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PhD in Finance

Social Sciences/Economics

Handelshøyskolen BI Ph.D. Administration

The Department of Finance at BI Norwegian Business School is inviting applications for doctoral scholarships, start date August 2024.

Department of Finance

The department is committed to research at the highest international level. There are currently over 30 faculty members and they represent about 20 nationalities. Faculty come from some of the world’s best institutions such as Brown University, Carnegie Mellon, Copenhagen Business School, London Business School, London School of Economics, Ohio State University, Swiss Finance Institute, Tilburg University, University of Chicago, UCLA, University of Southern California, and University of Texas at Austin.

Faculty members publish their research regularly in the top Finance and Economics journals. These publications have appeared in Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, Journal Financial Economics, American Economic Review, Econometrica, Journal of Political Economy, and Review of Economic Studies. The strong commitment to research has earned the department a top-10 rank in Europe based on research output in top-tier academic Finance journals.

The department runs an international weekly research seminar series in which academics from the world’s best research institutions present their work. These seminars and other visits by international researchers give PhD candidates an excellent opportunity to reflect and receive feedback on their own research. The department also regularly organizes conferences and workshops.

The department has access to all the commonly used international databases. Many faculty members also work with unique Norwegian micro data on firms and individuals obtained from official registers. The department hosts the Centre for Asset Pricing Research (CAPR) and the Centre for Corporate Governance Research (CCGR). These centers sponsor and support faculty research groups, conferences, and seminars.

PhD specialization in Finance

The PhD specialization in Finance prepares candidates for careers in the world’s leading academic institutions, research-oriented international and national organizations, and the industry. Job market candidates from the department have found employment at premier universities, including London Business School, Tilburg University, University of Melbourne, and NOVA University Lisbon. Local placements in Norway include the Norwegian School of Economics, Financial Supervisory Authority, Boston Consulting Group, and Storebrand.

The four-year program offers rigorous training for candidates with strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity. It follows a standard structure in place at all comparable programs around the world. The first year is devoted to course work that covers all the major fields in Finance and core topics in Economics relevant for a Finance PhD. These courses are mainly taught by BI faculty. The candidates can also take specialized courses and participate in doctoral workshops through the Nordic Finance Network.

The second year of the program sees candidates transitioning to research work. The candidates will work towards the doctoral dissertation that is typically a collection of three research articles.

Research work is done in close co-operation with the supervisor and other faculty members from the department. Projects joint with faculty members often involve collaborators from other research institutions. Candidates also participate in weekly research seminars with international scholars and present their research work at departmental workshops. The research environment is supportive and PhD candidates take actively part in all the social life at the department.

Additional information, including detailed course plans, may be found here

Funding

The four-year scholarship is set according to the Norwegian State Salary Scale and currently pays NOK 540.300,- annually. The position is linked to The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (Statens Pensjonskasse). The scholarship involves 25% teaching obligation.

Application timeline and submission rules

The application and its attached documents can be submitted only electronically by using the “Send Application” button on the right hand side in this announcement. E-mail or hard copy applications will not be accepted. Kindly note that all documents need to have reached the Doctoral Administration by the deadline stated in this announcement in order to be considered. The only exception to this rule are candidates who are completing their Master’s degree in 2024 and do not have a final certificate when applying. You will not be able to revise your application once it has been submitted.

Application requirements

We encourage applications from candidates who have solid quantitative skills and a strong background in disciplines such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, and Mathematics. Strong communication and analytical skills are also crucial for successful completion of the program. If applicants are otherwise equally qualified, female applicants will be given preference.

We welcome research interests, theoretical or empirical, in all areas of Finance. These include, but are not limited to, asset pricing, corporate finance, behavioral finance, household finance, corporate governance, asset management, banking and financial institutions, and market microstructure.

The following list details the formal application requirements:

 A. Academic record

Eligible applicants must have completed a Master of Science degree with thesis work, a Research Masters/M.Phil degree, or a comparable degree relevant for the specialisation in Finance by the time the program starts in early autumn of 2024, with a grade point average of B or higher. An MBA degree does not fulfill the requirements for admission.

B. GRE / GMAT 

Applicants who hold a Master’s degree from an institution in an EU/EEA country are strongly encouraged to take either the GMAT or the GRE test. Applicants whose Master’s degree is not from an institution in an EU/EEA country are required to take either the GMAT or the GRE test.

We will need percentile scores and raw scores for the Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing sections of the GRE or GMAT to consider your application. Incomplete sections or partial scores are not sufficient to consider your application. A “good score” is generally considered to be 85% and higher. However, there is no minimum cutoff score for the GRE/GMAT in order for your file to be reviewed.

C. TOEFL / IELTS 

Applicants must take either TOEFL or IELTS. The minimum standards for test scores acceptable for admission are:

  • TOEFL – a total score of 575 points for the written test or 233 for the computer-based version or 90 points on the internet based test
  • IELTS – a score of 6.5

Exemptions are made for applicants:

  • whose native language is English
  • who have two years or more of higher education where the language of instruction was English
  • from a country which is a member of the EU/EEA and/or the Council of Europe/UNESCO- Cepes, who have English as the first foreign language taken over a period of at least 7 years in primary school, secondary school and upper secondary education.

Under certain circumstances, applicants may request a waiver for the TOEFL or IELTS when applying for admission. To request a TOEFL/IELTS waiver, the applicant must submit a waiver form.

TOEFL / IETLS scores must be from within the last two years. The codes for BI Norwegian Business School are as follows: GMAT 0529, TOEFL 0529, GRE 7365. For IELTS we accept copies as long as the TRF number is visible.

D. Materials to be uploaded in the electronic application

You are required to upload the following electronically with your application:

CV, recommendation letters, statement of purpose, and selected academic work

  • Full CV / resume. In addition to the usual items, this should include a complete list of all research work, including publications (if any), thesis work, and other documented relevant research activities.
  • Letters of recommendations from people who can assess your suitability for doctoral studies. These people would ideally by academics who have taught you, supervised your research work, or have other relevant information about your potential as a researcher. If such people are not available, non-academic professional people can also provide a letter with an emphasis on your research potential. A minimum of two letters is required. Please arrange with the people submitting recommendation letters to email their recommendations to phd.finance@bi.no by the application deadline.
  • Statement of purpose describing your plans and motivation for PhD studies and your career objectives. The statement should be written in English and should not exceed 1000 words.
  • One selected academic work showcasing your previous academic output. This can be a copy of your Master’s thesis or other relevant research work.

Certificates, test results, and verification document

  • Certificate of a Master of Science degree or equivalent, including transcript of grades.
  • Certificate of a Bachelor degree or equivalent, including transcript of grades.
  • A Diploma supplement or a similar document, describing in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree.
  • Other relevant certificates and transcripts
  • Certificates from previously completed courses at the doctoral level if requesting approval of these for the PhD program at BI Norwegian Business School (see last section of § 2-1 in our PhD Regulations)
  • Test scores GMAT/GRE and TOEFL/IELTS (if these are not sent directly by the test center)
  • Signed verification document.

Interviews and additional information

Candidates may, at a later stage, be asked to forward further information and/or be called in for an interview.

Information about the doctoral program and admission requirements can be obtained from the Doctoral Administration at BI Norwegian Business School. E-mail: phd@bi.no

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Application deadline:

01/12/2023

Post expires on Saturday December 2nd, 2023

PhD in Economics

Social Sciences/Economics
Handelshøyskolen BI Ph.D. Administration

Bl Norwegian Business School offers a four-year Ph.D. Programme with specialization in Economics, which trains students to engage in high quality scientific research, making use of economic theory and state of the art econometric methods.

Department of Economics

The Department of Economics has a strong research-oriented faculty working within microeconomic theory, macroeconomics, econometrics, labour economics, natural resource and energy economics, political economics, industrial organization, and international and development economics. The department hosts five research centres; Centre for Monetary Economics (CME), Centre for Research in Economics and Management (CREAM), Centre for Applied Macro and Petroleum Economics (CAMP), Centre for Experimental Studies and Research (CESAR), and Centre for Applied and Theoretical Econometrics (CATE).

The doctoral programme is an important element in the department’s research excellence strategy and in Bi’s vision to become one of the leading research business schools in Europe. The selected candidates will join a group of talented and ambitious PhD candidates at the department that work in close collaboration with faculty members. PhD students are expected to participate actively in research seminars and workshops. The place of work will be at Bl Norwegian Business School in Oslo.

PhD in Economics at BI

A PhD from BI can be a gateway to prestigious academic positions at universities and research institutions around the world. We encourage and support our candidates in the international job market. Recent graduates of BI’s PhD specialization in economics have been hired by, among others, University of Chicago, Sciences Po, University of Oslo, Université Libre de Bruxelles, University of Uppsala, Shandong University, and the Research Division of the Norwegian Central Bank.

Eligible applicants must have completed a Master of Science degree with thesis work, a Research Masters/M.Phil degree, or a comparable degree relevant for the specialization in Economics by the time the programme starts in early autumn of 2024, with a grade point average of B or higher. An MBA degree does not fulfill the requirements for admission. The four-year scholarship is set according to the Norwegian State Salary Scale, and currently pays NOK 540.300,- per year. The position is linked to The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (Statens Pensjonskasse). The scholarship involves 25% work obligation. Bl Norwegian Business School is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women to apply for the positions.

Applications must be submitted electronically by using the “Send Application” button on the right­ hand side of this announcement. Paper or e-mail applications will not be accepted. You are required to submit the following electronically together with your application:

Background Information:

  • A short personal statement describing your research interests and potential research projects. Please also include Bl Department of Economics faculty members (faculty list is available here) that you may be interested in working closely with should you be admitted to the PhD program.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Letters of Recommendation:

  • We require a minimum of two (preferably three) letters of recommendation from people that can comment on your research potential. These should be emailed directly to us by the letter writers rather than uploaded by you. However, you must include the names of your letter writers in your application. Please arrange with the people submitting recommendation letters to email their recommendations to phd.economics@bi.no by the application deadline.

Academic Transcripts:

  • Certificate of a Master of Science degree or equivalent, including transcript of grades.
  • Certificate of a Bachelor degree or equivalent, including transcript of grades.
  • A Diploma Supplement or a similar document describing in detail the study and grade system associated with the obtained degree.
  • Signed transcript verification document (to be found here). (Please note that this document should be uploaded with your application and not sent to your university. We will use the document to request an official transcript if you are considered for admission to the program and check for any discrepancy with the transcript you uploaded.)

