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.
ARENA Centre for European Studies is a research centre under the Faculty of Social Sciences. ARENA promotes theoretically oriented, empirically informed studies analysing the dynamics of the evolving European political order. The research at ARENA is multidisciplinary and is organised along four key dimensions: A European democratic order; the EU's executive order; expertise and knowledge in the EU; and European foreign and security policy. ARENA hosts several nationally and internationally funded research projects and is engaged in a series of international networks.
There may also be some intersecting tasks in other related projects such as “Norge og rommet: Strategisk posisjonering, alliert samarbeid og eksponering” (NSpace) and “Changing transatlantic security relations: Implications for Europe and Norway” (TransatDefence).
The position is for the duration of one year with no teaching obligations and has a possibility of prolongation if funding allows.
The proposed starting date for the Researcher position is as soon as possible and no later than 1 August 2026.
You will be provided with office space, equipment, and services as well as necessary resources for research related field work and conference travel.
Your areas of responsibility
Participate in data analysis
Contribute to report writing
Carry out project-related tasks as part of the research team
Participate in project workshops and meetings with the project’s advisory board
Co-organize international and national academic, policy, and public events
Disseminate research findings to decision-makers, practitioners, and the wider public
As a researcher, you will be working together with Research Professor Pernille Rieker and Research Professor Marianne Riddervold at ARENA.
You are welcome to get in contact with Pernille Rieker or Marianne Riddervold if you have questions regarding your research interests potential fit with TABS research agenda.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline within the social sciences before taking up the post (SKO 1109).
Applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to conduct high quality research in European security and defence integration, including defence industrial integration and transatlantic relations.
Applicants must have experience with qualitative interviews.
ARENA’s working language is English. Fluent oral and written communication skills in English are therefore required.
A good command of either Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is also a requirement.
In assessing the candidates, particular emphasis will be placed on the quality and relevance of the submitted research publications and the article proposal.
Personal suitability and motivation will be taken into consideration.
Potential candidates will be invited for an interview.
Personal qualities
Demonstrates strong analytical skills
Possesses excellent coordination and collaboration abilities
Shows initiative, takes responsibility, and works independently
Is able to perform effectively under time pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Personal suitability, teamwork skills, and relevant experience will be given significant consideration.
We need different perspectives in our work
UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no.
We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?
We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.
If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps, we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian).
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We hope you will apply for the position with us.
Why should you choose us?
Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
Committed colleagues in a good working environment.
A workplace with good development and career opportunities.
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 Researcher, position code 1109 in salary range NOK from 660 000 – to 780 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
The city of Oslo: A unique mix of vibrant city life and extraordinary nature with rich opportunities for cultural and outdoor activities.
Read more about the benefits of working in the public sector at Employer Portal.
Application
The online application must include:
1. A cover letter (maximum 1000 words). The letter should consist of four paragraphs in the following order:
a short presentation of yourself,
a short presentation of your merits,
a short presentation of your intended research and
a short account of why ARENA and BURDENSHIFTING is of interest to you.
2. A proposal for a journal article relevant to the TABS research focus (maximum 1500 words, excluding bibliography). The proposal must demonstrate familiarity with previous research within the area, an ability to formulate a scientific problem and to specify a relevant research design and methods.
3. A CV summarizing your education, academic employments and other qualifying activities that you may have. The period of enrolment (admission – completion) in the PhD programme you have attended must be specified.
4. A complete list of publications
5. Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts from university degrees only)
6. Three writing samples (e.g. published articles or working papers).
7. Names and contact details of two persons from whom recommendation letters may be solicited. You should indicate your relation to these persons. Please do not submit any recommendation letters before we contact you and explicitly ask you to.
The application and all supporting documents must be submitted in our electronic recruiting system. Please follow the link “apply for this job”.
Please note that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
General information
The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.
Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us.
