, the holder may be required to perform duties related to education, research and administrative work according to special provisions in the regulation.

Application:
The application must contain:

• A cover letter of a maximum of 700 words, which contains a brief presentation of you as an applicant and your qualifications as they relate to the above-mentioned project. Upload as a single pdf-format file.

• Concise research proposal (max. 2000 words including references) including literature review, aim, research questions and methodology. The proposal must clearly show how it relates to the above-described research project.Upload as a single pdf-format file.

• Curriculum vitae. Upload as a single pdf-format file.

• An example of independently written academic work (in English or Spanish). This will typically be a master’s thesis. Upload as a single pdf-format file.

•  If available, copies of scientific publications in English or Spanish authored or co-authored by you. Upload as a single pdf-format file.

·     Name and contact information of 2-3 people we may contact for personal references (in type-in box).

·     Copies of examination certificates and grades. Upload as a single pdf-format file.

 The application must be in English and entered into the Lund University job application portal, varbi.

 Type of employment:
Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of the leading education and research institutions in Sweden and operates both in Lund and Helsingborg.

The Department of Human Geography, with about 60 staff, 400 full-time students and about 20 doctoral students, combines ancient traditions with modern and highly internationalised research and education. The Department is one of the most research-intensive departments in the Faculty, with a high level of external funding. In the most recent international evaluations (RQ 08 and RQ 20) of Lund University, the Department’s research was rated as excellent in several areas. This strong position has developed further and the Department is ranked number 23 in the world according to QS 20, making it one of Lund University’s highest ranked disciplinary domains in 2022.
The Department of Human Geography combines a strong subject tradition with modern and internationally high-quality research and education. The Department has extensive international collaborations as well as strong networks and contacts within and outside the faculty at LU. Key research and teaching areas are economic geography, development geography, urban and social geography, human ecology and GIS.

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Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment September 1st 2024
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/154
Contact
  • Research project: Martina Angela Caretta, martina_angela.caretta@keg.lu.se
  • Doctoral studies: : Henrik Gutzon Larsen, henrik_gutzon.larsen@keg.lu.se;
  • HR-questions: Natalie Nyman, natalie.nyman@sam.lu.se,+46-2226897
Last application date 03.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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Deadline: 2024-03-03 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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PhD Special Call: Energy/Climate/Environmental Economics

Social Sciences/Economics

Aarhus BSS Graduate School, Aarhus University invites applicants for a PhD Scholarship in connection with Energy/Climate/Environmental Economics at the PhD Programme in Economics and Business Economics

The position is available from 1 September 2024. 

The research project

The research project falls within the broad field of energy, climate, and environmental economics with focus on quantitative (applied and theoretical) research. The field includes the economics of energy markets, energy market design, climate finance, the economics of green transition, climate econometrics as well as applied and theoretical econometric research relevant for the field in a broad sense.

The PhD student is funded by Center for Research in Energy: Economics and Market (CoRE) hosted by the Department of Economics and Business Economics. CoRE is funded by the energy trading company InCommodities for the period 2024-2028. The center conducts independent research in the field. CoRE is starting up in the spring 2024 and includes researchers and PhD students from all sections of the department. International researchers will be affiliated with the center as well, and the center will
organize several research-related activities

Job description

The PhD student will be connected with the relevant section of the department dependent upon the precise research project of the candidate and the supervisor. The PhD student will be closely affiliated with CoRE. You will work independently as well as with other researchers writing research papers, analyzing data and research questions relevant for the PhD project, presenting research results etc. Coursework and teaching are also part of the PhD position.

Your qualifications

We expect you to have a strong quantitative background in economics and econometrics as well as excellent analytical skills. We also expect you to have a sincere interest in the field of energy, climate and environmental economics and econometrics and will find it challenging to work with research questions relevant for the field of energy and the green transition in a broad sense.

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact Niels Haldrup, Email: nhaldrup@econ.au.dk.

If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR supporter Ulla Prisholm Bjørn Email: upb@au.dk.

Place of work

Fuglesangs Allé 4, 8210 Aarhus V

Formal requirements

You can read more about how to apply in the application guide and find the rules and regulations of the PhD education here.

The following criteria are decisive in the assessment of the candidates:

  • the applicant’s academic qualifications (assessed on the basis of the qualifying degree)
  • the quality and relevance of the project proposal
  • the applicant’s level of academic aptitude and assessed ability to complete the project within the framework of the PhD programme

You can read more about the assessment procedure and committees appointed by the dean here. Please note that for applications to the programme for Psychology and Behavioural Science, the criteria for assessment are specified here.

