PhD position in Cultural Studies

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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.

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PhD position

The Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies invites applicants for a PhD position in Cultural studies, commencing August 1st, 2023, or as agreed. This position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The successful applicant will be hired as a PhD candidate in cultural studies and will be associated with the SAMLA project. SAMLA is a national infrastructure aimed to make the collections of three Norwegian tradition archives, Etnofolkloristisk arkiv (University of Bergen), Norsk folkeminnesamling (University of Oslo) and Norsk etnologisk gransking (The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History) digitally accessible. The University Library (UiB) is responsible for the development of a digital archive for SAMLA which will be launched in 2024. SAMLA is an important initiative in order to make folklore collections accessible for research, education and mediation, and it is expected that the successful applicant will contribute to strengthening the research on such empirical material.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian master’s degree or an equivalent foreign degree in cultural history, ethnology, folkloristics or comparable disciplines. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded at the time of application. Applicants who document a foreign degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) and The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program plan.
• The applicant must be able to work independently in a well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.
• The applicant must be proficient in reading Norwegian.
• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English. 
• Applicants must submit a proposal for a research project that will result in a doctoral dissertation. 

Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program pt. 2.1.

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed PhD project and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. Further emphasis is also placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant’s personal eligibility.

About the PhD position:

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree, for a career in academia and for other forms of employment that require high analytical skills. The duration of the PhD position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises obligatory duties associated with teaching, dissemination of results, and administration. The plan for this part of the position is developed in collaboration with the Department at the very beginning of the employment period.  The administrative tasks may be connected to the SAMLA project.

The successful applicant will conduct research on the Torleiv Hannaas collection, which is today part of Etnofolkloristisk arkiv at the University of Bergen, please see https://samla.w.uib.no/2022/07/08/hannaas-samlinga/. This collection was established as The Folklore archive (Folkeminnesamlingi) at Bergen Museum in 1921. It contains a rich collection of legends, folktales, ballads, riddles and other kinds of folkloristic items from Western and Southern Norway, collected between the mid-19th Century and the 1920s. The collection invites for studying the cultural history of Western and Southern Norway in two ways. Firstly, through studies of world views, folk beliefs, traditional narratives and forms of linguistic expressions. Secondly, through studies of folkloristic collecting practices and the scholarly and cultural political work of which the collecting of folk tradition was part, both in Norway and internationally. We welcome proposals on both topics. The Hannaas collection is digitized through SAMLA. It is expected that the PhD candidate will engage actively with the digitized sources and thus also contribute to the development of the digital solutions of the SAMLA portal.

The successful candidate will be part of a national folkloristic research community through the SAMLA project. Please see the SAMLA web site for more information about the project: https://samla.w.uib.no.

Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen are not eligible for employment.

The employment period may be reduced for candidates who have previously been employed in a recruitment position at other institutions.

The PhD position requires that the applicant has their regular workplace at the University of Bergen, Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

About the research training:

As a PhD candidate you must participate in the Faculty of Humanities’ educational program. The program consists of completing a training component of 30 ECTS, annual progress reporting and an approved midway evaluation. Click here for additional details on the content and requirements of the PhD program at the Faculty of Humanities.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment. 
• Salary at pay grade 54 (code 1017) in the state salary scale, currently NOK 501 200 gross p.a. following ordinary meriting regulations. 
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise). 
• Good welfare benefits

How to apply for the job:

Apply electronically via the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. Applicants are required to use the electronic CV form.

 The following information must be enclosed:

• A project proposal (of up to five pages/12.000 characters, when bibliography is not included). The project proposal should clearly describe the research project, including research background, main research questions, theory, method, materials to be used, ethical considerations etc.  
• A well-thought-out progress plan for the project.
• A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position. 
• CV.
• A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list). 
• The names and contact information for two referees. One of these must be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis.
• A short summary of the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis (up to three pages).
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This must contain information about the number of ECTS of the master’s degree, or be followed by an official and personalized confirmation with this information issued by the awarding institution.  
• Relevant certificates/references.  

The application and attachments need to be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages need to be uploaded together with a certified translation into English (or a Scandinavian language). Attachments can be in either Word or PDF and must be uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Head of Department, Professor Teemu Ryymin, email: Teemu.Ryymin@uib,no, phone: 55 58 38 79, or the leaders of the SAMLA project, Professor Hans-Jakob Ågotnes, Hans-Jakob.Agotnes@uib.no, tlf. 55 58 22 08 and Professor Kyrre Kverndokk, Kyrre.Kverndokk@uib.no, tlf. +47 55 58 88 58.

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.

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

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 persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here. 

UiB-ID: 23/2948

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About 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: 2023-04-11 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday April 11th, 2023

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Middle Stone Age African Archaeology

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

The Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Middle Stone Age African Archaeology, starting August 1st 2023, or as agreed. The position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The position is part of Centre for Early Sapiens Behaviour (SapienCE), a Centre of Excellence funded by the Norwegian Research Council.

SapienCE focuses on the behavioural origins of Homo sapiens in southern Africa between 120,000-50,000 years ago. The core research within the Centre is led by the Leader Group comprising five Principal Investigators and the Director. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists at the University of Bergen and the facilities of our national and international partners integrate records of early human cultural, social, technological and subsistence behaviours with innovative geoarchaeological, climate and cognitive data and models. This holistic approach provides ground-breaking insight into the diverse aspects of what it means to be human.

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. 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.

It is a requirement that the postdoctoral project is completed during the period of employment.

Candidates cannot be employed as a postdoctoral research 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.

