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Researcher position

At the Department of Comparative Politics there is a vacancy for a temporary position as a researcher. The position is for a period of 1.5 years. The position is affiliated to the externally financed project “Contested Frontiers: Understanding the constitutional politics of settler-state peripheries” (ConFront).

The successful candidate will be based in Bergen. They are expected to propose and execute a research plan contributing to ConFront’s objectives. A general overview of ConFront can be found here. More specific project details are available from the project leader. Their role will include: conducting independent research, writing, and publishing on the constitutional politics of “territories” and other peripheral jurisdictions; actively collaborating with other team members (including co-writing academic articles); helping conduct fieldwork and research dissemination; and assisting with other responsibilities related to the project (including organizing workshops, writing deliverables, and data management). 

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• Applicants must hold a PhD or an equivalent degree in Comparative Politics or Political Science.
• Experience in the field of the constitutional politics of “territories” and/or other peripheral jurisdictions is a requirement.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and have the ability to cooperate with others.
• Applicants must have excellent skills in oral and written English. 
• Applicants will ideally also have a good command of a Scandinavian language.

In assessing the candidates, a review of the quality and applicability of the candidate's research will be conducted. Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment.
• Gross annual salary as researcher, code 1109, of NOK 657 000. 
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• A one-page statement of the applicant's motivation for applying for the position, research interests, and research plan.
• The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these should be the main advisor from the PhD programme. 
• CV
• Relevant certificates/references
• List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)

The application and any attachments along with certified translations in English or another Scandinavian language must be uploaded to JobbNorge.

Closing date: 2 June 2026.

The following premise forms the basis for the post as research scientist:

• The research scientist should be a member of the research group in his/her field.
• Salary costs should as far as possible be 100% remotely funded.
• The research scientist should actively assist in acquiring external project funding for the academic environment, for both his-/herself and others, from The Norwegian Research Council, the European Union, and other sources.
• The research scientist must expect to have his/her research activity funded by the project that the research scientist and its research group are working on.
• The Head of Department can instruct the research scientist to work towards a specific research project.
• The research scientist may hold positions of trust, participate in committees, boards etc. within UiB.
• The research scientist does not have a teaching obligation, but must expect to supervise Master- and PhD students to the extent that this forms a natural part of the research activities in the research group.
• The research scientist may apply for promotion based on competence according to the regulations for promotion.
• The basis of the post is discontinued if project funding comes to an end, and the new law on Government employees etc. regarding termination of employment and preferential rights will be applied.

General information:

Additional information about the position, and about the ConFront research project, is obtainable by contacting project leader Aaron Spitzer (aaron.spitzer@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.

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.For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

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