2-3 Doctoral Research Fellowships at the Faculty of Theology

About the position

The Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo invites applicants for up to 2-3 Doctoral Fellowships. The PhD-positions will be connected with one of the faculty's present research groups or research fields. Applicants are required to develop a PhD-project thematically relevant to the ongoing research at the faculty.

More about the position

The appointment is for a period of 3 years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. All Ph.D. Research Fellows who submit their doctoral dissertation for assessment within 3 years after employment will be offered a 12-month Completion Grant. It will involve other career-promoting work consisting of pedagogical training, teaching, supervision, and research.

Candidates will join and take an active part in and contribute to the work of the faculty’s research group(s) relevant to their field of study. A research stay abroad for up to six months during the employment period is strongly encouraged.

Qualifications

To be admitted to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Theology, an applicant must have a five-year master's degree (incl. 3 years BA + 2 years MA) or equivalent in theology/religious studies, or in other relevant fields. Good written and oral proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is an advantage.