University of Bergen
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PhD Position in Human Geography and Sustainable Development at the University of Bergen University of Bergen in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
PhD Research Fellow position for 4 years, with 25% of the time devoted to teaching, supervision, and administrative tasks. Salary is NOK 593,700 per year as PhD (code 1017), with automatic salary increases for up to 4 years and a 3% annual increase. Includes enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund and welfare benefits.
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Country
Norway
University
University of Bergen

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PhD Research Fellow position in Human Geography and Sustainable Development at the Department of Geography, University of Bergen (UiB).
The position is linked to the Human Geography and Sustainable Development (HGSD) Research Group, with research themes including climate and energy transformation, food production and food security, global development and inequality, green transformation, circular economy, industrial development, local and regional development, place and planning, political ecology, land use, and natural resource management.
The appointment is for 4 years, with 25% teaching/supervision/administrative duties. The work location is Bergen, Norway.
Eligibility: applicants must have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Human Geography or a closely related field, normally with a strong grade profile, including at least 30 ECTS of independent work. The Master's topic should be relevant to the field. Applicants must be able to work independently, collaborate well, and communicate in English (written and oral). Norwegian teaching may be part of the role.
Application materials include a 5–8 page research proposal, cover letter, CV, transcripts/diplomas, references, publication list, and any publications for assessment. The proposal should explain the topic, research questions, theory, methods, and a progress plan, and should show how the project contributes to human geography and one or more HGSD themes.
Funding: salary as PhD (code 1017) at NOK 593,700 per year, with annual increases, plus pension and welfare benefits.
Deadline: 15 October 2026. Apply via Jobbnorge; applications sent by email or without a project description will not be considered.
Funding details
PhD Research Fellow position for 4 years, with 25% of the time devoted to teaching, supervision, and administrative tasks. Salary is NOK 593,700 per year as PhD (code 1017), with automatic salary increases for up to 4 years and a 3% annual increase. Includes enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund and welfare benefits.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in Human Geography or a closely related field, completed by the application deadline. The degree should normally correspond to 120 ECTS on top of a 180 ECTS Bachelor's degree, or an integrated 300 ECTS Master's degree, and normally include at least 30 ECTS of independent work. The Master's topic should be connected to the academic field applied for. Applicants should have a Norwegian grade B or better on the Master's thesis and overall Master's degree, be able to work independently and in a structured manner, demonstrate good collaboration skills, and be proficient in written and oral English. A 5–8 page research proposal is required, and shortlisted candidates may be interviewed.
How to apply
Apply through Jobbnorge using the 'Apply for this job' link on the posting page. Submit a cover letter, two referees' contact details, project proposal, CV, transcripts and diplomas, certificates/references, publication list, and any publications for assessment. Do not email applications; applications without a project description will not be considered.
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