OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet , Externally funded research projects

OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet er Norges tredje største universitet med nesten 22 000 studenter og over 2500 ansatte. Vi har campus i Oslo sentrum og på Romerike. OsloMet leverer forskning og utdanning med høy relevans for arbeidslivet, velferdsstaten og storbyregionen.

MSCA Fellow - Cross-national and European welfare policy

Call for Expression of Interest for mutual application under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship scheme

We hereby invite for top-class researchers of any nationality (at any stage in their career) in the study OF Cross-national and European welfare policy to apply for a EU-funded Marie Sklodowska Curie Action Individual Fellowship (MSCA-IF) to conduct research at OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University for a period of 1-2 years.

Areas of research

All proposals within cross-national and European welfare policy are welcome. Below you find five topics you can express your interest for.

  • Cross-national comparisons of social movement mobilization among marginalized groups (e.g. minority ethnic groups, disabled people, or social security claimants)
  • Examinations of the need to adapt social protection policies to the digitalised economy. The notion of work is becoming increasingly fluid and blurred, with ongoing, rapid technology driven transformations presenting new risks of poverty and social exclusion.
  • Evaluations of whether access to social rights and benefits using digital channels enhance or excluded citizens’ exercising their social rights and entitlement to benefits.
  • Examinations of how the European Pillar of Social Rights has evolved so far (achievements, hindrances) and how is may contribute to deliver a more inclusive, cohesive and socially resilient Europe.
  • EU health policy and how it has influenced national policies.

With this call for Expression of Interest, we invite researchers to submit their resumé in ERC format (including publication list) and a short project description, that will be the basis for selecting a maximum of three candidates with which we will collaborate in developing competitive MSCA-IF proposals. In this first phase, the cooperation will be carried out remotely, but with regular email and Skype communication, and one physical meeting, if convenient. If applicants are successful, the place of work will be at the main campus in the center of Oslo.

Starting Date

The EU informs the results on the MSCA-IF applications in January/February 2020. Successful candidate(s) are expected to be available to start within the following 2 months. The candidates must be assessed as in principle eligible for a Marie Curie Individual Fellowship.

Main duties of the position

The successful candidate will primarily work on the Marie Curie funded project, but will be integrated at the research group and the department in general, by taking part in regular meetings and discussion groups, but will specifically be introduced with Rune Halvorsen’s national and international network. If agreed with the candidate, he/she may also be included in other ongoing projects or in proposal processes. We are looking for applicants who minimum have a PhD in political science, social policy, or sociology.

Research Experience:

  • Good individual scientific research capabilities;
  • Preferably already the first author of several scientific journal research papers;

Language skills: English

We are looking for applicants who have

  • An excellent track record in research, necessary for being able to develop a competitive Marie Curie Fellowship application
  • An open and cooperation oriented nature, but with strong abilities for independent academic work

It is important for OsloMet to reflect the population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active efforts to further develop as an inclusive workplace and to adapt the workplace if required.

Evaluation Committee

Interested candidates should upload their resume and a 1 page note describing the project for which a Marie Curie grant will be applied.

Proposals will be pre-selected based on internal evaluation and the availability of suitable supervision. Candidates will be informed of the results of the pre-selection by March 8th, 2019.

Selected candidates may be invited to Master classes to meet the supervisor and visit the research environment at OsloMet to further develop the proposal organised by OsloMet 29.04 -30.04.2019.

The candidate(s) selected to proceed with a full Marie Curie Application will be supported by the OsloMet EU team and the leader of the research group. Deadline for submission of Application is September 11th, 2019.

Originals 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.

We can offer you

Initially, we offer assistance in developing competitive Marie Curie Individual Fellowship proposals. For successful applicants to the Marie Curie program, we offer;

  • An exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest and most urban universityFlexible working conditions
  • An inclusive and friendly work environment
  • Unique academic network the possibility for the right candidate(s) to pursue his/her academic goals under the Associate Professor Rune Halvorsen
  • Free Norwegian language classes for both staff and partners
  • Several staff sports and cultural benefits
  • Location in the center of Oslo
  • Onboarding assistance and other services

OsloMet has implemented the Charter & Code for researchers and been granted HR Excellence in Research the by the EU Commission.

The Euraxess Norway and OsloMet’s International Career Site gives information on living and working in Oslo.

Other information

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

  • Pavan K Sriram, Senior Adviser, R&D Department, pavan.sriram@oslomet.no, phone +47 4767235599
  • Rune Halvorsen, Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, Child Welfare and Social Policy, rune.halvorsen@oslomet.no, phone +4767238078

Remuneration

The competitive fellowship opportunities are 100% funded and include living and mobility allowances.

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

Deadline for applications: March 7th, 2019

Ref.: 19/02130

OsloMet has implemented the Charter & Code and been certified by the EU Commission with HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) and is part of the EU network for mobility of Researchers Euraxess.



Ansettelsestype Midlertidig ansettelse
Arbeidstid Heltid
Tiltredelse after appointment based on funding
Lønn Estimated EURO 60,000 annual
Antall ledige stillinger 1
Arbeidsomfang 100
Sted OsloMet main campus, Pilestredet 46
Fylke Oslo
Land Norge
Referansenummer 19/02130
Kontakt
  • Pavan K Sriram, Senior Adviser, R&D Department, +47 4767235599
  • Rune Halvorsen, Associate Professor, +4767238078
Publisert 14.02.2019
Søknadsfrist 07.03.2019

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