PhD Position in Sport Management

The Department of Sport and Social Sciences, NIH, is advertising a three-to-four-year PhD position in the field of sport management. The PhD project is partially predefined and focuses on how organized sport can contribute to increased physical activity among adults.

Project Scope

The PhD candidate will have considerable freedom to define the specific focus of the project within this overall thematic framework. The project must be grounded in relevant sub-disciplines within sport management, such as organization, marketing, communication, governance, or sport policy.

Main Tasks

• Complete an independent research project under supervision.
• Complete PhD courses or other equivalent educational activities corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
• Actively participate in research environments, including collaboration with fellow researchers.
• Disseminate research results, both at international conferences and in scientific journals.

NIH Offers

• Salary as a PhD research fellow in position code 1017, starting salary gross annual salary NOK 550 800.
• A good and active working environment at the Department.
• Good arrangements for pension, loans, and insurance in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• Excellent training facilities, corporate sports teams, and opportunities for exercise during working hours.