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Postdoctoral Fellow – STADIS hub

Humanities

Postdoctoral Fellow – STADIS hub

Natural History Museum

Job description

With this competitive two-year postdoctoral fellowship, the Natural History Museum in Oslo (NHM) aims to bring in a talented researcher to enhance our STADIS hub (https://www.nhm.uio.no/english/research/groups/stadis/).

Starting date: January 1st 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

More about the position

The fellowship opportunity involves engaging in a self-developed and innovative research project. It is preferred that the project primarily focuses on the research themes at STADIS, which are the origins and processes governing stability and/or discontinuity of biological systems at different levels of organization from the level of genomes/phenomes to ecosystem. To foster collaboration, the project should be undertaken in conjunction with at least two of NHMs research groups. Moreover, an ideal project will effectively utilize NHMs extensive physical and digital collections, either separately or in combination. This fellowship presents an exciting prospect to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and leverage NHMs resources in a meaningful way.

STADIS is a recently established research hub at NHM with the long-term goal of establishing a Norwegian Centre of Excellence. STADIS focuses on stability and discontinuity in and between different biological system levels, such as genomes, phenotypes, species, communities, and ecosystems. The hub encompasses empirical and theoretical research as well as method development. Please contact us for further information (see the contact information below). The successful candidate for this position will work in close collaboration with staff members of at least two of NHMs research groups. The position comes with an independent research budget of 100,000 NOK per year.

NHM has approximately 160 employees and is located in Oslo’s Botanical Garden, which is very close to the city center, and at Økern. The Botanical Garden and the city of Oslo provide a vibrant environment for both work and personal life, with proximity to the forest, the Oslofjord and mountain areas. For almost 200 years, specimens of animals, fungi, plants, rocks, minerals and fossils have been collected, studied and preserved at NHM. With over 6 million specimens, NHM has the largest natural history collection in Norway. The improvement, maintenance and use of scientific collections is central to our work. The herbarium and fungarium comprise over 1.4 million and 600,000 plant and fungal specimens, respectively, of which the majority are Nordic. The zoological collections jointly comprise more than 2.5 million objects. The museum also houses over 1 million paleontological and geological collections. The NHM DNA bank holds several hundred thousand tissue samples and DNA extracts. The museum provides excellent research facilities in-house, including various molecular- and microscopy laboratories. NHM has ten research groups that pursue research and education within basic and advanced biosystematics and biodiversity as well as geological studies.

NHM is part of the University of Oslo (UiO), which is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28,000 students and 7,000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognized research communities both at NHM and UiO, both are important contributors to society.

The fundable project, expectations and hosts

The fundable project should

  • be innovative
  • enhance the STADIS hub
  • focus on bio- and/or geo-diversity
  • be hosted by at least two of NHMs research groups (https://www.nhm.uio.no/english/research/groups/)
  • make use of and enhance NHMs physical and digital collections, ideally both

Expectations of the postdoc:

Hosts:

  • Primary and secondary hosts must be from different research groups at NHM

Qualification requirements

The candidate must have:

  • a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree (PhD) in biology, geology or related disciplines. For candidates not having finished their doctoral degree, the doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation by the closing date of the call. An appointment is dependent on the defense of the doctoral dissertation being approved
  • excellent communication skills (including written and spoken English)

It is preferable that the candidate has (and can document):

  • a strong academic track record
  • experience in collection-based research (physical and/or digital)
  • team- and networking skills

Personal skills

We are looking for a highly motivated, creative, and structured candidate with excellent collaborative qualities

We offer

  • salary NOK 575 400 – 657 300 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (position code 1352)
  • a dynamic and friendly working environment
  • membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund,
  • attractive welfare benefits in addition to Oslo’s rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include the following elements as separate documents:

  • Cover letter
  • Five-page research plan (following the template for this position provided here: template_for_project_description.docx)
  • CV (following the template for this position provided here: template_for_CV.docx)
  • Letter of recommendation and statement of support signed by the primary and secondary hosts at NHM
  • Name, academic relation, and contact information of two references from two different institutions

Please note that the application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruitment system. Please note also that all documents should be in English.

For an overview of our researchers, see https://www.nhm.uio.no/english/about/organization/research-collections/index.html or contact Professor Hugo de Boer (h.de.boer@nhm.uio.no).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented academic qualifications, the excellence of the proposed research, as well as the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability. Online interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow 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 University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

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

Contact information

About the fellowship:
Professor Hugo de Boer (h.de.boer@nhm.uio.no)

About information on the STADIS hub and the proposal for a Norwegian Center for Excellence:
Professor Torsten Struck (t.h.struck@nhm.uio.no)

About the recruitment system:
HR-Adviser Thomas Brånå (thomas.brana@nhm.uio.no)

About the University of Oslo and the Natural History Museum

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 Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo is Norway’s most comprehensive natural history collection. For almost 200 years, specimens of animals, fungi, plants, rocks, minerals and fossils have been collected, studied and preserved here. The museum is located at Økern and in the beautiful Botanical Garden, which is not only popular for recreation, but is a scientific collection in itself.

Deadline: 1 October 2023
Unit: Natural History Museum
Campus:
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Post expires on Sunday October 1st, 2023

PhD Research Fellow

Health/Life sciences

PhD Research Fellow

PhD Research Fellow

Position as PhD Research Fellow is available at Institute of Oral Biology.

The fellowship period is 3 years. A fourth year may be considered with a workload of 25 % that may consist of teaching, supervision duties, and/or research assistance. This is dependent upon the qualification of the applicant and the current needs of the department.

We are seeking a PhD Research Fellow for  PhD prosjekt – Cell-to-cell communication in oral bacteria – Under supervision of Associate Professor Roger Junges.

More about the position

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Dentistry.

  • No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.
  • Starting date is preferably as soon as possible.

More about the project:

Oral biofilms are complex communities inhabited by a variety of commensal and pathogenic species. Within these communities, group behavior such as biofilm formation, bacteriocin production, virulence, and genetic exchange, is thought to be regulated by cell-to-cell communication circuits. In this PhD project, we aim to explore cell-to-cell communication in oral bacteria to better understand their physiological function and further explore their potential as druggable targets.

We seek a highly motivated and ambitious person to be part of a multicultural research team striving to advance microbial sciences. As a PhD research fellow, your responsibility is to carry through the project under supervision and a high degree of personal responsibility and willingness to engage in problem-solving is expected.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Dentistry has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials. For the candidate we require:

  • Applicant must hold a Master’s degree equivalent to a Norwegian Master’s degree in in a subject area related to the project, e.g. dentistry, medicine, microbiology or related area.
  • has substantial research experience in microbiology or molecular biology.
  • has experience with the design and execution of genetic engineering in bacteria.
  • has multidisciplinary experience within areas of basic science.
  • has good team-working skills as well as an ability to work independently.
  • has availability to go abroad for short-term periods.
  • the Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English or and a Scandinavian language.
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in a Scandinavian language is required for a 4-year fellowship including teaching duties.
  • English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements: https://www.odont.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/supplementary-rules.html

Personal skills

  • Ability to conduct high-quality independent research within a broad collaboration
  • Interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
  • Willingness to work together with PhD and/or Master/Bachelor students in specialty field
  • Self-motivation, creativity, genuine curiosity about the subject, work discipline, professional ethics, and ambition
  • Strong practical and analytical skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Good social and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary scientific environment
  • High drive for science

We offer

  • Salary NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
  • Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
  • Vibrant international academic environment
  • Career development programmes
  • Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include

  • Cover letter – statement of motivation and research interests 
  • CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work – scientific publications)
  • Certified copies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma, transcripts of records and
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Documentation of English proficiency
  • List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
  • Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone 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.

