PhD position

PhD position UiB - Knowledge that shapes society

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

PhD position

There is a vacancy for a PhD position at the Department of Geography. 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 is under the Faculty of Social Sciences. Human geography is carrying out research and teaching on the development of society in a relation to the environment and nature, from local to global scale https: // www. uib.no/en/rg/humangeo.

About the project/work tasks:

The position is addressing complex societal change and development from a local and regional perspective. We are particularly interested in candidates that can contribute in one or more of the fields of planning, local and regional development and green transformation.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

The applicant must hold a master's degree or the equivalent in human geography

The degree has to be completed by the application deadline

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

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

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

Applicants must have good written and oral skills in English.

Ability to teach in a Scandinavian language will be an advantage.

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:

About the PhD position: The duration of the PhD position is 4 years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises obligatory duties associated with research, teaching and dissemination of results. 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.

Project proposal: A research proposal of 5-8 pages must accompany the application. The proposal should present the topic, the research problem(s) and choice of theory and methods. The proposal should also include a progress plan for the different parts of the project. Admittance to the PhD programme will be based on the research proposal.

We can offer:

Salary NOK 501 200,- (code 1017, pay grade 54) in the state salary scale. Further promotions are made according to length of service in the position

A good and professionally challenging working environment

Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

A cover letter including a brief account of your research interests and motivation for applying for the position

The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of them must be the main advisor for the master's thesis or equivalent thesis

Project proposal

CV

Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees.

Relevant certificates/references

A list of academic publications

Academic publications that you want to submit for assessment (including your master's thesis or equivalent)

If you have a master's degree from an institution outside of the Nordic countries, or a 2-year discipline- based master's degree (or the equivalent) in a subject area other than the one associated with the application, you may later in the application process be asked to submit an overview of the syllabus for the degree you have completed

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge following the link on this page marked “Apply for this job”.

Closing date: April 10th, 2023.

Applications submitted without a project description or applications sent as e-mails will not be considered. Only submitted documents will be subjected to an expert assessment.

General information:

Additional information about the position is obtainable by contacting Head of Department Peter Andersen [email protected]

Practical questions regarding the application procedures should be directed to Adviser – HR, Bodil Hægland [email protected]

Appointed research fellows will be admitted to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Questions about the programme may be directed to Adviser-PhD: [email protected]

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

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About UiB

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.

There are seven departments at Faculty of Social Sciences. Read more about the faculty and departments.

Deadline

10th April 2023

Employer

University of Bergen

Municipality

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Duration

Fixed Term

Place of service