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PhD Research Fellow in Housing Segregation and Gentrification in Scandinavian Cities Nord University in Norway

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

The position is a temporary, full-time doctoral research fellow position for three years without career-promoting activities, with the possibility of a four-year appointment including 25% career-promoting teaching or research duties. The annual salary is NOK 565,000 for doctoral researchers (code 1017). Benefits include Government Pension Fund advantages for loans, insurance, and pension; five weeks of vacation; flexible working hours; access to research networks; sports facilities; and basic No

Deadline

Jan 4, 2027

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Norway

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Nord University

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Keywords

Sociology
Geography
Urban Planning
Social Inequality
Social Policy
Social Welfare

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About this position

Nord University in Bodø, Norway, invites applications for 1–2 full-time PhD Research Fellow positions in Social Science focused on housing segregation and gentrification in Scandinavian cities. The position is affiliated with the Urban Research in Small and Medium-Sized Urbanities (URBINN) group and the Social Policy and Welfare specialization within the PhD programme in Social Science.

The doctoral project will investigate how class- and ethnicity-based differences in housing search behaviour, residential mobility, neighbourhood perceptions, and neighbourhood choice may maintain or reinforce housing segregation and gentrification. Related topics include the formation of knowledge about neighbourhoods, links between housing choices and work, education, and leisure, and variation across cities and regions. A quantitative approach is expected, while mixed-methods projects combining statistical analysis with interviews or document studies are encouraged.

Applicants must hold a relevant bachelor’s and completed 120-ECTS master’s degree, demonstrate quantitative-methods knowledge, and have proficiency in R, Python, Stata, or similar tools, or the ability to acquire advanced data-analysis skills. Normally, a B average in the master’s degree and strong written and spoken English are required. Candidates must not already hold a PhD.

The appointment is normally three years, with a possible four-year option including 25% teaching or research duties. The annual salary is NOK 565,000, alongside pension, vacation, flexible working hours, research-network access, and other university benefits. The application deadline is 4 January 2027, and the expected start date is 1 September 2027 or by agreement.

Applications should include a 5–7-page project proposal, cover letter, CV, degree documents and transcripts, master’s thesis or link, references, and relevant language or qualification documentation. All documents must be uploaded as PDFs through the electronic application system.

Funding details

The position is a temporary, full-time doctoral research fellow position for three years without career-promoting activities, with the possibility of a four-year appointment including 25% career-promoting teaching or research duties. The annual salary is NOK 565,000 for doctoral researchers (code 1017). Benefits include Government Pension Fund advantages for loans, insurance, and pension; five weeks of vacation; flexible working hours; access to research networks; sports facilities; and basic No

What's required

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and a completed 120-ECTS master’s degree, or equivalent, in a relevant social science discipline and/or history; applicants from humanities or other relevant fields may be considered individually. Applicants need quantitative research-methods knowledge equivalent to a master’s-level social science methods course, proficiency in R, Python, Stata, or another programming language for advanced data analysis, or the ability and interest to acquire these skills. They must demonstrate solid knowledge of relevant theories and methods, meet Nord University PhD admission requirements, normally have a B average in the master’s degree, and have strong written and oral English skills. Candidates who already hold a PhD will not be considered. A project proposal, motivation, feasibility, relevant academic background, research experience, and personal suitability will be assessed; interest in international urban-studies and segregation research is desirable.

How to apply

Submit the complete application electronically through the Jobbnorge application portal by 4 January 2027. Upload PDF documents including a 5–7-page project proposal, cover letter, CV, diplomas and transcripts, master’s thesis or link, references, and any required Diploma Supplement or HK-dir recognition documentation.

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