Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History

Job description

A Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1352) is available at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History, University of Oslo.

The position is associated with the project "Symbolic Resources and Political Structures on the Periphery: Legitimization of the Elites in Poland and Norway, c. 1000-1300", which is funded by the GRIEG-programme of the Research Council of Norway (link to project website).

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be assigned to co-write two articles with Polish scholars on religious aspects of elite legitimation in Norway and Poland in the period c. 1000-1300, where the fellow will have a main responsibility for covering the Norwegian part of the issue. In addition, the fellow is expected to produce other results within the thematic frame of the project. The choice of themes is at their discretion. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to cooperate closely with the other participants in the project, which includes participation in meetings, workshops and conferences. The fellow will also be co-responsible for arranging conferences and workshops. In their project description, applicants should specify their research ideas regarding both the articles in cooperation with Polish scholars and their individual part of the fellowship. The candidate will be based in Oslo.

More about the position

The position is available for a period of 40 months. There is a 25 % component of the position (10 months) which is devoted to teaching and administrative duties.

The successful candidate is expected to become part of the research environment/network of the department and contribute to its development.

The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

Qualification requirements

• PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in Nordic medieval history
• Demonstrated research competence in Norwegian medieval history
• The candidate's research project must be closely connected to the main project
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language.
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position

The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defense of the doctoral thesis being approved.

In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:

• The project’s scientific merit, research-related relevance and innovation
• The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and contribute to the main project
• Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines

We offer

• salary NOK 526 000 – 608 200 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (position code 1352)
• a professionally stimulating working environment
• membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• attractive welfare benefits

How to apply

The application must include

• Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
• Curriculum Vitae with grades listed (with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities)
• List of publications
• Project description (3 - 5 pages). The project description must present a feasible progress plan. It is expected that the applicant will be able to complete the project during the period of appointment.

Diplomas, certificates, doctoral thesis and other academic works may be requested later. Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “Apply for this job”. Applicants with education from a foreign university must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system.

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, the project description and the quality of the project as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Formal regulations

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

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period 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 Acquisition of Rights Agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

• Professor Hans Jacob Orning
• Head of Department, Professor Jon Vidar Sigurdsson
• Administrative Head of Department Katrine Randin
• HR Adviser Karoline Farbrot (for questions regarding how to apply)

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