PhD Research Fellow in Teacher Education Research

Job description

Applicants are invited for a 4 year position as PhD Research Fellow with a specific focus on the use of video as a tool for professional learning in teacher education at the Department of Teacher Education and School Research, University of Oslo. The PhD position will be part of Quality in Nordic Teaching (QUINT), a Nordic Centre of Excellence investigating aspects of teaching quality via classroom video recordings from all Nordic countries. 

Video has increasingly been highlighted as a powerful tool for learning to teach, and a way to ground teacher education in the practice of teaching. Research indicate that video can be used to help student teachers to identify and reason around relevant events in classroom, and video can also be used as a tool to improve student teachers’ teaching practice during their placement in schools.  This is the focus of the “Learning to Notice” study at ILS, and the PhD position is expected to contribute to this strand of research. 

The use of video in teacher education has long been a prioritized area in the strategy for research at the Department of Teacher Education and School Research. Several small case studies have been conducted, and it is thus timely to investigate the use of video at a larger scale. Simultaneously, researchers at the department have worked with the use of specific observation tools in combination with videos of teaching, and this work should also be tried out more broadly and systematically. The PhD position should contribute to these areas within the department, for instance by investigating:

• How student teachers across subjects experience the use of video as a tool for professional learning in teacher education
• What student teachers across subjects learn from using video in their teacher education
• How student teachers across subjects experience the use of an observation tool in their teacher education?
• What student teachers across subjects learn using an observation tool in their teacher education
• How teacher educators experience a teaching design with the use of video and/or the use of an observation tool in their teaching

Observations together with other relevant data such as logs, interviews, simulations etc. are recommended methods for the study. A cross-disciplinary emphasis in the overall PhD project could be combined with subject specific analyses.

Furthermore, it is expected that the announced PhD position will be connected to the research group Studies of Instruction across Subjects and Competences (SISCO). More information about the research group can be found on the group’s website (see this page). 

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.

For more information, please see our web site. 

The place of work for this position is Oslo.

Qualification requirements

Applicants must satisfy the requirements for admission to the faculty´s PhD programme. This normally includes:

• Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in education, pedagogy or other relevant discipline in social sciences (e.g. law, sociology, political science)
• A Master’s degree (120 ECTS) with a minimum grade B (ECTS grading scale) or equivalent. The master’s degree must include a thesis of at least 30 ECTS, with a minimum grade B.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and Norwegian (or another  Scandinavian language)

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

• The quality of the project description, the description of the research topic’s relevance to educational issues, the specific problems to be studied, the choice of scientific theory and method, and the proposed implementation plan for the study
• The applicant’s experience, personal suitability and motivation for the post, including her/his ability to collaborate and to form part of a cross-disciplinary academic community
• The applicant’s academic attitude and motivation regarding completing the research training program

We offer

• Salary NOK 501 200 – 544 400 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as PhD Research Fellow, (position code 1017)
• 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
• A stimulating and attractive working environment

How to apply and what to include in your application

The application must include:

• Cover letter, including statement of motivation and research interests
• A project description, including progress plan (8-10 pages) Please see our guidelines. 
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only). Foreign applicants must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system.
• Documentation of English proficiency (for information on required documentation, see information on this webpage)
• Master thesis
• A complete list of publications and academic works
• List of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail, and phone number)

Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link: “Apply for this job”. 

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

Contact information

For questions about the position, please contact:

Professor Kirsti Klette

Professor Marte Blikstad-Balas

Associate Professor Inga Staal Jenset

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 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 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.

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 Teacher Education and School Research (ILS) is one of three departments at The Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Oslo, which also has a permanent center.
ILS is a leading institution in the fields of subject didactics, school leadership and practice-relevant school research. It hosts Norway’s first Centre of Excellence in Education, ProTed – a joint project between the University of Oslo and the University of Tromsø.

EKVA (Unit for quantitative analysis in education) is also part of the department, as well as four interfaculty research groups (CLEG, TEPEC, SISCO and LEA).

