Faculty of Education and International Studies, Department of International Studies and Interpreting

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.

The Faculty of Education and International Studies (LUI) has approximately 550 employees and 7000 students and is located in Oslo and Akershus. The Faculty is comprised of four departments as well as the National Centre of Multicultural Education (NAFO). The Faculty educates tomorrow’s teachers from kindergarten through upper secondary school, in close cooperation with the field of practical training. The Faculty offers a PhD in Education. In addition, the Faculty offers development studies and studies in sign language and interpreting. Diversity is a core value for the Faculty and its activities. The Faculty’s research and development focuses on practical training and is both profession-oriented and internationally oriented.

The Department of International Studies and Interpreting (IST) has leading scholars in development studies, sign language interpreting, and interpreting in the public sector, and its activities are characterised by extensive international research and cooperation. The department offers bachelor’s degrees in development studies, public sector interpreting and sign language interpreting, as well as a master’s degree in international education and development, and sign language didactics in the master’s degree in primary education. In addition, the department offers a number of continuing education courses.

Ph.D. Fellowship Position in Diversity Studies

The Faculty of Education and International Studies announces a scholarship affiliated with the research group Studies of Diversity in Professional and Public Life in the Department of International Studies and Interpreting (IST). The overall objectives of the research group are to contribute both to increased empirical knowledge and to theory development in the field of diversity studies. 

Diversity studies is broadly defined, but the research group is primarily interested in projects with a solid empirical foundation and with thematic focus on the political aspects of religious diversity, in Norway or in other parts of the world. We welcome projects that use social science and/or historical methods and perspectives. A good understanding of research methods will be emphasized.

The Ph.D. fellowship position is a 100% position for three years, available from 1 September 2021, and is to result in the completion of a doctoral thesis and a Ph.D.-degree. The successful applicant should plan to complete the Ph.D. program within the three-year time frame.


Application process

Applicants must submit an application and a project description based on the template available here. The Ph.D. project description must be written in English or a Scandinavian language. Potential applicants may get in touch for more information about the research group and for input regarding the project description. See below for contact information.

Required qualifications and terms

• Successful applicants must have completed a master’s degree (equivalent to 120 credits) with grade B or better, and in addition have a background in teacher education or other relevant education at a comparable level. For more information, see Admission requirements. Foreign diplomas must be translated into English by the degree-conferring institution. Education taken abroad should be recognised in advance by NOKUT, and an authorized copy of the letter of recognition should be enclosed.
• Admission to the Ph.D. programme in Educational Sciences for Teacher Education in the Faculty of Education and International Studies is a prerequisite.
• Successful applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.


When assessing and ranking the qualified applicants, emphasis will be placed on:

• The scientific quality of the Ph.D. project description, including originality and potential
• The Ph.D. project's feasibility within the standard period (three years)
• The relevance of the Ph.D. project description to the overall research group to which the Ph.D. proposal is linked (cf. the overview above)
• Experience from previous research activities and project participation
• Attached scientific work
• Other relevant publications
• Experience from previous research activities and project participation
• Teaching experience at the college and university level can be an asset.
• Personal qualities that can contribute positively to the working environment

Desired qualifications:

• Motivation and potential in the field of research
• Personal qualities that, among other things, show perseverance and the ability to complete tasks
• The ability to work independently and in collaboration with others, as well as the ability to be innovative and creative
• The ability to work systematically and under pressure

Oslo Metropolitan University strives to ensure that our employees reflect the diversity of the population of the region. We work continuously to further develop Oslo Metropolitan University as an inclusive workplace, and to adapt the workplace if required. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, also those who have experienced periods without work, education or training.

We offer:

• an exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest university
• participation in a dynamic and diverse academic community
• participation in an established doctoral programme and a research group relevant to the Ph.D. project
• a dynamic workplace
• loan and pension arrangements with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• good employee welfare arrangements

Further information:

For further information about the position, please contact:
• Professor Torkel Brekke, torkelbr@oslomet.no (mobile phone: 98 82 98 09)
• Head of Department Hilde Arntsen, hiarnt@oslomet.no

The salary for the Ph.D. fellowship position is in accordance with the pay scale for Norwegian state employees, job title and position code. Ph.D. and position code 1017. State salary wage scale 54, NOK 482 200 per year.

Expert evaluation:

Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. All applications will be reviewed by the faculty before the application papers are forwarded to the expert committee. Applications from applicants who are not qualified, will not be forwarded for assessment.

The following documents must be uploaded with the application by the deadline:

• application, CV, references and all pages of all 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 must be recognised in advance by NOKUT, and an authorized copy of the letter of recognition should be enclosed.
• Ph.D. project description of maximum 10 pages. The Ph.D. project description must be written in English or a Scandinavian language.
• Master's degree/second degree thesis, and any other scholarly work that the expert committee should take into consideration
• A list of publications, if relevant
Original documents must be presented in connection with an interview. Oslo Metropolitan University inspects documents in order to give all candidates a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

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

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. The application must state your reasons for applying and provide reasons for why you are particularly qualified for this Ph.D. fellowship position.

Practical information about relocation to Oslo and living in Norway

In order to apply for the position, please apply electronically by clicking the “Apply” button.

Type of employment Stipendiat
Contract type Full time
First day of employment September 1st 2021
Salary NOK 482 200,- per year
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Oslo
County Oslo
Country Norway
Reference number 20/09506
Contact
  • Heidi Hertzberg Wold, 67235994
Published 21.Dec.2020
Last application date 08.Feb.2021 11:59 PM CET

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