  • Applicants with foreign diplomas are asked to send the original diploma with a Scandinavian or English translation. Foreign diplomas are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Translations must be certified.
  • Please note that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • All applicants will receive an email when the hiring process has finished.
  • 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.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to University of Oslo.

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.

Contact information

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system please contact: HR Senior Adviser, Maria Nesteby

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 Faculty of Dentistry is one of the leading odontological research and educational institutions in Europe. The faculty’s research groups contribute top research within several odontological fields.

In addition to educating dentists and dental hygienists, the Faculty has Ph.D program and professional-oriented specialist education. The Faculty holds significant competence in the various research and clinical disciplines, with good interdisciplinary collaboration. It is a modern faculty with approximately 450 students and approximately 450 employees. The faculty is also Norway’s largest dental clinic with approximately 55,000 patient visits a year. The

Faculty of Dentistry has two departments: Institute of Clinical Dentistry and Institute of Oral Biology.

Deadline: 6 October 2023
Unit: Institutt for oral biologi (IOB)
Campus:
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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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Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

PhD Research Fellow in Rock Deformation Processes

Engineering/it, Physical sciences/Math

PhD Research Fellow in Rock Deformation Processes

About the position

Position as PhD Research Fellow in in Rock Deformation Processes available at the Njord Centre, Departments of Geosciences and Physics.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo. Starting date is preferably February 1, 2024, but no later than April 30, 2024.

The fellowship period is 3 years.

A fourth year may be considered with a workload of 25 % that may consist of teaching, supervision duties, and/or research assistance. This is dependent upon the qualification of the applicant and the current needs of the department.

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Job description

We invite applications for a PhD position in Rock Deformation Processes to inves-tigate the mechanisms responsible for cyclical switches from aseismic creep to seismic slip in lower-crustal faults to better understand the origin of earthquakes in the deep crust. The PhD is part of the project “CONTINENT – Conditions for earthquake nucleation in the lower crust” funded by the Research Council of Norway, which will run as a collaboration between the Njord Centre at the University of Oslo, the University of Cambridge, the University of Leeds, and the University of Bayreuth.
The project will combine numerical modelling of mineral deformation, mechanical tests with nanoindentation, and high-resolution microstructural analysis. 

Nanoindentation experiments will be performed to investigate the strength of lower-crustal mineral phases during plastic deformation at high stresses, and will inform phase field crystal modelling of collective dislocation motion during plastic deformation. Natural and experimental samples will be investigated with electron microscopy techniques. The PhD student will analyze natural samples of lower-crustal shear zones displaying mutually overprinting mylonites (produced during aseismic creep) and pseudotachylytes (produced during seismic slip) from Lofoten and the Western Gneiss Region (Norway). The Nanoindentation experiments will be performed to investigate the strength of lower-crustal mineral phases during plastic deformation at high stresses, and will inform phase field crystal modelling of collective dislocation motion during plastic deformation. Natural and experimental samples will be investigated with electron microscopy techniques.

The PhD student will analyze natural samples of lower-crustal shear zones displaying mutually overprinting mylonites (produced during aseismic creep) and pseudotachylytes (produced during seismic slip) from Lofoten and the Western Gneiss Region (Norway).

PhD student will have the op-portunity to visit the field localities and to undertake additional field work, depending on the background of the successful candidate and on the project’s progress.

All the computational, experimental, and analytical facilities are available at the host institution, where the candidate will be part of a lively research environment at the Njord Centre. The candidate will have the opportunity to interdisciplinary education and to spend research visits in Cambridge and Leeds in the course of the project.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in Earth Sciences or Physics with competences in at least one of the following subject areas: structural geology, metamorphic geology, computational physics, mineral physics, material sciences, statistical physics
  • Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Interest in deformation mechanisms of Earth materials
  • Experience with programming in Matlab and/or Python
  • Computational skills
  • Experience with electron microscopy imaging techniques, preferably of Earth materials 

Desired skills:

  • Experimental rock deformation
  • Geological field work and structural analysis

Grade requirements:
The norm is as follows:

  • The average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • The average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • The Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educa-tional system
  • English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements:

         https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. 

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position.

For more information see: 

http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/
 
http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/

Personal skills

  • Teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work independently
  • Enthusiasm, personal drive, and ability to take initiative
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility, ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines

We offer

  • Salary NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
  • Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement 
  • Vibrant international academic environment
  • Career development programmes
  • Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include:

  • Cover letter – statement of motivation and research interests
  • CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work – scientific publications)
  • Copies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma and transcripts of records
  • Documentation of English proficiency if applicable
  • List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
  • Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone 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.

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Formal regulations

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

According to the Norwegian Freedom and 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.

UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

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

For further information about the position please contact: Prof Luca Menegon, phone: +47 22 856725, e-mail: luca.menegon@geo.uio.no 

For questions regarding Jobbnorge, please contact HR Adviser Torunn Standal Guttormsen  phone: +47 22 854272, e-mail: t.s.guttormsen@mn.uio.no

About the University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society. 

Njord is a cross-disciplinary Geology-Physics center hosted by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Oslo. We focus on the fundamental physics of geological processes related to: transport and reactions in deformable porous media, fracturing and fragmentation processes, interface dynamics during geophysical flows, and intermittency and pattern formation in geological systems far from equilibrium.

We conduct research on earth systems that range in scale from atoms to continents and apply methods where fieldwork, numerical modelling, experiments and theory act in concert.

The center includes the Oslo-branch of PoreLab, which is a Center of Excellence (CoE), the former CoE, Physics of Geological Processes (PGP) and several externally financed projects. There are 10 professors and associate professors at the center, in addition to doctoral research fellows, postdoctoral fellows, researchers and technical and administrative staff – in total about 55 persons.

Deadline: 30 September 2023
Unit: Njord
Campus:
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Post expires on Saturday September 30th, 2023

PhD Research Fellow in Experimental Fluid Mechanics: Sustainable fog harvesting

Physical sciences/Math

PhD Research Fellow in Experimental Fluid Mechanics: Sustainable fog harvesting

Job description

A PhD Research Fellowship in Fluid Mechanics is available at the Mechanics division at the Department of Mathematics, University of Oslo.  

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

If the successful candidate has a good knowledge of one Scandinavian language (Norwegian, Swedish, Danish), the fellowship will be for a period of 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work (teaching at the Department of Mathematics). Otherwise, the fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with no compulsory work.

Starting date no later than 01.01.2024.

Access to fresh water is the foundation for life on Earth that poses severe restrictions and requirements for life in regions that contend with water scarcity, a problem that will increase in the future with the growing effects of climate change. Water scarcity is not longer a distant problem. In 2022 Europe has been hit by a severe drought impacting agriculture and energy production. A fog net is a low cost, efficient and simple technology for harvesting water from the atmosphere. The goal of this sustainability oriented project is to develop a new understanding of the fundamental fluid mechanics on and through fog nets to devise new designs to optimize their water yield. The planned work is experimental, to be performed in our lab facilities, and is also expected to involve theoretical models of the complex flow. Field work is planned together with a non-profit organization in Morocco to give ways to test the concepts developed in the projects and there will be opportunities to work with international collaborators.

The PhD student will:

  • Develop fluid mechanics experiments on fog nets
  • Develop new fog nets to improve the water yield
  • Participate in planning and performing field work in Morocco
  • Develop independence and be self-driven to advance with their research project
  • Collaborate with theoreticians to combine experiments and theory
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team with expertise in mechanics, physics and biophysics
  • Follow our PhD program that includes an educational component

Knowledge development in a changing world – Science and technology towards 2030

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

  • Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in mechanics, fluid mechanics, physics or applied mathematics.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills (English).
  • Earlier involvement in research projects or/and a strong background in fluid mechanics will also be considered positively.
  • Programming and data analysis using Arduino and Raspberry Pi will be considered as highly positive. 
  • A strong theoretical educational background in mathematics and continuum mechanics.
  • Good social and collaboration skills and ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary scientific environment.

