Application Deadline: 15th August 2026
LOCATION: Norway
There are 1-2 vacant positions at the Department of Sociology and Human Geography for research fellows (SKO 1017) in human geography. The positions are for a period of three years without compulsory work or four years with 25% compulsory work (primarily teaching). They seek candidates with the potential to contribute to the development of human geography as a discipline at the department. The fellows are expected to pursue independent research under supervision, as outlined in their submitted project proposals. They value the contribution of young scholars to the academic environment and study programmes at the department and encourage candidates with a desire to participate actively in departmental life to apply.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants will be assessed on the quality and relevance of the project proposal, the quality of the master’s thesis, their academic grades, and their academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project. The hiring process will include an interview.
Applicants must have a master’s degree in human geography or equivalent.
Applicants must have prior education that corresponds to 5 years at the university level in Norway, with two years (120 ECTS) at the master’s level.
Applicants must have average grades of A or B in their master’s degree.
Applicants who have completed their education outside of the EU/EEA area and who do not have English as a native language or who have not completed an English-language MA program must document English language skills:
TOEFL – with a minimum result of 550 on the Paper-based Test (PBT), or 80 on the Internet-Based Test (iBT) OR
IELTS – International English Language Testing Service, with the result 6.0 OR
UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no.
The position requires participation in the Faculty of Social Sciences’ organised research education programme (PhD programme) and the completion of a doctorate in human geography. The candidates who are hired will automatically be admitted to the PhD programme.
Residence in Norway is expected, but PhD fellows are also encouraged to spend time abroad during the fellowship period. The starting date will be negotiated with the successful candidates.
Application letter. Please state your motivation and research interests. Candidates from other disciplinary backgrounds than human geography must demonstrate that their educational background has prepared them for PhD-level studies and that their project falls within the scope of the relevant discipline.
BENEFIT:
A pleasant and academically stimulating work environment
Good welfare schemes.
Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours..
Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway’s best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
Salary in the position as Doctoral Research Fellow, position code 1017, in the salary range NOK from 551000 to 594000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
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