Applicants are very much encouraged to supply documentation as to how they rank compared to their class (both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees). This may for example be in the form of a letter from your University stating either how you rank as an individual student compared to other students the year you graduated ("ranks as no. 6 out of 111" or "ranks as among the best 8 percent") or if that is not possible, general information from your University as to how grades were distributed in the year of your graduation, will be appreciated.

Please note that Aarhus BSS Graduate School reserves the right to evaluate the applications on the basis of the documentation received before deadline, and you will not necessarily be asked for further documentation. Furthermore, Aarhus BSS Graduate School reserves the right to reject application that do not comply with the limitations as stated in the application guide (see link above).

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Deadline: 2024-04-04 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Economics and Business Economics
Email: mailto:nhaldrup@econ.au.dk
Phone: +4551504526

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in gender, sexuality and critical diversity research

Social Sciences/Economics

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in gender, sexuality and critical diversity research

UiB – Knowledge that shapes society

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in gender, sexuality and critical diversity research

The Centre for Women’s and Gender Research (SKOK) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in gender, sexuality and critical diversity research starting the 1st of August 2024 or as agreed upon. The position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The Centre for Women’s and Gender Research (SKOK) is an interdisciplinary centre for research, dissemination and teaching on gender, sexuality, diversity as well as feminist and post/decolonial theory. The centre has a critical, historical, and global profile with focus on the intersection between gender and other power structures of power, such as race, class, ethnicity, age, body size and ablebodiedness. SKOK is a research environment with a special competence on theory with the interdisciplinary gender and sexuality field, with a special emphasis on global societal challenges. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to further strengthen the competence in the research environment.

SKOKs mandate is to strengthen research on gender and sexuality at the University of Bergen, as well as to play an active role within gender research both nationally and internationally. The successful candidate is expected to participate in both national and international arenas, and it is desirable to aim for publications in both national and international publication channels.

About the project:

The call invites project proposals that have a gender, sexuality and/or critical diversity perspective on global societal challenges such as the relationship between technology/humans/post humanity, health, climate change and biodiversity loss, international migration, urbanization, geopolitical tensions, militarization, democracy, freedom of expression and decolonization.

Applicants with a PhD relevant for the research fields cited above, are welcome to apply. The project proposal is expected have a clear theoretical profile and contribute to critical thinking in relation to global challenges related to different empirical fields. Proposals that have potential for further theoretical and/or methodological development and innovation, and thus contribute to the centre’s theoretical profile, will be preferred.

About the postdoctoral position:

The position as postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment for four years, with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The successful applicant shall prepare a plan for qualifying for top academic positions in cooperation with the Head of Department. It is a requirement that the postdoctoral project is completed during the period of employment.

25 per cent of the time comprises obligatory duties mostly associated with teaching, but also other tasks like dissemination of results and administration. A plan for the obligatory duties will be developed with the Department at the time of appointment. 

Candidates cannot be employed as a postdoctoral fellow for more than one fixed term period at the same institution. The successful applicant will be expected to conform to the regulations that apply to the position and must accept that their primary residence will be in Bergen for the full term of the appointment.  

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent foreign degree in a discipline that is relevant for the PhD project (as mentioned above). The doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation within the closing date of the application. The PhD degree must be obtained prior to appointment.
  • The applicant must provide a project proposal within one of the above-mentioned research fields, including a progress plan for the project’s main activities, and a plan for publishing results in recognized international channels.
  • The applicant must be able to work independently in a well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.
  • Applicants must have a good command of English.

In the assessment, the main emphasis will be placed upon the quality of the proposed project, the applicant’s academic qualifications and the feasibility of the project. 

In cases where applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, motivation and the applicant’s personal eligibility will be taken into account.

We can offer:

  • A thriving and professionally stimulating working environment. 
  • A gross annual salary of NOK 615 700 (Code 1352), equal to pay grade 63 in the state salary scale, following ordinary meriting regulations. Further salary advancement will depend on seniority in the position.
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
  • A position in an inclusive workplace (IA) enterprise.
  • Good welfare benefits.