Test Scores:

  • GRE General/GMAT test score: All applicants, except those who hold a master’s degree from an institution inside the European Economic Area/the European Union or Switzerland, must submit results from GMAT or the GRE General test. Note that we need scores for the Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing sections of the GRE General or GMAT to consider your application. Incomplete sections or partial scores are not sufficient to consider your application.
  • TOEFL/IELTS test score: Applicants whose native language is not English must take either TOEFL or IELTS. To be considered for admission, applicants must have a minimum TOEFL score of 575 (written test)/233 (computer-based test)/90 (internet-based test) or a IELTS score of 6.5. In some cases, applicants can request a waiver from TOEFL/IELTS by submitting a waiver form (found here) together with the application. As a general rule, exemptions are made for applicants:
    • who have two years or more of higher education where the language of instruction was English.
    • from a country which is a member of the EU/EEA and/or the Council of Europe/UNESCO-Cepes who have English as the first foreign language taken over a period of at least 7 years in primary school, secondary school and upper secondary education.
  • We accept scanned copies oftest scores. TOEFL/IELTS scores must be from within the last two years. For scanned IELTS scores, the TRF number must be visible. In case of sending official score reports from the test center, you can use the following codes for Bl Norwegian Business School:
  • TOEFL/GMAT: 0529.
  • GRE: 7365.

Additional documents:

  • In addition, you may upload the following documents:
    • A writing sample that documents relevant research activities (e.g. a Master’s thesis or academic paper).
    • Certificates from previously completed courses at the doctoral level, if requesting approval of these for the PhD programme at Bl Norwegian Business School (see last section of§ 2-1 in our Ph.D. Regulations).

All documents, apart from the recommendation letters, must be uploaded in the electronic application and may not be submitted by e-mail or on paper. Furthermore, note that any documents forwarded after the application deadline will not be considered. Exceptions will only be made for students who are completing their master’s degree in 2024 and do not have a final certificate when applying. Please note that you will not be able to revise your application once it has been submitted.

Candidates may, at a later stage, be asked to forward further information and/or be called in for an interview. Candidates who are admitted to the programme must provide a more detailed progress plan with milestones and courses for the four years of study.

Additional information about the doctoral programme and admission requirements can be obtained from the doctoral administration at Bl Norwegian Business School. E-mail:phd@bi.no.

Application deadline:

01/12/2023

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Post expires on Saturday December 2nd, 2023

PhD in Accounting

Social Sciences/Economics

Ph.D. Administration

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The Department of Accounting and Operations Management at BI Norwegian Business School is inviting applications for doctoral scholarships, start date August 2024.

Department of Accounting and Operations Management

The Accounting group in the Department of Accounting and Operations management is divided into two sub-groups: One group conducts quantitative (formal analytical and archival) research in the areas of financial accounting and auditing. The other group focuses on qualitative research in management accounting and control. In line with their research interests, the group members are involved in teaching at Executive, Master, and Bachelor levels, as well as tailor-made Corporate courses in the respective areas.

The financial accounting and auditing group members have multidisciplinary backgrounds in accounting, economics and finance. The group conducts high-quality research and its members publish in top accounting journals such as The Accounting Review; Accounting, Organizations and Society; Journal of Accounting Research; Management Science; and Review of Accounting Studies, but also in highly renowned finance journals like the Review of Finance or Journal of Corporate Finance.

The group hosts The Scandinavian Accounting Research Conference and Doctoral Consortium and a regular research seminar series. These seminars and other visits by international researchers give PhD candidates an excellent opportunity to reflect and receive feedback on their own research. The department has access to many of the commonly used international databases. Some faculty members also work with unique Norwegian micro data on firms and individuals obtained from official registers.

PhD specialization in Accounting

The PhD specialization in Accounting prepares candidates for careers in the world’s leading academic institutions, research-oriented international and national organizations, and the industry.

The four-year program offers rigorous training for candidates with strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity. It follows a structure that is used in comparable programs around the world. The first three semesters are devoted to course work covering all the major fields in Accounting and core topics in Finance and Economics relevant for an Accounting PhD. These courses are mainly taught by BI faculty. The candidates can also take specialized courses and participate in doctoral workshops through different international accounting research networks.

The second year of the program sees candidates transitioning to research work. The candidates will work towards the doctoral dissertation that is typically a collection of three research articles. Research work is done in close co-operation with the supervisor and other faculty members from the department. Projects joint with faculty members may involve collaborators from other research institutions. Candidates also participate in regular research seminars with international scholars and present their research work at departmental workshops or international conferences. The research environment is supportive and PhD candidates take actively part in all the social life at the department.

Funding

The four-year scholarship is set according to the Norwegian State Salary Scale and currently pays NOK 540.300,- annually. The position is linked to The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (Statens Pensjonskasse). The scholarship involves 25% teaching obligation.

Application timeline and submission rules

The application and its attached documents can be submitted only electronically by using the “Send Application” button on the right hand side in this announcement. E-mail or hard copy applications will not be accepted. Kindly note that all documents need to have reached the Doctoral Administration by the deadline stated in this announcement in order to be considered. The only exception to this rule are candidates who are completing their Master’s degree in 2024 and do not have a final certificate when applying. You will not be able to revise your application once it has been submitted.

Application requirements

We encourage applications from candidates who have solid quantitative skills and a strong background in disciplines such as Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics and Statistics. Strong communication and analytical skills are also crucial for successful completion of the program. If applicants are otherwise equally qualified, female applicants will be given preference.

We welcome research interests, theoretical or empirical, in all areas of Accounting.

The following list details the formal application requirements:

A. Academic record

Eligible applicants must have completed a Master of Science degree with thesis work, a Research Masters/M.Phil degree, or a comparable degree relevant for the specialisation in Accounting by the time the program starts in early autumn of 2024, with a grade point average of B or higher. An MBA degree does not fulfill the requirements for admission.

B. GRE / GMAT 

Applicants who hold a Master’s degree from an institution in an EU/EEA country are encouraged to take either the GMAT or the GRE test. Applicants whose Master’s degree is not from an institution in an EU/EEA country are required to take either the GMAT or the GRE test.

Percentile scores and raw scores for the Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing sections of the GRE or GMAT must be submitted together with the application. Incomplete sections or partial scores are not sufficient . A “good score” is generally considered to be 85% and higher. However, there is no minimum cutoff score for the GRE/GMAT .

C. TOEFL / IELTS 

Applicants are encouraged to take either TOEFL or IELTS.

The codes for BI Norwegian Business School are as follows: GMAT 0529, TOEFL 0529, GRE 7365. For IELTS we accept copies as long as the TRF number is visible.

D. Materials to be uploaded in the electronic application

You are required to upload the following electronically with your application:

CV, recommendation letters, statement of purpose, and selected academic work

  • Full CV / resume. In addition to the usual items, this should include a complete list of all research work, including publications (if any), thesis work, and other documented relevant research activities.
  • Letters of recommendations from people who can assess your suitability for doctoral studies. These people would ideally be academics who have taught you, supervised your research work, or have other relevant information about your potential as a researcher. If such people are not available, non-academic professional people can also provide a letter with an emphasis on your research potential. A minimum of two letters is required.  Letters can be uploaded by the candidate (in case she/he has received a copy of the letter) or sent directly by the letter writers. For the latter case, please arrange with the people submitting recommendation letters to email their recommendations to phd.accounting@bi.no by the application deadline.
  • Statement of purpose describing your plans and motivation for PhD studies and your career objectives. The statement should be written in English and should not exceed 1000 words.
  • One selected academic work showcasing your previous academic output. This can be a copy of your Master’s thesis or other relevant research work.

Certificates, test results, and verification document

  • Certificate of a Master of Science degree or equivalent, including transcript of grades.
  • Certificate of a Bachelor degree or equivalent, including transcript of grades.
  • A Diploma supplement or a similar document, describing in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree.
  • Other relevant certificates and transcripts
  • Certificates from previously completed courses at the doctoral level if requesting approval of these for the PhD program at BI Norwegian Business School (see last section of § 2-1 in our PhD Regulations)
  • Test scores GMAT/GRE and TOEFL/IELTS (if relevant)
  • Signed verification document.

Interviews and additional information

Candidates may, at a later stage, be asked to forward further information and/or be called in for an interview.

Information about the doctoral program and admission requirements can be obtained from the Doctoral Administration at BI Norwegian Business School. E-mail: phd@bi.no

Application deadline:

01/12/2023

Read the job description at the university homepage

Send application

Post expires on Saturday December 2nd, 2023

Postdoctoral Researcher in Decolonial and Indigenous Geography of Militarisation (focus on Sápmi)

Social Sciences/Economics

Faculty of Science, Geography

The University of Oulu is one of the biggest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We create new knowledge and innovations that help to solve global challenges. We offer you an international and inspiring working environment where you are given responsibility and can use your skills, develop yourself and do work that matters. Our flexible and family-friendly workplace makes it easy for you to balance work and leisure. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world´s universities. 

We are now looking for

Postdoctoral Researcher

in Decolonial and Indigenous Geography of Militarisation (focus on Sápmi) to join us in the Geography Research Unit at the Faculty of Science and the Academy of Finland-funded research project ‘Militarised Indigenous Borderscapes: Reconfiguring geographies of war and borders.’ 

The unit is a highly acclaimed international academic community and has a strong track record of research in border studies and geopolitics. It has 40+ researchers and 300+ bachelor’s and master’s students and is one of the leading research units at the University of Oulu. Geography at the University of Oulu is ranked 150-200 in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

About the job

You will be working on the Academy of Finland-funded research project ‘Militarised Indigenous Borderscapes: Reconfiguring geographies of war and borders’. Led by Dr Hidefumi Nishiyama (PI), the project will study the impacts of militarisation on Indigenous lands and peoples through the case studies of Sápmi and Okinawa. It will investigate how militarisation borders Indigenous spaces, not only politically and territorially, but also socially, economically, and culturally, and how Indigenous peoples contest and negotiate their bordered lives. This postdoctoral position will focus on research on Sápmi/Sábme (particularly in northern Sweden), and you will be conducting desk research and fieldwork with PI and co-supervised with project collaborator Associate Professor May-Britt Öhman (Uppsala University).

As a postdoctoral researcher in the project, you will:

  • Conduct textual and political analysis of relevant statements and other representations with PI.
  • Conduct fieldwork (including interviews and participant observation) with PI.
  • Be responsible for transcribing and translating interviews.
  • Analyse interview data.
  • Contribute to the project’s data management.
  • Be actively engaged in publications and conference presentations.

What we offer?

  • A dynamic and international working environment with 40+ experienced and emerging researchers from across the world where you can share your expertise and grow as an expert.
  • English as a working language.
  • Regular salary is paid 12 months per year, including paid leave and an additional holiday bonus in the summer.
  • Monthly meetings with fellow human geographers where you can discuss a wide range of topics including research, career development, well-being, and beyond.
  • Wellness benefit ePassi covering sport, culture and well-being. Read more about other staff benefits here.
  • Our Buddy Programme and Spouse Network support you and close-ones in settling into Oulu.
  • Development and career options of the big organization.
  • We have a HR Excellence in Research -quality label which is a recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development of researchers’ working conditions and careers. 
  • Work that matters and a workplace that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. Read more about working with us.
  • Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, excellent education system, and competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu.

Who are you?

