PhD Research Fellows in Human Geography

About the role

The University of Oslo seeks PhD research fellows in human geography. There are 1-2 vacant positions at the Department of Sociology and Human Geography for a period of three years without compulsory work or four years with 25% compulsory work (primarily teaching).

Responsibilities

• Pursue independent research under supervision, as outlined in the submitted project proposals.
• Contribute to the development of human geography at the department.
• Participate in the Faculty of Social Sciences' organised research education programme (PhD programme).
• Complete a doctorate in human geography.

Requirements

Residence in Norway is expected, but PhD fellows are also encouraged to spend time abroad during the fellowship period.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human geography or equivalent.
• Two years (120 ECTS) at the master’s level.
• Average grades of A or B in the master’s degree.
• English language proficiency: TOEFL with a minimum result of 550 on the Paper-based Test (PBT), or 80 on the Internet-Based Test (iBT); ORIELTS with the result 6.0; or equivalent.

Benefits

• 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 position as Doctoral Research Fellow, position code 1017 in salary range NOK from 551000 - 594000, depending on competence and experience.

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