How to apply:

Applications must be sent electronically via the link on this site “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. The applicant must use the electronic CV form. The application must include:

  • A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.  
  • A summary of the proposed project (up to five pages/12.000 characters, excluding the bibliography).  
  • A progress plan for the proposed project, and a plan for publishing results in recognized international channels. 
  • Bibliography for the proposed project.  
  • Full list of any scientific work (publication list). 
  • Up to five academic works (may include theses, monographs and articles) that are to be given special consideration in the assessment of your academic qualifications.  
  • A short summary of the PhD-thesis (up to three pages).  
  • CV. 
  • Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and diploma for the PhD or documentation showing that the thesis has been submitted for assessment.  
  • Relevant certificates/references.  
  • The names and contact information for two referees. One of these must be a supervisor for the PhD thesis.  

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded to Jobbnorge. Attachments can be either in a Word or a pdf-format.

General information:

For further information, applicants may contact the Head of Centre Kari Jegerstedt via email: kari.jegerstedt@uib.no or phone: +47 451 97 013.

The public sector shall reflect the diversity of the Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The best qualified candidates for the position will be invited to an interview.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of applicants. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Questions or queries about the electronic application process can be directed to fakadm@hf.uib.no.

Further information about our employment process can be found here.

About The University of Bergen (UiB) 

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are four departments and four centres at Faculty of Humanities. Read more about the faculty and departments. 

Deadline: 2024-03-25 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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PhD student in History with a focus on climate history

Social Sciences/Economics

The Department of History at Stockholm University is one of the larger departments within the Faculty of Humanities with about 70 employees. The Department has about 15 active PhD students. There are several different fields of research within the Department.

The Department invites applications for one PhD student positions in history within the research project “Adaptations to climate change in the northern Baltic region ca 1500–1900”. The PhD student shall work on the sub-project that examines the effect of climate change on winter transportation and adaptations to it in the early modern Swedish Realm. The PhD thesis will preferably consist of four studies. Two studies shall be developed by the doctoral student herself/himself, the topics for which can be freely decided, while the two other topics have already been largely determined and have the working titles “The effects of mild winters on production capacity in forestry and mining” and “The impact of seasonal weather variability on connectivity and transportation across the Baltic Sea”. However, the PhD student is free to further develop them thematically at her/his own discretion. Read more about the project on: www.su.se/research/research-projects/adaptations-to-climate-change-in-the-northern-baltic-region-ca-1500-1900.

Project description
The Department of History has a collaboration with the Department of History at Uppsala University named the Stockholm-Uppsala Graduate School in History. The admission procedure is coordinated between the universities.

Qualification requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field stipulates that applicants must have received a passing grade on second-cycle courses worth at least 30 credits, including a degree project worth at least 15 credits.

The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.

Language
Teaching in the PhD program is given in Swedish and English. Some compulsory courses are given only in Swedish.

Stockholm University offers Swedish language courses for international employees. www.su.se/education/swedish-language-courses-for-international-employees-at-stockholm-university.

Selection
The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training and the suitability for the research project in question. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity:

Qualifications

  1. Assessment of the depth and breadth of the applicant’s previous education.
  2. Academic production. On the basis of the applicant’s degree projects from the first and second cycle and, where applicable, other written scholarly production, the applicant’s capacity to benefit from the training is assessed according to the following criteria: critical ability; analytical skills; creativity; independence. The assessment will also consider the time aspect, i.e. to what extent the applicant has demonstrated the ability to complete previous academic projects within specified time limits. In addition, based on a comparison of the academic works, an assessment is made of the applicant’s academic development.
  3. Research proposal (maximum 6 pages). In connection with the application, the applicant must briefly outline the planned PhD thesis work within the framework of the project’s overall theme, which is the effect of climate change on winter transportation and adaptations to it in the early modern Swedish Realm. The research plan should preferably focus on the two studies that the PhD student shall develop independently within the framework of the project’s overall theme. The research proposal should outline the implementation of the research. The research proposal will be assessed on the basis of: relevance; originality; potential for completion within the specified time limits (i.e. a period equivalent to four years of full-time study).
  4. Ability to collaborate. The applicant’s interpersonal skills are assessed on the basis of references, certificates, interviews, etc.

In addition, it is particularly desirable for the current PhD student position to have experience of working with quantitative methods, and/or have previous education in such methods, as well as documented knowledge in reading early modern Swedish handwritten documents.

The local admission regulations at the Department of History are available at (in Swedish): www.su.se/department-of-history/get-a-phd-in-history.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www.su.se/rules and regulations.