The successful applicant’s research project will synthesise and integrate SapienCE archaeological data with those from our climate and cognition research groups to construct a publishable data-driven and theoretically grounded narrative on the development of modern human behaviour. One of the most important tasks of the postdoctoral researcher will be to compare and contextualise the SapienCE data within similar developments elsewhere in Africa and the world. To achieve this task, the successful candidate will collaborate with SapienCE scientists from all relevant fields and will have access to SapienCE archaeological data and materials, most of which are stored in South Africa (Cape Town). Although the ideal applicant will have a technical specialisation of their own, the ability to step outside subject-specific debates and generate a broader, more synthetic narrative of changes during the MSA is critical. Field research or other primary data collection will be possible where necessary, but this position is intended to focus on utilizing SapienCE’s existing data and collections in combination with published datasets.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent foreign degree in archaeology or relevant discipline (anthropology, geoarchaeology, or similar). 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 the described research field, 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 travel in Europe and Africa to collaborate with researchers at SapienCE affiliated institutions and elsewhere.
• The applicant should be willing to engage with researchers from different disciplines and be enthusiastic about collaborating on the production of multi-disciplinary publications.
• 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 will further consider the following criteria:

• Experience with multiple MSA archaeological projects in Africa.
• Publication record that demonstrates the ability to integrate data across disciplines in a manner consistent with archaeological theory.
• Strength and breadth of the publication record.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary international research teams.

We can offer:

• A thriving and professionally stimulating working environment. 
• Salary NOK 573 500 gross p.a. (code 1352), equal to pay grade 62 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 for the job:

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 reference persons. 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 at Jobbnorge. Attachments can be either in a Word or a PDF-format.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Head of Department, Teemu Ryymin, e-mail: Teemu.Ryymin@uib.no, phone: 55 58 38 79 or the SapienCE Administrative Project Manager, Zarko Tankosic, e-mail: zarko.tankosic@uib.no,  phone: 55 58 31 77.

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 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.

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

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: 2023-04-11 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday April 11th, 2023

PhD position in the use of history and memory politics

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?

PhD position in the use of history and memory politics at the Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies

The Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies invites applications for a PhD position in the use of history and memory politics, commencing August 1st, 2023, or as agreed. This position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The successful applicant will join the section for history didactics and the research group “Research and teaching on controversial issues.”

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian master’s degree in history or an equivalent foreign degree It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded at the time of application. Applicants who document a foreign degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) and The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program plan.
• The applicant must be able to work independently in a well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.
• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English. 

Applicants must submit a proposal for a research project that will result in a doctoral dissertation. 

Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program pt. 2.1.

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed PhD project and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. Further emphasis is also placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant’s personal eligibility. Experience from the museum or education sector is an advantage.

About the PhD position:

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree, which qualifies for a career in academia and for other forms of employment that require high analytical skills.  The duration of the PhD position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises obligatory duties associated with teaching, dissemination of results, and administration. The plan for this part of the position is developed in collaboration with the Department at the very beginning of the employment period. 

The successful applicant’s research project will have a thematic approach towards memory politics and the use of history, with emphasis on controversial and emotionally charged historical topics and how these have been delt with in retrospect – in history writing, in public debate, in historical accounts and interpretations, and/or in history teaching. The empirical approach can be derived from different societies, both in Norway and abroad, and in different historical contexts.

The candidate will be affiliated with the research group “Research and teaching on controversial issues.” An important issue for the group is why some topics become controversial in different contexts, what leads to emotional engagement among different groups and individuals, and how different historical understandings can create discord and conflict in the present. Please see the group’s website for more information.

Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen are not eligible for employment.

The employment period may be reduced for candidates who have previously been employed in a recruitment position at other institutions.

The PhD position requires that the applicant has their regular workplace at the University of Bergen, Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

About the research training:

As a PhD candidate you must participate in the Faculty of Humanities’ educational programme. The programme consists of completing a training component of 30 ECTS, annual progress reporting and an approved midway evaluation. Click here for additional details on the content and requirements of the PhD program at the Faculty of Humanities.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment. 
• Salary at pay grade 54 (code 1017) in the state salary scale, currently NOK 501 200 gross p.a. following ordinary meriting regulations. 
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise). 
• Good welfare benefits.

How to apply for the job:

Apply electronically via the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. Applicants are required to use the electronic CV form.

The following information must be enclosed:

• A project proposal (of up to five pages/12.000 characters, when bibliography is not included). The project proposal should clearly describe the research project, including research background, main research questions, theory, method, materials to be used, ethical considerations etc. 
• A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
• CV.
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This must contain information about the number of ECTS of the master’s degree, or be followed by an official and personalized confirmation with this information issued by the awarding institution. 
• A short summary of the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis (up to three pages).
• Relevant certificates/references. 
• A well-thought-out progress plan for the project.
• Bibliography for the proposed project. 
• A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).
• Publications in your name (up to three works). 
• The names and contact information for two referees. One of these must be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis.

The application and attachments need to be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages need to be uploaded together with a certified translation into English (or a Scandinavian language). Attachments can be in either a Word or a PDF-format and must be uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Head of Department, Professor Teemu Ryymin, e-mail: Teemu.Ryymin@uib.no, phone: 55 58 38 79 or Associate Professor Christian Sele, e-mail: Christian.Sele@uib.no, phone: 55 58 26 25.

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 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.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

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

For further information about the appointment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About 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: 2023-04-11 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday April 11th, 2023

PhD position in the Use and reception of Classical history

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?

PhD position in the Use and reception of Classical history at the Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies

The Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies invites applications for a PhD position in history, commencing August 1st, 2023, or as agreed. This position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The successful applicant will join the research group Use and reception of Classical history at the Department.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian master’s degree or the equivalent foreign degree in history or a related discipline. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded at the time of application. Applicants who document a foreign degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) and The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program plan.
• The applicant must be able to work independently in a well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.
• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English, as well as in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language. 

Applicants must submit a proposal for a research project that will result in a doctoral dissertation. 

Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program pt. 2.1.

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed PhD project and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. Further emphasis is also placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant’s personal eligibility.

About the PhD position:

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree, which qualifies for a career in academia and for other forms of employment that require high analytical skills.  The duration of the PhD position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises obligatory duties associated with teaching, dissemination of results, and administration. The plan for this part of the position is developed in collaboration with the Department at the very beginning of the employment period. 

The successful applicant’s research project will address the reception and use of classical history in Norwegian public discourse after 1814, preferably delimited to one or several specific field(s), and, if relevant, in a comparative perspective.

