Job description

A position as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017) is available at the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. The Department is the leading research and educational institution in criminology and sociology of law in Norway. The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The candidate must be qualified for admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Law. Read about the PhD programme here.

The selected candidate will automatically be admitted to the PhD programme of the Faculty of Law. The candidate is expected to be an active participant in and contributor to the research environment at the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law and is given the opportunity to take part in one of the many multidisciplinary research groups at the Faculty of Law.

More about the position

The fellowship is preferably for a period of 4 years with 75% research and 25% teaching duties, provided that the person appointed can contribute to the current teaching needs at the faculty. The alternative is 3 years without teaching obligation.

The Department would in particular welcome applicants that can take on teaching obligations connected to our compulsory subjects. Teaching must be done in a Scandinavian language, and some elective subjects are in English.

Qualification requirements and personal skills

• The applicant must hold a five year master's degree in sociology of law, criminology, or equivalent education (which also includes training in relevant theories and methods). 
• Normally, the applicant should have grades that place him or her in the top tier. This requirement also applies to the master’s thesis.
• The applicant must have a good command of English.
• Applicants must be able to work in an independent and structured manner.
• Applicants must have good collaboration skills and the potential to contribute to the development of our disciplines.
• Applicants must take an active part in the development of a good work environment.

Assessment 

The applicant must submit a project description of 5-7 pages explaining the research topic, its significance and relevance to the development of criminology and/or sociology of law. The proposed project should combine theoretical and empirical ambitions with feasibility.

In the evaluation of candidates, emphasis will be placed on the quality of the research proposal and in addition the candidates’ academic and personal qualifications, particularly in relation to their ability to conduct the proposed project within the allotted time.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to interview for the position, either in person or via a digital platform.

The candidates are evaluated by an assessment committee. The committee ranks the applicants based on the criteria indicated above and interviews with short-listed candidates. A separate interview committee may be set down. The final decision is taken by the Faculty’s appointment board.

We offer

• Salary NOK 532 200 - 575 400 per annum as PhD Research fellow, (position code 1017)
• A friendly and inspiring working environment
• Favourable pension arrangement
• Attractive welfare benefits

How to apply

The application must include:

• Letter of application 
• Project description (5-7 pages). The project description must include a demonstration of knowledge about the topic and presentation of relevant theories, as well as a description of the research design and plan for carrying out the research, including a publication plan.
• Curriculum Vitae (giving an overview of education, previous positions, academic accomplishments and teaching experience).
• Complete list of academic publications.
• Copies of diplomas with all grades included in the degree, certificates and a complete list of publications. For applicants with education from abroad, a copy of the original diploma as well as an English or Scandinavian translation are required. Foreign diplomas must have attached official documentation about the grading system, which shows which grades on the diploma are at a high academic level.
• Up to 3 scientific works, e.g. master's thesis, articles or other texts (published or under publication). If these are co-authored, a declaration of authorship and of the contribution of the applicant should be submitted.
• A list of up to three references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail address and phone number)

Application with attachments must be submitted via our electronic recruitment system, please click “Apply for this job”.

Please remember that both the application, project proposal and all other materials must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Doctoral research fellowships at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results.

Inclusion and diversity are goals in the Faculty's strategy. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives. We will make adjustments for employees who require this.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

Contact information

For information about the position: Head of Department Helene O. I. Gundhus, phone: + 47 41 52 33 51, e-mail: h.o.i.gundhus@jus.uio.no

Regarding questions about recruitment system and process: HR Adviser Victoria Alice Knutsen Hatløy, e-mail: v.a.k.hatloy@jus.uio.no

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Questions about the position

• Helene O. I. Gundhus (Instituttleder), +47 41 52 33 51, h.o.i.gundhus@jus.uio.no
• Victoria A. K. Hatløy (Rådgiver), v.a.k.hatloy@jus.uio.no