Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Archivistics, Library and Information Science

Oslo Metropolitan University is Norway's third largest university with almost 22,000 students and over 2,500 employees. We have campuses in central Oslo and at Romerike. OsloMet educates students and conducts research that contributes to the sustainability of the Norwegian welfare state and the metropolitan region.

Faculty of Social Sciences offers study programmes within archivistics, library and information science, journalism and media studies, social work, social policy and child welfare, public management and business.

The faculty has about 4200 students and nearly 280 members of staff.

The Department has around 600 students and 40 employees and is located at the OsloMet Pilestredet Campus in Oslo. Multiple programs are offered through the department, including Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programs in Library and Information Science and a Bachelor’s program in Archivistics and Records Management.

About the position

The Department of Archivistics, Library and Information Science currently has available one PhD fellow 3-year fixed-term position affiliated with the PhD program in Library and Information Science. The position is associated with the research project Political Dynamics in the Culture Sector (POLYCUL) funded by the Research Council of Norway. The project is a collaboration between the Department of Archivistics, Library and Information Science (OsloMet), the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research (OsloMet), the Department of Art, Design and Drama (OsloMet), the Norwegian Academy of Music, University of Borås (Sweden), Lund University (Sweden) and Åbo Akademi University (Finland).   

Profile

The POLYCUL project puts the spotlight on the struggles for financial and symbolic support from public authorities to actors in the culture sector in the Nordic countries. We are interested in how these struggles are asserted among actors in the sector, in the patterns the struggles assume, and in the outcomes they have in the culture sector - what we in the project refer to as political dynamics. One goal of the project is to develop our understanding of the political dynamics in different parts of the culture sector, and the consequences these have for the distribution of resources between actors in the sector. Another goal is to develop our understanding of how these political dynamics affect the possibilities for achieving changes in cultural policy. Empirically, the project will approach these issues through studies of relations between political and administrative decision-makers and actors in the sector, and through studies of political processes where the interests of culture sector actors are put into play. Project participants will study the regional reform in the Norwegian culture sector, political processes related to questions about book laws and e-books, the trend of investments in houses of culture and political processes related to private donations to culture organizations. The PhD project should be an empirical project that relates to the overall theme for POLYCUL. The PhD research fellow will be part of a team of senior researchers and another PhD fellow to achieve the overall goals of the project.

Applicants must prepare a project proposal of relevance to the overall goals of the POLYCUL project. The successful applicant will be an integrated member of the POLYCUL research team and the research group Information and Society (INFOSAM) at the Department of Archivistics, Library and Information Science, at the Faculty of Social Sciences at OsloMet.

The PhD fellowship period is three years without teaching obligation.

Qualifications and requirements

Required qualifications:

  • Education at master’s degree level in a relevant social science field
  • Ability to communicate fluently in either of the Scandinavian languages, both verbally and in writing, with excellent comprehension of Norwegian
  • Proficiency in both written and spoken English
  • Ability to work independently and goal oriented
  • Good cooperation skills

Advantageous qualities:

  • Enthusiasm for the subject area
  • Good knowledge of the culture sector and cultural policy in Norway or another Nordic country
  • Relevant research/work experience 

Conditions

  • The PhD position requires admission to the PhD Programme in Library and Information Science
  • Final project plan for the fellowship period is required completed and acknowledged within 3 months after accession

When assessing applicants, the quality of the project proposal is emphasized. The relevance of the proposal must be distinct to the funding research project, and the proposal must indicate that the project will realistically lead to a doctoral degree within the three-year period.

The proposal should consist of a maximum of 10 pages and must include the following elements:

  • Research questions, theory and method
  • Relevant knowledge within the research area
  • Schedule for the research plan

It is important to OsloMet to reflect the population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active endeavours to further develop OsloMet as an inclusive workplace and to adapt the workplace if required. You are also welcome to apply for a position with us if you have experienced periods where you have not been in work, education or training.

We can offer you

  • An exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest and most urban university
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Beneficial pension arrangements with the Norwegian State Pension Fund
  • Good employee welfare arrangements
  • Free Norwegian classes to employees
  • Working location in downtown Oslo with multiple cultural offers

Practical information about relocation to Oslo and living in Norway

Other information

If you would like more information about the position, feel free to contact:

  • Professor Håkon Larsen, e-mail: hakon.larsen@oslomet.no, phone: +47 67 23 72 26
  • Head of Department Tor Arne Dahl, e-mail: tor-arne.dahl@oslomet.no, phone: +47 67 23 83 07

The salary for the position is in accordance with the pay scale for Norwegian state employees, position code 1017. State salary wage scale 54, 479 600 NOK per year.

If you wish to apply for the position, please apply electronically by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.

Expert evaluation

An expert committee will assess the applicants. You must upload the following documents together with your application by the final date for applications:

  • CV, references and all pages of certificates/diplomas. The certificates/diplomas must include ECTS grades (A–F). Foreign diplomas must be translated into English by the degree-conferring institution. Education taken abroad should preferably be recognised in advance by NOKUT, and a confirmed copy of the letter of recognition should be enclosed
  • a project description/proposal
  • your master's degree/second degree thesis and any other scholarly work that you wish the expert committee to take into consideration
  • a list of your publications (if relevant)

The project description must be written in English or a Scandinavian language.

You must upload all of these documents. Original documents and valid passport must be presented if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet performs document inspections in order to give you as a candidate a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition.

If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact mette.sandberg@oslomet.no.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. The application must state your reasons for applying to the project and what makes you particularly qualified to carry out this PhD work.

Deadline for applications: 2020-09-26

Type of employment Stipendiat
Contract type Full time
First day of employment By agreement
Salary NOK 479 600
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Oslo
County Oslo
Country Norway
Reference number 20/07149
Published 28.Aug.2020
Last application date 26.Sep.2020 11:59 PM CEST

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