The Department enrols 400 students in the Teacher Education Programme (PPU) and administers the university’s Graduate Teacher Education Programme (Lektorprogrammet) with about 300 new students each year. About 200 students follow the Master Programme in Educational Leadership. ILS also manages the study programme Teach First Norway in cooperation with the City of Oslo Education Agency and Equinor. 

The Department of Teacher Education and School Research has approximately 40 administrative and 100 academic staff.

Deadline: 11 April 2023
Unit: The Department of Teacher Education and School Research
Campus:
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Post expires on Tuesday April 11th, 2023

PhD Research Fellow in the subject of educational leadership

Job description

Applicants are invited for a four-year position as PhD Research Fellowbased at the  Department of Teacher Education and School Research, University of Oslo, with a particular focus on the subject area of educational leadership. 

Challenging and changing times, such as the war in Europe, the climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing distrust in authorities, and societal controversies, pose challenges for schools and education systems worldwide. Present and anticipated situations highlight the need for school actors to enact upon challenges and societal change. The PhD project will examine how school actors such as school leaders and teachers deal with challenging times and a transition to new “normalities” in a growing complexity in and of education.

It is expected that the successful candidate is affiliated with the research group “Curriculum Studies, Leadership and Educational Governance” (CLEG). More information about research topics covered by CLEG can be found on the research group’s website (see this page). We invite applicants to formulate their own project within the foci of this research group. Possible themes of relevance for the field of educational leadership could include, but are not limited to:

• educational leadership and school actors’ dealing with challenges 
• educational leadership and school governance in times of controversies
• educational leadership, responsibility, and pedagogical engagement in challenging times

The announced position is open to a variety of methodological approaches and provides the opportunity to pursue comparative studies as well as discussions of the philosophical foundations and major structural features of education systems.

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.

For more information, please see our web site. 

The place of work for this position is Oslo.

Qualification requirements

Applicants must satisfy the requirements for admission to the faculty´s PhD programme. This normally includes:

• Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in education, educational leadership, pedagogy or other relevant discipline in social sciences (e.g. governance, policy sociology)
• A Master’s degree (120 ECTS) with a minimum grade B (ECTS grading scale) or equivalent. The Master’s degree must include a thesis of at least 30 ECTS, with a minimum grade B.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and Norwegian (or another  Scandinavian language)
• Project relevance to educational leadership as an interdisciplinary field of research and teaching

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

• The quality of the project description, the description of the research topic’s relevance to educational issues, the specific problems to be studied, the choice of scientific theory and method, and the proposed implementation plan for the study
• The applicant’s experience, personal suitability and motivation for the post, including her/his ability to collaborate and to form part of a cross-disciplinary academic community
• The applicant’s academic attitude and motivation regarding completing the research training program
• Familiarity with the Norwegian or other Scandinavian school system will be considered an advantage

We offer

• Salary NOK 501 200 – 544 400 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as PhD Research Fellow, (position code 1017)
• 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
• Stimulating and attractive working environment

How to apply and what to include in your application

The application must include:

• Cover letter, including statement of motivation and research interests
• A project description, including progress plan (8-10 pages) Please see our guidelines. 
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only). Foreign applicants must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system.
• Documentation of English proficiency (for information on required documentation, see information on this webpage)
• Master thesis
• A complete list of publications and academic works
• List of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail, and phone number)

Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link: “Apply for this job”. 

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

Contact information

For questions about the position, please contact:

Associate Professor Ann Elisabeth Gunnulfsen

Head of Department/Professor Dijana Tiplic

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 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 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.

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 Teacher Education and School Research (ILS) is one of three departments at The Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Oslo, which also has a permanent center.
ILS is a leading institution in the fields of subject didactics, school leadership and practice-relevant school research. It hosts Norway’s first Centre of Excellence in Education, ProTed – a joint project between the University of Oslo and the University of Tromsø.

EKVA (Unit for quantitative analysis in education) is also part of the department, as well as four interfaculty research groups (CLEG, TEPEC, SISCO and LEA).

