PhD Research Fellow in Religion Didactics

• English
• Norsk Nynorsk

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

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The Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion invites applications for a PhD research fellowship in religion didactics commencing August 15th 2024, or as agreed upon. The position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The position is associated with the Department’s interdisciplinary research group “Research and teaching on controversial topics ”. Controversial topics include issues that arouse strong emotions and can contribute to divisions in society. In a school context, such issues can lead to disagreement and conflict in the classroom. Examples of such topics include gender, sexuality, minorities, popular culture, war, conflict, and conspiracy theories. We want to explore how these topics are handled and discussed in the school subject religious education. The project should contribute to new knowledge on teaching in one or several controversial topics.

The successful candidate will be invited to contribute to the research group’s focus areas and to be an active participant to the research group through seminars and outreach activities. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the research agenda of the group and get in touch with prospective supervisors when developing their projects.

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian master’s degree or the equivalent foreign degree in religious studies or religion didactics. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded at the time of application. Applicants who document a foreign degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) and The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Programme plan.
• The applicant must be able to work independently in a well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.
• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English. 

Applicants must submit a proposal for a research project that will result in a doctoral dissertation. 

Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in The Faculty of Humanities' PhD Program pt. 2.1.

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed PhD project and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. Further emphasis is also placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant's personal eligibility.

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree, which qualifies for independent research and for other forms of employment that demand specific competency. The duration of the PhD position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises other, career-promoting work associated with teaching, dissemination of results, and administration. The plan for this part of the position is developed in collaboration with the Department at the beginning of the employment period. 

Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen are not eligible to apply for this position.

The employment period may be reduced for candidates who have previously been employed in a recruitment position at other institutions.

The PhD position demands that the applicant has their regular workplace at the University of Bergen and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times. 

As a PhD candidate you must participate in the Faculty of Humanities’ educational programme. The programme consists of completing a training component of 30 ECTS, annual progress reporting and an approved midway evaluation. Click here for additional details on the content and requirements of the PhD program at the Faculty of Humanities.

• A good and professionally challenging working environment. 
• Salary at pay grade 54 (code 1017) in the state salary scale, currently equivalent to a gross annual salary of NOK 532 200 following ordinary meriting regulations. 
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise). 
• Good welfare benefits.

Apply electronically via the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. Applicants are required to use the electronic CV form. Your application must include:

• A project proposal of up to five pages/12.000 characters, when bibliography is not included. The project proposal should describe the research project, including research background, main research questions, theory, method, etc.  
• Bibliography for the proposed project. 
• A progress plan for the project. 
• A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position. 
• CV. 
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees. This must contain information about the number of ECTS of the master’s degree, or be followed by an official and personalized confirmation with this information issued by the awarding institution.  
• A short summary of the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis (up to three pages). 
• A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list). 
• Publications in your name (up to three works). 
• Relevant certificates/references. 
• The names and contact information for two referees. One of these must be the main advisor for the master's thesis or equivalent thesis. 

The application and attachments need to be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages must be accompanied by certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language. Please ensure that all attachments are in either Word or PDF format and are uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Head of Department Teemu Ryymin, email: [email protected], phone: +47 55 58 38 79 or head of research group, professor Marie Steine von der Lippe, email: [email protected] , phone: +47 55 58 24 45. 

The public sector shall reflect the diversity of the Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Shortlisted candidates will be called in to an interview.

Questions or inquiries about the electronic application process can be directed to: [email protected].

For further information about the recruitment process, click here .

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

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22nd April 2024

University of Bergen

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Fixed Term

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