Postdoctoral Research Fellow in WarEffects Project - Department of Government

23 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Bergen

Department

Department of Government

Research Field

Political sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Norway

Application Deadline

20 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37,5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
UiB - Knowledge that shapes society

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?

 

Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in WarEffects Project

The WarEffects research team  at the Department of Government  at the University of Bergen invites applications for a three-year Postdoctoral Fellow position. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a talented young scholar to contribute to a prestigious ERC-funded research project dedicated to transforming our understanding of the impacts of war, conflict, and violence on gender relations in society, politics, and the economy. We seek an individual with excellent quantitative methods skills and a keen interest in peace and conflict, politics, and post-conflict development.

The Department of Government covers political science, studies of public policy, public administration, democracy and political behaviour, and global politics. The Department offers bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees in political science/public administration and is one of the seven departments at the Faculty of the Social Sciences.

About the WarEffects project

Do wars, conflict, and violence transform gender relations? This question is at the heart of our research project “WarEffects – Micro-Level Effects of Civil Wars on Multiple Dimensions of Women’s Empowerment.” In this project, we explore if, how, and under what conditions violence, conflict, and wars alter gender relations at multiple scales. Empirically, we combine surveys, experiments, archival data, GIS, and qualitative field research in Colombia, DR Congo, and Sri Lanka. Our goal is to significantly advance research at the intersection of violent conflict, gender relations, and development across disciplinary boundaries. The project team consists of two postdoctoral research fellows, one PhD student, one research assistant and the PI. The PI of the project is Carlo Koos, Associate Professor of Political Science: https://www.uib.no/en/persons/Carlo.Koos

About the position - work tasks:

• Conduct and publish high-quality research in the context of WarEffects (83%)
• Teaching and related duties (17%)
• Co-responsibility in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of primary (e.g., surveys, experiments) and secondary data (e.g., archival data, GIS data)
• Close collaboration with the project team
• Present research findings at international conferences, workshops, and department seminars
• Participate in research administration and the organization of project-related events (e.g., conferences, workshops, webinars)
• The position provides ample opportunities to advance the candidate’s own research agenda within the broader scope of the project and develop project management skills
• The selected candidate is expected to live and work in the Bergen region and contribute actively to joint activities at the department.
• Starting date: preferably June 2024

The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The fixed-term period for this position is three years. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution. 

Qualifications and personal qualities:

Required qualifications

• Doctorate/PhD in political science, economics, psychology, or sociology, with a quantitative focus (thesis must be defended by the starting date).
• Documented research focus in the field of peace and conflict, gender relations, post-conflict politics or a related field
• Excellent publication record in highly ranked international journals or demonstrated proof thereof
• Excellent quantitative methods skills, in particular methods of causal inference
• Ability and willingness to work independently as well as in a larger team
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)

Desired qualifications

• Field research experience or willingness to do field research
• Fluency in French

We can offer:

• A position with significant space and resources to develop your research profile
• Gross annual salary as a postdoctoral research fellow, code 1352, NOK 615 700,- (pay grade 63 according to the state salary scale)
• Personal research funds amounting to NOK 50 000, -per year
• Funding for conferences and methods trainings through the project
• A great team and professionally challenging research environment in an excellent department (hosting three other ongoing ERC-funded projects)
• Bergen is the second largest city in Norway with access to spectacular nature (successful candidates are expected to move to Bergen)
• Access to university welfare benefits  (including cabins, cultural events etc.)
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund .

Your application must include:

• A cover letter (max 2 pages), including a statement of motivation
• A research plan for one article (maximum 1,500 words excluding references) that includes an introduction, theoretical approach and hypotheses, data and methods, causal identification, and a publication plan. The research plan should focus on question(s) related to violence in civil wars and its potential effects on women and/or gender relations. You can have a look at the project website (www.wareffects.eu ), but original ideas are more than welcome.
• A CV summarizing education, positions, research and pedagogical experience, administrative experience, quantitative methods training, and other qualifying activities. Career breaks, including parental leave, that are noted in the CV will be taken into consideration when evaluating applicants’ academic production.
• A complete list of publications (can be part of the CV)
• Copies and transcripts of educational diplomas documenting award of main degrees (PhD, MA)
• A copy of what you consider to be your best academic English work to date (only one). If this is a co-authored paper/publication, you must additionally submit a declaration of co-authorship specifying your individual contribution and signed by your co-author(s)
• Your PhD dissertation (preferably in English)
  • Applicants who have submitted their PhD dissertation must include a confirmation of submission.
  • Applicants who have not yet submitted their PhD dissertation must include a letter by their first supervisor providing an assessment of the dissertation.
• Names and contact details for 3 reference persons, one of which should normally be the main PhD supervisor (include name, relationship to candidate, e-mail, and phone number). Reference letters are not needed.

We specifically encourage qualified candidates from countries of the Global South to apply.

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

The closing date is 20 March, 2024. The application has to be marked with: 2024/2750

Applications sent by e-mail will not be evaluated.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting Associate Professor Carlo Koos, PI of the project is [email protected] .

Practical questions about the application process should be directed to HR adviser Gudrun Horvei at [email protected] .

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. 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.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that always apply to the position.

Further information about our employment process can be found here .

About The University of Bergen (UiB) 

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are seven departments at Faculty of Social Sciences. Read more about the faculty and departments . 

Requirements

Research Field

Political sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Bergen

Country

Norway

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/258822/postdoctoral-research-fel…

Contact

City

Bergen

Website

http://www.uib.no

Street

postboks 7802

Postal Code

N-5020

STATUS: EXPIRED