Postdoctoral Research Fellow in gender, sexuality and critical diversity research

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in gender, sexuality and critical diversity research

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

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

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

About the project:

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

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

About the postdoctoral position:

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

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

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

Qualifications and personal qualities:

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

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

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

We can offer:

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

How to apply:

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

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

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

General information:

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

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

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

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

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

Further information about our employment process can be found here.

About The University of Bergen (UiB) 

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

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

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

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