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Postdoctoral Research Fellow position

The Centre for Climate and Energy Transformation (CET), University of Bergen (UiB), is recruiting a postdoctoral research fellow for a period of three years. CET is an interdisciplinary research centre that aims at producing actionable knowledge about how to achieve deep, rapid and sustainable transformation of society to meet the climate challenge. CET is based at the UiB Faculty of Social Sciences, and works closely with scientists from a variety of disciplines.

The position is thematically open within CET’s research areas. CET conducts research on how climate change and transformations are experienced, communicated and acted upon by individuals, communities, policymakers and organisations. More information about CET’s research focus can be found on the website https://www.uib.no/en/cet and particularly in the CET Strategy 2023-2026. 

About the project/work tasks:

The postdoctoral fellow is expected to develop a research project in the early phase of the fellowship. At the application stage, candidates are expected to submit a research statement (4-5 pages), which outlines the research interests of the applicant and describes how these align with CET’s research profile. 

The postdoc fellow will have her/his/their workplace at CET and is expected to contribute to making CET a dynamic and productive academic environment. 

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a PhD (or equivalent degree) within a social science or other discipline relevant for CET’s research area. If the PhD has not been awarded yet, the applicant must have submitted his/her/their doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
• The applicant must have a documented track record of publications and research development within the thematic area of the position.
• The candidate must be able to work independently and in a structured manner, as well as have the ability to cooperate with others.
• Proficiency in both written and oral English.

Potential candidates may be invited to the centre for an interview, and might be asked to hold a trial lecture on a given topic.

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:

The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The fixed-term period for this position is 3 years. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution.

Upon appointment, applicants must submit a project proposal for the qualifying work including a work schedule. For postdoctoral research fellow positions associated with externally financed projects, the completion of the project proposal for the qualifying work will take place in consultation with the project/centre manager. It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment. 
• Gross annual salary as Postdoctoral research fellow, code 1352, of NOK 657 000. Further increase in salary will depend on seniority. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well qualified applicant.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• Good welfare benefits.

Your application must include:

• A research statement (4-5 pages), as described above. 
• CV, including list of publications.
• The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these should be the main advisor from the PhD programme. 
• Transcripts and diplomas and official confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted.
• Relevant certificates/references.

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.The closing date is February 4, 2026. The application has to be marked with: 25/15406.

Applications sent by e-mail will not be evaluated.

General information:

Additional information about the position is obtainable by contacting CET Director, Professor Håvard Haarstad, at havard.haarstad@uib.no. 

Practical questions regarding the application procedures should be directed to Adviser Christine Bresil, at christine.bresil@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.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.Further information about our employment process can be found here.

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