In order to succeed and enjoy the position, We expect from you:

  • A doctoral degree in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to human geography, international studies, and Indigenous studies, obtained within the past 10 years.
  • Experience of carrying out research in studies related to Sámi and Sábme, preferably using in-depth interview.
  • Language proficiency in Swedish.
  • Experience of writing up research for publication.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Interest in seeking external funding to support research.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

We also appreciate:

  • Language proficiency in a Sámi language.
  • Doctoral research in studies related to Sámi and Sábme.
  • Knowledge of Sámi culture and livelihood, preferably on the Swedish side of Sábme.
  • Understanding theories, concepts, and methodologies in decolonial and/or Indigenous geographies as well as in border studies.
  • Experience of using ethnographic and qualitative methods including interview, focus group, and participatory observation.
  • Research interest in issues concerning militarism and militarisation in Indigenous contexts.
  • Familiarity with research ethics and data management concerning research in Indigenous contexts.

Salary

The position is fixed-term for two years and will start from January 2024 or as agreed. 

The salary will be based on the levels 5-6 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50% of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approximately 3800 € per month (before taxes).

A trial period of 6 months is applied for the position.

How to apply?

Interested? If yes, please apply by 31.10.2023 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.

The application should be written in English and include the following:

  1. Motivation letter (max. 3 pages) summarising your experience, expertise, and skills relevant to this position. The letter should describe why you are fit for and interested in the position. Your own ideas pertinent to the project as well as information on career plans can also be included in the letter.
  2. CV (max. 4 pages) in accordance withthe guidelines of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity.
  3. Listof publications, followingthe guidelines of the Academy of Finland.
  4. Certificates/Diplomas.
  5. Contact details of 2 persons available for recommendation (title, name, contact details, and a sentence or two describing the context of your professional relationship).

The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, different genders and members of different language, cultural or minority groups. 

Contact Information

If you have any further questions, please contact Dr Hidefumi Nishiyama, Geography Research Unit, hidefumi.nishiyama@oulu.fi. 

Type of employmentTemporary position
Contract typeFull time
Number of positions1
Full-time equivalent100%
CityOulu
CountyPohjois-Pohjanmaa
CountryFinland
Reference number2023/427
Last application date31.Oct.2023

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PhD Research Fellowship in Gender Research

Humanities, Social Sciences/Economics

PhD Research Fellowship in Gender Research

Job description

The Centre for Gender Research (STK) announces 1-2 PhD Research Fellowships in Gender Research. Applicants from a multitude of disciplinary and scholarly backgrounds can apply, but as an absolute requirement, their proposal must have a clear gender perspective. This must be clearly visible in the proposed PhD project.

The candidate is hired for a period of four years with their time split between 75 % research and 25 % duty work. This situation is dependent on the candidate’s ability to meet teaching requirements or research tasks at the centre. Alternatively the hiring is for three years without duty work. The language for teaching at the centre is predominately Norwegian/Scandinavian.

STK does not have their own PhD programme and whom ever is hired must apply to be enrolled at a PhD program elsewhere at UiO after the completion of the hiring process at the centre. Admittance to a PhD program is a requirement for the position. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to complete the PhD project within the contract period. The expressed goal of the position is to achieve a PhD.

The applicant must be able to work in a systematic fashion, and independently. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate an ability to cooperate, contribute to scholarly development, dissemination of results, and willingness to contribute to the fostering of a healthy work environment.

Employees at the centre have backgrounds from fields within the humanities, social  science, law and theology.

Project and evaluation

Applicants must include a project description outlining a research theme, its significance and relevance for gender research, choice of theory and scientific method, contribution to existing research, potential ethical issues, and a time line for executing the project.

Projects of direct relevance to ongoing research at STK will be preferred. We will also place emphasis on the projects societal relevance and timeliness.

We would like candidates to show how the project can contribute to strengthening centre research. Projects that are aligned with centre supervision competence, or that have a particularly interesting theme, can be more favourably reviewed.

In the evaluation of applicants, emphasis will be place on the project description, grades, potential previous written works, as well as the applicants scholarly and personal abilities. An assessment will be made regarding the applicant’s ability to contribute to teaching at the centre.

The evaluation is first performed by an Expert Committee which will rank according to the criteria above. Then an Interview Committee will call the most promising applicants for an interview. If there is a large amount of applicants, we may use a Sorting Committee before the Expert Committee to make a broad simple sorting of applicants. The University Hiring Board will make the final decision in the process.

The centre has made an instruction to the expert committee where we also say something general  about evaluating candidates for STK.

Qualification requirements

  • A Master’s degree (120 ECTS) or an equivalent, minimum grade B (ECTS grading scale) or equivalent. The Master’s degree must include a thesis of at least 60 ECTS, or a minimum of 30 ECTS from fields where this is the norm (as for instance in some professions). The MA degree can be subject to scrutiny to reveal if there is sufficient scope and quality in the program.
  • Applicants should have strong written and oral skills in Norwegian, or a similar Scandinavian language, and solid abilities in English

We offer

  • salary NOK 532.200 – 575.400 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as PhD Research fellow (position code 1017)
  • Friendly and inspirational work environment
  • attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include

  • a 2 page cover letter (statement of motivation and research interests, the candidate must also state which field they belong to/come from)
  • CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
  • Project description with a progress plan (max 3000 words including references)
  • copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
  • a complete list of publications and academic works
  • list of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)
  • The MA thesis. (If the thesis is not in English or a Scandinavian language, please include an English summary)

Please upload documents to the application in the same order as above, with descriptive file names. Do not upload all files as one combined document.

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

Formal regulations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact information

Professor Inger Skjelsbæk, Centre Director, +47 93802492, inger.skjelsbak@stk.uio.no

Head of Office Andrew Feltham, +47 90520426, Andrew.feltham@stk.uio.no

About the University of Oslo 

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

Centre for Gender Research (STK) at the University of Oslo (UiO) is the largest centre in Norway for women’s studies and gender research and among the leading women’s and gender studies institutes of its kind in the Nordic region. STK is a stand-alone research unit within UiO that cooperates closely with other faculties, departments and institutes at UiO. 

Deadline: 15 October 2023
Unit: Centre for Gender Research (STK)
Campus:
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Doctoral student in History (licentiat)

Social Sciences/Economics

Vaxjo

Reference number: HR-2023/1239

Welcome to Linnaeus University! We meet the societal challenges of today and tomorrow in a spirit of openness, curiosity and creativity. By creating arenas for exchange of knowledge from different subjects, fields and cultures, we open up for new ideas and create new opportunities for long-term sustainable societal development. Linnaeus University – where people grow.

Linnaeus University is located in Växjö and Kalmar in the southern Swedish region of Småland. The university has more than 2 100 employees and 44 000 students and offers over 200 degree programmes and 1 500 freestanding courses. Research at Linnaeus University is of high national and international quality, not least at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, where research in global history and colonial and postcolonial studies is prominent.

In collaboration with the Linnaeus University Centre for Concurrences in Colonial and Postcolonial Studies and with the support of the Crafoord Foundation, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities now announces a licentiate position in history, with a specialisation in gender, diplomacy, and imperialism in Southeast Asia. The project is affiliated with the research environment Historical Treaties of Southeast Asia.

Subject area for the position: History

Location until further notice: Växjö

Form of employment and hours: The position is limited in time in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 5, Section 7). The position is full time. The total employment period must not exceed the equivalent of full-time doctoral studies for two years. For information on the possibility of extending doctoral studies, please see ”Job description” below.

However, besides their own studies, someone employed as a doctoral student may, to a limited extent, work with education, (artistic) research, and administration, in which case the period of employment will be extended proportionally. Such work may not exceed 20 per cent of full-time work.

The current (January 2023) starting salary for a doctoral student position is SEK 29 450 per month (subject to tax).

For more information about employment and working conditions at Linnaeus University, please see the university website.

Starting date: 1 February 2024.

Job description
The job responsibilities include doctoral studies leading to a licentiate degree within the framework of the project Gender, diplomacy, and imperialism: How non-male actors and transgender practices shaped the colonial world in maritime Southeast Asia. The project has received a two-year research grant (equivalent to doctoral studies up to a licentiate degree) from the Crafoord Foundation. Subject to obtaining further research funding, the successful candidate may apply for an extension of an additional two years (equivalent to doctoral studies leading to a PhD).

For more information, please see the faculty webpage on doctoral education and the general syllabus for subjects in the cultural sciences.

Summary of the Research Project

This research project in global diplomatic history examines the often overlooked role that female and non-binary (i.e., neither male nor female) actors played in diplomatic negotiations in maritime Southeast Asia from around 1750 to 1941. The project furthermore explores the diplomatic significance of gender-transgressive practices. Empirically, the project aims to contribute to a more nuanced understanding of how gender influenced diplomatic processes and imperialist expansion in Southeast Asia. Theoretically, the project aims to contribute to a more sophisticated understanding of the significance of gender in diplomatic and imperialist contexts through the adoption of global, non-Eurocentric, and cross-cultural perspectives.

Context of the position

Your project will be affiliated with the research environment Historical Treaties of Southeast Asia, funded by the Swedish Research Council from 2021 to 2027 and led by Stefan Amirell, professor of Global History at Linnaeus University. The project currently includes seven researchers with doctorates, based in Europe and Southeast Asia. You will be expected to participate fully in the research environment’s seminars, meetings, and other activities. 

As a doctoral student, you will also be part of the faculty’s doctoral programme in Global Humanities and play a crucial role within the faculty’s research environment, especially at the centre of excellence Linnaeus University Centre for Concurrences in Colonial and Postcolonial Studies and the Department of Cultural Sciences. You will be expected to contribute actively through regular attendance at seminars and participation in workshops, residentials, and other activities, as well as to engage regularly with fellow doctoral students, teaching staff, and researchers within the faculty. You will also be expected to spend most of your working hours at the Växjö campus of Linnaeus University, unless your research or other work requires otherwise (e.g., fieldwork or archival research).

Eligibility

General entry requirements according to the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 7, Section 39):

A person meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if they have

  1. been awarded a second-cycle qualification,
  2. satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or
  3. acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

Specific entry requirements for the post:

  • Proficiency in Swedish and/or English
  • At least 120 credits of passed courses in history or a closely associated subject, including at least 30 credits at the master’s level and an independent project of at least 15 credits, or equivalent qualifications acquired in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

All eligibility requirements must be met by the application deadline.

For more information on specific entry requirements and doctoral education at Linnaeus University, please see the general syllabus for subjects in the cultural sciences (link provided above) 

Application

The application should be written in English and include the following:

  1. a cover letter explaining why you are applying for the position (max one page)
  2. your CV (max two pages)
  3. attested copies of transcript(s) of records supporting your eligibility for the position.
  4. a copy of your master’s thesis
  5. names of and contact information (email addresses and phone numbers) for up to three referees.

For further information about the application procedure and to apply, please visit Linnaeus University’s vacancies page.

Assessment of applications

Selection will be based on the applicants’ assumed ability to benefit from doctoral studies. More precisely, the assessment will be based on following criteria:

  1. the quality of the applicant’s master’s thesis and the relevance of the thesis to the research project
  2. other academic achievements, including results from relevant completed education
  3. language skills of relevance to the research project and the position in general
  4. other qualifications and references. 

