PhD Candidate in Administrative Sanctions BI Norwegian Business School in Norway

The Department of Law and Governance at BI Norwegian Business School invites applications for a PhD candidate position in administrative law and criminal law, as part of the RODEAS project: Rule of Law, Due Process, and Effectivity in Administrative Sanctioning. This four-year position is funded by the Research Council of Norway and includes 25% teaching or other career-promoting duties. The RODEAS project aims to analyse administrative sanctions from a broad and interdisciplinary perspective, focusing on the relationship between administrative sanctions and punishment, principles for imposing sanctions, the need for dedicated sanctioning processes, and proportionality in sentencing.

Using a robust data research platform, the project will conduct large-scale empirical analyses of sanctions decisions by partner regulators. The PhD candidate will contribute to the development of a normative framework for administrative sanctions, ensuring efficiency, legal certainty, and predictability. The candidate's research will be anchored in WP 1, which examines the legal nature of administrative sanctioning regimes at the intersection of criminal law punishment and restrictive administrative measures. The project will explore theoretical justifications for administrative sanctions and their alignment with legislative and administrative practices.

The candidate will design and pursue their own research project within WP 1, with the final project description developed in consultation with the supervisor, project manager, and RODEAS research team. The Department of Law and Governance is responsible for BI’s master’s program in Law, and the candidate will be expected to deliver high-quality teaching as part of their duties. The department emphasizes quality, competence development, and international research excellence, fostering a supportive academic environment and close collaboration with the professional world.

Applicants must hold a Norwegian five-year Master’s degree in Law or an equivalent qualification and demonstrate excellent academic proficiency in English or Norwegian, both written and spoken. The PhD project will be affiliated with either the University of Oslo or the University of Bergen, and candidates must qualify for the PhD programme at one of these institutions. Assessment criteria include the quality of the academic project description (5-10 pages), previous experience and publications in criminal law and/or administrative law, and the ability to work systematically, creatively, and independently. Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach are essential.

The position offers a salary of NOK 632,200 per year, membership in BI's collective pension scheme, and good welfare benefits. BI Norwegian Business School is committed to equality and diversity and provides a stimulating work environment at one of the leading business schools in the Nordic region. The application deadline is 30 June 2026. Interested candidates should submit their application electronically, including an application letter, project description, CV, publication list, diploma, and any other relevant documentation. For further information, contact Professor Johan Boucht at [email protected].