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UNIVERSITY OF OSLO PHD RESEARCH FELLOWS IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

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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.

Read more about the benefits of working in the public sector at Employer Portal.

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UNIVERSITY OF BERGEN PHD POSITION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY

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Application Deadline: 15th September 2026

LOCATION: Norway

There is a vacancy for a PhD position at the Department of Social Anthropology. The position is for a fixed-term period of 4 years, of which 25% will be dedicated to teaching, supervision, and administrative tasks at the department.

The Department of Social Anthropology is one of the largest social anthropology departments in Europe, with broad expertise spanning a wide range of ethnographic regions and thematic areas.

ELIGIBILITY:

The applicant must hold a master’s degree or the equivalent in Anthropology.

The degree must be completed by the application deadline.

The requirements are generally a grade B or better on the Master thesis and for the master’s degree in total.

Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.

The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English.

Applicants should demonstrate academic independence, strong organisational skills, and the ability to plan and carry out research and teaching activities, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with others. 

Motivation to contribute to the department’s teaching activities and scholarly environment is desirable. Experience in university-level teaching or teaching assistance, as well as experience in academic outreach and public dissemination, will be considered advantageous. 

The place of work for this position is Bergen, and the work requires that you are physically present at the Department of Social Anthropology daily (with the exemption of periods of field work and approved research travel).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the department for an interview. 

The teaching language is usually Norwegian, but some of teaching is given in English.

About the PhD position (applies to university PhD positions): 

The duration of the PhD position is 4 years. At least three years of work should be dedicated to the doctoral research. The remaining time is allocated to other career-promoting work that will help the employee qualify for relevant careers that require research competence.The employment period for the successful candidate may be reduced if he or she previously has been employed in a PhD position.

About the PhD training:

As a PhD research fellow, you will take part in the PhD programme at the Faculty of Social Sciences, UiB. The programme corresponds to a period of three years and leads to the PhD degree. To be eligible for admission you must normally have an educational background corresponding to a master’s degree with a scope of 120 ECTS credits, which builds on a bachelor’s degree with a scope of 180 ECTS credits (normally 2 + 3 years), or an integrated master’s degree with a scope of 300 ECTS credits (5 years). Master’s degrees must normally include an independent work of a minimum of 30 ECTS credits. It is expected that the topic of the master’s degree is connected to the academic field to which you are seeking admission.

BENEFIT:

Salary as PhD (code 1017) NOK 593 700, – per year. Automatic salary increases for up to 4 years with a 3% annual increase.

A good and professionally challenging working environment.

Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

Good welfare benefits.

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