Experience of research (including research at the bachelor’s and master’s levels) on diplomacy and cultural encounters in Southeast Asia based on unpublished historical source material, as well as experience of working with handwritten archival materials is particularly qualifying for this position. Considerable importance will be placed on the applicants’ personal qualities, their ability to independently plan and conduct research, and their collaborative skills. 

Additional information

Project leader for the research environment Historical Treaties of Southeast Asia; director of the doctoral programme in Global Humanities and of the Linnaeus University Centre for Concurrences in Colonial and Postcolonial Studies; and the intended principal supervisor for the licentiate project: Professor Stefan Amirell.

Intended assistant supervisor for the licentiate project: Assiciate Professor Birgit Tremml-Werner.

Head of Department at the Department of Cultural Sciences: Ph.D. Fredrik Hanell.

HR partner: Maria Furbring.

For union representatives, please contact the university switchboard at 0772 – 28 80 00.

We welcome your application no later than 31 October 2023!

Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.

Please apply by clicking on the Apply button at the bottom of the ad. Applicants are requested to the application resolving CV, cover letter , a copy of a relevant essay , grades and certificates and other relevant documents. The applicant also requested to submit with their application a proposed research plan within the current area of research. All documents must be attached to digital in the application. The application and other documents shall be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 24.00 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.

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Post expires on Sunday October 1st, 2023

1-2 doctoral positions in Peace and development research/Political science with a focus on the politics of migration in the Global South, for a dual degree at University of Gothenburg and University of Amsterdam

Social Sciences/Economics

Ref PAR 2023/1055

The School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg, hosts several academic disciplines, including Peace and Development Research, Social Anthropology, Environmental Social Sciences and Human Rights. Peace and Development Research at SGS is a leading site of interdisciplinary enquiry. The research environment consists of ca 50 researchers using a broad range of approaches to investigate various themes in peace and development in different regions of the world. The Migration, Borders and Diversity research group consists of scholars representing the different disciplines at SGS.

The Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR) unites all social science research of the UvA. The research program focuses on the functioning of contemporary societies and their interrelationships from historical, comparative and empirical perspectives. Cooperation across these disciplines is institutionalized in interdisciplinary centers. Institute for Migration and Ethnic Studies is a multidisciplinary and interfaculty research center that focuses on international migration and the integration of immigrants and their descendants in host societies in a comparative perspective.

This announcement for a doctoral position is situated within an ongoing collaboration between migration scholars at the University of Gothenburg and the University of Amsterdam. Within the framework of this collaboration, the project ‘Streetregimes: How Street Level Norms Make the Global Migration Regime’, funded by the Research Council of the Netherlands, seeks to discover whether ‘street-level’ actors also have the power to change how national elites make immigration policies. The project investigates this question through a combination of descriptive quantitative research and rich qualitative study in South Africa and Mexico. The doctoral students recruited in this call will work on the latter part, conducting in-depth qualitative work in Mexico and/or South Africa.

Job assignments

The purpose of undertaking doctoral studies is to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for conducting independent research within the fields of Peace and Development Research and Political Science. The doctoral studies comprise one year of coursework and three years of research, culminating in the production of a dissertation that makes a significant and original contribution to the research field. The knowledge and skills that are acquired during the studies should be applicable to postdoctoral research or other professional work. The position is salaried and covers four years (full-time equivalent, fixed term). The first two years will be spent at the School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg, and the following two years at the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research, University of Amsterdam. The doctoral candidate may undertake departmental duties corresponding to up to 20% of a full-time position, in which case the duration of the appointment will be extended accordingly. There are no tuition fees.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who have:

  • experience in conducting rich qualitative interviews or ethnographic research
  • disciplinary training in political science, international relations, anthropology or human geography
  • knowledge of interdisciplinary research on migration and mobilities
  • fluency in Spanish or a South African national language (isiZulu, Khosa, Afrikaans etc.)

We are particularly motivated to promote a greater diversity in the study of migration politics and therefore encourage applicants from beyond OECD countries, with particular expertise from their region of study.

The PhD candidate will be tasked with contributing to the overall research project by publishing research articles in academic journals, and the dissertation should preferably be a compilation (article-based) thesis.

Starting date: 15 February, 2024.

Eligibility

Applicants must fulfil both general and specific entry requirements.

An applicant meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle studies if they have obtained (Higher Education Ordinance Ch.7, Sec.39):

  1. a degree at the second-cycle level,
  2. at least 240 Higher Education Credits, of which at least 60 must be at the second-cycle level, or
  3. largely equivalent knowledge in other ways in Sweden or abroad.

An applicant meets the specific entry requirements for third-cycle studies if they have obtained (Higher Education Ordinance Ch.7, Sec.40) at least 60 higher education credits in the field of international relations, peace and conflict studies, global development studies, political science or another university education of equivalent depth and breadth.

Assessment

Applicants will be assessed based on the general and specific eligibility requirements and their estimated ability to benefit from the study program. The assessment places particular focus on:

  1. A motivation letter outlining the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position.
  2. A Master’s thesis, academic papers and/or other relevant works. These will be used to assess the applicant’s ability to formulate and delimit research tasks and analyse and present research results.
  3. A CV summarizing relevant work experience, language proficiency and other skills.
  4. Grades achieved in undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
  5. Interviews will be held with shortlisted applicants.

The applicant’s skills, experience, creativity and excellence in research are also assessed on the basis of the points above.

The Head of Department at the School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg is in charge of all admission decisions at the third-cycle level. This decision cannot be appealed.

For further information regarding the position

Anja Franck, anja.franck@globalstudies.gu.se or Darshan Vigneswaran, d.v.vigneswaran@uva.nl

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/unionrepresentatives

How to apply

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system.

The application must include:

  • A motivation letter of maximum 2,000 words.
  • A Master’s thesis and/or any other relevant papers or publications. Submitted texts must be written in English. Any translated versions must be accompanied by the original text.
  • A CV. We encourage applicants to use the Europass CV format (https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv).
  • Copies of diplomas and/or academic transcripts verifying that the general and specific entry requirements stated above have been met. Evidence of other relevant qualifications.
  • The names of two references and their contact information. NB! No letters of recommendation will be considered.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete. No changes or additions are allowed after the final submission date.

For questions regarding the handling of the application portal or technical problems, please contact rekrytering@gu.se

Closing date: 2023-10-12

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

Deadline: 2023-10-12 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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Post expires on Thursday October 12th, 2023

1 Postdoc in History, focus on British 20th century History of Medicine

Social Sciences/Economics

Published: 2023-09-20

1 Postdoc in History of Science and Ideas, focus on British 20th century History of Medicine

The Department of History of Science and Ideas is a dynamic research environment with strong profiles in history of science, intellectual history and history of medicine. It is Sweden’s largest centre for study within this field and is internationally renowned for its research. There are currently over forty academics, researchers and visiting scholars attached to the Department, including 15 doctoral students. For more information visit: Department of History of Science and Ideas. 

The Department invites applications for 1 postdoctoral position within the research project Acting Out Disease: How Patient Organizations Shaped Modern Medicine (ActDisease)

Description of the research project: ActDisease is a five-year research project funded by the European Research Council (ERC) with a Starting Grant (ERC-2021-STG 101040999) and led by Ylva Söderfeldt. The project studies the history of 20th century medicine and the role of lay involvement in science through analysis of so far largely neglected, but central actors in medical history: patient organizations. These groups first emerged in the late 19th century, and worked towards increased attention to particular illnesses, shared information on disease management, promoted treatments, and developed healthcare resources.

This project is the first historical analysis of these early patient organizations’ role in shaping ideas about illness and medical practices, and the first systematic account of how disease became an object of civic organization. It pursues the hypothesis that modern medicine was to a significant degree shaped by organized patients, who helped establish disease concepts and associated practices – and that this deep involvement of patients in medicine facilitated an extended reach of medical power which resonates in contemporary society. It will also investigate how patients, in acting out medical knowledge, assumed notions of selfhood that overlapped and interacted with those of medical scientists.

The ActDisease project gathers an interdisciplinary research team to analyse the publications and archives of selected patient organizations from four European nations – Sweden, Germany, United Kingdom and France – using a combination of traditional and computer based historiographic methods. Besides the PI, the team consists of a research engineer and a research assistant supporting the digital infrastructure and analysis, one history postdoc focusing on France and one history postdoc focusing on the UK (this position), and one Digital Humanities postdoc working on methodological development for text mining in the history of science and medicine and fragmented and multilingual source materials. ActDisease is based at the Department of History of Science and Ideas and affiliated with the Centre for Medical Humanities and Centre for Digital Humanities at Uppsala University.

For more information visit: actdisease.org.

Duties
This employment as postdoctoral researcher involves a two year full-time post with the possibility of one further year extension provided sufficient funds. The work consists of pursuing research on the history of patient organizations in the United Kingdom, using a combination of qualitative and computer-based analysis methods. There is the opportunity to run seminars, workshops and conference events related to the project. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to work on site and be an active participant in the research environment at Uppsala University, but will have the opportunity to conduct archival and other sourcework abroad.

Requirements                                                                                                                                      PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in the humanities or social sciences. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of the employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. The three year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc. Excellent language skills in English is a requirement. Research experience in modern British history is a requirement.

Applications may be submitted in either Swedish or English and should include:

  • Curriculum Vitae, with a complete list of publications.
  • A statement (2–4 pages) of your intended research direction and why you consider yourself well-suited to this particular position.
  • Certified copies of your degree certificates and grades.
  • A maximum of 5 publications.
  • Additional documents to support your application, including the names and contact details of two referees.

Additional qualifications
Emphasis will primarily be placed upon academic merits in selecting candidates. Ranking will take place on the basis of the quality of the academic merits. Particular weight will be given to research completed within the field of history of medicine and science, history of social movements, history of voluntary associations and/or transnational European history. Experience with digital methods for historical research and additional European language skills are an advantage. Great importance will also be placed on the ability to work independently and personal suitability.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of two years according to central collective agreement.  Full time position. Starting date 15-01-2024 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Principal investigator, Associate Professor Ylva Söderfeldt, tel. +46 (0)18-471 1569, ylva.soderfeldt@idehist.uu.se; Head of Department Thomas Karlsohn, tel. +46 (0)18-471 7287, thomas karlsohn@idehist.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 18 October 2023, UFV-PA 2023/3318.

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Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University
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Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services.

Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.

Deadline: 2023-10-18 at 23:59
Unit: Department of History of Science and Ideas

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Post expires on Wednesday October 18th, 2023

1 Postdoc in History, focus on French 20th century History of Medicine

Social Sciences/Economics

Published: 2023-09-20

1 Postdoc in History of Science and Ideas, focus on French 20th century History of Medicine

The Department of History of Science and Ideas is a dynamic research environment with strong profiles in history of science, intellectual history and history of medicine. It is Sweden’s largest centre for study within this field and is internationally renowned for its research. There are currently over forty academics, researchers and visiting scholars attached to the Department, including 15 doctoral students. For more information visit: Department of History of Science and Ideas

The Department invites applications for 1 postdoctoral position within the research project Acting Out Disease: How Patient Organizations Shaped Modern Medicine (ActDisease)

Description of the research project: ActDisease is a five-year research project funded by the European Research Council (ERC) with a Starting Grant (ERC-2021-STG 101040999) and led by Ylva Söderfeldt. The project studies the history of 20th century medicine and the role of lay involvement in science through analysis of so far largely neglected, but central actors in medical history: patient organizations. These groups first emerged in the late 19th century, and worked towards increased attention to particular illnesses, shared information on disease management, promoted treatments, and developed healthcare resources.

