Stillingstittel:
PhD Research Fellowship in Political Science (2016/7209)

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
The University of Oslo is Norway’s largest institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.Department of Political SciencePhD Research Fellowship in Political Science

About the position

The Department of Political Science hereby announces a vacant position as PhD Research Fellow in conjunction with the Centre for Research Quality and Policy Impact Studies, R-QUEST. This centre has received long-term funding to explore the nature and mechanisms of research quality. The project will pursue three main research questions (see the R-QUEST project description for more details.

1. What is research quality? How are notions of research quality negotiated, established and practiced, and what are the mechanisms through which these notions affect policy?
2. What are the drivers of high quality research, and what is the role of policy in developing outstanding research?
3. What are the effects of high quality research on the society?

We invite applicants to propose a PhD project related to one or more of these research questions. Applicants must submit a project description of up to 3000 words, outlining a precise research topic, specific problems to be studied, sources of data to be used, the choice of scientific theory and method, and a realistic schedule that details how the project will be completed within the fellowship period. The R-QUEST project description should be consulted for information on e.g. available data sources.

The successful candidate will be part of the Faculty's PhD programme and the work performed will be expected to lead to a PhD in Political Science. The appointment is either for a period of three years with no teaching requirement, or for a period of four years with a 25 % teaching requirement. In the Department of Political Science teaching is organized into five sections: public policy and administration, comparative politics, political theory, international politics, and research methods.

Qualifications

To be appointed to the position, the successful candidate must have a Master's degree (120 ECTS) in Political Science or a closely related discipline. The Master's degree must include a thesis of at least 30 ECTS, and training in quantitative and qualitative research methodology. The successful candidate must document top grades and an MA Thesis of the highest quality. Personal suitability will also be an important factor.

The quality and promise of the project outline, and how this fits with the larger R-QUEST project, will be of great importance for evaluating the candidates. As such, displaying knowledge of one or more of the topics relevant to R-QUEST and having strong methodological skills are important factors. Further, given the expected contributions of the successful applicant to the larger project, the following skills and competencies will be given weight: a) administrative and organizational skills; b) collaborative and communication skills; and c) command of English and a Scandinavian language (command of a Scandinavian language is a plus, but not an absolute requirement).

See also the Regulations on terms of employment for Research Fellowship positions

We offer

• Salary according to "SKO 1017 stipendiat", pay grade 50-54, NOK 430 500 – 459 700
• A pleasant and stimulating working environment
• An attractive pension scheme through
  
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  Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Oslo, Faculty of Social
  
  Arbeidsgiver adresse: 0313 OSLO
  
  Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers
  
  Land: Norge
  
  Region: Oslo
  
  Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge
  
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  Lønn periode: Pr. år
  
  
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