Grade requirements:

The norm is as follows:

  • the average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • the average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • the Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements:
https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position. For more information see:

We offer

  • Salary NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per year depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
  • Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
  • Vibrant international academic environment
  • Career development programmes
  • Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
  • Possibility to work in an interdisciplinary and diverse research team

How to apply

The application must include

  • Cover letter including a description of scientific interests and the motivation for applying for the position
  • CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
  • Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
  • Documentation of English proficiency if needed (please see admission criteria)
  • List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
  • Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone 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.

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

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

For further information please contact:

Professor Andreas Carlson, phone: +47 22 85 72 23, e-mail: acarlson@math.uio.no, web: https://acarlson-uio.github.io

For questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Adviser Ole Rustad,  e-mail: ole.rustad@mn.uio.no

About the University of Oslo 

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.

The Department of Mathematics is part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Oslo. The Department is engaged in teaching and research covering a wide spectrum of subjects within mathematics, mechanics and statistics. The research is on theory, methods and applications. The areas represented include: fluid mechanics, biomechanics, statistics and data science, computational mathematics, combinatorics, partial differential equations, stochastics and risk, algebra, geometry, topology, operator algebras, complex analysis and logic.

We have almost 50 persons in permanent academic positions and a large number of post docs and Ph.D. students. We also have an administrative and technical staff. The department represents a leading research environment in mathematical areas in Norway, and has a highly international profile.

Deadline: 11 October 2023
Unit: Department of Mathematics
Campus:
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PhD Research Fellow in Evolutionary Biology

Health/Life sciences

PhD Research Fellow in Evolutionary Biology

Natural History Museum

Job description

Applications are invited for a position as PhD Research Fellow in Evolutionary Biology available at the Natural History Museum in Oslo (NHM).

The fellowship period is 4 years including 25% duty work that may consist of collection work, teaching, supervision duties and/or research assistance depending on the needs of NHM and the applicant’s qualification.

Starting date 15. January 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

More about the position

The PhD project is part of the project ‘The predictability of population variation on phenotypic diversification in mammals.’ The PhD candidate will join the Voje lab within the ‘Evolution and Paleobiology’ (EPA) research group at the Natural History Museum (NHM) in Oslo. The candidate will become a part of a dynamic research environment, collaborating with other Master’s and PhD students, postdocs, and researchers.

The Voje lab’s focus is to understand the processes that govern phenotypic evolution across different timescales. Our research encompasses a wide range of taxa, combining empirical work and methodological development to gain a deeper understanding of the link between microevolutionary processes and evolutionary changes over extended timescales (macroevolution).

The goal of the PhD project is to investigate whether intraspecific variation within mammalian lineages play a crucial role in predicting evolutionary differences between mammalian species. The project involves characterizing the phenome of mammalian skulls and post-cranial elements using techniques such as photogrammetry, automated landmark annotation, and geometric morphometrics. Data will be analyzed using evolutionary quantitative genetics and phylogenetic comparative methods. The project will involve species found in Norway/Svalbard (e.g., polar bears, brown bears, arctic foxes, red foxes, gray wolves), and the analyzed materials will be drawn from the Mammal Collection at the Natural History Museum in Oslo, as well as other Natural History Museums in Europe and the US.

The specific tasks for the PhD Research Fellow will include generating 3D models of crania and other skeletal elements from selected mammalian species, utilizing machine learning pipelines for automated landmark annotation and phenotypic data extraction, and conducting statistical analyses to investigate whether within-population variance and covariances predict realized phenotypic changes among species.

Kjetil Lysne Voje will serve as the main supervisor, supported by 2-3 co-supervisors.

Qualification requirements

We seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working and competent candidate with good collaborative skills. The candidate needs the following formal qualifications:

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Biology with a specialization or clear profile in evolutionary biology/paleobiology.
  • Good communication skills (including written and spoken English)
  • Foreign completed degrees (M.Sc.-level) must correspond to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system

The candidate should have broad knowledge about evolutionary theory. It is preferable – but not a requirement – if the candidate has:

  • Experience in statistics and statistical data analysis (experience in using the R programming language is appreciated)
  • Knowledge of tools commonly used in studies of phenotypic evolution, such as quantitative genetics and phylogenetic comparative methods.
  • Knowledge and enthusiasm for research on mammals
  • Experience in photography and/or photogrammetry

Grade requirements

The norm is as follows:

  • The average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • The average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • The Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system

English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements: https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position.

For more information see: http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/

Personal skills

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative candidate with excellent collaboration and communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.

We offer

  • Salary NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
  • An inspiring, dynamic and friendly international working environment membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • Attractive welfare benefits in addition to Oslo’s rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include the following elements as separate documents:

  • Application letter, which includes an explanation for how the PhD project fit into the applicant’s career plan
  • CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work, scientific publications and other relevant experience)
  • Copies of educational certificates, e.g., copies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma and transcripts of records
  • List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluating committee
  • Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, affiliation, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number). The references will be contacted if necessary. Letters of recommendation are therefore not required for the initial application.

Please note that the application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruitment system. Please note also that all documents should be provided in English.

In the assessment of the applications special emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability.

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

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

General information about the institution:
Professor Hugo de Boer (h.de.boer@nhm.uio.no)

About the PhD project:
Associate Professor Kjetil Lysne Voje (k.l.voje@nhm.uio.no)              

About the recruitment system:
HR-Adviser Thomas Brånå (thomas.brana@nhm.uio.no)

About the University of Oslo and the Natural History Museum

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 Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo is Norway’s most comprehensive natural history collection. For almost 200 years, specimens of animals, fungi, plants, rocks, minerals and fossils have been collected, studied and preserved here. The museum is located at Økern and in the beautiful Botanical Garden, which is not only popular for recreation, but is a scientific collection in itself.

Deadline: 20 October 2023
Unit: Natural History Museum
Campus:
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PhD Research Fellow in Systematic Mycology

Health/Life sciences

PhD Research Fellow in Systematic Mycology

Natural History Museum

Job description

At the Natural History Museum (NHM), University of Oslo (UiO), we have a vacancy for a four-year PhD research Fellow in Systematic Mycology. The position includes one year of duty work (distributed over the employment period) that includes various meriting activities (e.g., teaching, specimen curation, outreach activities, and student supervision). 

Starting date: January 1st 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

More about the position

This PhD opportunity allows you to engage in a self-developed and innovative systematics research project on fungi, or plants in combination with fungi. The successful candidate for this position will work in close collaboration with staff members of the ISOP research group, primarily with Mika Bendiksby and Charlotte Bjorå. In our research, we focus on the discovery, understanding, protection, and utility of fungal and plant diversity. We often use a phylogenetic approach on genomic data to study a range of biological aspects in fungi and plants, and fungarium- and herbarium specimens are important data sources and depositories in our research. An ideal project will effectively utilize NHMs fungal and/or plant collections, include fieldwork for collecting new materials, and align with our research profiles and ongoing activities. The ISOP group has a strong record for field-based research in the Arctic, Nordic countries, east- and southern Africa, and Indonesia. It is desirable that the proposed PhD project aligns well also with at least one of the research themes at our museum-wide research hub STADIS. The hub focuses on stability and discontinuity within and between different biological system levels, such as genomes, phenotypes, species, communities, and ecosystems.

For almost 200 years, specimens of fungi and plants have been collected, studied and preserved at NHM. The improvement, maintenance and use of scientific collections is central to our work. The herbarium and fungarium comprise over 1.2 million plants and 600,000 fungal specimens, of which the majority are Nordic. The museum provides excellent research facilities in-house, including various molecular- and microscopy laboratories. NHM has ten research groups that pursue research and education within basic and advanced biosystematics and biodiversity as well as geological studies. 

