The University of Oslo is inviting applications for PhD Research Fellowship and Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. Fellowships are available within the project “Nordic hospitalities in a context of migration and refugee crisis (NORDHOST)” are available at the Faculty of Theology.
The main purpose of Research Fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in senior academic positions within their disciplines.
The University of Oslo, is the oldest, largest and most prestigious university in Norway, located in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. UiO attracts students and researchers from all over the world.
Universitetet i Oslo Information
Founded in 1811, Universitetet i Oslo (University of Oslo) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Oslo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 208 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
The PhD candidate should have a competence relevant to the project field from their master thesis. Experience from relevant civil society practices will be an advantage. The research project must address religiously relevant migration issues within a Nordic context. Nordhost will be especially interested in interdisciplinary projects that have both an empirical and a theoretical ambition, addressing the paradox of the guest/host binary mentioned above. Topics related to citizenship, space, ethics, anthropology and gender could be the focus.
Formal requirement:
- A cand.theol.-degree or Master degree in a research area relevant to the Faculty
In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:
- The quality of the project description
- Academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted timeframe and contribute to the NORDHOST project
- good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines.
Applicants should have a competence relevant to the project field from their PhD thesis. Experience from relevant civil society practices will be an advantage. The research project must address religiously relevant migration issues within a Nordic context. Nordhost will be especially interested in interdisciplinary projects that have both an empirical and a theoretical ambition, addressing the paradox of the guest/host binary mentioned above. Topics related to citizenship, space, ethics, anthropology and gender could be the focus.
Formal requirement:
- PhD in a research area relevant to the Faculty
In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:
- The quality of the project description
- Academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted timeframe and contribute to the NORDHOST project
- good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines.
The Postdoctoral Fellow shall spend 10% of the workload as a project secretary in cooperation with the project leader and the core group. Relevant experience from academic project development will be an advantage.
Application Process
The mode of applying is online.
**PhD: **The application:
Applicants must submit the following attachments, in pdf format, with the electronic application:
- Cover letter (statement of motivation and research interests)
- CV (summarizing education, positions, academic work, scientific publications)
- Project description (approximately 5 pages), including a progress plan
Diplomas, certificates etc. might be requested at a later stage. Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
The short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview at the University of Oslo or we will arrange for an interview on Skype.
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 the PhD position, will be offered, respectively, a 12 or 6 month completion grant.
Postdoctoral: The application:
Applicants must submit the following attachments, in pdf format, with the electronic application:
- Cover letter (statement of motivation and research interest)
- CV (summarizing education, positions, academic work, scientific publications)
- Project description (approximately 3 pages), including a progress plan
Diplomas, certificates etc. might be requested at a later stage. Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
The short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview at the University of Oslo or we will arrange for an interview on Skype.
Founded in 1811, Universitetet i Oslo (University of Oslo) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Oslo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 208 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.