The Department enrols 400 students in the Teacher Education Programme (PPU) and administers the university’s Graduate Teacher Education Programme (Lektorprogrammet) with about 300 new students each year. About 200 students follow the Master Programme in Educational Leadership. ILS also manages the study programme Teach First Norway in cooperation with the City of Oslo Education Agency and Equinor. 

The Department of Teacher Education and School Research has approximately 40 administrative and 100 academic staff.

Deadline: 29 March 2023
Unit: The Department of Teacher Education and School Research
Campus:
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Post expires on Wednesday March 29th, 2023

Postdoctoral Fellow 

Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Psychology
Section for Clinical Psychology

Job description

A 2-year position as Postdoctoral Fellow in the research project “SIBS – Preventing Mental Health Problems in Siblings of Children with Chronic Disorders” at the Section for Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, is open for candidates with a PhD in Psychology, Medicine or other health-related disciplines. The position is funded by the Norwegian Research Council. The section carries responsibilities for the Department’s research, teaching, innovation and communication in clinical psychology.

More about the position and the SIBS research project

The appointment is a fulltime position for a period of two years connected to the SIBS research project at the Section for Clinical Psychology.

The SIBS research project is initiated by the Department of Psychology, UiO, and Frambu Resource Centre for Rare Disorders. The research project involves a multidisciplinary consortium of national and international collaborators, including academic institutions, health care authorities and providers, and patient user organizations. The SIBS project focuses on siblings of children with chronic disorders, who have a documented elevated risk for mental health problems and reduced quality of life. The vision of SIBS is to improve the mental health and quality of life in children and adolescents who are siblings of children with chronic disorders.

More information about the SIBS project can be found at www.sibs.no or by contacting the Project Manager. Currently, the project is conducting a randomized controlled trial (RCT) examining a preventive group intervention for siblings and parents of children with chronic health conditions, involving multiple sites across Norway.

The SIBS RCT study is a collaboration with Lillestrøm municipality and is funded by the Research Council of Norway. The aim of the study is to provide municipal health care services with a novel and user-tailored intervention that will allow health providers to offer evidence-based health services to siblings. The study protocol is described in Trials. The SIBS RCT study will generate sibling- and parent-reported questionnaire data, biological data, video data, registry data, and implementation data. This extensive database allows for multiple and various research questions and both quantitative and qualitative methodological approaches.

The candidate will take on a central role in executing the research efforts connected with the SIBS RCT study; however, the post doc candidate will be able to take an active part in the development of the research questions and publication plan of the post doc fellowship, which can be accommodated to specific research interests and skills of the candidate.

The post doc candidate will be part of a large international research network. The SIBS project group comprises several national and international senior researchers, as well as three PhD candidates and one other post doc candidate. In addition to being primary author on their own papers, the post doc candidate will be invited to co-author papers of co-workers in the project group. A detailed publication plan for the candidate will be developed based on their interests and qualifications. Please indicate in the application letter if your interest is mainly in genetics/biological data, intervention research, family process research, group dynamics or in specific disorders. Please also describe your experience with and preference for qualitative and/or quantitative approaches.

Qualification requirements

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in psychology, medicine or other health-related disciplines (PhD). The doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation prior to applying for this position. An eventual appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of the public defense and approval of the doctoral thesis.
• The candidate’s research focus must be relevant to ongoing research activities in the SIBS research project.
• Skills in statistical programs is an advantage as well as interest in and knowledge of the structuring of quantitative -, qualitative- and mixed research designs.
• The successful applicant will be selected on the basis of educational background, publication record, and interest in the area.
• Clinical experience within the field of the topic for the SIBS project or experience with other preventive mental health programs will also be considered valuable for the application but is not required.
• The candidate must have the ability to work in collaborative groups and independently, be structured and goal oriented, have high motivation and be capable of efficient work structure, and have strong relational skills.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English is required.