Please see the group’s website https://www.uib.no/en/ahkr/160285/use-and-reception-classical-history for more information about the group’s ongoing projects, members, and areas of expertise.

Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen are not eligible for employment.

The employment period may be reduced for candidates who have previously been employed in a recruitment position at other institutions.

The PhD position requires that the applicant has their regular workplace at the University of Bergen, Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

About the research training:

As a PhD candidate you must participate in the Faculty of Humanities’ educational programme. The programme consists of completing a training component of 30 ECTS, annual progress reporting and an approved midway evaluation. Click here for additional details on the content and requirements of the PhD program at the Faculty of Humanities.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment. 
• Salary at pay grade 54 (code 1017) in the state salary scale, currently NOK 501 200 gross p.a. following ordinary meriting regulations. 
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise). 
• Good welfare benefits

How to apply for the job:

Apply electronically via the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. Applicants are required to use the electronic CV form.

The following information must be enclosed:

• A project proposal (of up to five pages/12.000 characters, when bibliography is not included). The project proposal should clearly describe the research project, including research background, main research questions, theory, method, materials to be used, ethical considerations etc.  
• A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
• CV.
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This must contain information about the number of ECTS of the master’s degree, or be followed by an official and personalized confirmation with this information issued by the awarding institution.  
• A short summary of the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis (up to three pages).
• Relevant certificates/references. 
• A well-thought-out progress plan for the project.
• Bibliography for the proposed project. 
• A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).
• Publications in your name (up to three works). 
• The names and contact information for two referees. One of these must be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis.

The application and attachments need to be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages need to be uploaded together with a certified translation into English (or a Scandinavian language). Attachments can be in either a Word or a PDF-format and must be uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Head of Department, Professor Teemu Ryymin, e-mail: Teemu.Ryymin@uib.no, phone: 55 58 38 79 Associate Professor Ingvar Mæhle, e-mail: ingvar.mahle@uib.no, phone: 92 40 07 30, or Professor Eivind Heldaas Seland, e-mail: eivind.seland@uib.no, phone: 55 58 31 11.

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 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.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

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

For further information about the appointment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About 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: 2023-04-11 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday April 11th, 2023

PhD position in the history of sexuality

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?

PhD position

The Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies invites applicants for a PhD position in the history of sexuality, commencing August 1st, 2023, or as agreed. This position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The successful applicant will join the research group Between expert knowledge and everyday knowledge at the Department. The aim of this research group is to explore expert knowledge and everyday knowledge, the interaction and the power struggle between them.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian master’s degree or the equivalent foreign degree in European ethnology, history or other relevant fields. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded at the time of application. Applicants who document a foreign degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) and The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program plan.
• The applicant must be able to work independently in a well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.
• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English. 

Applicants must submit a proposal for a research project that will result in a doctoral dissertation. 

Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program pt. 2.1.

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed PhD project and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. Further emphasis is also placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant’s personal eligibility.

About the PhD position:

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree, which qualifies for a career in academia and for other forms of employment that require high analytical skills.  The duration of the PhD position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises obligatory duties associated with teaching, dissemination of results, and administration. The plan for this part of the position is developed in collaboration with the Department at the very beginning of the employment period. 

The call is for a PhD project in the history of sexuality, and the project will be a part of the research group Between expert knowledge and everyday knowledge at AHKR. The researchers in this group work on cultural and historical studies of knowledge in context. Queer history is one of the important research areas within the group. The research here focuses on different perceptions and practices in regard to sexuality and identity-categories, with variables like time, place, sex/gender and class.

The PhD project should communicate with the research areas of the research group, and the projects that are already a part of the group. Potential research questions can for example focus on theological, judicial, or medical discourses on sexuality, or more on everyday perceptions and practices.

Please see the group’s website Between expert knowledge and everyday knowledge | Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion for more information about the group’s ongoing projects, members, and areas of expertise.

Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen are not eligible for employment. The employment period may be reduced for candidates who have previously been employed in a recruitment position at other institutions.

The PhD position requires that the applicant has their regular workplace at the University of Bergen, Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

About the research training:

As a PhD candidate you must participate in the Faculty of Humanities’ educational program. The programme consists of completing a training component of 30 ECTS, annual progress reporting and an approved midway evaluation. Click here for additional details on the content and requirements of the PhD program at the Faculty of Humanities.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment. 
• Salary at pay grade 54 (code 1017) in the state salary scale, currently NOK 501 200 gross p.a. following ordinary meriting regulations. 
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise). 
• Good welfare benefits

How to apply for the job:

Apply electronically via the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. Applicants are required to use the electronic CV form.

The following information must be enclosed:

• A project proposal (of up to five pages/12.000 characters, when bibliography is not included). The project proposal should clearly describe the research project, including research background, main research questions, theory, method, materials to be used, ethical considerations etc.  
• A well-thought-out progress plan for the project.
• A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position. 
• CV.
• A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list). 
• The names and contact information for two referees. One of these must be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis.
• A short summary of the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis (up to three pages).
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This must contain information about the number of ECTS of the master’s degree, or be followed by an official and personalized confirmation with this information issued by the awarding institution.  
• Relevant certificates/references.  

The application and attachments need to be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages need to be uploaded together with a certified translation into English (or a Scandinavian language). Attachments can be in either Word or PDF and must be uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Head of Department, Professor Teemu Ryymin, email: Teemu.Ryymin@uib.no, phone: 55 58 38 79 or  Professor Tone Hellesund, email: Tone.Hellesund@uib.no, phone 55 58 24 43.

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.

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

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 persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

UiB ID: 23/2951

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About 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: 2023-04-11 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday April 11th, 2023

PhD position in Coastal Archaeology

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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?

