The Center for Research in Politics at the University of Oslo (C-REX) invites applications from postgraduate students specializing in Political Fear and other issues (such as Islamophobia, religious extremism, and racism). The successful candidate will participate in the Norwegian Research Council’s C-REX fellowship for two years without teaching. The aim will be to develop research on political awareness in Norway today.
Research Area
Extremism and Related topics (Islamophobia, Anti-Semitism, Racism)
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow (SKO 1352)
Location
Oslo in Norway
Qualifications
- Applicants must hold a Norwegian PhD in Social Sciences or an equivalent diploma in a similar discipline (e.g. history, criminology, gender studies) before employment.
- Applicants must have a good command of English (written and verbal).
- Understanding of Scandinavian languages is preferred.
- Fore education and knowledge of modern Norwegian politics and other content are better.
- Description of a project focusing on current Norwegian political extremism and/or issues
- Appropriate academic records and project research.
- Applicant must possess personal qualities, motivation, and relationships with other team members.
Method of Application:
Attached applications must be made through our electronic recruitment system. All documents must be in English or Scandinavian. International applicants should include a description of their University. Online applications must contain the following items and be submitted by the application deadline:
i. Cover letter including a statement of motivation (maximum 2 pages)
ii. A research output proposal (maximum 1,500 words, excluding references) including the theoretical framework, methodology, and publication plan.
iii. CV that outlines education, position, research and teaching experience, management experience, and other qualifying activities
iv. Completed publication
v. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts (Ph.D., MA)
Salary: NOK594,500 to NOK657,300
Deadline: 5th of January, 2024.
For further enquiry, please visit https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DEL932/postdoctoral-fellow-at-center-for-research-on-extremism-c-rex