This project is the first historical analysis of these early patient organizations’ role in shaping ideas about illness and medical practices, and the first systematic account of how disease became an object of civic organization.

The ActDisease project gathers an interdisciplinary research team to analyse the publications and archives of selected patient organizations from four European nations – Sweden, Germany, United Kingdom and France – using a combination of traditional and computer based historiographic methods. Besides the PI, the team consists of a research engineer and a research assistant supporting the digital infrastructure and analysis, one history postdoc focusing on France (this position) and one history postdoc focusing on the UK, and one Digital Humanities postdoc working on methodological development for text mining in the history of science and medicine and fragmented and multilingual source materials. ActDisease is based at the Department of History of Science and Ideas and affiliated with the Centre for Medical Humanities and Centre for Digital Humanities at Uppsala University.

For more information visit: actdisease.org

Duties
This employment as postdoctoral researcher involves a two year full-time post with the possibility of one further year extension provided sufficient funds. The work consists of pursuing research on the history of patient organizations in France, using a combination of qualitative and computer-based analysis methods. There is the opportunity to run seminars, workshops and conference events related to the project. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to work on site and be an active participant in the research environment at Uppsala University, but will have the opportunity to conduct archival and other sourcework abroad.

Requirements                                                                                                                                      PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in the humanities or social sciences. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of the employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. The three year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc. Excellent language skills in French and English are a requirement. Research experience in modern French history is a requirement.

Applications may be submitted in either Swedish or English and should include:

  • Curriculum Vitae, with a complete list of publications.
  • A statement (2–4 pages) of your intended research direction and why you consider yourself well-suited to this particular position.
  • Certified copies of your degree certificates and grades.
  • A maximum of 5 publications.
  • Additional documents to support your application, including the names and contact details of two referees. 

Additional qualifications
Emphasis will primarily be placed upon academic merits in selecting candidates. Ranking will take place on the basis of the quality of the academic merits. Particular weight will be given to research completed within the field of history of medicine and science, history of social movements, history of voluntary associations and/or transnational European history. Experience with digital methods for historical research and additional European language skills are an advantage. Great importance will also be placed on the ability to work independently and personal suitability.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of two years according to central collective agreement.  Full time position. Starting date 15-01-2024 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Principal investigator, Ylva Söderfeldt, tel. +46 (0)18-471 1569, ylva.soderfeldt@idehist.uu.se; Head of Department Thomas Karlsohn, tel. +46 (0)18-471 7287, thomas karlsohn@idehist.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 18 october 2023, UFV-PA 2023/3319.

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Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,500 employees and 54,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University
https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/

Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services.

Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.

Deadline: 2023-10-18 at 23:59
Unit: Department of History of Science and Ideas

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday October 18th, 2023

1 Postdoc in Digital Humanities with focus on historical text mining

Social Sciences/Economics

Published: 2023-09-20

1 Postdoc in Digital Humanities with focus on historical text mining

The Department of History of Science and Ideas is a dynamic research environment with strong profiles in history of science, intellectual history and history of medicine. It is Sweden’s largest centre for study within this field and is internationally renowned for its research. There are currently over forty academics, researchers and visiting scholars attached to the Department, including 15 doctoral students. For more information visit: Department of History of Science and Ideas.

The Department invites applications for 1 postdoctoral position within the research project Acting Out Disease: How Patient Organizations Shaped Modern Medicine (ActDisease)

Description of the research project: ActDisease is a five-year research project funded by the European Research Council (ERC) with a Starting Grant (ERC-2021-STG 101040999) and led by Ylva Söderfeldt. The project studies the history of 20th century medicine and the role of lay involvement in science through analysis of so far largely neglected, but central actors in medical history: patient organizations. These groups first emerged in the late 19th century, and worked towards increased attention to particular illnesses, shared information on disease management, promoted treatments, and developed healthcare resources.

This project is the first historical analysis of these early patient organizations’ role in shaping ideas about illness and medical practices, and the first systematic account of how disease became an object of civic organization.

The ActDisease project gathers an interdisciplinary research team to analyse the publications and archives of selected patient organizations from four European nations – Sweden, Germany, United Kingdom and France – using a combination of traditional and computer based historiographic methods. The project entails a large-scale digitization of patient organization periodicals and using various text mining technologies to analyze these sources. The particular features of this material and the research questions pose a number of challenges to text mining methods, ranging from its fragmented and multilingual nature to the analysis of relationships between different corpora and professional and lay spheres.

Besides the PI, the team consists of a research engineer and a research assistant supporting the digital infrastructure and analysis, two history postdocs focusing on France and the UK respectively, and one Digital Humanities postdoc (this position) working on methodological development for text mining in the history of science and medicine and fragmented and multilingual source materials. ActDisease is based at the Department of History of Science and Ideas and affiliated with the Centre for Medical Humanities and Centre for Digital Humanities at Uppsala University.

For more information visit: actdisease.org

Duties
This employment as postdoctoral researcher involves a two year full-time post with the possibility of one further year extension provided sufficient funds. The work consists of pursuing methodological development in the field of historical text mining, in close collaboration with the other members of the project team. There is the opportunity to run seminars, workshops and conference events related to the project. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to work on site and be an active participant in the research environment at Uppsala University, but will have the opportunity to conduct archival and other sourcework abroad.

Requirements                                                                                                                               PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in a relevant field within the digital humanities, such as computational linguistics, natural language processing, or computer science. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of the employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. The three year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc. Excellent language skills in English are a requirement. Research experience in digital text analysis is a requirement.

Applications may be submitted in either Swedish or English and should include:

  • Curriculum Vitae, with a complete list of publications.
  • A statement (2–4 pages) of your intended research direction and why you consider yourself well-suited to this particular position.
  • Certified copies of your degree certificates and grades.
  • A maximum of 5 publications.
  • Additional documents to support your application, including the names and contact details of two references. 

Additional qualifications
Emphasis will primarily be placed upon academic merits in selecting candidates. Ranking will take place on the basis of the quality of the academic merits. Particular weight will be given to research completed within the field of historical text mining. Experience working in interdisciplinary research teams are an advantage. Knowledge of French, German, and/or Swedish are an advantage. Great importance will also be placed on the ability to work independently and personal suitability.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of two years according to central collective agreement. Full time position. Starting date 15-01-2024 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Principal investigator, Associate Professor Ylva Söderfeldt, tel. +46 (0)18-471 1569, ylva.soderfeldt@idehist.uu.se; Head of Department Thomas Karlsohn, tel. +46 (0)18-471 7287, thomas karlsohn@idehist.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 18 october 2023, UFV-PA 2023/3320.

Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? Find out more about what it´s like to work and live in Sweden.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,500 employees and 54,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces.

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

Deadline: 2023-10-18 at 23:59
Unit: Department of History of Science and Ideas

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Post expires on Wednesday October 18th, 2023

Postdoc announcement: Scientific Funding and Researchers’ Behaviors

Social Sciences/Economics

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a Post Doc Position at the Department of Strategy and Innovation. Expected starting date is 1 January 2024.

The Department of Strategy and Innovation has an emphasis on Strategy and Innovation – as indicated by the name – but there is equal emphasis on Entrepreneurship and International Business. The four areas are the pillars that the department is resting on in its teaching and research activities. The number of staff in the department includes about 45 faculty members (professors, associate professors, tenure track assistant professors), 7 administrative staff members, and 30 members of staff who are hired on temporary contracts as research assistants, post docs or PhD students.

The post doc position is time-limited for 2 years and connected to the research project “The Effects of Science Funding on the Rate and Direction of Science” led by Associate Professor Valentina Tartari and funded by a Sapere Aude grant. The research group also includes a PhD student.

The postdoctoral fellow will join the project with a specific focus on analyzing the effects of funding rejections on researchers’ behaviors. The work will focus on STEM disciplines, and it will be performed using registry data matched with rich bibliometric information. The post doc will work on the questions specified in the research project and will have the opportunity to assist shaping new projects, including finding new sources of data.  

The ideal candidate for this position will be a recent PhD graduate with a deep interest in economics and management of science. Strong technical skills in empirical analysis, in addition to a thorough training in the relevant research literature are essential. Previous experience with working with registry-based data and bibliometric data, and basic programming skills are also highly desirable.

Qualifications for the positions:

  • Applicants must have completed a PhD in Economics, Management or related social science discipline before the beginning the fellowship. The submission of the thesis is considered enough even if the defense will take place at a later date. Prior work (including but not limited to dissertation) must involve quantitative methods and working with large datasets.  
  • Excellent academic record and work ethic required.
  • Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills required.
  • Enthusiasm for research required. The ideal candidate will be thinking of this position as a platform to build skills towards taking on a research professorship in the future.  
  • Willingness to work in a team, both with senior and junior researchers.
  • Willingness to move to and live in Denmark.
  • Very good knowledge of Stata and R.
  • Previous experience with bibliometric data is highly desirable.
  • Previous experience with registry-based data is desirable.

If you have additional enquiries, you are also welcome to contact Associate Professor Valentina Tartari at vt.si@cbs.dk.

Information about the department is available at www.cbs.dk/si.   

Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Central Academic Organization. A small personal research budget for travel and conference participation will be available. Information about CBS as a work place is available at https://www.cbs.dk/en/about-cbs/jobs-cbs.

Application

Applications should be sent via the electronic recruitment system, using the link below.  Application must include: 

  1. Cover letter.
  2. Proof of qualifications and a full CV.
  3. Any relevant information indicating experience in research management, industry co-operation and international co-operation.
  4. A complete, numbered list of publications (indicating titles, co-authors, page numbers and year) with an * marking of the academic productions to be considered during the review. A maximum of 10 publications for review are allowed. Applicants are requested to prioritize their publications in relation to the field of this job advertisement.  
  5. Copies of the publications marked with an *. Only publications written in English (or another specified principal language, according to research tradition) or one of the Scandinavian languages will be taken into consideration.  

Recruitment procedure

The Recruitment Committee will shortlist minimum two applicants; when possible five or more applicants will be shortlisted. The shortlisted applicants will be assessed by the Assessment Committee.

All applicants will be notified of their status in the recruitment process shortly after the application deadline.

The applicants selected for assessment will be notified about the composition of the Assessment Committee and later in the process about the result of the assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed, each applicant will be notified of the outcome of their application.