PhD position in Coastal Archaeology at the Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies

The Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies invites applications for a PhD position in coastal archaeology, commencing August 1st, 2023, or as agreed. This position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The successful applicant will join the discipline of Archaeology and the Humans and Materiality research group at the Department. We have a research environment with a long-standing interest in human–sea interactions and coastal life (exemplified for instance in our ongoing field project “11,000 years on Hjartøy: Stone Age settlements – seasonal structures – fisher-farmers and the age of oil”, run in tight collaboration with Section for Cultural Heritage at the University Museum). Among the themes we explore are changing preferences in landscape use across the Stone Age; new foci in marine landscape exploitation with the establishment of farming; seasonal uses of islands for maritime hunting and fishing linked to the development of hierarchical political structures in the Iron Age (and their expansion into the North Atlantic); the collapse of this kind of socio-economic system with the rise of medieval urban centres; early modern globalization; 20th century industrial installations; and the challenges of recent climate change and pollution.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian master’s degree or the equivalent foreign degree in Archaeology. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded at the time of application. Applicants who document a foreign degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) and The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Programme plan.
• The applicant must be able to work independently in a well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.
• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English. 

Applicants must submit a proposal for a research project that will result in a doctoral dissertation. 

Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program pt. 2.1.

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed PhD project and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. Further emphasis is also placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant’s personal eligibility.

About the PhD position:

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree, which qualifies for for a career in academia and for other forms of employment that require high analytical skills.  The duration of the PhD position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises obligatory duties associated with teaching, dissemination of results, and administration. The plan for this part of the position is developed in collaboration with the Department at the very beginning of the employment period. 

The successful applicant’s research project will address a theme connected to maritime and coastal life, including the importance of the outer coast and its islands, whose social and economic significance remains under-researched.

The aim is to contextualise the rich archaeological record of western Norway in a comparative inter-regional perspective, highlighting its potential for contributing to research in coastal archaeology more generally. This is to be achieved by focusing on a significant instance of change (for example in material culture traditions, human-environment interaction, or another suitable topic). One or more of the following archaeological periods can be covered: Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Medieval period, Early Modern and contemporary periods.

We invite projects focusing on either:

• Material culture and technology (e.g. development of fishing gear or ship-building; tracing of artefact-based contact networks along the coast and between the coast and inland).
• Architecture (e.g. long-term trends in the design and siting of seasonal structures, of ship- and boat-related installations or of features related to marine resource processing).
• Landscape (e.g. changing patterns in site location; links between settlement patterns and marine productivity; marine resource management; human impact on the environment, human adaptations to environmental change; human-animal interactions).

or a combination thereof.

Please see the discipline’s (https://www.uib.no/en/discipline/archaeology) and the research group’s website (https://www.uib.no/en/ahkr/158763/humans-and-materiality) for more information about the group’s ongoing projects, members, and areas of expertise.

Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen are not eligible for employment.

The employment period may be reduced for candidates who have previously been employed in a recruitment position at other institutions.

The PhD position demands that the applicant has their regular workplace at the University of Bergen, Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

About the research training:

As a PhD candidate you must participate in the Faculty of Humanities’ educational programme. The programme consists of completing a training component of 30 ECTS, annual progress reporting and an approved midway evaluation. Click here for additional details on the content and requirements of the PhD program at the Faculty of Humanities.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment. 
• Salary at pay grade 54 (code 1017) in the state salary scale, currently NOK 501 200 gross p.a. following ordinary meriting regulations. 
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise). 
• Good welfare benefits

How to apply for the job:

Apply electronically via the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. Applicants are required to use the electronic CV form.

The following information must be enclosed:

• A project proposal (of up to five pages/12.000 characters, when bibliography is not included). The project proposal should clearly describe the research project, including research background, main research questions, theory, method, materials to be used, ethical considerations etc.  
• A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position. 
• CV.
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This must contain information about the number of ECTS of the master’s degree, or be followed by an official and personalized confirmation with this information issued by the awarding institution.  
• A short summary of the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis (up to three pages).
• Relevant certificates/references.  
• A well-thought-out progress plan for the project.
• Bibliography for the proposed project. 
• A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).
• Publications in your name (up to three works). 
• The names and contact information for two referees. One of these must be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis.

The application and attachments need to be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages need to be uploaded together with a certified translation into English (or a Scandinavian language). Attachments can be in either a Word or a PDF-format and must be uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Head of Department, Teemu Ryymin, e-mail: Teemu.Ryymin@uib.no, phone: 55 58 38 79 or Daniela Hofmann, e-mail: Daniela.Hofmann@uib.no, phone: 55 58 22 06.

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 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.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

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

For further information about the appointment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About 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: 2023-04-11 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday April 11th, 2023

PhD Research Fellowship in Digital Culture with focus on digital narratives 

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?

PhD Research Fellowship in Digital Culture with focus on digital narratives at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies (LLE)

The Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies (LLE) invites applications for a PhD position within digital culture with focus on digital narratives commencing September 1, 2023, or as agreed. The position is for a fixed-term period of four years. The position will be affiliated with the Center for Digital Narrative (CDN).

About the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies (LLE)

LLE has approximately 80 tenured faculty , 17 administrative employees, around 40 PhD candidates and seven postdocs. The department covers the subjects of comparative literature, digital culture, classical philology, art history, Nordic literature, language and subject didactics, Old Norse philology, Norwegian as a second language, linguistics and theater studies. Beginning in the fall of 2023, the Department will be proud host to the Center for Digital Narrative (CDN), a Norwegian Center of Excellence.

The Center focuses on algorithmic narrativity, new environments and materialities, and the shifting cultural contexts in which digital narratives are received and processed. We investigate the ways that the interactions of human authors and non-human agents result in new narrative forms, how the materialities of digital narratives have changed over time, and how cultural contexts are reshaping their materiality, use and function.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian master’s degree or the equivalent foreign degree in digital culture or other related fields, e.g., media studies, literature studies, Nordic studies, cultural studies or art history. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded at the time of application. Applicants who document a foreign degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) and The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Programme plan.
• The applicant must be able to work independently in a well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.
• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English. 

Applicants must submit a proposal for a research project that will result in a doctoral dissertation. 

Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program pt. 2.1.

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed PhD project and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. Further emphasis is also placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant’s personal eligibility

About the PhD position

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree, which qualifies for independent research and for other forms of employment that demand specific competency. The duration of the PhD position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises obligatory duties associated with teaching, dissemination of results, and administration. The plan for this part of the position is developed in collaboration with the Department at the very beginning of the employment period. 
 

Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen are not eligible to apply for this position.

The employment period may be reduced for candidates who have previously been employed in a recruitment position at other institutions.

The PhD position demands that the applicant has their regular workplace at the University of Bergen, the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times. 

About the research training

As a PhD candidate you must participate in the Faculty of Humanities’ educational programme. The programme consists of completing a training component of 30 ECTS, annual progress reporting and an approved midway evaluation. Click here for additional details on the content and requirements of the PhD program at the Faculty of Humanities.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment. 
• Salary at pay grade 54 (code 1017) in the state salary scale, currently NOK 501 200 gross p.a. following ordinary meriting regulations. 
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise). 
• Good welfare benefits

How to apply for the job:

Apply electronically via the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. Applicants are required to use the electronic CV form.

The following information must be enclosed:

• A project proposal of up to five pages/12.000 characters, when bibliography is not included. The project proposal should describe the research project, including research background, main research questions, theory, method and a timetable for implementation. 
• A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position. 
• CV. 
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This must contain information about the number of ECTS of the master’s degree, or be followed by an official and personalized confirmation with this information issued by the awarding institution.  
• A short summary of the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis (up to three pages). 
• Relevant certificates/references.
• A progress plan for the project.
• Bibliography for the proposed project.  
• A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).  
• Publications in your name (up to three works).  
• The names and contact information for two referees. One of these must be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis.  

The application and attachments need to be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages need to be uploaded together with a certified translation into English (or a Scandinavian language). Attachments can be in either in a Word or a PDF-format and must be uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting Head of Department, Anders Fagerjord, e-mail: anders.fagerjord@uib.no , telephone: 55 58 36 53 or subject coordinator Daniel Jung, e-mail: daniel.jung@uib.no.

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 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.

The best qualified candidates will be called in to an interview.

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

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About 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: 2023-03-27 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday March 27th, 2023

PhD Research Fellowship in Terminology 

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?

PhD Research Fellowship in Terminology at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies (LLE), affiliated with Termportalen, the Language Collections

The Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies (LLE) invites applications for a PhD position connected to Terminology. The position is affiliated with the Language Collections at the University Library and is for a fixed-term period of four years, commencing September 1st, 2023, or as agreed.

About the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies:

The Department has approximately 80 tenured faculty , 17 administrative employees, around 40 PhD candidates and seven postdocs. The department covers the subjects of comparative literature, digital culture, classical philology, art history, Nordic literature, language and subject didactics, Old Norse philology, Norwegian as a second language, linguistics and theater studies.

At LLE, there is currently one faculty position in terminology connected to Termportalen.

About the Language Collections and Termportalen

The Language Collections are part of the University Library at the UiB, and works closely with the Department. The Language Collections offers important scientific resource within digital and physical linguistic material that is openly accessible. The collections contain lexicographic, Norwegian name research, dialectologic and Norse materials. In recent years, the Language Collections has benefitted greatly from haven been given access to a number of terminological resources.

Work with terminology at the Language Collections (Språksamlingane) takes place at Termportalen, and the overall aim of the work is to ensure the safeguarding, further development and availability of Norwegian terminology.

Together with lexicography and name research, terminology form the core activity of the Language Collections. These three subject areas are national language policy focus areas. They are all small professional fields that will cover an increasing need for expertise in administration, education and in social life.

Read more about the content of the Language Collections here.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian master’s degree or an equivalent foreign degree with terminological or other linguistic relevance. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded at the time of application. Applicants who document a foreign degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) and The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Programme plan. 
• The applicant must be fluent in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, written and spoken. In the case of applications for language technology-oriented terminological projects, it may be relevant to make exceptions to this requirement.
• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English. 
• It is an advantage if the applicant has experience of using corpora, databases and processing large amounts of data.
• The applicant must be able to work in a structured manner with a long-term, independent project.
• The applicant must be interested in sharing knowledge and in contributing to the further development of the Language Collections, in collaboration with colleagues.

Applicants must submit a proposal for a research project that will result in a doctoral dissertation in terminology. 

Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program pt. 2.1.

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed PhD project and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. Further emphasis is also placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant’s personal eligibility

About the PhD position

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree, which qualifies for independent research and for other forms of employment that demand specific competency. The duration of the PhD position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises obligatory duties associated with teaching, dissemination of results, and administration. The plan for this part of the position is developed in collaboration with the Department at the very beginning of the employment period. 

Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen are not eligible to apply for this position.

The employment period may be reduced for candidates who have previously been employed in a recruitment position at other institutions.

The PhD position demands that the applicant has their regular workplace at the University of Bergen, The Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times. 

About the research training

As a PhD candidate you must participate in the Faculty of Humanities’ educational programme. The programme consists of completing a training component of 30 ECTS, annual progress reporting and an approved midway evaluation. Click here for additional details on the content and requirements of the PhD program at the Faculty of Humanities.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment. 
• Salary at pay grade 54 (code 1017) in the state salary scale, currently NOK 501 200 gross p.a. following ordinary meriting regulations. 
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise). 
• Good welfare benefits

How to apply for the job:

Apply electronically via the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. Applicants are required to use the electronic CV form.

The following information must be enclosed:

• A project proposal of up to five pages/12.000 characters, when bibliography is not included. The project proposal should describe the research project, including research background, main research questions, theory, method, ethical aspects and a timetable for implementation. 
• A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position. 
• CV. 
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This must contain information about the number of ECTS of the master’s degree, or be followed by an official and personalized confirmation with this information issued by the awarding institution.  
• A short summary of the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis (up to three pages). 
• Relevant certificates/references. 
• A progress plan for the proposed project.
• Bibliography for the proposed project.
• A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).  
• Publications in your name (up to three works).  
• The names and contact information for two referees. One of these must be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis.  