Terms of employment
Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
For more information, please contact the Director of Studies for the PhD program, Professor Karin Sennefelt, telephone: +46 8 16 33 14, karin.sennefelt@historia.su.se. Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of Department, Professor Anna Götlind, telephone: +46 8 16 36 73, anna.gotlind@historia.su.se. For more information about the research project, please contact the project leader, Professor Fredrik Charpentier Ljungqvist, fredrik.c.l@historia.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, seko@seko.su.se (SEKO), and PhD student representative, doktorandombud@sus.se.

Application
Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter (no more than 1 page)
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
  • Research proposal of maximum 6 pages (font size 12 pt, line spacing 1.5)
  • Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
  • Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files): a) Bachelor / C thesis; b) Master thesis at the advanced level, or D thesis; c) Information on how much actual study time has been spent on the essays / thesis work (upload as a separate document).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Deadline: 2024-03-15 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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PhD student in History

Social Sciences/Economics

The Department of History at Stockholm University is one of the larger departments within the Faculty of Humanities with about 70 employees. The Department has about 15 active PhD students. There are several different fields of research within the Department.

The Department invites applications for at least one PhD student position in history.

Project description
The Department of History has a collaboration with the Department of History at Uppsala University named the Stockholm-Uppsala Graduate School in History. PhD positions are announced separately at each university. An applicant who wants to be considered for a position at both universities must submit applications to both universities. The admission procedure itself is coordinated between the universities.

Qualification requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field stipulates that applicants must have received a passing grade on second-cycle courses worth at least 30 credits, including a degree project worth at least 15 credits.

The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.

Language
Teaching in the PhD program is given in Swedish and English. Some compulsory courses are given only in Swedish.

Stockholm University offers Swedish language courses for international employees. www.su.se/education/swedish-language-courses-for-international-employees-at-stockholm-university.

Selection
The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity:

Qualifications

  1. Assessment of the depth and breadth of the applicant’s previous education.
  2. Academic production. On the basis of the applicant’s degree projects from the first and second cycle and, where applicable, other written scholarly production, the applicant’s capacity to benefit from the training is assessed according to the following criteria: critical ability; analytical skills; creativity; independence. The assessment will also consider the time aspect, i.e. to what extent the applicant has demonstrated the ability to complete previous academic projects within specified time limits. In addition, based on a comparison of the academic works, an assessment is made of the applicant’s academic development.
  3. Research proposal. In connection with the application, the applicant must briefly describe his/her proposed field of research. The account should be approximately 6 pages long and contain one or more research problems and an outline of the implementation of the research. The research proposal will be assessed on the basis of: relevance; originality; potential for completion within the specified time limits (i.e. a period equivalent to four years of full-time study).
  4. Ability to collaborate. The applicant’s interpersonal skills are assessed on the basis of references, certificates, interviews, etc.

The local admission regulations at the Department of History are available at (in Swedish): www.su.se/department-of-history/get-a-phd-in-history.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www.su.se/rules and regulations.

Terms of employment
Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
For more information, please contact the Director of Studies for the PhD program, Professor Karin Sennefelt, telephone: +46 8 16 33 14, karin.sennefelt@historia.su.se. Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of Department, Professor Anna Götlind, telephone: +46 8 16 36 73, anna.gotlind@historia.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, seko@seko.su.se (SEKO), and PhD student representative, doktorandombud@sus.se.

Application
Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter (no more than 1 page)
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
  • Research proposal, approximately 6 pages (font size 12 pt, line spacing 1.5)
  • Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
  • Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files): a) Bachelor / C thesis; b) Master thesis at the advanced level, or D thesis; c) Information on how much actual study time has been spent on the essays / thesis work (upload as a separate document).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

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Deadline: 2024-03-15 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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PhD Special Call: Labor Economics

Social Sciences/Economics

Aarhus BSS Graduate School, Aarhus University invites applicants for a PhD Scholarship in connection with the research project PhD in Labor Economics at the PhD Programme Economics and Business Economics.

The position is available from 1 September 2024.

The research project

Inequality, and the widening gap between rich and poor within developed countries, is a concern for society and should be addressed by policy makers (Mayhew and Wills, 2019). Income inequality depends both on the income shares of labor and capital and on wage dispersion. One key factor explaining inequality is lack of competition and monopoly power, both in the goods market and in the labor market. In this project, we focus on lack of competition in the labor market and how it can lead to observing similar workers earning different wages at different firms. It is not controversial that many aspects of labor markets are inherently imperfectly competitive: Either workers or firms can gain a rent from an existing employment relationship (Manning, 2010). These rents can come from two sources: The first is heterogeneity of workers (skills or preferences) and firms (productivity and non-wage job amenities); this is employer differentiation. The second source is lack of competition due to market concentration, i.e., the presence of few employers that dominate the labor market and can strategically interact to set wages below the marginal product of labor, employer concentration. The aim of this project is to contribute to the frontier of the growing literature incorporating different sources of market power in economic models of the labor market by developing new empirical methodologies to allow researchers to measure labor market power and its impact on income inequality. In the project, we combine theoretical models of the labor market and sophisticated quantitative methods
using the Danish administrative registers and novel geographical data.

