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.
The Department of Archivistics, Library and Information Science has a 3-year fixed-term position available as a PhD Research Fellow in Information, Library, and Archival Studies, a specialization under the Ph.D. program in Social Sciences.
The PhD position is thematically focused on developments in artificial intelligence and their impact on societal issues in the archival, library, and cultural fields. Within this theme, the position offers flexibility, allowing applicants to select a research question that aligns with the overarching theme while drawing on research interests from one or more of the department’s research groups, broadly outlined as follows:
The department is part of the international iSchools network, emphasizing studies and research at the intersection of people, information/culture, and technology. It is a requirement that the project outline follows this thematic approach.
Applicants must prepare a project outline with research questions and methodological specifications to be attached to the application. The project outline must indicate how the project is relevant to one or more of the research groups at the department.
The standard PhD period is three years.
Applicants must have:
See the program plan for the PhD program in Social Sciences for more information on when 90 ECTS Master's degrees may be accepted.
It is an advantage, but not mandatory for the applicants to have:
In the assessment of applicants, emphasis will be placed on the quality of the submitted project outline, the research project’s relevance to the doctoral program and one or more of the department's research groups, and the quality of the applicant's Master’s thesis. The outline should demonstrate the likelihood of completing the project within the three-year period.
The project outline should be a maximum of 10 pages and must include the following elements:
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 make adaptations to the workplace where required. You are also welcome to apply for a position with us if you have had periods where you have not been in employment, education or training.
As an applicant, you will be evaluated by an expert committee. The following documents must be uploaded with your application:
All documents must be submitted by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications are processed only through our electronic recruitment system, and all documents must be uploaded to ensure your application is evaluated. Documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language, and translations must be authorized.
You will need to present original diplomas if called for an interview. OsloMet verifies all documentation to ensure a fair and legitimate evaluation.
For more information about the position, contact:
The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, job code 1017, with an annual salary of NOK 532,200.
Type of employment | Stipendiat |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | 2025 |
Salary | 532200 |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Oslo |
County | Oslo |
Country | Norway |
Reference number | 24/26120 |
Contact |
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Published | 05.Nov.2024 |
Last application date | 19.Jan.2025 11:59 PM CET |