Qualification requirements

The candidate must have:

  • A degree equivalent to a Norwegian master’s (MSc) in biology. Other relevant backgrounds might be considered upon individual evaluation. For candidates not having finished their master’s degree, the thesis must have been submitted for evaluation by the closing date of the call. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded with at least an equivalent to grade B in the ECTS grading scale.
  • The ability to work independently and in a structured manner
  • The ability to cooperate with others
  • Excellent communication skills (including written and spoken English)

It is preferable that the candidate has (and can document) one or more of the following competences:

  • A degree equivalent to a Norwegian master’s (MSc) in systematic mycology/botany
  • Knowledge and research experience with DNA-based techniques applied in biosystematics and biodiversity studies
  • Experience in relevant analytical/statistical methods and bioinformatics tools (e.g., phylogenetics, R)
  • Data management skills following best reproducible open science practices
  • Experience with microscopy
  • Ability to do field work in remote and potentially challenging environments
  • Hold a driver’s license
  • Experience with scientific publication and outreach
  • Experience in collection-based research (using physical and/or digital specimen data)
  • Strong team- and networking skills

Personal skills

We are looking for a highly motivated, creative, and structured candidate with excellent collaborative qualities. Research experience, ambitions, and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

We offer

  • a dynamic, friendly and professionally stimulating working environment
  • salary NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
  • membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • attractive welfare benefits

How to apply

The application must include the following six elements as separate documents:

  • A one-page (maximum) application/cover letter with a brief account of your motivation for applying for the position
  • A self-developed and innovative research project (following the template for this position provided here: template_for_project_description.docx[MB1] ; max 2 pages!
  • CV (either as an attachment or filled into our electronic recruitment system)
  • Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees, or official confirmation that the master’s thesis has been submitted
  • Relevant certificates/references
  • List of publications (if any), including submitted manuscripts and MSc thesis.
  • The name, academic relation, and contact information for at least two reference persons, of whom one must be an advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis

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).

For an overview of our researchers, see https://www.nhm.uio.no/english/about/organization/research-collections/index.html or contact Professor Hugo de Boer (h.de.boer@nhm.uio.no). For more information about ongoing and planned research activities in the ISOP group, please contact Professor Mika Bendiksby (mika.bendiksby@nhm.uio.no) or Associate Professor Charlotte S. Bjorå (csletten@nhm.uio.no).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented academic qualifications as well as the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo. As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree. Admission to the PhD programme must be applied for within the first two months of your employment. Please note that admission to the PhD program conditions that you satisfy the enrolment requirements 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 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

About the PhD fellowship, ISOP and STADIS:

  • Research Director Professor Hugo de Boer (h.de.boer@nhm.uio.no).
  • Head of Fungarium Professor Mika Bendiksby (mika.bendiksby@nhm.uio.no)
  • Head of Herbarium Assoc. Professor Charlotte S. Bjorå (csletten@nhm.uio.no)

About the recruitment system:

  • HR-Adviser Thomas Brånå (thomas.brana@nhm.uio.no)

About the University of Oslo and the Natural History Museum

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 Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo is Norway’s most comprehensive natural history collection. For almost 200 years, specimens of animals, fungi, plants, rocks, minerals and fossils have been collected, studied and preserved here. The museum is located at Økern and in the beautiful Botanical Garden, which is not only popular for recreation, but is a scientific collection in itself.

Deadline: 1 October 2023
Unit: Natural History Museum
Campus:
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Post expires on Sunday October 1st, 2023

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Viking Age studies

Humanities

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Viking Age studies

About the University of Oslo 

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

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

KHM’s ethos: Open, exploratory, genuine.

Job description

We are delighted to announce a two-year postdoctoral position (position code 1353) in the Nordforsk-funded project “Making a Warrior: The Social Implications of Viking Age Martial Ideologies”, an interdisciplinary and collaborative project, built on the expertise of project partners spread across the Nordic countries, see our project webpage for more details.

Centred on the idea of the Viking Age “warrior”, the project seeks both to deconstruct this loaded terminology and simultaneously to situate warrior groups within Viking Age society as we understand it. Blending perspectives on personhood with social structures, practices and ideologies, the aim is to widen the ways in which we study, interpret and represent this particular identity. 

We are a team of four early- to mid-career researchers, and the successful applicant for this position will complete the core research group. The candidate will work at the intersection of public engagement and academic knowledge production, actively engaging with the many levels at which knowledge is shared and co-produced. A key part of the research position is to negotiate questions of how academic knowledge is disseminated, what its reception is in the audiences to whom it is disseminated, and how these audiences in turn can influence and feed into academic knowledge production. Furthermore, the candidate will need to take an active part in the ongoing dissemination of the project results and our social media presence. We therefore seek a candidate who has not only a solid background within Viking studies, but also an interest in the modern-day translation of the Viking Age into consumed heritage. Crucially, the successful candidate should possess a demonstrable ability to work across disciplinary boundaries and participate in collaborative research.

The successful candidate will be employed at the Department of Archaeology at the Museum of Cultural History, located in central Oslo.

The Department of Archaeology manages Norway’s largest collections of Nordic antiquities, medieval art and runic inscriptions, and is responsible for the management of cultural monuments and rock art in five counties insoutheastern Norway, according to the Cultural Heritage Act. The Department has a particularly large academic community within the fields of Mesolithic and Viking/Medieval research.

More about the position

The postdoctoral fellowship period is 2 years, placed within the project period of three years. The main purpose of the fellowship is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines. 

“Making a Warrior” pursues an ambitious research agenda, applying perspectives from intersectional theory, personhood and cultural memory to martial culture with the ultimate aim of changing the conversation about what and who a warrior was and could be and how warrior identities impacted society more widely. The project has been devised as four work packages, each playing to the combined strengths of the core research team. The postdoctoral position will take the lead on the fourth work package, where the core aim is to engage with public perceptions, but they will also be required to contribute to research and output on all other work packages. 

Qualification requirements

  • Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Nordic Archaeology, History, Old Norse Philology, History of Art, Religious Studies, Anthropology or a related, relevant discipline. The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation and approved by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English is required. Fluency in a Scandinavian language will be considered a benefit.
  • Applicants must be able to read and understand material written in a Scandinavian language.
  • Scientific audacity and scientific innovativeness.
  • Proven track record in academic dissemination and engagement with public interfaces.
  • A strong understanding of digital interfaces with academic dissemination.

Personal skills

  • Good collaboration skills, motivation, and ability to work independently
  • Academic and personal capacity to complete the project on time
  • Driven and ambitious in your research agenda

We offer

  • Salary NOK 575 400 to 657 300 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (position code 1352)
  • A professionally stimulating working 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

  • Cover letter, including a statement of motivation and research interest
  • CV (summarizing education, positions, relevant academic work and other qualifying activity)
  • An outline of the ways in which the applicant intends to tackle the project needs as outlined above, engaging specifically with the intersection of dissemination, academic knowledge production and public perceptions of the past. The outline should be limited to two pages, excluding literature list
  • A progress plan
  • A summary of scientific merits to date, detailing their relevance for the position
  • Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
  • A complete list of publications and academic works of relevance to the application, including public outreach

PhD thesis and the like are not to be submitted with the application, but applicants may be asked to submit such work or further information later.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. 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).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, the project outline, and the quality of the project as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged. They will be asked for a list of 2-3 reference persons (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number).

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow 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.

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

Section Manager Marianne Moen, phone number: +47 99 88 96 30, e-mail: marianne.moen@khm.uio.no

Deadline: 1 October 2023
Unit: The Museum of Cultural History
Campus:
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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
Campus:
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PhD Research Fellow in Biology

Health/Life sciences

PhD Research Fellow in Biology

Natural History Museum

Job description

Applications are invited for a position as PhD Research Fellow in Biology available at the Natural History Museum in Oslo (NHM).