Further information

The research group for the project consists of researchers in Economics in Denmark, Canada, the US, and France. If you are interested in the position and want to know more, please contact Elena Mattana (emattana@econ.au.dk) to learn more about the project.

If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR supporter Ulla Prisholm Bjørn Email: upb@au.dk

Place of work

Fuglesangs Allé 4, 8210 Aarhus V

Formal requirements

You can read more about how to apply in the application guide and find the rules and regulations of the PhD education here.

The following criteria are decisive in the assessment of the candidates:

  • the applicant’s academic qualifications (assessed on the basis of the qualifying degree)
  • the quality and relevance of the project proposal
  • the applicant’s level of academic aptitude and assessed ability to complete the project within the framework of the PhD programme

You can read more about the assessment procedure and committees appointed by the dean here. Please note that for applications to the programme for Psychology and Behavioural Science, the criteria for assessment are specified here.

Applicants are very much encouraged to supply documentation as to how they rank compared to their class (both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees). This may for example be in the form of a letter from your University stating either how you rank as an individual student compared to other students the year you graduated ("ranks as no. 6 out of 111" or "ranks as among the best 8 percent") or if that is not possible, general information from your University as to how grades were distributed in the year of your graduation, will be appreciated.

Please note that Aarhus BSS Graduate School reserves the right to evaluate the applications on the basis of the documentation received before deadline, and you will not necessarily be asked for further documentation. Furthermore, Aarhus BSS Graduate School reserves the right to reject application that do not comply with the limitations as stated in the application guide (see link above).

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Deadline: 2024-04-04 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Economics and Business Economics
Email: mailto:emattana@econ.au.dk
Phone: +4587165421

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PhD Stipend in Satellite Data Assimilation and Machine/Deep Learning

Social Sciences/Economics

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Sustainability and Planning (PLAN), a PhD stipend is available within the general study programme Planning and Development. The stipend is open for appointment from 1 June 2024 or soon hereafter. PLAN conducts research and teaching on development and planning in a broad sense, including social science aspects as well as more technical aspects of development, and with a focus on environmental, international as well as administrative dimensions.

Job description

The PhD project is a part of the Villum Young Investigator Programme(YIP) research project“A Novel Synergy of Physics-based and Data-driven Methods for Reliable Hydrological Predictions under Changing Climate” funded by VILLUM FONDEN. The purpose of this YIP project is to develop novel methods to tackle the scientific challenges of the integration of satellite observations with large-scale hydrological model simulations. The goal is to develop a novel synergy between(sequential) calibration/data assimilation and machine learning/deep learning methods to better understand hydro-meteorological processes that lead to major flood and droughts under changing climate. The practical focus of this research project is around enhancing the prediction of large-scale flood and drought events under the changing climatic conditions.

The topic of this PhD position will fall into one of the three mainfocus areas of this Villum YIP project:

  • Developing physically constrained data driven(surrogate) sub-models for large-scale hydrological models;
  • Developing consistent data-model fusion frameworks and improving uncertainty representation of measurements and model simulations;
  • Developing parameter learning frameworks to enhance hydrological predictability under climate change.

Profile:The ideal candidate has

  • MSc degree in Geodesy, Civil Engineering, Physics and Meteorology, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Hydrology or a comparable discipline. The MSc degree must be equivalent with the Danish MSc degree to qualify(which is 2 years).
  • Profound skills in numerical modelling and programming are essential
  • Experience with at least two of the following disciplines is desirable:
    • calibration and/or data assimilation
    • machine learning and/or deep learning
    • hydrological and/or land surface models
    • satellite geodetic and/or Earth Observation(EO) data processing
  • Strong interest in collaborative work
  • Passionate to present the results in highly-ranked peer reviewed scientific journals and at international conferences
  • Good English skills(oral and written) are required.

We offer:

  • International, interdisciplinary working environment
  • In-house modelling, data processing and data assimilation expertise, software, and High Performance Computation(HPC) infrastructure
  • Excellent scientific infrastructure
  • Participation in project meetings and international conferences
  • Research stay abroad
  • Flexible working hours and various opportunities to reconcile work and family life.