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

Deadline: 2023-10-19 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

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Post expires on Thursday October 19th, 2023

Postdoctoral position in Sociology with focus on water within the Lund University Agenda 2030 (PA2023/2759)

Social Sciences/Economics

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

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

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

The 2030 Agenda is the framework for sustainable development that the world’s nations have signed to end extreme poverty, reduce inequalities, solve the climate crisis, promote peace and equity and much more. To achieve the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, research has several important roles: to identify challenges and conflicting objectives, contribute to new solutions, generate dialogue and learning between different societal stakeholders and critically analyse the goals. Lund University aspires to be a part of the solution and has therefore initiated a research programme on sustainable development with postdoc fellowships in interdisciplinary projects. The projects will not only constitute platforms for the postdocs’ career development, but also form a basis for national and European applications, and for future environments for excellence and profiling. The programme is also to develop the postdocs’ expertise in teaching and learning in higher education. For more information about the programme, please visit Excellence Programme for Sustainable Development | Sustainability Forum (lu.se)

Researchers from six faculties will collaborate on developing a new framework for implementing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) built on digitalisation, big data, remote sensing, and water governance following the legal and economic structures within the family of EU water directives.

The postdoc in Sociology will contribute with an analysis of general socio-technical characteristics of water sectors globally and in Sweden as a basis for further research on how these characteristics impact water governance and management, innovation, as well as transformation on different geographical scales. Based on that research, the postdoc will contribute to developing policy designs specifically informed by sustainability transition thinking, which considers the socio-technical interdependencies prevalent in the water sector. Research will span different disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields, such as environmental sociology, STS, organization studies, sustainability transition and innovation studies, economic geography, and other related fields. The postdoc will be supervised by Lea Fünfschilling.

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching and administrative duties are included up to no more than 20% of working hours.

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD degree in Sociology (or other subject relevant to the tasks of the position). The PhD needs to have been completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Applications from persons without a doctoral degree can be accepted, but the requirement needs to be fulfilled before the position starts. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

  • Experience with inter- and transdisciplinary work environments as well as willingness to collaborate in interdisciplinary project teams
  • Demonstrated interest in sustainability questions from a social science perspective, preferably with a focus on water-related issues and questions of governance
  • Oral and written proficiency in English demonstrated by publications, essays or reports in English

We are looking for an independent and creative person with a broad scientific and societal interest who thrives in a dynamic research environment. The project requires close collaboration with national authorities, contractors, and consultants as well as Swedish and foreign scientists, and accordingly, the applicant should be able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Assessment criteria:

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

  • A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
  • Documented experience in teaching at undergraduate/graduate/postgraduate level

Additional meritorious competencies:

  • Demonstrated ability of speaking and understanding the Swedish language is beneficial.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the project group and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

More about us:

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

The Department of Sociology is home to two disciplines, social anthropology and sociology. Common for these is that they try to understand and explain the individual and society in their social, cultural and historical contexts. Research in the department spans from empirical studies of contemporary social issues to critical social analysis, and the development of social science theory and methods.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2024-02-01
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/2759
Contact
  • Anna Melin, questions reg. recruitment process, anna.melin@sam.lu.se
  • Lea Fünfschilling, questions reg. position, lea.funfschilling@soc.lu.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Last application date 30.Sep.2023 11:59 PM CEST

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Deadline: 2023-09-30 at 23:59
Unit: Avdelningen för sociologi, Faculty of Social Sciences

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Post expires on Saturday September 30th, 2023

Researcher in Demography (fixed-term employment)

Social Sciences/Economics

The Department of of Sociology at Stockholm University is one of the biggest departments at the Faculty of Social Science with about 85 employees, 600 annual students and contains the Stockholm University Demography Unit (SUDA).

Project description
The position will be associated with SUDA’s research on Over-coverage in Population Registers: measurements, determinants and consequences: www.su.se/english/research/research-projects/over-coverage-in-population-registers-measurements-determinants-and-consequences.

Main responsibilities
The position involves  to write a report providing a detailed methodology and publicly available code files by using R.

Qualification requirements
Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to statistical skills and the applicant’s previous publications records in relation to this project. The applicant needs to demonstrate solid experience with statistical research, population registers and specific experience with R.

Terms of employment
The position involves part-time employment at 75 % for 2 months, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2024-01-01.

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

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Eleonora Mussino eleonora.mussino@sociology.su.se.

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

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

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills
  • Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
  • Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
    – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
    – why and how you wish to complete the project
    – what makes you suitable for the project in question
  • Copy of PhD diploma
  • Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
  • Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

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

You are welcome to apply!

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Deadline: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Sociology

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Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

Researcher in Global Health

Social Sciences/Economics

Published: 2023-09-22

The Department of Women’s and Children’s Health conducts research, postgraduate education and training. Department activities are integrated with the Women and Children division at the University Hospital. More information is available on the website http://kbh.uu.se. Global Health and Migration is a profile area for the department.

Duties
The position includes participation in a Bangladesh situated research project. The duties include independent performance of all activities needed for active participation in the project including reporting of research results, such as literature review, statistical analyses and writing.  The project focus on effects of nutrition and toxic exposure on health and nutrition including intergenerational effects. 

Requirements
The applicants should have a PhD preferably in Global Health.  Very good knowledge in statistics is required where proficiency in using the statistical software R is a merit. The project is based in Bangladesh and appropriate social/cultural competence as well as language skills will be required. Excellent skill in scientific English writing is required. 

Assessment criteria
The ranking of eligible applicants will be based on research experience, social/cultural knowledge, language skills as well as personal aptitude.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 6 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 1 January 2024 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Eva-Charlotte Ekström, Lotta.Ekstrom@kbh.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 6 October 2023, UFV-PA 2023/3504.

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Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,500 employees and 54,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces.

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Deadline: 2023-10-06 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Women’s and Children’s Health

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Post expires on Friday October 6th, 2023

 PhD Research Fellow in Public Administration at the Faculty of Social Science

Social Sciences/Economics

About the position

A 100% position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Social Science as a PhD Research Fellow affiliated to the Department of political science and management, for a period of three years, possibly to be extended to a fourth year with work duties. The position is located at Campus Kristiansand. The starting date is negotiable with the Faculty.

The Department has 15 permanent staff members; it is in charge of BA- studies, MA-studies, as well as a PhD-program in political science/public administration. The department is also active in the university’s executive-level MA program.

More information about the department can be found here. 

Department of Political Science and Management – Universitetet i Agder (uia.no)

Responsibilities

The candidate will be affiliated with the Research group Governance and Leadership in the Public Sector, GOLEP.

The group’s activities focus on research on public institutions at all administrative levels (i.e., local, regional, state, and transnational) as well as their interaction with non-public institutions and civil society. The research group has a comparative perspective on several policy areas, such as Nordic and international health services and higher education. The candidate’s project should be of relevance for the research group

Required qualifications

Further provisions relating to the positions as PhD Research Fellows can be found in the Regulations Concerning Terms and Conditions of Employment for the post of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Research Assistant and Resident.

The candidate must have completed their master’s degree within political science (public administration), with an average of grade B or above (including master thesis). For more information, see: Regulations relating to the degree of philosophiae doctor (PhD) in artistic development work at the University of Agder Regulations related to PhD. – Universitetet i Agder (uia.no)

Good command of English, both written and oral, is required.

Fakultet for samfunnsvitenskap

Personal qualities

Our PhD research fellows are expected to work goal-oriented, focused and independently. Skills such as personal suitability, motivation, and willingness to work in a team will be emphasized.

We offer

Our PhD research fellows are expected to work goal-oriented, focused and independently. Skills such as personal suitability, motivation, and willingness to work in a team will be emphasized.

We offer:

  • professional development in a large, exciting, and socially influential organisation
  • a positive, inclusive, and diverse working environment
  • modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers
  • membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

More about working at UiA.

The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.515, code 1017 PhD Research Fellow, NOK 532 200 gross salary per year. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.

General information

UiA is an open and inclusive university. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and makes us better. We, therefore, encourage qualified candidates to apply for the position independent of gender, age, cultural background, disability or an incomplete CV.

The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. The appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.

Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment. Read more about the employment process.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act § 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.

In case of discrepancies between the Norwegian and the English version of this description, the Norwegian version takes precedence.

Application

The application and any necessary information about education and experience (including diplomas and certificates) are to be sent electronically. Use the link “Apply for this job”

The following documentation must be uploaded electronically:

  • Certificates with grades
  • Master’s thesis
  • Other academic work and R&D projects, as well as a list of these (if available)
  • References
  • Project description with a maximum scope of 10 pages, including references.

The outline should present and discuss possible research questions, theoretical perspectives, and a progress plan. An essential part of the assessment of applicants is the quality of the project description.

The university is committed to ensuring good guidance and supervision for successful applicants. Selected applicants will be invited to an interview.

The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English.

Application deadline: 03.12.2023

Contact

For questions about the position:

For questions about the application process:

  • Kari Nordstoga Hanssen, Senior advisor. + 47 38 14 16 30, mobile +47 41 63 72 64, e-mail: kari.n.hanssen@uia.no
Fakultet for samfunnsvitenskap

University of Agder

The University of Agder has more than 1500 employees and almost 14 000 students. This makes us one of the largest workplaces in Southern Norway. Our staff research, teach and disseminate knowledge from a variety of academic fields. Co-creation of knowledge is our common vision. We offer a broad range of study programmes in many fields. We are situated at two modern campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad respectively.

We are an open and inclusive university marked by a culture of cooperation. The aim of the university is to further develop education and research at a high international level.

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Deadline

30th December 2023

Post expires on Sunday December 31st, 2023

Postdoctor in public law with focus on environmental and administrative law (PA2023/2729)

Social Sciences/Economics

Lunds universitet, Juridiska fakulteten, Juridiska institutionen

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

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

The Faculty of Law is characterised by internationalisation, the intertwining of education and research, interdisciplinarity, as well as close and boundary-crossing collaboration with wider society. The Faculty’s research environment and PhD-education are markedly international and, alongside the professional law degree, the Faculty offers international Master’s programmes in European Business Law and in Human Rights.

Subject 

Public law with a focus on environmental law and administrative law

Description of the position

The post-doctoral fellow will examine how European, and national regulations can be applied to improve water availability and water quality in Sweden. This includes mapping the existing rules for water management in Sweden as well as at EU level. In particular, the post-doctoral fellow will investigate the incorporation of the EU Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC (WFD) into Swedish law and the subsequent legal acts related to water management. The post-doctoral fellow will analyse legal possibilities to prioritise and allocate water resources at national level in a more sustainable and equitable way, taking into account the challenges posed by how climate change may affect water availability in the future. This could include investigating the possibilities under existing legislation to create a market for buying and selling water permits, using dynamic permits for water use or reusing treated wastewater.

