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University of Oslo

PhD Research Fellow in Criminology and Sociology of Law on Trophy Hunting and Zoos University of Oslo in Norway

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Anthropology

Funding

PhD Research Fellow position funded by the Research Council of Norway through the HARZOTROPH project. Appointment is for three years without other career-enhancing work, or four years with 25% other career-enhancing work. Salary is NOK 575,000–625,000 depending on competence and experience.

Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

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Norway

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University of Oslo

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Keywords

Anthropology
Sociology
Criminology
Political Science
Law
Qualitative Method
Animal Rights
Preservation
Human-animal Interaction

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About this position

PhD Research Fellow position in Criminology and Sociology of Law at the University of Oslo, linked to the HARZOTROPH project: “Denying Harm? Neocolonial Conservation through Trophy Hunting and Zoos”.

The project is funded by the Research Council of Norway and examines the legitimacy of the trophy hunting industry and zoos using perspectives from criminology, sociology of law, social anthropology, and political science. The successful candidate will develop a PhD project thematically connected to the trophy-hunting work package and will work closely with project leader Ragnhild Sollund in the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law.

This is a recruitment position leading to a PhD degree. The appointment is for three years, or four years with 25% career-enhancing work such as teaching. The fellow will join an international and interdisciplinary research team and is expected to contribute to seminars, workshops, dissemination, and the broader research environment at the Faculty of Law.

Eligibility highlights: a Norwegian five-year Master’s degree in sociology of law, criminology, or an equivalent qualification; strong grades; excellent English; and experience with qualitative methods. Knowledge of Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is an advantage, as is interest in green criminology and human-animal relations.

Application materials: cover letter, CV, publication list, 5–7 page project description, diplomas/transcripts, up to three academic works, and references. Applications must be submitted via Jobbnorge by the deadline.

Deadline: 2 October 2026. Location: Oslo, Norway.

Funding details

PhD Research Fellow position funded by the Research Council of Norway through the HARZOTROPH project. Appointment is for three years without other career-enhancing work, or four years with 25% other career-enhancing work. Salary is NOK 575,000–625,000 depending on competence and experience.

What's required

Applicants must have a Norwegian five-year Master’s degree in sociology of law, criminology, or an equivalent qualification accepted for PhD admission at the Faculty of Law. Applicants should normally have grades in the top tier, including the master’s thesis. Good command of English, spoken and written, is required. Knowledge of and experience with qualitative methods is a prerequisite. Knowledge of Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is an advantage, and experience with or interest in green criminology and human-animal relations is an advantage. Applicants must submit a 5–7 page project description and be able to complete the project within the appointment period.

How to apply

Prepare the required application documents and submit them through the Jobbnorge recruitment system. Include the cover letter, CV, publication list, 5–7 page project description, diplomas/transcripts, up to three academic works, and contact details for 2–3 references. Retrieve education results from Vitnemålsportalen if available, or upload certified transcripts and translations as needed.

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