To apply, please send the following documents(in English unless indicated, pdf format):

  • Motivation letter(max 1 page) outlining your qualifications and motivation to conduct the PhD project
  • Project plan(max 2 pages) addressing your understanding of the project’s problem and expected challenges, as well as your ideas to overcome them(please refer to at least one of the three mainfocus areas of the project)
  • CV including a list of scientific outputs(thesis, study projects, papers, etc.) and contact info for two academic references(they will be contacted after shortlisting)
  • Copy of MSc diploma*
  • Copy of Master thesis(in any language)
  • List of exams with ECTS and grades

*If you haven’t completed your Master studies at time of submission, please substitute the MSc diploma with a written statement by your supervisor specifying the expected completion date and confirming that you are expected to finish on time and send the most recent draft of your thesis.

You may obtain further information from the Villum YIP project leader A/Prof Maike Schumacher,maikes@plan.aau.dkconcerning the scientific aspects of the stipend.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master’s degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that subsequent to the deadline for applications the head of department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed or not.

For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure contact Line Krogh Brusgaard-Nitzsch, The Doctoral School at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, email:libr@adm.aau.dk, phone:+45 9940 7080.

For more information of The Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design:www.phd.tech.aau.dk

The application is only to be submitted online by using the”Apply online” button below.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

Wages and employment

Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of 15 December 2021 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the current Circular of 11 December 2019 on the employment structure at Danish universities.

Ref number

20-24011

Deadline: 2024-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Planning

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Postdoctoral researcher in economics

Social Sciences/Economics

Published: 2024-02-12

The Department of Economics is one of the largest departments within the Faculty of Social Sciences with approximately 100 employees from a dozen countries. Each year about 1,000 students participate in undergraduate (BA), graduate (MA) and PhD level courses. Researchers at the department are frequently engaged as experts by the government and by the media, and interact with the society at large in a number of ways.

Duties
The duties consists of research, own and together with the participants, within the ongoing research project ”The Macroeconomy and High-Dimensional Heterogeneity on the Micro Level” financed by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (see here for more information). Moreover, teaching at most 20% of the time is included in the position.

Requirements
A PhD degree in economics or a foreign degree equivalent to a Ph.D. degree in economics. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

Additional qualifications
Competence and experience related to the questions within the project are advantageous. Particularly concerning macroeconomic models with heterogeneous agents, machine learning algorithms (especially with regard to causal inference), applied microeconometrics, and microsimulation models.

The assessment of applications is primarily based on the applicant’s ability to conduct independent research based on scientific excellence. Greater emphasis is placed on the quality of each individual scientific work rather than the quantity of publications. Proficiency in spoken and written English is a requirement.

How to apply
Required documents for the application:

  • Personal letter that clearly states the candidates research interests, qualifications and relevant work experience (max 2 pages)
  • CV
  • List of publications
  • Copy of doctoral degree (if available)
  • Contact information to three references

Please also inform us about any circumstances that may be relevant for the evaluation of your qualifications (such as parental-leave periods). The application must be written in English.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of two years according to central collective agreement. Full time position. Starting date September 2nd 2024 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Mikael Carlsson, telephone: 018-4717140, e-mail: mikael.carlsson@nek.uu.se

Please submit your application by 1 March 2024, UFV-PA 2024/539.

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Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.

Deadline: 2024-03-01 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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PhD position in Archaeology in the HORIZON Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Doctoral Network ArCHe

Social Sciences/Economics

PhD position in Archaeology in the HORIZON Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Doctoral Network ArCHe

About the University of Oslo 

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Museum of Cultural History, part of the University of Oslo, is one of Norway’s largest museums of cultural history. The museum is research-intensive, and is a university department of equal status to a UiO Faculty. It houses the largest archaeological, ethnographic and numismatic collections in Norway. The museum includes the Viking ships on Bygdøy, an important collection of medieval ecclesiastical art, classical and Egyptological collections from the Mediterranean and an archive of runic inscriptions.

KHM’s ethos: Open, exploratory, genuine.

