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Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology

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PhD Position in European Studies on Democracy, Populism, and Political Violence Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Sociology

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Temporary PhD position for three years with gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. The post includes operating funds for the project and standard employee benefits; it is not funded by an EU programme.

Deadline

Oct 10, 2026

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Norway

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Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology

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Keywords

Sociology
Psychology
Political Science
European Studies
History
Public Opinion Research
Violence
Democratization
Modern History

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About this position

PhD position in European Studies at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway. The Department of Historical Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, is recruiting one PhD candidate for the project “Perceptions of Democracy in the Age of Populism.”

The project is interdisciplinary and combines Political Science, History, and Psychology to study how populism, democratic dissatisfaction, authoritarian personality traits, and political violence shape perceptions of democracy and election legitimacy. The PhD project should focus primarily on public opinion in Europe and use a quantitative approach, including datasets such as the Varieties of Populist Attitudes dataset, the European Social Survey, and the European Values Study.

Eligibility highlights: applicants need a master's degree in political science, international relations, European studies, or a related field (final-stage master's students may apply); a major independent project/master's thesis of at least 30 ECTS; strong academic results (B or better on NTNU's scale); good English; and experience with quantitative methods. Knowledge of additional European languages is preferred.

Funding and conditions: the position is temporary for three years, with a gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per year depending on qualifications and seniority. NTNU also mentions operating funds for the project and standard employee benefits.

Application window: deadline is 10 October 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Oslo). The successful candidate is expected to start no later than 15 January 2027.

How to apply: submit the application electronically via Jobbnorge.no. Include a 1,500-word maximum project proposal, motivation letter, CV, certificates, transcripts and diplomas, a copy or draft of the master's thesis, any publications or relevant research work, and contact details for three referees.

Contact for the position: Anna Brigevich ([email protected]). Recruitment contact: Hege Kissten ([email protected]).

Funding details

Temporary PhD position for three years with gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. The post includes operating funds for the project and standard employee benefits; it is not funded by an EU programme.

What's required

Applicants must have a master's degree in political science, international relations, European studies or a related field, or be in the final stage of such a degree. The degree must include a major independent project of at least 30 ECTS equivalent to a master's thesis. A strong academic background with an average grade of B or better on NTNU's scale is required, along with a good project proposal, strong written and oral English, experience with quantitative methods, motivation to further develop those skills, and eligibility for admission to the faculty's doctoral program. Knowledge of additional European languages is preferred.

How to apply

Apply electronically via Jobbnorge.no before the deadline. Submit a project proposal of up to 1,500 words, a motivation letter, CV, certificates, transcripts and diplomas, a copy or draft of the master's thesis, any relevant publications, and contact information for three referees. If invited to interview, bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas.

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