PhD Research Fellowship in Theology

VID Specialized University announces a scholarship for up to two PhD projects within the academic field of theology. The call is open to all disciplines within theology and may have an interdisciplinary approach. The position will be located at Centre for Mission and Global Studies (CMG), which is characterized by interdisciplinary and empirical approaches to theological research, as well as a special focus on global topics and issues. For this PhD fellowship, we invite innovative projects that resonate with the profile of CMG.

The position as research fellow aims at achieving a PhD Degree after completed research training at one of the University’s PhD programmes. An achieved PhD degree is a relevant qualification for positions within and outside academia.

The stipulated length of the PhD position is 3 years.

The position will be within the PhD-programme in Theology and Religion

More information about the PhD programmes at VID can be found on our website: PHD programme in theology and religion 

Applicants are requested to specify the connection between their own project proposal and the PhD programme. Template for project description .

General criteria for appointment as a research fellow are stipulated in the Regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment for the posts of post-doctoral research fellow, research fellow, research assistant and resident .

The position will organizationally be located at Centre for Mission and Global Studies. The workplace can be in Oslo, Bergen or Stavanger.

Research groups

The project proposal should also relate to one of VID’s research groups. The proposal should state which group the research fellow plans to join. Research groups

Requirements for the position:

• Master's degree (120 ECTS) in theology, religion or other field of study relevant to the call. Grades on the master's thesis and relevant average grades on the master's program must both normally correspond to B or better in order to be considered. Good written and oral presentation skills in a Scandinavian language and English.
• Ability to work targeted and independently
• Good written and oral presentation skills in English

The following are also desirable:

• Experience with relevant research and development work
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to carry out and complete major tasks

In an overall assessment of the applicants, emphasis is put on personal qualifications, relevant competence and research experience.

Diversity is one of the characteristics of a good working environment. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, functional abilities and cultural background. VID would like to have more employees with a minority background in scientific positions and candidates with a minority background are therefore encouraged to apply.

All applicants must write a project description. The project description must use the following template: VID’s template for project description

It is important that all the points in the template are covered in the project description. The project description can be written in English or a Scandinavian language. The length of the project description should be of minimum 3500 words and maximum 4500 words (references, tables and all other text included)

• Opportunities of academic development with highly qualified and committed colleagues
• A value-based and church based specialized university with high academic teaching- and research ambitions relevant to society and the church
• Membership in the State Pension Plan with beneficial loan- and pension terms
• VID conforms to the main agreement between the Enterprise Federation of Norway (VIRKE) and Employees Union. The position is placed in code 1017 Stipendiat of the collective agreement, salary table 20, alternative 10, salary grade 54 (NOK 491 200).

Please upload the application, CV, diplomas, transcripts, diploma supplements and project description through the «Apply here» link above. It is the full responsibility of the applicant to submit a complete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Diploma supplements for non-Norwegian diplomas must be included when relevant. Documents in other languages than English or Norwegian, must include an official translation as well. For applicants with an education that cannot be documented with Diploma Supplements, confirmation of education, its content and grade must be produced.

A sorting committee will select the applications and are to be assessed by the expert committee. Please note that applicants not selected for expert assessment will not receive a written evaluation of the project description. The decision of the sorting committee will not be distributed.

Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee based on applicant competence, relevance to the call and the quality of the project description.

Emphasis will also be placed on the interview conducted with relevant applicants. References will also be obtained for relevant applicants, and it is requested that 2-3 references are identified in the application. Applicants invited to the interview must be able to submit certified copies of diplomas and certificates.

If you have documents that cannot be sent electronically, please contact HR-department [email protected]

Application deadline: 15.11.2021

Starting date: 01.06.2022 or by agreement.

For further information about the position or guidance related to the project draft, please contact Professor and Director at the Centre for Mission and Global Studies Anna Rebecca Solevåg +47 51516244 or [email protected]

VID Specialized University undertakes education and research in the fields of health and social sciences, educational science, management, diaconia and theology. The University offers approximately 50 study programmes at bachelor’s, master’s and PhD levels, and our objective is to develop as a national institution through regional cooperation.

VID has approximately 5290 students, 525 employees and campuses in Bergen, Oslo, Sandnes, Stavanger and Tromsø.

VID Specialized University is a private, accredited specialized university. Our slogan is “Comitted to humanity - locally and globally”.