PhD position in Accounting - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Oslo Business School has a vacancy for a temporary position as a PhD candidate in Accounting. The position is connected to the PhD program in Social Sciences. The finance and accounting group at the Oslo Business School is a vibrant and diverse group consisting of international researchers publishing in a wide variety of academic journals. We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate that has an interest in undertaking challenging and rigorous research. Besides a background in accounting, we also welcome applicants with an education background from other fields such as Finance, Economics, Econometrics or Statistics.

About the position

The PhD candidate will be employed by the Oslo Metropolitan University for a total of four years full time. In total, 75% of the position’s time will be dedicated to the completion of PhD research, while 25% to the acquisition of academic skills through teaching courses and assisting with supervising theses or grading.

The position will be affiliated with the finance and accounting group at the Oslo Business School, which is located in downtown Oslo. The PhD candidate can choose topics of his/her own interest, in consultation with the supervisor. Our accounting faculty have a particular strength in empirical auditing research.

Qualification requirements

We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• excellent MSc (120 credits/ECTS) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or similar degree in related fields. We also welcome applications from candidates close to finishing their degrees.
• strong interest in accounting research
• strong quantitative analytical skills
• hands-on mentality and the ability to work independently
• strong personal skills
• excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in written form

In addition, experience from research projects and publishing in academic journals will be an advantage, as is experience with empirical research.

Admission to a relevant doctoral programme is a prerequisite. Applicants must have a B grade or better on the master's thesis and an average grade B or better on the master's degree.

Admission to the doctoral program is based on a comprehensive assessment of the application, including the relevance and quality of the project description. Final project plan for the fellowship period is required to be completed and approved within three months after admittance to the post.

Application

Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. OsloMet uses an electronic recruitment system. Please upload the following documents together with your application by the final date for applications:

• cover letter including a full statement of motivation
• a research proposal of four pages for the PhD-dissertation
• CV including a summary of master’s thesis and previous scholarly work including conference presentations
• certificates/diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. 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.
• copies of master’s thesis and published works

We only consider applications submitted through our electronic recruitment system, and all documents must be uploaded for your application to be considered. The documents must be in a Scandinavian language or English. Translations must be authorized, and you will be asked to present originals if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet verifies documents to give candidates a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition. 

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.

It is important for OsloMet to reflect the diverse and multicultural population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active endeavors to further develop OsloMet as an inclusive workplace and to adapt the workplace if required. If there are periods where you have not been in work, under education or in training, you are also welcome to apply.

If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact Ståle Bie, stale.bie@oslomet.no

Assessment

Before the application papers are forwarded to the expert committee, all applications will be reviewed by the faculty. Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. Based on an initial assessment, applicants may be invited to OsloMet for further assessment as well as interviews.

We can offer you

• an exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest university
• participation in a dynamic professional environment and international academic community
• opportunities for academic development in a professional research environment
• opportunities to present research at conferences in a national and international environment
• four-year full-time position with 100% salary
• beneficial pension arrangements with the Norwegian State Pension Fund
• good employee welfare arrangements
• free Norwegian classes for employees
• working location in downtown Oslo with multiple cultural offers

Practical information about relocation to Oslo and living in Norway

Other information

For more information about the position, feel free to contact:

• Ingvild Reymert, Head of Oslo Business School, ini@oslomet.no
• Sturla Fjesme, Professor and Head of Finance and Accounting Group, stufje@oslomet.no

The salary for the position is in accordance with the pay scale for Norwegian state employees, PhD candidate and position code 1017 – the state salary wage scale 54, or 532 200 NOK per year.

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