The 2030 Agenda is the framework for sustainable development that the world’s nations have signed to end extreme poverty, reduce inequalities, solve the climate crisis, promote peace and equity and much more. To achieve the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, research has several important roles: to identify challenges and conflicting objectives, contribute to new solutions, generate dialogue and learning between different societal stakeholders and critically analyse the goals. Lund University aspires to be a part of the solution and has therefore initiated a research programme on sustainable development with postdoc fellowships in interdisciplinary projects. The projects will not only constitute platforms for the postdocs’ career development, but also form a basis for national and European applications, and for future environments for excellence and profiling. The programme is also to develop the postdocs’ expertise in teaching and learning in higher education. For more information about the programme, please visit Excellence Programme for Sustainable Development | Sustainability Forum (lu.se)

The position is a part of the Lund University-wide Interdisciplinary program focusing on Agenda 2030 and sustainable development. Within LU4Water, six postdoctoral fellowships at six faculties (Law, Social Science, Humanities, Science, Economics and Engineering) will collaborate on developing a new framework for implementing Integrated Water Resources Management. The postdoctoral fellow will therefore be involved in a larger ongoing trans-disciplinary research project on how a more complete water management framework can be developed in Sweden to allow for a comprehensive and sustainable water policy to be developed. The post-doctoral fellow at the Law Faculty will focus on the legal part of the trans-disciplinary water management project.

Duties

Mainly research but work duties include teaching for up to a maximum of 20 percent of working hours.

The researchers and teachers at the Faculty are expected to contribute to a dynamic research environment as well as to other Faculty activities, and to perform work primarily in the workplace provided by the Faculty.

Teaching staff employed as a post-doctoral fellow are offered the opportunity to undertake further training in teaching and learning in higher education of at least three weeks within the scope of their employment.

Qualifications

A person shall be qualified for appointment as a postdoctoral fellow who has been awarded a doctor’s degree in legal science or a degree deemed equivalent to a doctor’s degree in legal science. Certificate that the qualifications requirements are fulfilled must have been received at the latest, three days after the application deadline. The applicant who has completed the doctoral degree no more than three years before the application deadline is primarily eligible. If special grounds exist, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Special grounds include leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, positions as elected representative in trade union organisations, mandatory service in connection with total defence preparations, or comparable circumstances, and practical training or other services/tasks of relevance for the advertised position.

For a post-doctoral fellow at Lund University, the general qualification requirements concern being suitable for and having the ability in general that is needed to satisfactorily carry out the duties of the appointment in question.

Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria for the current post are a good ability to develop and carry out high-quality research teaching skills. The primary focus of the assessment shall be on research expertise.

Emphasis will be paid to the submitted plan of the research project. In the plan of the research, there must be a clear link to how the postdoctoral project relates to the LU4Water research project and its legal components.

Application process

The application shall include:

  • personal letter
  • a brief curriculum vitae (CV)
  • copy of the doctoral degree certificate
  • certificates from other experiences and competencies relevant for the employment position
  • a plan of the research project (including plan of publications) the candidate wants to pursue as a post-doctoral researcher (max. 5 pages). The plan must be written in English, Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian.
  • list of the PhD thesis and two other academic texts the candidate wishes to submit for assessment
  • the PhD thesis and two other academic texts
  • short description of teaching qualifications

 The application processes and basic eligibility requirements for the different postdoctoral positions may differ depending on the faculty and department responsible for the position.

Please note that documents submitted or drawn up as a result of this vacant employment position (such as applications, expert opinions and minutes) as a general rule are public. The documents may thus (with the exception if a document is classified as confidential) be read upon request.

 Duration and terms of employment

Fixed-term employment, three years. The appointment can be extended if special grounds exist.

Conditions

The position is based on a collective agreement between the social partners (trade unions and employer’s organisation) dated 19 November 2021.

 

 

The Faculty of Law is one of Lund University´s four founding faculties. The Faculty has approximately 2 000 students enrolled in first and second-cycle courses and programmes, around 160 staff members including 40 doctoral students.

Information about the faculty can be found at www.jur.lu.se.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/2729
Contact
  • Britta Sjöstedt, Senior Lecturer, +46462221167
  • Jenny Lindskog, HR-manager, +46462221004
Union representative
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
Last application date 30.Sep.2023 11:59 PM CEST

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Deadline: 2023-09-30 at 23:59
Unit: Juridiska institutionen, Faculty of Law

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Post expires on Saturday September 30th, 2023

PhD Stipend in Sustainable Product Design

Social Sciences/Economics

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

Job description

The PhD project is part of the Design for Sustainability research group’s regular activities. The group covers research on collaborative design and innovation, design for circular economy, eco-design, service design, design for improving health, valuation, alternative economic systems and models, and alternative materials and production systems.

The purpose of the PhD project is to strengthen the group’s capacity to innovate within the Danish healthcare system through collaborative product design and re-design for sustainability, with special attention to translating user practices into digital products and services. The PhD project is part of a larger research project focusing on preventing the hospitalisation of elderly people with dementia using AI and sensor technologies. The PhD project will specifically focus on how to register regular and recreational activities of elderly people with dementia and to translate this data into patient protocols. The methodological approach is participatory design, design for sustainability and practice studies. It is expected that the applicant can demonstrate high skills and competencies within co-design.

The applicant must further demonstrate experiences with teaching in re-design for sustainability, engineering design and user practices.

Applicants with a combination of collaborative design and innovation skills, engineering design and science and technology studies(STS) will be prioritised.

You may obtain further information from the Head of Research Group Associate Professor Andrés Felipe Valderrama Pinedaafvp@plan.aau.dk,+45 23967843 and Associate Professor Søsser Brodersen,sbro@plan.aau.dk concerning the scientific aspects of the stipend.

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

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

For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure contact Lisbeth Diinhoff, The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, email: ld@adm.aau.dk, phone:+45 9940 9589.

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

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

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

Wages and employment

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

Ref number

20-23071

Deadline: 2023-10-02 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Planning

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Post expires on Monday October 2nd, 2023

Postdoctoral position in Cognitive Computational Neuroscience and Modelling at Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen

Social Sciences/Economics

The Cognition, Intention, and Action (CoInAct) Research Group at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), invites applications for a postdoctoral position in cognitive neuroscience modelling to be filled by 1 March 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for 2 years.

Information about CoInAct can be found at https://psychology.ku.dk/coinact/

Our group and research
You will be part of the interdisciplinary research group Cognition, Intention and Action (CoInAct) at the Department of Psychology. The overall purpose of the CoInAct group is to understand the interplay between movement, actions and cognition. We study basic action neuroscience and higher order cognitive functions in humans. CoInAct brings together researchers from different disciplines – including philosophy, psychology and human neuroscience – with a common interest in understanding human cognition and action. In general, we aim to improve understanding of the psychological, philosophical and neural foundations of human cognition, action, and movement, and to foster interdisciplinary collaboration between scientists and students interested in these research areas.

Job content
The postdoc will be part of a project entitled Causal Modelling in Cognitive Motor Control funded by the Carlsberg Foundation and headed by Associate Professor Mark Schram Christensen. Applicants are asked to situate and develop their research plan within the framework of the Causal Modelling in Cognitive Motor Control project. For more information about the project, please contact Associate Professor Mark Schram Christensen, markc@psy.ku.dk.

The larger project develops and tests the idea that hierarchical goal formation can be modelled using active inference models and be constrained by biomechanics of individual bodies. The post doc project will mainly focus on the modelling aspect of the overall idea, and it will be performed in parallel with an ongoing PhD project focusing on implementation of a series of cognitive neuroscience experiments in healthy human participants. 

The postdoc should be a researcher with a strong background in cognitive modelling, computational neuroscience or similar and with knowledge within experimental psychology. During the employment, the post doc candidate is expected to engage in the development of experimental procedures that will test the modelling approach to the overall idea in parallel together with a PhD student and the PI. 

The successful candidate will be working in close collaboration with cognitive psychologists and philosophers, and other cognitive scientists and should be interested in the development of new experimental paradigms, modelling, and theory development. The postdoc is expected to conduct independent research on the question of hierachical goal formation. It is expected that the successful candidate will be present, part of the team, and partake in the activities at CoInAct on a daily basis. The postdoc will be physically located at the Cognition and Neuropsychology research cluster CoInAct – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk) at the Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen.

Qualification requirements
The candidate must have obtained a Phd degree in cognitive neuroscience, cognitive modelling, computational neuroscience, cognitive psychology or related fields.

Emphasis will be placed on the following:

  • Research qualifications, which will be assessed in relation to the period of active research, the degree of originality, and academic output.

Experience in one or more of the following:

  • Advanced statistical analyzes of behavioural data;
  • Computational models of cognition or neuroscience data obtained from human participants;
  • Designing and conducting psychological experiments;
  • The applicant’s scientific record (publications in top journals within experimental and cognitive psychology), academic breadth and depth, rigor, thoroughness, and accuracy, as well as academic relevance in relation to the job description;
  • Participation in networks – national and international;
  • Previous experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and research;
  • Good interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent skills in English, written and spoken.

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Associate Professor Mark Schram Christensen, markc@psy.ku.dk , for more information about the Causal Modelling in Cognitive Motor Control project.

Strategy of the Faculty of the Social Sciences
The Department of Psychology is part of the Faculty of the Social Sciences. The Faculty is a successful academic community that strives to put knowledge into action by:

Engaging partners in the co-creation of knowledge, learning and social change.
Empowering our students to become reflective and responsible citizens who have the vision, the knowledge and the competences to change society for the better.
Energising global, European and Danish communities of knowledge by innovating research methodologies and by research findings with impact
For more on the Faculty strategy, see: Strategy for the Faculty of Social Science – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)

Terms of Employment
Further information on qualification requirements as postdoc can be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities 2019 here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit/dokumenter/Ministerial_Order_no._1443_of_11_December_2019_on_Job_Structure_for_Academic_Staff_at_Universities.pdf

Terms of appointment and salary is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).

The salary range starts at DKK 36,200 (EUR 4,861) per month + a 17.1 % contribution to the pension scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.
The recruitment process

Further information on the recruitment process at University of Copenhagen can be found here: https:/employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. For more on the diverse working place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, see https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/

International applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about these services as well as information on entering and working in Denmark here: https:/ism.ku.dk/

Contact information
Information about the recruitment process is available from HR, e-mail: hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk, please refer to ID number: 211-1477/23-2I.

Additional information about the position can be obtained from Associate Professor Mark Schram Christensen, e-mail: markc@psy.ku.dk.

How to apply

Submit a complete application at our online portal. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page to apply. The documents must be in Adobe PDF or Word.  

The application must be written in English and include the following documents:

  • Application letter/cover letter;
  • Curriculum vitae (with applicant’s e-mail address & telephone number);
  • Documentation of qualifications (Master and PhD diploma, etc.);
  • Complete and numbered list of publications. The enclosed publications must be marked with *;
  • Research plan (max 5 pages), including a short description of previous research and a plan for the coming years;
  • Publications. Applicants may choose a maximum of three publications for assessment, of which at least two must have been published within the five years immediately preceding the deadline for applications. Publication dates must be clearly marked on the publication list. The publications selected must be uploaded as attachments and listed from 1 to 3;
  • Should any material submitted consist of work with named co-authors, or work that is otherwise the result of collective academic endeavours, the extent of the applicant’s contribution to the work must be clearly stipulated. The faculty may ask for a signed statement from the co-authors stipulating the extent and nature of each individual’s contribution.

Only material in English will be assessed. If you do not find an upload category for your enclosure, please upload under “Other relevant material”.

The closing date for applications is 31 October 2023 23:59 CEST

Applications or enclosures received thereafter will not be considered.

