Doctoral Research Fellowship in History of Ideas / History of Art / Classics - Oslo
Two Doctoral Research Fellowships (SKO 1017) in the areas of History of Art / History of Ideas / Classics are available at the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas, University of Oslo.
Applicants are to submit a project proposal. The proposed project needs to be thematically relevant to ongoing research in History of Art / History of Ideas / Classics at the department. Interdisciplinary projects combining two or all three areas are welcome. For information about ongoing research and academic staff, please visit the department’s website (https://www.hf.uio.no/ifikk/english/) and the individual researchers’ pages (https://www.hf.uio.no/ifikk/english/people/).
The successful candidates are expected to join the existing research milieu and contribute to its development. In addition to their own research, they will take part in ongoing research related activities at the department and the relevant sections.
More about the position
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.
Expected start date: 1 September 2021
Qualification requirements
- A Master's degree or equivalent in a discipline 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.
- Personal suitability and motivation for the position.
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 482 200 – 526 000 per annum depending on qualifications
- A professionally stimulating working environment
- Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Attractive welfare benefits
application, but applicants may be asked to submit such information or works later.
The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”:
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/193993/doctoral-research-fellowship-in-history-of-ideas-history-of-art-classics
Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.
Formal regulations
Please see the regulations as well as guidelines for the application assessment process and appointments to research fellowships at the University of Oslo.
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The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.
Contact information
For questions about the position:
Professor and Head of History of Art section Kjetil Fallan, e-mail: Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
Professor and Head of History of Ideas section Ellen Krefting, e-mail: Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
Senior Lecturer and Head of Classics section Eirik Welo, e-mail: Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
Head of Department Christine Amadou, e-mail: Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
For questions on how to apply:
HR Officer Julie Tøllefsen