Job description

About the Doctoral Network

The Doctoral Network ArCHe (https://www.arche.uio.no/) will train 10 PhD fellows for increasing the scientific and public value of Europe’s archaeological coastal heritage, focusing on the legacy of Stone Age hunter-fisher-gatherers (c. 12,000–2000 calBC). Including some of the earliest remains of human activity, this fragile and very heterogeneous legacy is crucial for understanding human engagement with the coast. Today, it is embedded in a variety of geographic settings across Europe, differing in environmental development, which face massive environmental and human threats, and is approached in various ways in cultural heritage management. ArCHe addresses the challenges of this fractured field with an innovative past–present–future approach focused on connecting the legacy from the past, its present status as archaeological heritage and prospects for its future protection and integration into lived landscapes.

With six beneficiaries and nine associated partners, ArCHe unites academic research centres and non-academic organizations (cultural heritage sector, specialist organisations, museums and media). Within this joint platform for research and training, customized PhD projects will allow for cross-fertilization of knowledge among researchers and partners through scientific courses, workshops, conferences, applied secondments and transferable skills tuition. Training in archaeology, anthropology, critical heritage studies, heritage management, bioarchaeology, geology, oceanography, coastal engineering/preservation and communication relevant to coastal heritage and environment will equip the ArCHe PhDs with advanced interdisciplinary and cross-regional knowledge and skills applicable to various academic and non-academic fields across Europe. Through best practices, the PhD projects will contribute to the visibility, preservation and sustainable integration of the vulnerable cultural heritage in coastal areas facing global environmental and development challenges.

More about the project DC3: “Anchor points in a fluid world: Stone Age hunter-fisher-gatherer sites in the coastal zone and their social, economic and communicative significance”

Stone Age hunter-fisher-gatherers used and settled the coastal zone in the varied coastal environments across Europe. DC3 studies the location of Mesolithic coastal sites in a cross-regional and interdisciplinary approach to investigate the sites’ past social, economic and communicative meaning(s) in fluid and diverse seascapes and within hunter-fisher-gatherer (HFG) networks in different areas of Europe. Case-study areas from SE Norway, W-France and N-Spain will be compared to identify potential similarities and differences of human-environment interaction in the Stone Age (STA) (synergy with DC2). The comparison of these areas will cross-fertilize the regions’ respective knowledge and knowledge-gaps (different archaeological situations, topography, preservation conditions) to enhance our insights on HFG use of coastal areas in the STA. Across Europe, HFG settlement at the coast and HFG engagement with the marine surroundings has predominantly been explained from an economic perspective (e.g. fishing, sea mammal hunting).

DC3 will investigate, from a novel perspective, other important aspects of these sites’ past social significance, including: 1) The sites’ social, economic and communicative meaning and function within a social network as can be reconstructed from the archaeological finds, 2) their placement in a – strategic – landscape of communication, 3) their physical accessibility in different seasons as well as access to other resources, (terrestrial animals, plants, raw material), and 4) The potential cosmological aspects of human-environment interaction (synergy with DC4). The project combines various methods in a novel way: 1) analysis of coastal topography (geographic/geological maps and field observations), 2) Collection and analysis of archaeological evidence (on the basis of existing databases, literature and selected material studies), 3) Existing palaeo-environmental data (geology, archaeobotany, shoreline displacement models), 4) GIS modelling (including topographic analysis, view-shed analysis, least-cost-analysis, Tobler’s hiking function) and 5) Comparison of archaeological results with ethnographic observations on recent HFGs.  

With its innovative comparative, cross-regional approach, DC3 will re-evaluate the significance of coastal areas for past HFGs. The identification of specific knowledge as well as knowledge gaps from the different areas will be cross-fertilized, contributing significantly to a thicker and more reflected description and understanding of the economic, social and communicative meaning of STA coastal sites in their social networks. The perspective of site placement and meaning has high relevance for the present and future management, preservation and communication of the STA coastal legacy’s significance in today’s landscapes (synergies with DC 8-10). The project provides training for a career in research, in international, green cultural heritage management, regional development, European development.

Academic secondments: University of Cantabria (International Institute of Prehistoric Research of Cantabria) (3 months) and CNRS (UMR 6566)/University of Rennes (2 months), to study comparative data, landscape situations and material.

Non-academic secondments: Akershus County Council (1 month), to learn on regional management of archaeological sites and administration of cultural landscapes with diverse stakeholders.

Main supervisor: Professor Almut Schülke (University of Oslo, Museum of Cultural History).

Co-supervisors: Professor Pablo Arias (University of Cantabria, International Institute of Prehistoric Research of Cantabria), Professor David K. Wright (University of Oslo, IAKH).

Appropriate academic knowledge and skills to apply for this position: Archaeology, Mesolithic Archaeology, settlement archaeology, interdisciplinary experience, knowlegde of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or spatial modelling using applications such as R, insights into ethnogrpahic literature.

