The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.
UiB shall be among Europe's leading universities, internationally recognized for high quality in research and education. As a societal institution, we shall contribute to sustainable and democratic development and be an attractive and inclusive place to study and work.
Predoctoral Fellow
The Department of Government at the University of Bergen, Norway, invites applications for a Predoctoral Fellow. This full-time, fixed-term position is available for 12 months and is classified within the university system as "research assistant." The role is capped at a maximum of two years.
Role Overview
This position is ideal for candidates planning to pursue an academic career, particularly those aiming for a PhD. The Predoctoral Fellow will support academic staff in research activities. Working under the leadership of Prof. Carlo Koos, the fellow will be part of the ERC-funded project WarEffects (https://www.wareffects.eu), gaining practical experience in scientific methodologies and academic research. Responsibilities include research assistance, teaching support, and administrative duties. Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the project portfolio and publications of Prof. Carlo Koos.
Key responsibilites:
The candidate will assist and support among others in the following types of tasks:
Identifying quantitative subnational data sources such as surveys, administrative data, and geolocated data, focusing on peace, conflict, and development
Coding qualitative data using both manual and machine learning techniques
Generating new data through GIS, web scraping, and text analysis
Performing data analyses and literature reviews
Project management, including collaborating with local partners in Colombia and Sri Lanka
Undertaking various administrative tasks, including workshop coordination and managing social media content
Qualifications and personal qualities:
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in political science or a related social science field, completed by the application deadline.
Solid understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics
Experience with statistical software such as Stata, R (markdown, quarto), or Python
Proficiency in English
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Good collaboration and communication skills
Capacity to manage a high workload
Interest in topics related to women, peace and security, development, or historical political economy
The place of Work for this position is Bergen, and the work requires that you are physically present at the Department of Government on a daily basis
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with qualitative methods and content analysis
Experience in research projects, particularly ERC grants
Intent to pursue doctoral studies
We can offer:
A professional and supportive work environment in Bergen
Opportunities for preparing for a PhD (this position is not a PhD position)
Gross annual salary as research assistant (code 1020) NOK 519400, -.
Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
Interested candidates must apply through Jobbnorge by clicking “Apply for this job” on this page. Applications must include a motivation letter, CV, copies of diplomas, certificates of education, your MA thesis and grade, potentially other publications, and relevant documents, all translated into English or a Scandinavian language.
Closing date: 30 July 2026.
Potential candidates will be invited for a small data analysis task and for an interview.
General information:
Additional information about the position is obtainable by contacting Prof. Carlo Koos, e-mail carlo.koos@uib.no
Information about the application procedure can be directed to HR Advisor Gudrun Horvei, email gudrun.horvei@uib.no
Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.
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