Personal skills

• Ability to work in collaborative groups and independently
• Structured and goal oriented
• High motivation and capable of efficient work structure trong relational skills
• Dedication to excellence in practice and science
• Flexibility

We offer

• A salary NOK 573 900 – 661 400 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (position code 1352)
• A professionally stimulating working environment
• Attractive welfare benefits
• A generous pension agreement

How to apply

• The application must include
• Letter of application, max 3 pages, explaining motivation for applying and suitability for the position
• A CV summarizing education, employment, positions, and academic work
• A complete list of publications
• Up to three articles that the candidate finds relevant to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• A list of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

When assessing the applications special emphasis will be placed on academic qualifications, the candidate’s motivation, and personal suitability. The assessment of the applicants will be performed according to the DORA initiative, emphasizing quality and content rather than quantity, and considering a range of scientific outputs beyond traditional journal publications (e.g. open access sharing of data and code, dissemination etc.). Academic achievements will be assessed in relation to experience, seniority, and career breaks (e.g. parental leave).

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be performed as part of the selection process. The application with attachments must be delivered through 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).

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.

Diversity and gender equality

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. The Department of Psychology shall work actively for equality, ensure equal opportunities and rights, and prevent discrimination.

See the Gender equality initiative at UiO as well as the Action plan for gender equality, diversity and inclusion at the Department of Psychology 2022-2025 (in Norwegian)

Contact information

Project Manager in SIBS, professor Krister Westlye Fjermestad, mobil nr. +47 94201947, e-mail: k.w.fjermestad@psykologi.uio.no

Head of Section, Professor Ole André Solbakken, e-mail: o.a.solbakken@psykologi.uio.no

HR officer Dordi Stavik, e-mail dordi.stavik@psykologi.uio.no for questions about the electronic application

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 Psychology is one of seven units of the Faculty of Social Sciences, and has 75 permanent and 70 temporary members of scientific staff. Degrees are offered at bachelor and master level, plus a clinical training programme, and the PhD programme has 140 students.

Deadline: 1 April 2023
Unit: The Department of Psychology
Campus:
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Post expires on Saturday April 1st, 2023

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Social Science Genomics

Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Psychology 

Job description

A postdoctoral fellowship is available at the PROMENTA Research Center, Section for Health, Developmental and Personality Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Oslo. The postdoctoral fellow will be working in the project The PsychoGeography of Intergenerational Mobility: Early life socioeconomic position, mental health, and educational performance (GeoGen) funded by the European Research Council (ERC). GeoGen is an interdisciplinary project integrating genetic and social science approaches to study geographical variation in factors for mental health, non-cognitive skills, and educational performance.

More about the project

The postdoctoral fellowship is directed at rendering a new understanding of (a) how education and mental health is transmitted across generations, (b) how early mental ill-health predict academic failure, (c) the interactions between genetic risk and protective contextual school and neighbourhood factors, and (d) characteristics of schools and neighbourhoods that are optimal for children’s psychological development.

GeoGen will use Norway since 1905 as a laboratory (n=8 400 000) with registries giving full genealogy and year-by-year event data on place of residence, indicators of socioeconomic status (SES), mental health, non-cognitive skills, and educational performance. GeoGen combines this with a population-based cohort study comprising genotyping of families (n=240 000 in 110 000 families) and a wide array of survey data. An approach combining temporal, spatial, social, genetic, and individual levels of inference will allow the postdoctoral fellow to do novel studies on the gene-environment interplay between risk and protective factors for mental health, non-cognitive skills, and academic outcomes.

The PROMENTA Research Center carries out interdisciplinary research on mental health and well-being in a holistic perspective – from genetics and biology to local communities and policy. We are concerned with examining determinants of good and poor mental health, understanding how social inequalities emerge, and designing and evaluating effective interventions to promote well-being.

We strive to provide our candidates with opportunities to develop high-quality research competence, across disciplines, working alongside leading experts in our fields. While working for us, you will be part of a dynamic and interdisciplinary work environment, with ample opportunities for scientific and social input throughout the academic year. This includes training in both social science and genetic methods, and the possibility teaching and educational courses.