More about the position

The research fellow will be enrolled in the PhD programme at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History at the University of Oslo and is expected to complete the project within the three-year period. The main purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

Doctoral research fellows at the Museum of Cultural History must take part in the PhD program at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History at the Faculty of Humanities, and are responsible for applying for admission within given deadlines. The applicant must, in collaboration with her/his supervisor, within 3 months after employment, have worked out a complete project description to be attached to the application for admission to the doctoral program.

To be eligible for admission to the doctoral programmes at the University of Oslo, applicants must, as a minimum, have completed a five-year graduation course (Master’s degree or equivalent), including a Master’s thesis of at least 30 ECTS. In special cases, the Faculty may grant admission on the basis of a one-year Master course following an assessment of the study programme’s scope and quality.

At the Museum of Cultural History, all PhD candidates who submit their doctoral dissertation for assessment with a written recommendation from their supervisor within 3 years after the start of their PhD position, will be offered a 12-month completion grant.

The recruitment process for all Doctoral candidates in the HORIZON-MSCA-2022-DN ArCHe follows a common recruitment strategy, which is based on the European Commission’s Code of Conduct of Recruitment.

Qualification requirements

  • A Master’s degree in archaeology or equivalent
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English as the project operates in English language. Knowledge of the language of the host country may be considered a merit. 
  • Scientific excellence to fit the PhD project including the comparative ArCHe-perspective: International, interdisciplinary, intersectoral and with a past-present-future perspective
  • Interdisciplinary knowledge

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on:

  • Originality, independent thinking
  • Knowledge of the state of the art and how the applicant goes beyond this
  • Theoretical and methodological foundation
  • Scientific ambition and innovativeness
  • Feasibility 
  • Suitability of the proposal not least in terms of the Doctoral network thought, and specifically regarding to ArCHe
  • Ethics implications

All of the above is assessed based on submitted documentation. In addition, the following soft skills are assessed during the interview:

Personal skills

  • High motivation for doing their PhD in a MSCA-Doctoral network, and specifically ArCHe
  • Flexibility
  • Team-mindedness

Requirements

The eligibility criteria for MSCA Doctoral Candidates are the following:

  • MSCA Mobility Requirement: Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment
  • All researchers recruited in a Doctoral Network must be doctoral candidates (i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment)

We offer

  • Salary NOK 532 200 – 575 490 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017).
  • All MSCA DCs are entitled to receive mobility allowance: EUR 600 per month. Family allowance (EUR 495 per month) is only eligible to these conditions: “Family” means persons linked to the researcher by marriage (or a relationship with equivalent status to a marriage recognised by the legislation of the country where this relationship was formalized) or dependent children who are actually maintained by the researcher.
  • Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities.

How to apply

For an application to be valid, the applicant must submit a complete set of documents, consisting of

  • Letter of motivation
  • Project proposal (approximately 14,000 characters including spaces, references in addition) describing how the candidate would approach the given PhD-topic, including substantial reflections (not more than 4,200 characters including spaces) on how the specific PhD-project topic will contribute to achieving the general aims of the Doctoral network ArCHe as described on the ArCHe homepage (https://www.arche.uio.no/). A progress plan should be included.
  • CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
  • Complete list of publications and academic works
  • Proof of language proficiencies
  • List of two reference persons to be contacted by the selection committee (name, relation to candidate, e-mail address and phone number)
  • Copy of MA degree diploma(s) and academic transcripts

Applicants may be asked to submit their Master’s thesis or further information later.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

Please save and upload all attachments with your surname in the file name, e.g. SURNAME-Att-1. Please note that only documents submitted through the portal will be considered. Do not send any documents by email and do not upload any extra attachments (e.g. articles, thesis). The application portal “JobbNorge” has a field for “application text” and a standard CV that is entered in the portal. Please do not use these online forms, but instead use the CV template and the Motivational letter template. It is only these attachments that will form the basis for the evaluation. You can submit the application at any date until the Call closes at 23:59, Central European Time, on the deadline date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

When evaluating the application, emphasis will be given to the project description and the applicant’s academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project. Applicants may be called in for an interview.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The appointment may be shortened/given a more limited scope within the framework of the applicable guidelines on account of any previous employment in academic positions.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

Contact information on the position

Professor Almut Schülke, e-mail: almut.schulke@khm.uio.no, mobile: +47 968 82 161

Deadline: 2024-02-27 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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