This PhD Fellowship position in Development Studies is offered by the Department of International Studies and Interpreting at Oslo Metropolitan University in Norway. The position is a three-year fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of an additional year for teaching and administrative duties, and is vacant from September 1, 2026. The Section for Development Studies provides a vibrant academic environment, focusing on global challenges, particularly those affecting the Global South. Research areas include development, environment and sustainability, education's role in development, global resource distribution, health, gender, religion, power structures, and social inequality. As a PhD Research Fellow, you will join an internationally oriented group, participate in the research group 'Development, Power and Inequality,' and be enrolled in the faculty's PhD programme in Educational Sciences for Teacher Education. The position emphasizes critical reflection, social relevance, and ethical awareness. You will develop and carry out an independent research project aligned with the section’s teaching and research focus. Academic supervision and opportunities for research stays abroad are available. The salary is NOK 550,800 per year, with a mandatory 2% pension contribution. Applicants must have a master’s degree (120 ECTS credits) in Development Studies or a related field, with a strong academic record (B or better on the thesis, or equivalent). Experience with fieldwork, regional competence in the Global South or Norway, and interdisciplinary research are desirable. Applicants must submit a project proposal (max 10 pages) in a Scandinavian language or English, demonstrating background knowledge and alignment with the programme’s focus. The application process is fully electronic, requiring an application letter, CV, diplomas, transcripts, project proposal, and references. All documents must be in a Scandinavian language or English, and translations must be authorized. The application deadline is December 1, 2025. For further information, contact Associate Professor Hege Roaldset ([email protected]) or Acting Head of Studies Bjørn Harald Hegreberg Garborg ([email protected]). OsloMet is committed to diversity and inclusion, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) is offering a three-year PhD fellowship in Development Studies at the Department of International Studies and Interpreting, with the possibility of a fourth year including teaching and administrative duties. The position is part of the Section for Development Studies, which provides education at the bachelor and master levels and conducts research on global issues, with a particular focus on the global south. Research themes include development, environment and sustainability, the role of education in development processes, global resource distribution, health, gender, religion, power structures, and social inequality. The successful candidate will join an engaged and internationally oriented academic environment, participate in the research group 'Development, Power and Inequality' (UMU), and the faculty's PhD program. The fellowship includes opportunities for research stays abroad, subject to application. Admission to the PhD program in Educational Science for Teacher Education is required, and the final research training plan must be approved within three months of starting. Applicants must submit a comprehensive project proposal within the section's research areas, demonstrating strong background knowledge of the topic and any countries where fieldwork is planned. The proposal should address research questions, theoretical and methodological approaches, knowledge gaps, planned publications, and a timeline. A digital seminar to assist with project proposal writing is available. Candidates must have a master's degree in development studies or a related field, with a grade B or better on the thesis, or equivalent academic achievement. Scientific publication or R&D experience is required, as are strong oral and written skills in a Scandinavian language or English. Experience with fieldwork, regional expertise in the global south or Norway, and interdisciplinary research are advantageous. Personal suitability, motivation, independence, and collaboration skills are emphasized. The position is salaried at NOK 550,800 per year, with a 2% pension deduction, and offers a stimulating work environment, welfare benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Applications must be submitted via OsloMet's electronic recruitment system, including all required documents. Foreign degrees must be approved by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HkDir). For further information, contact Associate Professor Hege Roaldset or Acting Head of Studies Bjørn Harald Hegreberg Garborg. The application deadline is December 1, 2025.