The fellowship period is 4 years including 25% duty work that may consist of collection work, teaching, supervision duties and/or research assistance depending on the needs of NHM and the applicant’s qualification.

Starting date 1. January 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

More about the position

The PhD project is part of the project “Population genomics of North Atlantic hooded seals (Cystophora cristata)”, and the PhD will join the ‘Frontiers in Evolutionary Zoology (FEZ)’ research group at the NHM. The fellow will work in a dynamic research environment together with other Master and PhD students, postdocs, and researchers.

The hooded seal (Cystophora cristata) is a migratory marine mammal species, with a range that encompasses a large sector of the North Atlantic Ocean. Individuals follow annual movement cycles that generally keep them in close association with drifting pack ice, and seals breed during the spring in three traditional areas — off the east coast of Canada, in the Davis Strait, and in the West Ice between Greenland and Jan Mayen. Today, the species is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and the Northeast Atlantic population is classified as Endangered on the Norwegian Red List. The taxonomic status of the populations is somewhat uncertain. The PhD project aims to determine the population structure of hooded seal and to address how the Northeast Atlantic population’s decline has affected genetic diversity over time.

The specific tasks for this topic will include to generate genomic sequence data for hooded seal individuals from the different populations including a chromosome-level genome for (at least) one Northeast Atlantic individual. Furthermore, ‘shallow’ genomic sequence data shall be produced for scientific collection samples covering the previous 150 years to address changes of genetic diversity over time. The genetic data shall be complemented with digital image analyses of hooded seal skulls available in the mammal collection of the NHM Oslo to address morphological population differentiation.

Qualification requirements

  • applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Biology or equivalent in a relevant field preferantlly with specialization in evolutionary biology, molecular evolution, population genomics, arctic biodiversity or zoology
  • a foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system
  • experience with standard molecular DNA methods
  • experience with high-throughput sequencing methods as well as genomics and bioinformatics applications
  • proficiency in English

It is preferable that the candidate has

  • experience with historic DNA analysis and excitement for collection-based research
  • enthusiasm for biodiversity research and Arctic marine mammals in particular
  • basic training in morphometrics and experience in statistical analyses of such data
  • ideally also some enthusiasm for (experience in) teaching and outreach activities

Grade requirements

The norm is as follows:

  • The average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • The average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • The Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system

English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements:  https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position.

For more information see: http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/ 

Personal skills

We are looking for a highly motivated, creative, and structured candidate with excellent collaboration and communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.

We offer

  • salary NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
  • an inspiring, dynamic and friendly international working environment
  • membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund,
  • attractive welfare benefits in addition to Oslo’s rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include the following elements as separate documents:

  • an informative cover letter explaining your motivation for your application for the post
  • a CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work – scientific publications)
  • copies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma and transcripts of records
  • names, academic relations, and contact information (incl. email address and telephone number) of two academic references

Please note that the application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruitment system. Please note also that all documents should be provided in English.

In the assessment of the applications special emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability.

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

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

General information about the institution: 
Professor Hugo de Boer (h.de.boer@nhm.uio.no)

About the PhD project:
Professor Lutz Bachmann (bachmann@nhm.uio.no) and
Associate Professor Kjetil Voje (k.l.voje@nhm.uio.no)

About the recruitment system:
HR-Adviser Thomas Brånå (thomas.brana@nhm.uio.no)

About the University of Oslo and the Natural History Museum

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 Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo is Norway’s most comprehensive natural history collection. For almost 200 years, specimens of animals, fungi, plants, rocks, minerals and fossils have been collected, studied and preserved here. The museum is located at Økern and in the beautiful Botanical Garden, which is not only popular for recreation, but is a scientific collection in itself.

Deadline: 15 October 2023
Unit: Natural History Museum
Campus:
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Researcher in Molecular and Cell Biology of cancer

Health/Life sciences

Researcher in Molecular and Cell Biology of cancer

Job description/project description:

Position as Researcher in molecular and cell biology of cancer is available at the Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo.

Starting date no later than 01.01.2024. The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years.

A position is in the group of Prof. Fahri Saatcioglu. The research project is entitled “Molecular and cell biological characterization of the unfolded protein response (UPR) in prostate cancer”. The selected candidate will be part of a major effort in the laboratory to establish the molecular framework as to how major stress signaling functions in an integrated fashion in normal and cancer cells. The work involves molecular interactions within the UPR as well as crosstalk with other stress signaling pathways. Identified interactions and nodes of importance will be functionally characterized through various approaches in vitro and in vivo. Recent representative papers: Sheng et al., Nature Comm. 2019; Pallmann et al., Oncogene, 2019; Pallmann et al., Cancer Res. 2021.

The research tasks will require methods within the fields of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics, including state of the art CRISPR/Cas9 methods and experiments in mice as a model system.

Knowledge development in a changing world – Science and technology towards 2030

Department of Biosciences

Qualification requirements:

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

  • Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in molecular or cell biology, or a related field, and at least 3 years of postdoctoral research experience
  • Hands-on experience with DNA, mammalian cell culture is required
  • Practical experience with broad range of molecular and cell biology methods, including protein-protein interaction methods is required
  • Previous experience with gene targeting (siRNA, shRNA, CRISPR/Cas9), and work with mouse as a model system is required
  • Knowledge or experience in cell signaling and cancer is required
  • Competence in the use of bioinformatics tools will be considered an advantage
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

Personal skills:

  • A genuine and strong interest in science
  • Strong dedication and ability to work independently as well as lead others
  • Keen interest in solving biological problems
  • Good interpersonal and collaborative skills
  • Ability to design, plan, perform and interpret the results of original experiments
  • High work ethics

Personal suitability for the position will be emphasized.

We offer:

  • Salary NOK minimum 575 400 – 657 300 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Researcher (position code 1109)
  • Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
  • Professionally stimulating working environment
  • Vibrant international academic environment
  • Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

The application must include:

  • Cover letter – statement of motivation and research interest
  • CV (summarizing education, laboratory skills, positions and academic work, scientific publications)
  • Copies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diplomas, transcripts of records
  • List of publications and academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
  • Names and contact details of 3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone 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).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the top qualified candidates will be arranged.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

Formal regulations:

According to the Norwegian Freedom and 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 University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

Inclusion and diversity are strengths. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy with the objective of achieving a balanced gender composition.

Furthermore, we want to hire 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 persons:

For further information about the position please contact: Prof. Fahri Saatcioglu, phone: +47-22854569, e-mail: fahris@uio.no, website: https://saatcioglulab.org

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system please contact: HR-adviser Nina Holtan, phone: +47 2284424, e-mail: nina.holtan@mn.uio.no.

About the University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.

Department of Biosciences (IBV) is one of nine departments at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Research in the department is organised in five sections covering topics within biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, cell biology, genetics, aquatic biology, toxicology, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Education across these topics is offered for around 350 bachelor, 250 master, and 120 PhD students. With 52 permanent professors/associate professors, post-docs, researchers, technical, and administrative personnel, the Department has a total staff of 340 from more than 30 different countries. The Department aims to maintain high international standards within both research and teaching. The new bachelor program in bioscience is the first of its kind to include programming and computational modelling as core elements.

Deadline: 4 October 2023
Unit: Department of Biosciences
Campus:
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PhD Research Fellow in integrated basin analysis

Physical sciences/Math

PhD Research Fellow in integrated basin analysis

About the position

A position as PhD Research Fellow in tectonostratigraphic basin analysis available at The Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo. 

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo. Starting date no later than February 1st 2024.

The fellowship period is 3 years.

A fourth year may be considered with a workload of 25 % that may consist of teaching, supervision duties, and/or research assistance. This is dependent upon the qualification of the applicant and the current needs of the department.