The application and attachments need to be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages need to be uploaded together with a certified translation into English (or a Scandinavian language). Attachments can be in either a Word or a PDF-format and must be uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting Head of Department, Anders Fagerjord, e-mail: anders.fagerjord@uib.no , telephone: 55 58 36 53 or the Leader of Termportalen Marita Kristiansen, e-mail: marita.kristiansen@uib.no, telephone: 55 58 30 69.

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 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.

The best qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

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

Further information about the appointment process here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About 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: 2023-03-27 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday March 27th, 2023

PhD position in Ancient Studies

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?

PhD position

The Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion at the University of Bergen Studies invites applicants for a PhD position in Ancient Studies available from 1 August 2023. This position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The successful applicant will join the research group ‘the Ancient World’ at the University of Bergen, a multidisciplinary group that unites different strands of scholarship connected to the ancient world. Currently our research project ‘Roads (not) taken: travelling people, gods, ideas, texts and goods in the Ancient world’ explores the mobility of individuals (human and divine), goods and texts, as well as ideas, and the role urban centers played in dissemination and distribution. It will look at networks both at a macro level and at individual case studies. The research group is part of the Faculty of Humanities´ strategic investment in research groups 2023-25. 

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The scope of the applicant’s master’s thesis must be a minimum of 30 credits (ECTS).
• Applicants must hold a Norwegian master’s degree or equivalent foreign degree in history or study of religion. It is a prerequisite that the master’s degree has been awarded at the time of application. Applicants who do not have a Norwegian master’s degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT). The Department can send documentation of foreign education to NOKUT in order to evaluate whether this degree is equivalent to a Norwegian master’s degree.
• The applicant must be able to work independently and efficiently and possess a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English.

Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program pt. 2.1.

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed PhD project and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. Knowledge of ancient Greek and/or other ancient languages is an advantage. Interdisciplinary training in both history and the study of religions is an advantage.

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

About the PhD position:

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree, which qualifies the holder for a career in academia and for other forms of employment that requires high analytical skills. The duration of the PhD position is four years. Twenty-five percent of the position will be dedicated to obligatory duties, which will consist primarily of undergraduate teaching at the Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies, but which will also include administrative work. The administrative tasks may be connected to the research group “the Ancient World”.

The successful applicant’s research project will contribute to the research group’s work, and should consider themes relevant to the group’s current project, including but not limited to: networks in antiquity; urban centers as nodes in networks; harbors; trade and cityscapes; kinship and colonization; ideological connections; religious mobility. In addition, the proposed project may profitably include any of the following topics: ancient religions; cultural Hellenism; historiography; Hellenistic kingdoms; Roman imperialism; Greek and/or Latin cultural encounters with indigenous religions and cultures; education, literacy, and textuality. Please see the group’s website for more information about the group’s ongoing projects, members, and areas of expertise.

Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen are not eligible for employment. The employment period may be reduced if the selected candidate previously has been employed in a recruitment position.

The PhD position requires that the applicant has his or her regular workplace at the University of Bergen, Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

About the research training:

As a PhD candidate you must participate in the Faculty of Humanities’ educational programme. The programme consists of completing a training component of 30 ECTS, annual progress reporting and an approved midway evaluation. Click here for additional details on the content and requirements of the PhD program at the Faculty of Humanities.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment.
• Salary at pay grade 54 (Code 1017) in the state salary scale, currently NOK 500 800 gross p.a. following ordinary meriting regulations.
• Enrollment 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 cover letter including a brief account of your research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
• A research proposal (up to five pages, not including references) including a short abstract summarizing the project; a description of the relevant research context, main objectives/research questions; and, if applicable, hypotheses, theoretical approach, empirical materials, and methodology.
• A well-thought-out progress plan for the project.
• CV.
• List of any academic publications (publication list).
• The names and contact information of two references. One of these must be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent.
• A short summary of the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis (no more than three pages). If your master’s degree is not from a Norwegian university, you may be asked to submit the full master’s thesis.
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of relevant bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Attachments can be either in Word or PDF format. If original higher education certificates, transcripts and diplomas are not issued in English, Norwegian, Swedish or Danish, certified translations to either of the aforementioned languages must be included. Translations of diplomas and any academic publications submitted must be received by the department within the application deadline.

General information:

For further information about the position, applicants may contact research group leaders Marijn Visscher (Ancient History), margrete.visscher@uib.no, + 47 55 58 34 87; or  Christian H. Bull (Study of Religions) christian.bull@uib.no, +47 55 58 31 56; or Head of Department Teemu Ryymin, Teemu.Ryymin@uib.no , +47 55 58 38 79.

The public sector shall reflect the diversity of 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 persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times. 

Questions or queries about the electronic application process can be directed to The Faculty of Humanities: fakadm@hf.uib.no.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here. 
Further information about the application here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About 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 two centres at Faculty of Humanities. Read more about the faculty and departments. 

Deadline: 2023-04-11 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday April 11th, 2023

PhD Research Fellowship in Nordic Literature

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?

PhD Research Fellowship in Nordic Literature at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies (LLE)

The Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies (LLE) invites applications for a PhD position connected to Nordic Literature at commencing September 1, 2023, or as agreed. The position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

About the Department

LLE has approximately 80 tenured faculty , 17 administrative employees, around 40 PhD candidates and seven postdocs. The department covers the subjects of comparative literature, digital culture, classical philology, art history, Nordic literature, language and subject didactics, Old Norse philology, Norwegian as a second language, linguistics and theater studies.

Qualifications and personal qualities

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian master’s degree or the equivalent foreign degree in Nordic Language and Literature, Old Norse philology, or other related fields. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded at the time of application. Applicants who document a foreign degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) and The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Programme plan.  
• Applicants must have written a master’s thesis or equivalent on Nordic literature, literature didactics or a literary theme within Old Norse philology or equivalent.
• The applicant must be able to work independently in a well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.
• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English. 
• The applicant must have good command of the Norwegian language.

Applicants must submit a proposal for a research project within Nordic literary studies, Norse philology or literary didactics that will result in a doctoral dissertation.

Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program pt. 2.1.

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed PhD project and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. Further emphasis is also placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant’s personal eligibility. 

