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Doctoral research fellowship linked to the Euronor research project (2 positions, French and English), (Univ. of Oslo, Norway)

Doctoral research fellowship linked to the Euronor research project (2 positions, French and English), (Univ. of Oslo, Norway)

Publié le par Marc Escola (Source : University of Oslo, ILOS)

Doctoral research fellowship linked to the Euronor research project (two positions- French and English), Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages. University of Oslo, Norway

Two Doctoral Research Fellowships (SKO 1017) linked to the interdisciplinary research project EURONOR are available at the Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages (ILOS) at the University of Oslo.

In addition to four members of the academic staff at ILOS, the EURONOR project includes researchers from the Centre for European Studies (ARENA), from the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History (IAKH), and from the Faculties of Social Sciences and Law at the University of Oslo.

At EURONOR, our primary aim is the study how the Nordic Region, Norden, is influenced by Europe today, and how Europe is influenced by Norden. We seek to examine the changes Norden and the Nordic Model have gone through in recent decades, and how these changes are perceived elsewhere in Europe. Nordic solutions have come to assume a prominent position in political and cultural debates in many European countries, and a central concern of ours is to analyse the impact this focus on Norden has had on the political and cultural climate in these countries.

The two doctoral fellows who will be employed by the EURONOR project are due to study how Norden and the Nordic Model have been presented and used in political and/or cultural debates in either the United Kingdom/Great Britain or in France. One of the two posts will go to an applicant with a project on Britain, the other to an applicant with a project on France. All applicants must present an outline for their individual project, where they define their research question, identify relevant primary sources, and describe a method which is relevant to the central questions raised by the EURONOR project.

The EURONOR project will be able to offer the two doctoral fellows very good research and work conditions at the University of Oslo campus, as well as access to established international research networks.

The two fellows appointed will be affiliated with the Faculty's organised 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 community or network and contribute to its development. Read more about the doctoral degree.

The appointment is for a duration of three 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.

Qualifications

  • A Master's Degree in French, English or equivalent disciplines which demonstrates a clear relevance to the EURONOR project. The Master's Degree must have been achieved by the time of application.
  • Very good proficiency in written and oral English (for both posts)
  • Very good proficiency in written and oral French (for the post on France)
  • Personal suitability and motivation for the position.

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on:

  • The applicant's estimated academic and personal ability to complete the project within the set timeframe
  • The applicant's ability to complete the research training
  • Good collaboration skills and an ability to join interdisciplinary academic communities
  • The project's scientific merit, research-related relevance and originality
  • The relevance of the project to EURONOR

Applicants who have recently graduated with excellent results may be given preference.

We offer

  • salary level 50 -56 (NOK 430 500 - 475 400, depending on level of expertise)
  • a challenging and stimulating working environment
  • attractive welfare benefits

Submissions

Applicants must submit the following attachments with the electronic application, preferably in pdf format:

  • Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
  • Curriculum Vitae (complete list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience, and other qualifying activities, including a complete list of publications)
  • Transcript of records of your Master's degree. Applicants with education from a foreign university are advised to attach an explanation of their university's grading system
  • Project description, including a detailed progress plan for the project (3 - 5 pages, see Template for project descriptions)  

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language. See http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1590889/62046?iso=gb  to submit an application. Deadline: August 1 2016