The Department of Geosciences invite applications for a 3-year PhD position in basin analysis linking tectonic and sedimentary processes in offshore mid-Norway. The candidate will be a part of the newly established project PTr-NorMar; Permo-Triassic development along the Norwegian Margin. The project will analyse 2D and 3D seismic data using a suite of tools such as Petrel, PaleoScan, Geoteric, and Move, in order to achieve new insights into rifting processes and proximal margin architecture. The project is anchored to the Tectonostratigraphic Research Group, which hosts a wide range of projects that study sedimentary basins across all scales, and utilizes data from modern systems, outcrops, and subsurface. 

A detailed study of the Permo-Triassic tectono-stratigraphic evolution along the Mid-Norwegian margin is designed to assess how the continental margin devel-oped as result of interaction between inherited basement structure and multiple rift phases. The mid-Norwegian continental margin comprises a series of sedi-mentary basins linked to multiphase rifting. While the Late Jurassic development has received focus due to hydrocarbon exploration, the Permian and Triassic rift-ing phases have been poorly documented due to limited data. Existing Permo-Triassic studies are mainly based on vintage 2D seismic data, a handful of explo-ration wells, and conjugate margin outcrops.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Knowledge development in a changing world – Science and technology towards 2030.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in Earth Sciences with competence in inte-grated basin analysis covering structural geology and/or sedimentology
  • Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system
  • Integrated analysis of seismic and well-data
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

Desired skills:

  • Experience with computer-based tools such as Petrel, PaleoScan, Geoteric, and Move
  • Geological fieldwork experience

Grade requirements:
The norm is as follows:

  • The average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • The average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • The Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements:

         https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. 

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position.

For more information see: 

Personal skills

  • Teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work independently
  • Enthusiasm, personal drive, and ability to take initiative
  • Flexibility, ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines

We offer

  • Salary NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
  • Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement 
  • Vibrant international academic environment
  • Career development programmes
  • Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include:

  • Cover letter – statement of motivation and research interests
  • CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work – scientific publications)
  • Copies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma and transcripts of records
  • Letters of recommendation including contact details for referees
  • Documentation of English proficiency if applicable
  • List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
  • Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone 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.

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Formal regulations

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

According to the Norwegian Freedom and 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.

UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

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

For further information please contact:

Ivar Midtkandal, phone: +47 22854011, e-mail: ivar.midtkandal@geo.uio.no

or Christope Serie, +47 47701668, e-mail: christophe.serie@geo.uio.no

For questions regarding Jobbnorge, please contact HR Adviser Ole Rustad, e-mail: ole.rustad@mn.uio.no

About the University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society. 

The geosciences are the studies of the planet Earth and its comparative planetology; the atmosphere, the hydrosphere and cryosphere, the Earth’s surface and its interior. The Department of Geosciences conducts research and teaching in most of the domains of geoscience; geology, geophysics, physical geography, geomatics, hydrology, meteorology and oceanography. The Department is the broadest geoscience research and education environment in Norway. We perform research at a high international standard and have five ERC (European Research Council) research projects ongoing.

The Department encompasses six scientific sections; Meteorology and Oceanography, Geography and Hydrology, Study of sedimentary basins, Environmental geosciences. and Crustal Processes. We host now a third in the line of three Centre of Excellences:  PHAB – Centre for Planetary Habitability, and have a Norwegian Research School for PhD students (Research School for Dynamics and Evolution of Earth and Planets, DEEP).

The Department aims to contribute to the new and important UN Sustainability Development Goals, and are important contributors to IPCC (UN’s Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change). The staff consists of 40 professors and associate professors, in addition to postdoctoral fellows, PhD students, researchers, technical- and administrative staff. The Department has around 200 employees.

Deadline: 8 October 2023
Unit: Department of Geosciences
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PhD Fellowship in Law – PriTEM project

Social Sciences/Economics

PhD Fellowship in Law – PriTEM project

Job description

A position as a PhD Research Fellow in Law is available at the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. The position is linked to the PriTEM project on “Privacy Preserving Transactive Energy Management”, and will focus on legal frameworks for peer-to-peer (P2P) electricity trading.

The objective of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The applicant must be qualified for admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Law at the start of the position. Read about the PhD programme here.

The position is funded by the University of Oslo, through the multidisciplinary UiO Energy Convergence Environment initiative. The PhD candidate will be working within the PriTEM project at the University of Oslo, and have the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law, Department of Energy and Resources Law, as working place, in close collaboration with the Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law (Senter for rettsinformatikk), at the Department of Private Law.

PriTEM is conducting multidisciplinary research on transactive energy management. It takes as a background the paradigm shift from centralized to decentralized and distributed energy systems. More precisely, the project aims to design distributed and trust-enhancing mechanisms for enabling transactive energy management through P2P electricity trading. P2P energy trade demands a major shift in technology where extensive data sharing will be one of the key enabling components. Privacy preservation, secure data sharing and building digital trust are therefore major challenges in enabling this paradigm shift. Moreover, a conducive regulatory framework for data sharing, privacy preservation and energy legislation is crucial. The project intends to create new knowledge at the intersection of energy technology, energy informatics, psychology, and data and energy law.

For more information about the PriTEM project, see  https://www.mn.uio.no/ifi/english/research/projects/pritem/index.html

The fellowship runs for three years without teaching duties, or four years with teaching duties constituting 25 % of the overall workload. A four-year fellowship requires that the candidate can contribute to the current teaching needs of the Faculty of Law.

Starting date: Fall/Late 2023 preferably.

More about the position

The PhD candidate’s work will contribute to Work Package 3 (WP3) of the PriTEM project on “Regulatory Perspective and Legal Considerations”. The objective of WP3 is to contribute to the development of a regulatory framework to support the design and development of P2P trading through law, both legislation and contracts. P2P trading of energy requires an adaptation of the regulatory framework, which, as of now, is based on a customer-to-distributed-system-operator regulation. Given the capability of private households to adapt their energy consumption, and to become prosumers in the electrical grid, WP3 will assess the regulatory framework for data protection, cybersecurity, energy trading and energy law. Among the relevant topics of research are: design of legislative framework (legislation, contracts) for P2P trading, the place of P2P trading within energy system and energy market regulation, economic incentives through e.g. taxation, IT law aspects (such as digital trust, data security, GDPR), platform regulation for energy exchange, contractual frameworks for P2P trading. The research should focus on the European context, and must be relevant for applications in Norway.

Qualification requirements and other qualities

  • The applicant must hold a 5 year Norwegian master’s degree in law or equivalent.
  • Successful applicants should normally have grades that place them among the top 10–15 percent of graduates. This requirement also applies to the master’s thesis.
  • Knowledge of the energy sector is an advantage, but not a requirement for being selected. Relevant competence for the position is experience with academic research on energy law from the perspective of Norwegian, European and/or international law.
  • The project language is English. A good command of the English language, written and spoken, is therefore required. A good command of a Scandinavian language is an advantage, but not a requirement.
  • The applicant must be able to work in an independent and structured manner.
  • Good collaboration skills and the skills to contribute to the development of legal research are required.
  • The candidate must take an active role in developing the professional environment at the workplace during the employment period.

Assessment 

Applicants must submit a project description of 5 to 7 pages, which gives an account of the research project, its contribution and relevance to legal science in the field and the PriTEM project, choice of theory and scientific methodology, possible scientific ethical challenges, and a work plan for completion. A PhD thesis at the Faculty of Law can be a monograph or a collection of several articles. As part of the project description, the applicant should present a publication strategy for the research done within the project.

In assessing the applicants, emphasis will be placed on the applicants’ project description, grades, previous publications in the field of law, and the applicant’s professional and personal qualifications for successfully completing the project.

