Norwegian University of Life Sciences
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PhD Candidate in Pedagogy: Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education Norwegian University of Life Sciences in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Education
Funding
Three-year PhD research fellow position, with a possible fourth year including up to 25% compulsory work in teaching and supervision. Salary is NOK 550,800 in position code 1017 Stipendiat, with possible higher pay for especially qualified applicants. The position is full-time and the candidate is expected to be present on campus.
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Country
Norway
University
Norwegian University of Life Sciences

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Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is advertising a PhD candidate / research fellow in pedagogy at the Department of Teacher Education and Educational Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology (REALTEK), in Norway.
The position is linked to the research environment around LUR Forsk and focuses on teaching and learning in schools and teacher education, with particular relevance for the development of science teacher education. The project may address dialogue, student participation, democratic competence, collaboration between university and school, and the development and testing of pedagogical methods, principles, or resources. Practice-oriented, collaborative, and design-oriented approaches such as design-based research and action research are especially relevant.
The appointment is for three years, with a possible fourth year including up to 25% compulsory work in teaching and supervision. The salary is listed as NOK 550,800 in position code 1017 Stipendiat, with possible higher pay for especially qualified applicants. The candidate is expected to be present on campus.
Applicants must meet NMBU PhD admission requirements and hold a relevant master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in pedagogy; educational science, teacher education, or other relevant fields may also be considered. Strong academic qualifications are required, together with very good written and oral English and Scandinavian language skills. Preferred experience includes school or teacher education contexts, university-school collaboration, and qualitative or other relevant research methods. The master’s average grade and thesis must both be B or better.
The application deadline is 2026-10-15. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a project description of up to 7 pages, CV, diplomas/transcripts, a copy of the master’s thesis or English summary, documentation of other relevant competence, and contact details for two referees. Applications are submitted electronically via Jobbnorge.
Funding details
Three-year PhD research fellow position, with a possible fourth year including up to 25% compulsory work in teaching and supervision. Salary is NOK 550,800 in position code 1017 Stipendiat, with possible higher pay for especially qualified applicants. The position is full-time and the candidate is expected to be present on campus.
What's required
Applicants must meet admission requirements for a PhD programme at NMBU and hold a relevant master's degree or equivalent, preferably in pedagogy; degrees in educational science, teacher education, or other relevant fields may also be considered. A strong academic background is required, along with very good written and oral English and very good written and oral skills in a Scandinavian language. Preferred qualifications include experience from school, teacher education, or other relevant educational contexts, interest in practice-oriented research and university-school collaboration, and experience with qualitative or other relevant research methods. The master's average grade and thesis must both be B or better in the Norwegian grading system.
How to apply
Apply electronically via the Jobbnorge application link. Upload a one-page cover letter, a project description of up to 7 pages including references, CV, diplomas/transcripts, a copy of the master's thesis or an English summary if needed, documentation of other relevant competence, and contact details for two referees. Confirm that the submitted documents may also be used for the PhD admission process.
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