The PROMENTA Research Center with more than 50 scientific staff is funded by the Research Council of Norway, and hosted by the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo (UiO). Read more about working at PROMENTA.

More about the position

The project is based in the neighbourhood genetics workgroup at PROMENTA lead by Professor Eivind Ystrøm. The goal of the genetics workgroup is to study the interplay between genetic and contextual factors in families, schools, and wider contexts by integrating genotyped family trios into population-based registries on family structure, residence, schools, health, and education.

The postdoctoral fellow will be working with GeoGen Team members from Sociology, Psychology, and Educational Sciences

The appointment is a fulltime position for a period of three years. A fourth year can be considered with the addition of 25 % teaching duties, usually in the form of teaching activities, depending on the competence of the applicant and the needs of the department.

The fellowships are planned to begin in the second quarter of 2023.

For more information about the positions please see contact information below

Qualification requirements

• The applicant must have submitted their PhD thesis for evaluation by the closing date and be approved by the time the appointing authority reach a decision. The PhD degree or equivalent should be in in psychology, genetics, sociology, epidemiology, economics, or other related fields.
• Publication record on molecular genetic factors for mental health and educational outcomes.
• Skills in molecular genetic data analyses such as polygenic scores and Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS).
• Computing skills in R, mixed models, polygenic risk score software, and GWAS analyses.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English.
• Plans for excellent research within the project, as evidenced by the required one-page letter of application, explaining the motivation for applying and how own qualifications are suitable for the announced position.
• Strong interest in the potential of integrating social science and genetics. Enjoys working within an interdisciplinary team.
• Personal Suitability.

We offer

• A salary of NOK  573 900- 661 400 per annum depending on qualifications.
• A professionally stimulating work environment and collaboration with a newly established research center (PROMENTA) at the Department of Psychology.
• Opportunities for extensive collaboration with our national and international collaborators.
• Attractive pension and social welfare benefits.
• Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities. An opportunity to build a career in social science genomics

How to apply

The application must include

• Motivation letter (maximum 1 page) Complete CV
• Certified copies of academic diplomas and certificates. (i.e. Diploma, transcript. Diploma supplement for both bachelor and master and PhD courses). Diplomas, transcripts and diploma supplements that are not in a Scandinavian language or English must be uploaded in the original language. An English translation of these documents must also be attached.
• Copies of any publications that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee.
• Names and contact details for two references. One of them must be a PhD supervisor. Also preferably including the supervisors on master 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).

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

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.

This is a project funded by the research council of Norway and applicants with a previous postdoctoral fellowship funded by the research council cannot be appointed for this position

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.

Diversity and gender equality

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.

The Department of Psychology shall work actively for equality, ensure equal opportunities and rights, and prevent discrimination. See the Gender equality initiative at UiO as well as the Action plan for gender equality, diversity and inclusion at the Department of Psychology 2022-2025 (in Norwegian).

If there are qualified applicants with special needs, gaps in their CVs or immigrant backgrounds, we will invite at least one applicant in each of these groups to an interview.

Contact information

All e-mails must have the term “GeoGenPostDoc” included in the subject line or text.

Project manager Eivind Ystrøm, e-mail: eivind.ystrom@psykologi.uio.no

Administrative coordinator at Promenta Maria Vinje Dodson, e-mail: m.v.dodson@psykologi.uio.no

Senior HR officer Joan García Castán: e-mail: joan.garcia@psykologi.uio.no for questions regarding the electronic application

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 Psychology is one of seven units of the Faculty of Social Sciences, and has 75 permanent and 70 temporary members of scientific staff. Degrees are offered at bachelor and master level, plus a clinical training programme, and the PhD programme has 140 students.

