Doctoral Research Fellow in Social Science associated with the SOTRUST project

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At North University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Study City Bodø, it is free a temporary 100 % position as a fellow in social science. The position is affiliated with the research project "(MIS) trust: fornegation of languages, people and countries in South Saepmie. Why reconciliation, how and between whom? "(Sotrust), financed by the Research Council of Norway.

The employment period is basically three years, without career-promoting work. However, it is also opened for the possibility of four years of employment period with 25 % career-promoting work. Any career-promoting work may involve teaching and / or research-related tasks at the faculty, depending on the candidate's competence and faculty needs.

Sotrust is based on the confidence concept, and examines how trust or lack of trust is related to conflict and cooperation in the past and present in South Saepmie, and what is needed to build the trust that is necessary for reconciliation. Our task is to investigate the reasons for confidence and distrust of the region, fill possible holes in the report to the Truth and Atonement Commission, further develop truth and reconciliation theory and practice, map patterns of conflict and cooperation in this region, and propose

We invite applicants from various disciplines, such as sociology, social anthropology, political science, geography or history, to design their own project within the project's thematic device. Searches choose themselves theme, problem, as well as theoretical and methodological perspective for the project.

The position has office site Bodø. It is expected as a starting point presence at office site during working hours. In case of career-promoting work, the position may also involve work at North University's other campuses.

The employment applies from 01.03.2027 or by agreement on the date of accession.

Kvalifikasjonskrav

For admission to the PhD education, Bachelor's degree and completed scientific master's degree (120 ects) or equivalent education in relevant social science and / or history. Applicants with a master's degree from the humanities or other master's degree relevant to the field can be assessed on an individual basis.

The candidate must document solid knowledge of relevant theories and methods that provide necessary conditions in order to implement the proposed doctoral project.

It is assumed that the person who is employed can be recorded on the faculty's doctoral program. See Admission Requirements: Ph.D. In social science

It is a prerequisite that the candidate fills the character requirements for admission to PhD studies (normal grade B on average at the master's degree).

The position requires good English proficiency both oral and written. For applicants from countries outside the Nordic countries there is a requirement for documentation. See details in the PhD Regulations section. 6-1. The dissertation can be written in English or Norwegian (possibly other Scandinavian language).

Finally, the project sketch with the plan for the doctoral work must be approved and contracted no later than 3 months after accession.

Candidates who already have a PhD degree are not considered for the position.

When assessing and ranking qualified applicants, emphasis will be placed:

The attached project sketch

Expertise related to Sami language, history, society and culture, with particular emphasis on the South Sami area

Composition of educational backgrounds and grades from Master's degree

Any experience from research work

Relevant academic background

Personal fitness

Applicant's description of motivation for doctoral work and opportunities for implementation

We offer

The positions are paid according to state regulations, fellowship code 1017, NOK 565 000, -. For specially qualified applicants, higher salaries can be considered. From the salary, statutory deposits go to the Government Pension Fund.

Good loan, insurance and pension scheme in the Government Pension Fund

Creative and Collegiate Working Environment

A workplace in constant development

Flexible working hours

Active corporate whatever

General information

The state workforce should as far as possible reflect the diversity in the population. North University therefore encourages qualified candidates with disabilities, holes in CV, immigrant background and otherwise different life experience to apply.

Information on disabilities or hole in CV can be used for anonymised statistical purposes.

Anyone who is employed must comply with the laws, agreements and instructions that apply at any time for the position. Subject to change in responsibilities and workspace as a result of future organizational development and reorganization at North University.

North University is subject to the Security Act and this requires the handling of shielding and sensitive information. In order to increase the safety of the employment, the Nord uses the background check on relevant candidates.

Safety suitability will be emphasized.

Contact

Further information on the position is available when contacting:

Project Manager: Professor Astri Deathersen, astri.dankertsen@nord.no, + 47 75517923

Study program manager for Ph.D. In Social Sciences: Professor Christian Lo, christian.lo@nord.no, + 47 75517226

Administrative coordinator for the PhD program: Senior Adviser Anneli Maria Watterud, anneli.m.watterud@nord.no, + 47 75517572

The application process

The applicant will be considered by a professional committee. See more information on the Nord's website.

Current applicants will be called in to interview.

The faculty does note that one reserves the right to hire applicants who are scientifically qualified, but not satisfy other criteria such as language or personal qualities.

Application

Application is sent electronically within 01.11.2026.

The electronic application should contain:

Project sketch of approx. 5-7pages where it is accounted for the idea of the PhD project, theoretical anchoring, methodological approach and progress plan.

Application letter with a description of your motivation to apply for the position.

Complete CV (education, work and teaching experience and overview of any scientific publications).

Diplomas and official grades for bachelor and master's education, and possibly other relevant testimonials.

It is the applicant's responsibility to document that all requirements related to admission in the PhD program at the Faculty of Social Sciences are met.

Digital version of or link to complete master's thesis and any other scientific works.

Name and contact information for 2-3 references (name, your relationship to the person, email and phone number).

Applicants from countries outside Scandinavia must attach a diploma supplement in English or a Scandinavian language.

Applicants from countries outside the EU / EEA must submit HK-DIR approval of its master's degree. Applicants without approval must apply for automatic approval.

Applicants from outside the EU / EEA area may be asked further documentation of education.

Other activity that is considered relevant to the position and is desired to consider the assessment.

All documentation is uploaded as an attachment to the electronic application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to submit complete documentation electronically within the application deadline.

After the application deadline, public search list will be prepared. We note that information about the applicant can be published even as desired to be omitted from the search list. Applicants who still ask for confidentiality must base this particularly in the application. The applicants will in the event be advised on publication.

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