About the PhD position

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree, which qualifies for independent research and for other forms of employment that demand specific competency. The duration of the PhD position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises obligatory duties associated with teaching, dissemination of results, and administration. The plan for this part of the position is developed in collaboration with the Department at the very beginning of the employment period. 

Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen are not eligible to apply for this position.

The employment period may be reduced for candidates who have previously been employed in a recruitment position at other institutions.

The PhD position demands that the applicant has their regular workplace at the University of Bergen and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times. 

About the research training

As a PhD candidate you must participate in the Faculty of Humanities’ educational programme. The programme consists of completing a training component of 30 ECTS, annual progress reporting and an approved midway evaluation. Click here for additional details on the content and requirements of the PhD program at the Faculty of Humanities.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment. 
• Salary at pay grade 54 (code 1017) in the state salary scale, currently NOK 501 200 gross p.a. following ordinary meriting regulations. 
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise). 
• Good welfare benefits.

How to apply for the job:

Apply electronically via the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. Applicants are required to use the electronic CV form. The following information must be enclosed:

• A project proposal of up to five pages/12.000 characters, when bibliography is not included. The project proposal should describe the research project, including research background, main research questions, theory, method, etc.   
• A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.  
• CV.  
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This must contain information about the number of ECTS of the master’s degree, or be followed by an official and personalized confirmation with this information issued by the awarding institution.   
• A short summary of the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis (up to three pages).  
• Relevant certificates/references.  
• Bibliography for the proposed project.  
• A progress plan for the project.  
• A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).  
• Publications in your name (up to three works).  
• The names and contact information for two referees. One of these must be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis.  

The application and attachments need to be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages need to be uploaded together with a certified translation into English (or a Scandinavian language). Attachments can be in either Word or PDF and must be uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Head of Department, Anders Fagerjord, anders.fagerjord@uib.no, 55 58 36 53 or professor Frode Helmich Pedersen, frode.pedersen@uib.no.

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

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 persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Shortlisted candidates will be called in to an interview.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

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

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About 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: 2023-03-26 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday March 26th, 2023

Postdoctoral position in Electronic Literature at the Center for Digital Narrative (CDN).

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 position in Electronic Literature at the Center for Digital Narrative (CDN)

The Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies invites applications for a three-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Electronic Literature commencing from September 1st, 2023, or as agreed. The position is for a fixed-term period of three years.

About the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies

The Department offers research-based teaching within a wide span of study programs, including Digital Culture, Art History, Theatre Studies, Comparative Literature, Linguistics, Scandinavian Languages and Literature, Old Norse Studies, and Norwegian as a Second Language and Norwegian Languages Courses for international students and employees at the University of Bergen. Beginning in the fall of 2023, the Department is proud to host the Center for Digital Narrative (CDN), a Norwegian Center of Excellence.

The position will be affiliated with the Center for Digital Narrative. The Center focuses on algorithmic narrativity, interactive environments, materialities, and shifting cultural contexts in which digital narratives are received and processed. CDN investigates the ways that the interactions of human authors and non-human agents renew narrative forms, how digital narratives have changed over time, and how textual materialities and cultural contexts are now reshaping the use and function of digital narrative. 

CDN is a dynamic research environment housed in the heart of the University of Bergen campus. At the time of launch, the center will house 12 faculty members, three administrative personnel, seven Ph.D. Fellows and two Postdoctoral Fellows. The activities of the center include research group meetings, interactions with international research leaders in digital narrative, researcher training, PhD summer schools, frequent symposia and exhibitions.

Work tasks:

The Center for Digital Narrative is adapting an extensive open-access platform, the ELMCIP Electronic Literature Knowledge Database, to serve as a lasting research environment that will document current research in the broader category of exploratory, digital narrative. The database will also encompass emerging narrative forms that are increasingly found in computer games, social media, computational systems, and extended reality narratives.

• The applicant is expected to develop this database and conduct independent research based on digital humanities analyses of genres, histories, technological and cultural contexts of electronic literature.
• The applicant is also expected to survey international, multilingual databases documenting electronic literature, digital narrative, and related topics.
• The applicant will help develop one or more independent grant proposals for future research with support from CDN.
• The applicant will collaborate with other members at the center and participate in and contribute to its seminars and events

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The position as postdoctoral research fellow requires a Norwegian doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign doctoral degree in literature, digital culture, or a related field. 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. Applicants without a Norwegian PhD degree will be evaluated based on the guidelines from the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT).
• The applicant must both be able to work independently in a well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.
• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English.

Experience in any of the following areas is considered an advantage: 

• Experience with the development of a research database.
• Editorial experience, e.g., with a research journal or database.
• Publications focused on electronic literature.
• Digital Humanities methods, such as data analysis and data visualization.
• Creative practice in electronic literature.

In the assessment, the main emphasis will be placed upon the quality of the project proposal as well as the candidate’s academic qualifications (publications and relevant experience). Strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant’s personal suitability will also be taken into account.

About postdoctoral positions

The position as postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment for three years with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The successful applicant will 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.

Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow 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. 

We offer:

• A good and professionally stimulating working environment.
• Salary NOK 573 500 gross p.a. (position code 1352) pay grade 62 in the state salary scale, following ordinary meriting regulations.
• 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 and the application must include:

• A cover letter giving a brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position. This should address the qualifications and personal qualities listed above, and how the applicant sees themselves fitting in with the CDN.
• A summary of the proposed project (two pages) describing research plans in the context of the work tasks described above.  
• A progress plan for the proposed project.
• Bibliography for the proposed project.
• 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.
• A short summary of the PhD-thesis (up to three pages) that explains how it relates to the advertised position.
• Copies of up to three scholarly publications, that are to be given special consideration in the assessment of your academic qualifications.
• Other relevant diplomas and certificates.
• The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be a supervisor for the PhD-thesis.

Applications and attachments must be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documentation in other languages must be accompanied by certified translations. Attachments can be either in a Word or a PDF-format.

General information:

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Professor Joseph Tabbi (e-mail: joseph.tabbi@uib.no), Center Director Scott Rettberg (e-mail:  scott.rettberg@uib.no), or Head of Department Anders Fagerjord, phone 55 58 36 53, email: (e-mail: anders.fagerjord@uib.no).

