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PhD Fellowship in Gender and Technology (Gender, AI and Technological Engagements) UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Gender Studies
Funding
PhD Fellow position funded as a salaried employment at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The salary is 580,000 NOK/year with a 3% yearly increase. The appointment is full time for three years, with a possible one-year extension upon completion of the thesis in time or a shorter period if prior research training counts. Funding includes the possibility to apply for a scholarship for an extended research stay abroad and funding for a research stay abroad and international research networks.
Deadline
Jan 25, 2027
Country
Norway
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UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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PhD opportunity in Gender and Technology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway
A PhD Fellow position is open at the Centre for Women’s and Gender Research (SKK), Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The project is linked to Gender, AI and Technological Engagements (GATE): Towards Informed Futures, led by Associate Professor Ania Malinowska.
The position is based in Tromsø, Norway, and is a full-time PhD fellowship for three years, with the possibility of an additional year of completion grant if the dissertation is submitted in time. The advertised salary is 580,000 NOK per year with annual increments, and the post includes standard employee benefits and the option to apply for funding for a research stay abroad.
Research themes include gender studies, artificial intelligence, critical AI studies, Science and Technology Studies (STS), digital humanities, media and cultural studies, and feminist theory. The project invites doctoral proposals on gendered bias and representation in AI, interactions with agents/robots/avatars/digital assistants, affect and intimacy in human-machine encounters, algorithmic feedback loops, gendered labor and automation, and gender-informed methods for studying intelligent technologies.
Applicants must hold, or be close to completing, a relevant master’s degree. Required application materials include a cover letter, CV, official diplomas and transcripts, translations where necessary, an explanation of grades for foreign education, documentation of English proficiency, references, a master’s thesis or draft thesis, other academic work, and an 8–10 page project description. The project description should present a clear research question, theory, methods, ethics, and a realistic completion plan.
Desired candidates will have strong preparation in gender studies, feminist theory, critical AI studies, STS or digital humanities, along with experience in qualitative, digital, historical, experimental, or art-based research methods. Good English is required, and Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is beneficial. Applicants are assessed on academic merit, project quality, motivation, and suitability.
The deadline is 25 January 2027. Applications must be submitted via Jobbnorge. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview, with a desired start date in August 2027.
Funding details
PhD Fellow position funded as a salaried employment at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The salary is 580,000 NOK/year with a 3% yearly increase. The appointment is full time for three years, with a possible one-year extension upon completion of the thesis in time or a shorter period if prior research training counts. Funding includes the possibility to apply for a scholarship for an extended research stay abroad and funding for a research stay abroad and international research networks.
What's required
Applicants must have a relevant master's degree or equivalent in gender studies, humanities, social sciences, Science and Technology Studies (STS), media and cultural studies, or a related field, with a master's thesis of at least 30 ECTS (or 20 ECTS for an integrated 300 ECTS degree). A bachelor's degree of 180 ECTS and a master's degree of 120 ECTS, or an integrated master's degree of 300 ECTS, is normally required for admission. Applicants must have a grade point average of B or equivalent on the master's degree, demonstrate good written and oral English proficiency, and be able to work in an international environment. Knowledge of gender studies, feminist theory, critical AI studies, STS or digital humanities, experience with qualitative/digital/historical/experimental/art-based methods, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a feasible research proposal are desired. If already holding a PhD or equivalent competence, applicants will not be appointed.
How to apply
Apply through Jobbnorge by the deadline and include all required documents: cover letter, CV, diplomas and transcripts, translations if needed, grading explanation, English documentation, references, master's thesis, any other academic works, and an 8–10 page project description. If your master's degree is not yet completed, submit a draft thesis, current transcript, and a confirmation of expected completion date.
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