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Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History
Deadline: 15.06.2025
Publisert
Universitetet i Oslo
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
The Department of archaeology, conservation and history (IAKH) is comprised of three disciplines which in different ways study the past.
The department has internationally oriented archaeologists, the only conservation program in Norway and the biggest group of historians in Scandinavia. The department has close to 100 employees, including non-permanent research fellows. The study programs span archaeology from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages, object and paintings conservation, and history from Antiquity to the present age.
About the position
A Postdoctoral Research Fellow (SKO 1352) is available at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History (IAKH), University of Oslo.
The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary research team, with primary responsibilities related to imaging and examination of medieval polychromed objects in museums and churches across Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Duties include extensive travel in a mobile laboratory, data treatment, data interpretation and publication. Data gathering must adhere to the strict timeframe for POLYCHROME that has been agreed between the European Research Council and the University of Oslo.
Duties also include administration and teaching (10%) and can include training for basic teaching qualifications.
The successful candidate should take up the position between October 1st 2025 and January 15th 2026.
Requirements
Qualification requirements
PhD in Materials Science, Heritage Science or related discipline
Documented experience with non-invasive imaging techniques applied to heritage objects
High degree of IT literacy
Fluent oral and written English-language skills
Personal suitability and motivation for the position
Potential to contribute to the aims of POLYCHROME within the allotted timeframe
Defence and approval of the doctoral dissertation before the closing date for applications
Qualifications that count in the assessment of applicants
Documented experience with digital X-radiography, 3D microscopy, portable XRF and FTIR spectroscopies
Hands-on experience in a museum or heritage organisation
Documented success with inter- and cross-disciplinary collaborations
Documented success of working within deadlines
Communication skills and enthusiasm for popular dissemination, public outreach and innovation
Driving licence (Class B) valid for Scandinavia
Competence in a Scandinavian language
The aforementioned criteria and qualifications will be evaluated in relation to the career stage of individual applicants. Candidates with relevant experience with medieval polychromed objects and paintings will be prioritised.
Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
Salary in position as Postdoctoral Fellow, position code 1352 in salary range NOK from 579 700 to 661 600, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
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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.
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How to apply
The application must include:
Application letter, describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
Curriculum Vitae, including education history with grades, work experience and relevant activities, including teaching
List of publications
Copies of diplomas and degree certificates
All documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language. Applicants with education from a foreign university must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system.
The candidate’s doctoral dissertation and academic works may be requested during evaluation.
The application with attachments must be delivered in the electronic recruiting system, jobbnorge.no. Short-listed candidates will be invited to interview.
General information
The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.
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