The public sector should reflect the diversity of Norwegian society. 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 persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Further information about our employment process can be found here.

Questions or queries about the electronic application process can be directed to The Faculty of Humanities: fakadm@hf.uib.no.     

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: 2023-04-01 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 1st, 2023

PhD Research Fellowship in connection with the project Extending Digital Narrative (XDN)

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?

PhD Research Fellowship

The Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies invites applications for one (1) PhD position connected to the project Extending Digital Narrative at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies, commencing from September 1st, 2023, or as agreed. The appointment is for a fixed term of three (3) years.

About the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies

The Department offers research-based teaching within a wide span of study programs, including Digital Culture, Art History, Theatre Studies, Comparative Literature, Linguistics, Scandinavian Languages and Literature, Old Norse Studies, and Norwegian as a Second Language and Norwegian Languages Courses for international students and employees at the University of Bergen. From the fall of 2023 onwards, the Department will be proud host to the Center for Digital Narrative (CDN), a Norwegian Center of Excellence.

The successful candidate will have their regular workplace at the Center for Digital Narrative (CDN). The center focuses on algorithmic narrativity, new environments and materialities, and the shifting cultural contexts in which digital narratives are received and processed. We investigate the ways that the interactions of human authors and non-human agents result in new narrative forms, how the materialities of digital narratives have changed over time, and how cultural contexts are reshaping the use and function of digital narrative.

About the project “Extending Digital Narrative”

“Extending Digital Narrative” (XDN) is a four-year project funded by the Norwegian Research Council. XDN will break new ground in electronic literature research by extending its scope to encompass narratives produced in new and emerging platforms, providing a new framework for understanding and developing digital narratives, and a strong foundation for further research. We need to understand how these new platforms can function as enabling technologies and become environments for narrative exploration.

XDN will address that need by exploring and analyzing three emerging modes of digital narrative, each of which results from substantial recent technological advances:

1. Immersive: Extended Reality (XR) narratives including virtual reality in constructed/modeled narrative environments, “Metaverse” augmented reality environments, and works of 360° cinema that situate the viewer within an immersive visual field.

2. Conversational: In the past decade conversational interfaces that the user engages through actual spoken transactions with a computational system have become more commonplace. New forms of digital narrative based on conversational interfaces are now being produced for network-connected devices such as Amazon Echo and Google Home Assistant.

3. Generative: Machine generated or AI-driven narratives that are produced algorithmically, blending to varying degrees human authorship and computational text generation.

About the PhD project

Applicants must propose a PhD project to investigate new forms of digital narratives that use emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Extended Reality (XR), and/or conversational interfaces from a humanities perspective. Both critical and creative research approaches will be encouraged. There is some flexibility in the topic of the dissertation, which will be developed in collaboration with the XDN project leader during the candidate’s first semester.

The PhD candidate will work with the project leader Scott Rettberg, a postdoc researcher affiliated with the project, student assistants, and other researchers affiliated with the Center for Digital Narrative.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian master’s degree or an equivalent foreign degree in a relevant discipline such as digital culture, digital humanities, literary studies, game studies or media studies. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded at the time of application. Applicants who do not have a Norwegian master’s degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT).
• The applicant must both be able to work independently in a well-structured way and have good collaboration skills.
• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English.

Experience in any of the following areas is considered an advantage:

• Academic research in digital narratives in the MA thesis or other work, particularly research relevant to the focus areas of XDN.
• Creative development work in digital media.
• Past publication of research or research communication.
• Digital humanities methods.

Applicants must submit a proposal for a research project that will result in a doctoral dissertation.

Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program pt. 2.1.

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed PhD project and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. Further emphasis is also placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant’s personal eligibility.

About the PhD position

The main purpose of a PhD research fellowship is to complete a doctoral degree, which qualifies for independent research and for other forms of employment that demand specific competency. The duration of the PhD position is three years.

Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen are not eligible to apply for this position.

The employment period may be reduced for candidates who have previously been employed in a recruitment position.

The PhD position demands that the applicant has their regular workplace at the University of Bergen, at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies and complies with the guidelines that apply to the position.

About the research training

The PhD Candidates must participate in the faculty’s educational program for a PhD degree, this entails completing a training component of 30 ECTS, annual progress reporting and a midway evaluation halfway through the PhD period. Click here for additional details on the content and requirements of the PhD program at the Faculty of Humanities.

It is a prerequisite that the applicant meets the requirements for admission to the PhD program at the Faculty of Humanities.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally stimulating working environment.
• Løn 500.800  kr. per år før skatt (kode 1017), tilsvarande lønssteg 54 i det statlege lønsregulativet. Vidare opprykk skjer etter stillingsansiennitet. 
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IA) enterprise.
• Good welfare benefits.

How to apply for the position: 

Apply electronically via the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. The applicant must use the electronic CV-form.

The application must include:

• A project proposal of up to five pages/12.000 characters, when bibliography is not included. The project proposal should describe the research project, including research background, main research questions, theory, method, etc., and a timetable for implementation.
• A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
• CV.
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This must contain information about the number of ECTS of the master’s degree, or be followed by an official and personalized confirmation with this information issued by the awarding institution. 
• A short summary of the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis (up to three pages).
• Relevant certificates/references.
• Bibliography for the proposed project.
• A progress plan for the project.
• A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).
• Publications in your name (up to three works).
• The names and contact information for two referees. One of these must be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis.

The application and attachments need to be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages need to be uploaded together with a certified translation into English (or a Scandinavian language). Attachments can be in either in Word or PDF and must be uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

General information:

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Project Leader  Scott Rettberg (e-mail scott.rettberg@uib.no)  or Head of department Anders Fagerjord, phone 55 58 36 53, email: (e-mail: anders.fagerjord@uib.no).

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

The best qualified candidates 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 persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Questions or inquiries about the electronic application process can be directed to The Faculty of Humanities: fakadm@hf.uib.no.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About 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: 2023-04-01 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 1st, 2023