The PhD candidate is expected to complete the project by the end of the fellowship period.

Short-listed applicants will be invited to an interview.

The applications are evaluated by an assessment committee. The committee ranks the applicants based on the criteria indicated above and interviews with short-listed candidates. A separate interview committee may be set down.

The final decision is taken by the Faculty’s separate appointment board.

We offer

  • Salary NOK 532 200,- to 575 400,- per annum, position code 1017
  • An inspiring, friendly and inclusive working environment
  • Pension plan in the state pension fund
  • Attractive welfare arrangements

How to apply

The application must include:

  • A letter of application describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position.
  • Project description (5-7 pages), explaining the applicant’s PhD research activities in a 3-year period.
  • Curriculum vitae with documentation of education, professional work experience, required language skills and academic work.
  • Certified copies of certificates, diplomas with all grades, and a complete list of publications. Non-Norwegian diplomas (Master, Bachelor, and the like) must be provided in the original language as well as in an English or Scandinavian translation. Non-Norwegian certificates and diplomas must be accompanied by official documentation that explain the grading system, which makes it possible to assess whether the applicants meet the requirements pertaining to grades.
  • Up to 3 scholarly publications. If the publications are written by more than one author, a declaration of authorship that explain the applicant’s contribution to the publication should be submitted.
  • A list of references (2–3 references that include names, relation to the applicant, and contact details).

All documents must be submitted in English or in a Scandinavian language.

Application with attachments must be submitted via our electronic recruitment system, please click “Apply for this job”.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Doctoral 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 University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results.

Inclusion and diversity are goals in the Faculty’s strategy. 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

Regarding questions about the research project: Professor Catherine Banet: catherine.banet@jus.uio.no or Professor Lee A. Bygrave l.a.bygrave@jus.uio.no

Regarding questions about the recruitment system and process: HR – advicer Siri Martenson: siri.martenson@jus.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.

The Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law consists of a Maritime Law department, and a department for Petroleum and Energy Law and is one of five institutes at the University of Oslo Faculty of Law. NIFS is the Nordic hub for maritime law and a resource centre for maritime law and petroleum law research internationally. The institute has an international profile, with a global student body.

Deadline: 15 October 2023
Unit: The Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law
Campus:
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Postdoctoral fellow in Computational Biology and Systems Medicine

Engineering/it, Health/Life sciences

Postdoctoral fellow in Computational Biology and Systems Medicine

Background

A 3-year postdoctoral position with flexible starting date is available in the Computational Biology and Systems Medicine group led by Marieke Kuijjer at the Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Nordic EMBL partner (see https://www.kuijjerlab.org/ for more information).

The group was established in 2018 and focuses on using computational approaches to understand the molecular mechanisms that drive cancer development, progression, and heterogeneity. The group’s driving hypothesis is that the complex clinical phenotypes we observe in cancer cannot be adequately defined by individual layers of molecular data. Instead, we must consider the underlying network of interactions between the different biological components that can drive cancer phenotypes. To do so, the group develops computational approaches that place genomic data into the context of large-scale, genome-wide regulatory networks, as well as approaches to analyze such networks for individual cancer patients.

Amongst others, our current projects aim at developing new computational methods and tools for (1) modeling enhancer-promoter interactions, (2) integration of multi-modal single cell data using deep learning, (3) fine-tuned analysis of genome-wide regulatory networks, (4) integration of patient-specific regulatory networks with multi-omic data, (5) modeling networks based on single cell and spatial transcriptomic data. See also https://kuijjerlab.org for more information

The candidate

We seek a highly motivated candidate with a track record of statistical models, network science, and/or computational tool development dedicated to the analysis of of high-throughput genomics data, comparative genomics, functional genomics, or a related field. The candidate should be excited about applying computational tools to answer questions in biology. The ideal candidate is collaborative and creative, has strong programming skills dedicated to the analysis of large-scale genomics data, and has a strong publication record.  Experience with analysis of large-scale genomic data sets is a requirement for this position. Experience with data integration, machine learning, network science, cancer biology, and/or gene regulation is considered an advantage. The position is open to applicants with a PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, cancer genomics, network science, or related fields.

The candidate will be expected to establish her/his independent research topic within the scope of the group’s research interests. Therefore, it is encouraged to submit a short research project proposal with the application (please see below for more information). The main purpose of the fellowship is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

The appointment is a fulltime position and is made for a period of two years with possible extension depending on future funding.

Qualification requirements

  • PhD degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, cancer genomics, network science, or a related field
  • Strong publication record (including 1st authorship) with evidence of writing scientific manuscripts independently
  • Proficiency in programming (such as R, Python, MATLAB, Bash)
  • Experience with analysis of high-throughput genomics data
  • Knowledge in gene regulation, cancer, and/or network biology is considered an advantage
  • Experience with high performance computing is desirable
  • Professional proficiency in English
  • Willingness to work in a team environment, sharing skills and ideas, and collaborating on projects
  • High drive for science and desire to become an independent researcher
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

We offer

  • We offer a salary of  NOK 575 400 – 646 000 per year depending on the candidate’s qualifications
  • A professional, stimulating working 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, including attachments, must be delivered through the electronic recruiting system.

The application must include

  • (1) A cover letter, stating your motivation, scientific background, and research interests
  • (2) A short research project proposal, if available (max. 2 pages)
  • (3) A detailed CV with a list of publications
  • (4) 2-3 references (name, institution, e-mail, telephone number, and relation to the candidate)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. 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).

These should be uploaded in .pdf format. Please submit your application through the web-based recruitment system linked in the announcement. While the recruitment system includes a basic CV, we ask candidates to also include a separate, detailed CV in .pdf format with their application. Applications without a cover letter and/or detailed CV will be rejected. 

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow 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.

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

Inquiries about the position can be directed to group leader Marieke Kuijjer, marieke.kuijjer@ncmm.uio.no.

For questions relating to the administrative aspects of the application can be directed to HR adviser Nina Modahl, ninam@ncmm.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 7 500 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM) was established in 2008 and is the Norwegian node in the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine. NCMM is a joint venture between the University of Oslo, Health Region South-East and the Research Council of Norway. From 2017 NCMM is merged with the Biotechnology Centre of Oslo and now has altogether 11 research groups. The overall objective of NCMM is to conduct cutting edge research in molecular medicine and biotechnology as well as facilitate translation of discoveries in basic medical research into clinical practice.

Deadline: 31 October 2023
Unit: Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway
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Doctoral Research Fellowship in Early Modern History

Social Sciences/Economics

Doctoral Research Fellowship in Early Modern History

Job description

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

The position is associated with the 5-year Starting Grant 101042034 “Before Copyright: Printing privileges and the politics of knowledge in early modern Europe” funded by the European Research Council and led by Principal Investigator Marius Buning, Associate Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Oslo.

More about the position

“Before Copyright” examines the long-term history of printing privileges from a cross-disciplinary perspective. The intimate relationship between legal frameworks and the politics of knowledge is the primary focus of the project.

For this doctoral position, we are looking for someone who wants to work with the history of printing privileges in France, between c. 1500-1800. Potential candidates may focus on a specific period, person, archive, or location.

The project proposal should include a clear set of questions related to how printing privileges provided a normative framework for the production of knowledge. One might consider political alliances and conflicts, for example, but also scientific and trade networks, media strategies and censorship, or the cultural dynamics of specific locations in a globalizing world. Applicants are expected to state explicitly in their project proposal why they have chosen a particular approach and what sources they intend to use (e.g., printed literature, engravings, court records, maps, newspapers, chancellery archives, etc.). Preference may be given to project proposals that include a comparative approach.

PhD candidates will have one or more co-supervisors, either at another Norwegian university or from abroad. The person appointed will be affiliated with the Faculty’s organized research training. The academic work is to result in a doctoral thesis that will be defended at the Faculty with a view to obtaining the degree of PhD. The successful candidate is expected to join the existing research milieu or network and contribute to its development. Read more about the doctoral degree.

