Postdoctoral Fellow (SKO 1352)

15th November 2022
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Postdoctoral Fellow (SKO 1352)
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About the position

The Department of Political Science is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow (SKO 1352). The successful applicant will work jointly for the research projects “When will citizens defend democracy? (DefDem) and «Moral Beliefs about Violent Political Conflict (MoViCon), where both projects are funded by the Research Council of Norway. The appointment is for a fixed period of 4 years, with a 25% teaching requirement.

DefDem is headed by Associate Professor Sirianne Dahlum, and investigates citizens’ evaluation of and reactions to democratic erosion and elite violations of democratic norms. The project develops research designs to assess and explain citizens’ commitments to democracy in eroding and currently stable democracies, drawing on a combination of survey/lab experiments and event data on mass protest and democratic erosion.

MoViCon is headed by Professor Tore Wig. It investigates how and why citizens form moral beliefs about different forms of political violence (ranging from civil war, to violent protests and interstate war), using a combination of original survey-experiments and analyses of existing survey data.
The main purpose of the fellowship is for researchers to qualify for work in higher academic positions. To this end, the main focus of this position is to conduct research, including publication and dissemination. In addition, the fellow is expected to actively contribute to the broader research agenda and environment of the two projects, and to contribute to empirical studies carried out by the two project teams. As part of their teaching obligation, the appointed postdoctoral fellows are expected to acquire basic pedagogical competency during their fellowship period.

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Qualification requirements

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree (PhD) in Political Science or a closely related discipline before taking up the post.
• For applicants who have yet to receive their PhD degree, the Doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation before the application deadline.

Other qualifications

• Applicants must have a very good command of English (written and oral).
• Familiarity with one or more of the topics covered by MoViCon/DefDem is an advantage, although not a requirement.
• An interest in contributing to the research agendas of MoViCon/DefDem

The evaluation of applicants is based on documented, academic qualifications. Personal suitability, motivation, and compatibility with the rest of the project team are also considered. The most promising candidates are invited to an interview.

We offer

• Salary according to “SKO 1352 postdoktor”, pay grade 59-67, NOK 544,400–626,300 per year
• Personal research funds that can be used for e.g. travel and research assistance (currently NOK 45,000 per year)
• A stimulating and international research environment with multiple research groups and seminar series
• 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
• Financial and practical support for international staff moving to Norway (international staff may also benefit from tax cuts in their first years)
• The university’s mentoring programme for female postdocs

How to apply

The application with attachments must be submitted in our electronic recruiting system. Please follow the link “apply for this job”. All documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their university’s grading system.

The online application must include:

• A cover letter (max 2 pages), including a statement of motivation
• A CV summarising education, positions, research and pedagogical experience, administrative experience, and other qualifying activities. Career breaks, including parental leave, that are noted in the CV will be taken into consideration when evaluating applicants’ academic production.
• A complete list of publications
• Copies of educational diplomas and academic transcripts (PhD, MA)
• A copy of what you consider to be your best academic work to date (only one). If this is a co-authored paper/publication, you must additionally submit a declaration of co-authorship specifying your individual contribution and signed by your co-author(s).
• Your PhD dissertation (any language)
• Names and contact details for 2-3 reference persons (name, relationship to candidate, e-mail, and phone number). Reference letters are not needed
• Applicants who have not yet defended their PhD dissertation must include a letter formally confirming that the dissertation has been submitted for evaluation before the application deadline. The exact date it was submitted should be noted in the cover letter

The application deadline is November 15 th. The screening and evaluation of candidates will begin immediately. We expect the whole evaluation process, from the application date to an offer being made, to take 8-12 weeks, depending on the number of applications. The expected start time is spring 2023.

We aim to increase diversity in our staff, and especially encourage women to apply.

Formal regulations

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

Pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act, information concerning the applicant may be disclosed to the public, even if the applicant has requested not to appear on the list of applicants.

The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for all employees for the purpose of securing intellectual property 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

Professor Tore Wig – for questions regarding the MoVIcon project
Sirianne Dahlum – for questions regarding the DefDem project

For any questions regarding the recruitment process and electronical application in Jobbnorge: HR-officer Rebecca Hynes

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 Political Science is a part of the Faculty of Social Sciences and conducts research, teaching and dissemination. The Department currently has 33 permanent academic staff members, 13 research fellows conducting PhDs, six postdoctoral fellows and ten administrative employees. About 1100 students are currently enrolled in Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD study programmes in political science, as well as the interdisciplinary Bachelor’s degree programmes in International Studies and Public Administration and Leadership, and the Master’s degree programme in Peace and Conflict Studies. The department is the host of C-REX Center for Research on Extremism.

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Deadline

15th November 2022

Employer

University of Oslo

Municipality

Oslo

Scope

Fulltime (1 jobs)
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Duration

Fixed Term

Place of service

The Department of Political Science, UiO

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