Deadline: 2023-10-31 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Social Sciences

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Post expires on Tuesday October 31st, 2023

PhD Research Fellow – Living and Learning in the Digital Age

Social Sciences/Economics

PhD Research Fellow – Living and Learning in the Digital Age

Job description

Applications are invited for a 4 year position in a Research Fellowship as a PhD Candidate in educational sciences to be based at the Department of Education, University of Oslo. The research fellow will be affiliated with the research group “Living and Learning in the Digital Age” (LiDA). Participants in this research group investigates children and young people’s learning, use of technology and socialization in formal and informal learning contexts. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches are used in this research. More information about research projects and topics covered by LiDA can be found on the research group’s website.

For this position, applicants must prepare an independent project proposal within the LIDA groups target area focusing on dialogic learning and teaching. Dialogic learning is key in the development of oracy skills, social skills and competencies children and young people need for work and participation in society. Dialogic teaching is central to support different students’ learning of basic skills as well as disciplinary learning in ways that are sensitive to the entanglements of cognitive, social, and emotional development. Research in this area is important if the school and other formal learning settings are to compensate for the diversity and structural inequalities among children and young people. We also need more knowledge about how dialogic teaching can support students’ diverse experiences from participating across settings, both online and offline. Researchers in LiDA have been producing research that is central in helping teachers in schools and curators in museums to create a culture for participation that promotes dialogic learning processes with the use of digital technologies. Please see our guidelines for more information about the project outline.

More about the position

The fellowship period is up to 4 years, with 3 years devoted to research education. The position entails a compulsory work load of 25 % that consists of teaching and supervision duties and research assistance.

The research fellow must take part in the Faculty’s approved PhD program and is expected to complete the project within the set fellowship period. The main purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

Qualification requirements

 

  • applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in education or another relevant academic field (e.g., teacher education, psychology, special education, media science, or applied linguistics). The grade for the Master’s degree (120 ECTS) must at least be B (ECTS grading scale) or equivalent, and the degree must include athesis of at least 30 ECTS
  • familiarity with the Norwegian school system
  • fluent oral and written communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language

When assessing applications, emphasis is placed on the project description and the applicant’s academic orientation and personal suitability. It would be an advantage, but not a requirement, if the candidate also has knowledge of how the Norwegian school system. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

While international applicants are certainly welcome, mastery of a Scandinavian language is needed in order to collect and analyse data.

Personal skills

In the assessment of applications, emphasis will be put on: 

  • the quality of the project proposal 
  • the proposal’s alignment with the target aria described above 
  • the applicants’ academic and personal qualifications for completing the research training program 
  • personal suitability and motivation for the position 
  • good ability to collaborate nationally and internationally

We are seeking a highly motivated and competent candidate who is willing and able to participate actively in the research community in the department and in the research group, as well as in the wider international community of scholars in this area of research

We offer

  • salary NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as PhD Research fellow, (position code 1017, unntaksvis position code 1378 )
  • an interdisciplinary and international work environment, recognized as a Centre of Excellence
  • attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include

  • cover letter (1 page, incl. a statement of motivation and interests)
  • project description (approximately 5 – 7 pages, including a short summary of research gaps, research questions the candidate regards relevant to pursue, theoretical and methodological approaches, and a progress plan for the PhD). Please see our guidelines.
  • CV (summarizing education, positions, publications and other relevant academic work)
  • copy of the Master´s thesis
  • copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only). Foreign applicants must attach an explanation of their grading system
  • list of reference persons: 2-3 references, including the supervisor of the Master´s thesis (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

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

Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

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

Formal regulations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact information

Professor Ingvill Rasmussen

Professor Kenneth Silseth

About the University of Oslo 

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

The Department of Education was established in 1938 and is one of three departments at The Faculty of Educational Sciences which also has a permanent center.

The research is based on traditions from both the social and the human sciences, and the department thus accommodates great breadth in topics and perspectives. The department employs approximately 100 people; 49 scientific staff, 35 doctoral and post-doctoral students, and 20 administrative/technical staff. The number of students is approximately 900.

Deadline: 1 October 2023
Unit: Department of Education
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PhD candidate in international and operational law with a focus on legal aspects of cyber operations at the Swedish Defence University, Centre for International and Operational Law

Social Sciences/Economics
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The Swedish Defence University is an internationally renowned university in the area of defence, crisis management and security. We offer a unique academic environment where military and civilian researchers, teachers and students interact. We educate and train top-level executives, experts, and researchers for the task of analyzing and managing current and future crises, security issues and conflicts. The university educates all military officers in the Swedish armed forces and leads the academic progression of the military profession. We conduct research in the areas of Law with a focus on International and Operational Law, Leadership and Command & Control, Military History, Political Science, Systems Science for Defence and Security and War Studies.

The field of international and operational law is defined broadly to encompass international and domestic legal aspects of defence, crisis management and security. As far as international law is concerned, it ranges from the law regulating the use of force (ius ad bellum), the law of armed conflict (ius in bello), and the law of peace operations, to the law of human rights in armed conflict, peace operations and other crisis situations, and the law of international responsibility. In domestic law our focus is on public law, especially constitutional and administrative law with regards to emergency management and total defence. We often work with comparative perspectives and research Swedish implementations of international law in our areas of interest. Our research and education focus on questions regarding for instance rule of law, state of exception, regulations on high-technology warfare, security protection, intelligence, cybersecurity and cyberdefence.

We are now looking for a PhD candidate in the field of international or domestic Swedish operational law with a specific focus on the legal aspects of cyber operations, cybersecurity and/or cyberdefence.

You will be employed at the Centre for International and Operational Law in the Swedish Defence University, but you will conduct your doctoral education and examination in another Swedish or international university. This means that Swedish Defence University will cooperate with another university in the process to find a candidate for this position and that you will have to fulfil requirements of and be accepted as a PhD candidate also in that other university.

Tasks

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education at the post-graduate level in international and operational law. The main task is to write a doctoral thesis in international and operational law equivalent to 165 ECTS credits, alongside completing courses of 75 ECTS credits. Teaching and administrative tasks normally do not exceed 20 % of the doctoral student position. Doctoral studies encompass 240 ECTS credits, i.e. four years. The total time for the position is five years if 20 % teaching and administrative tasks are included.

Qualifications

General eligibility requirements:

  • a completed degree on the advanced level (master or equivalent), or
  • completed courses equivalent to at least 240 ECTS credits, of which at least 60 ECTS credits must be at the advanced level, or
  • otherwise equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden orelsewhere.

Specific eligibility requirements for doctoral studies in international and operational law:

1) in Sweden, have completed a Master of Laws degree or completed a law programme,

or 2) in Sweden or abroad, have acquired knowledge equivalent to the degrees mentioned in 1). In evaluating whether the knowledge is sufficient, consideration must be given to what is required to successfully benefit from the doctoral programme in the specific subject.

sufficient knowledge of English (equivalent to the successful completion of English 6 upper secondary school level). For other applicants documented knowledge of English is required by internationally approved tests (TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge ESOL).

Assessment Criteria

Selection is based on an assessment of the applicant’s ability to complete the programme successfully.

Assessment criteria are listed in order of importance:

  • the scientific quality of previous work and relevant studies,
  • the scientific quality and feasibility of the applicant’s research proposal, and
  • other merits of relevance to the PhD studies, as well as a demonstrated ability to execute the research proposal within the given time frame.

Application

Applications must include:

  • 1) Degree certificates and grades from previous first and second cycle studies confirming that you meet the general and specific eligibility requirements for the position. If your degree is from a foreign university the contents and scope of the degree must be clearly Confirmed grades and a grading scale should be included.
  • 2) Curriculum vitae (mx 2 pages).
  • 3) Contact details for two references.
  • 4) A copy of the approved independent thesis (e.g. master thesis) and possible other academic publications (max 3)
  • 5) Draft research proposal (10 A4 pages).
  • 6) Description of how your research proposal is situated in the research field. Explain how your research plan relates to and is relevant for the field international and operational law with a specific focus on the legal aspects of cyber operations. (max 400 words excl. references).
  • 7) Other documentation in support of the application, e.g. work experience of relevance to the research field of international and operational law.
  • 8) If the applicant is not a Swedish citizen a copy of the passport must be
  • 9) If applicable, a confirmation of external financing of PhD studies by the external financier. This shall include a guarantee for financing the entire PhD education and that the applicant disposes of the necessary time to conduct PhD studies for the duration of the education.
  • 10) If you want to connect your PhD-project to a certain University in Sweden or abroad please add information about that to your application so we can contact them for possible cooperation around the project.

Submit your application through the Swedish Defence University’s recruitment system via the “Logga in och sök jobbet” [Log in to apply for the job] link on the job listing page.

Mark your application with reference number Ö 429/2023.

The last application date is Oktober 2, 2023.

Only complete applications with all required documentation will be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ascertain that the application is complete and complies with requirements stated in the advertisement.

Decision on employment is taken by FHS. Decision on acceptance into a PhD-program will be taken by the Swedish or international university that will be in charge of your education and examination. Acceptance into the PhD-program is dependent upon a decision on full financing throughout the period of employment. A decision on acceptance into a PhD-program will be taken in accordance with rules and regulations of the university that would award the degree upon completion of your PhD studies.

The application is to be submitted in Swedish or in English. Authorised translations must be provided for documents in other languages. Applicants may be called to interviews in the Autumn of 2023 so that decisions about admission to postgraduate studies and employment can be finalised well before the Spring Semester 2024. Employment is full-time (100%) and temporary in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5. The position is placed at the Department for Political Science and Law, Centre for International Operational Law in Stockholm from January 2024. PhD-candidates are currently payed a salary based on a PhD-scale, currently 27700 SEK/month at the first step. Each PhD-candidate is in addition provided with 30 000 SEK/year for travels, literature and other project related expenses.

As a consequence of an employment with the Swedish Defence University you may be required to undergo a review and security assessment to receive a security clearance. Swedish Defence University also has tasks to fulfil in case of war in case of which you may receive a wartime posting as part of your employment with us. If you already have a wartime-posting as part of an earlier employment and we want to include your competence in our organization there will be a discussion between your former employer and Swedish Defence University around where your posting should be.

Further information about the position is available from:

  • Professor Jann Kleffner, Professor of International Law, Centre for International and Operational Law, jann.kleffner@fhs.se
  • Senior Lecturer Marika Ericson, Head of the Centre for International and Operational Law, marika.ericson@fhs.se

To get in contact with union representatives please send an e-mail to saco@fhs.se, OFR/O@fhs.se and OFR/S@fhs.se.

In the event of any disagreement between the English and the Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

In the event of any disagreement between the English and the Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services.

Type of employmentTemporary position
Contract typeFull time
Number of positions1
Full-time equivalent100
CityStockholm
CountyStockholms län
CountrySweden
Reference numberÖ 429/2023
Union representativeSACO, saco@fhs.seOFR/O, OFR/O@fhs.seOFR/S, OFR/S@fhs.se
Last application date02.Oct.2023 11:59 PM CEST

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Post expires on Monday October 2nd, 2023