The appointment is for a duration of 3 years. All PhD Candidates who submit their doctoral dissertation for assessment with a written recommendation from their supervisor within 3 years or 3 ½ years after the start of their PhD position, will be offered, respectively, a 12 or 6 month Completion Grant. The expected start date for the position is between January and March 2024.

Qualification requirements

  • A Master’s degree or equivalent in history, legal history, art history, archival studies, or other disciplines relevant for the project. The Master’s degree must have been obtained and the final evaluation must be available by the application deadline.
  • Proficiency in English (see Language requirements) and French.
  • Personal suitability and motivation for the position.

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

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

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

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

We offer

How to apply

The application must include:

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

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

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

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

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Formal regulations

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

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

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

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

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

Associate Professor and PI “Before Copyright” Marius Buning

Head of Department Jon Vidar Sigurdsson

HR Adviser Karoline Farbrot (for questions regarding how to apply)

About the University of Oslo

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

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

Deadline: 3 November 2023
Unit: The Department of archaeology, conservation and history
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Phd Research Fellowship

Social Sciences/Economics

Phd Research Fellowship

PhD Research Fellowship in Social anthropology – Joint PhD degree between University of Oslo and Aarhus University

The University of Oslo, in collaboration with Aarhus University, invites applications for a fully-funded 3-year PhD fellowship, related to the Anthropology of Human Security in Africa, starting on January 2nd 2024.

ANTHUSIA
The University of Oslo and Aarhus University are founding participants of the collaborative project ANTHUSIA: Anthropology of Human Security in Africa. ANTHUSIA originated as a multi-disciplinary research and training project conducted by a consortium of four universities in Aarhus (Denmark), Edinburgh (United Kingdom), Leuven (Belgium) and Oslo (Norway) with funding from the EU MSCA programme. The consortium draws together academics, practitioners and activists interested in human security, defined broadly, in Africa. Between 2018 and 2022, ANTHUSIA funded PhD fellows to conduct anthropological field research on phenomena such as emerging health and environmental issues, the expansion of young populations and marginalisation of elderly, processes of urbanisation and unequally distributed growth, recurring conflicts and population displacement.

Over five years, the research network has built an academically stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment that allows PhD fellows to obtain specialist knowledge on a specific research topic as well as transferable skills that can be employed in non-academic institutions and to build scholarly networks across Europe, Africa and beyond. Two new PhD positions in Oslo and Aarhus offer salary, as well as funding for fieldwork, conference participation and dissemination, books and equipment.

About the position

As part of ANTHUSIA, the University of Oslo invites applications for a joint PhD fellowship, hosted by the University of Oslo as primary University, and the University of Aarhus as secondary University, where the student will spend one semester during their PhD. The PhD fellow will work in the field of medical and environmental anthropology – fields in which the two universities have mutual strengths and can offer excellent research environments (see, e.g., Anthrotox, AnthEM, OSEH). They will be supervised by Wenzel Geissler with a co-supervisor at the University of Aarhus. The position will be twinned with an equivalent PhD fellowship with the University of Aarhus as primary university and the University of Oslo as secondary university. The two PhD students will collaborate and each spend one semester of six at their respective secondary university.

Oslo and Aarhus universities are equal opportunity employers and strive for diversity among PhDs. We encourage candidates from all continents to apply. 

We invite applicants to develop PhD projects on the anthropology of human security in Africa in a broad sense. In particular, we encourage projects that innovatively connect health challenges (e.g., epidemics of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, malnutrition, mental health and child development issues; emerging viral diseases in humans and animals; or re-emerging infectious diseases like malaria and sleeping sickness), and changing natural environments (shaped by e.g. toxic pollution of air, water, soil or food; urbanization, industry, mining and farming; or changing vegetation and biodiversity, rainfall, and temperatures). Examples for such human-made environment-disease constellations could be as diverse as: insecticides in agriculture or disease control; extractive industries or air pollution, antibiotic resistance or the spread of disease vectors.

Qualification requirements

  • Applicants are free to propose a  particular issue, environmental-epidemiological and political-economic situation, as well as the proposed study site in Sub-saharan Africa, bearing in mind feasibility, and the applicant’s prior experience. 
  • Project proposals will be evaluated regarding their innovative potential, real-world relevance and, not least, potential to contribute substantially to on-going debates and theoretical developments in the discipline of anthropology.
  • Applicants are encouraged to reflect on forms of academic communication beyond academic articles and books, as well as public engagement, policy input and activist collaboration in the societies where the research is conducted.
  • Write a maximum of 5 A4 pages of 2400 characters per page (total 12.000 characters) and use the following structure in your proposal:
    • Introduction/background
    • Research questions and study objectives
    • Theory
    • Methodology (incl. ethics)
    • Work schedule
  • Please include a separate reference list with up-to-date literature on the chosen topic (max 2 A4 pages, which do not count towards the proposal page number).

Requirements

  • Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent (120 ECTS) in social anthropology; degrees in related disciplines (e.g. geography, history, STS, archaeology or environmental humanities) can be considered.
  • The minimum grade on the thesis should be B (ECTS grading scale) or equivalent. The Master’s degree must include a thesis of at least 30 ECTS or equivalent.  
  • Candidates who are waiting to be examined on their final Master’s degree, must have submitted their thesis at the time of the application deadline and can be offered the position conditional upon successful examination at B grade or above.
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English; relevant African languages are an advantage.

The PhD candidates are required to spend time at each university, have a supervisor at each institution and will receive a single joint degree/ double degree signed by both universities. Their research project will be subject to an evaluation meeting according to the standards of both the University of Oslo and Aarhus University, and format of the evaluation will be a public defence.

The details regarding time spent at each university, supervision, evaluation as well as other legal matters will be specified in a contract prior to the start of the PhD project.

We encourage applicants who have African language skills and relevant experience outside the academy.

We offer

  • Salary according to “SKO 1017 PhD Fellow “, payrate NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications
  • Funds for research, travel, conference participation and dissemination, books and equipment
  • A stimulating and international research environment
  • A friendly and inclusive workplace allowing for a good work-life balance
  • Access to Norway’s excellent public services and welfare schemes, including generous parental leave provisions and affordable and accessible childcare (including the university`s kindergartens)
  • Norway’s capital with its rich cultural life and easy access to beautiful nature
  • Practical support for international staff moving to Norway (international staff may also benefit from tax cuts in their first years)

How to apply

The application must include:

  • A cover letter (statement of motivation and research interests, 1-2 pages)
  • CV (including a complete list of education with grades, positions, pedagogical and administrative experience, publications and other qualifying activities)
  • Research plan (maximum 5 pages or 12000 characters) outlining how the candidate envisages completing the proposed work during the course of the term of appointment.
  • A reference list on the chosen topic (maximum 2 pages).
  • A list of publications and academic work (if applicable)
  • A list of reference persons: 3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)
  • Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only).

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system Jobbnorge with in October 1st 2023, please follow the link “send application”. International 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).  The successfull applicants will 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.

Contact information

Paul Wenzel Geissler, project leader UiO, p.w.geissler@sai.uio.no

Lotte Meinert, project leader AU, lotte.meinert@cas.au.dk

Rune Flikke, Head of department, rune.flikke@sai.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.

The Department of Social Anthropology The Department of Social Anthropology was founded in 1964 and is today a highly ranked anthropology department. Our researchers study society and culture through extensive, ethnographic fieldwork. The Department of Social Anthropology educates students at bachelor’s-, master’s and ph. d.-level.

Deadline: 1 October 2023
Unit: Department of Social Anthropology
Campus:
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Post expires on Sunday October 1st, 2023