Deadline: 15 April 2023
Unit: The Department of Psychology
Campus:
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Post expires on Saturday April 15th, 2023

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship ERC-project “Before Copyright”

Job description

A Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1352) is available at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History, 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 postdoc position, we are looking for a specialist of early modern Britain, France, or Spain (including any colonies or overseas territories). The proposed project should engage explicitly with the entangled history of the privilege system, paying attention to synergies, dependencies, and interferences in the circulation of knowledge within or beyond institutions. Possible areas of interest might include forms of resistance to the system or debates about printing privileges between philosophers, lawyers, scientists, in newspapers, academic journals, pamphlets, etc.

Project proposals with a focus on the Age of the Enlightenment are preferred; however,applicants should have an interest in the long-term development of the privilege system from its inception to its demise. They are expected to contribute to the mapping of the privilege system across national boundaries and should therefore have experience with digital research methods, or at least the will to learn more about them.

The position is available for a period of 25 months. There is a 10 % component of the position which is devoted to teaching and administrative duties. The expected start date for the position is between August and October 2023.

The successful candidate is expected to become part of the research environment/network of the department and contribute to its development. The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

Qualification requirements

• A PhD degree or equivalent in history, law, art history, or other disciplines relevant for the project.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English, as well as a very high level of reading skills in relevant source languages.
• The candidate’s research project must be closely connected to the research group.
• Prior experience with Digital Humanities projects preferred.
• The candidate’s research project must be closely connected to the research group.
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position.

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

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

• The research project’s scientific merit, research-related relevance and innovation.
• The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and contribute to the “Before Copyright” research group.
• Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines.
• Applicants who have recently obtained their doctorate may be given preference.

We offer

• Salary NOK 544 400 – 626 300 per annum depending on qualifications
• A professionally stimulating working environment
• Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Attractive welfare benefits

How to apply

The application must include

• Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, and other qualifying activity)
• Project description (appox. 3 – 5 pages, maximum 14,000 characters. See Template for project descriptions). The project description must present a feasible progress plan. It is expected that the applicant will be able to complete the project during the period of appointment
• List of publications
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• A copy of the dissertation, or 2 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered.
• List of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

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

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, jobbnorge.no. Applicants with education from a foreign university must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system.

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

Formal regulations

See also Regulations concerning Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships.

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

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

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

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

Contact information

Associate professor & PI “Before Copyright” Marius Buning

Head of Department Jon Vidar Sigurdsson

HR Adviser Hilde Kristine Sletner

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: 30 March 2023
Unit: The Department of archaeology, conservation and history
Campus:
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Doctoral Research Fellowship ERC-project “Before Copyright”

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 specialize in the history of printing privileges in Scandinavia, between c. 1500-1800. Candidates may focus on a specific location or time period but should have an interest in the long-term development of the privilege system from its inception to its demise.

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, chancellery archives, etc.). Preference will be given to project proposals that raise critical questions about visual representation and memory cultures.

As a PhD student, you 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 August and November 2023.

The employment location for this position is Oslo.

Qualification requirements

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in history, law, 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.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English, see Language requirements, as well as reading knowledge of the sources languages relevant for the project.
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position.

When assessing applicants, the following qualification will be taken into account:

• Experience with digital research methods, e.g., GIS or network analysis.

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

• Salary NOK 501 200 – 544 400 per annum depending on qualifications
• A professionally stimulating working environment
• Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Attractive welfare benefits

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 clearly outlining the research questions, sources, and timeline for achieving well-defined results. The project proposal should be 3 to 5 pages, maximum 14,000 characters. See Template for project descriptions). Prospective applicants should clearly specify the location of their sources as well as their level of reading skills of the source language(s).
• The master thesis (in any language, no summaries needed) or, alternatively, 2 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered

Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

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.

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

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

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

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

Contact information

Associate Professor and PI “Before Copyright” Marius Buning

Head of Department Jon Vidar Sigurdsson

HR Adviser Hilde Kristine Sletner (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: 30 March 2023
Unit: The Department of archaeology, conservation and history
Campus:
Read the job description and apply online
Apply for job

Post expires on Thursday March 30th, 2023