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PhD Research Fellow in Political Science: Norway and the European Union University of Oslo in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Political Science
Funding
Full-time fixed-term salaried position for three years with no compulsory teaching or other duties. Salary is NOK 550,800–630,000 for Research Fellow, job code 1017, depending on qualifications and experience, with a mandatory two per cent deduction for the State Pension Fund. The position includes office space, equipment and services, resources for fieldwork and conference participation as needed, welfare benefits, pension membership, and related insurance and mortgage benefits.
Deadline
Dec 13, 2026
Country
Norway
University
University of Oslo
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About this position
The University of Oslo invites applications for a three-year, full-time PhD Research Fellow in Political Science at the ARENA Centre for European Studies in Oslo, Norway. The successful candidate will develop an independent doctoral project on Norway’s relationship with the European Union, examining European integration and its consequences for countries inside and outside the EU.
Projects may address Norway’s association model, the EEA Agreement, Norwegian political institutions and public administration, regulatory alignment, democratic legitimacy, influence and room for manoeuvre vis-à-vis the EU, or the evolution of Norway’s relationship as the EU changes. Research on justice and home affairs is also welcome, including Schengen, migration and asylum policy, border management, and police and judicial cooperation. Comparative projects involving Iceland, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, EU member states or candidate countries are particularly encouraged, although single-case studies of Norway and comparisons across policy areas are also eligible.
Applicants should propose theoretically informed, empirically grounded research using a clear and feasible design. A relevant master’s degree worth 120 ECTS, top-tier academic results, research-design and methodology training, and a 30-ECTS master’s thesis are required. Excellent English is essential; Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is advantageous. The position has no compulsory teaching duties and requires presence at ARENA in Oslo.
The role offers a salary of NOK 550,800–630,000, access to office facilities and research resources, welfare benefits, and membership of the Norwegian State Pension Fund. Applications must include a cover letter, Jobbnorge CV, project description, transcripts, writing samples, publication list, and two to three references. The application deadline is 13 December 2026.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term salaried position for three years with no compulsory teaching or other duties. Salary is NOK 550,800–630,000 for Research Fellow, job code 1017, depending on qualifications and experience, with a mandatory two per cent deduction for the State Pension Fund. The position includes office space, equipment and services, resources for fieldwork and conference participation as needed, welfare benefits, pension membership, and related insurance and mortgage benefits.
What's required
Applicants must have completed a master's degree equivalent to a two-year, 120-ECTS programme in social sciences or another relevant discipline, approved as a basis for admission to the University of Oslo PhD programme. Candidates should have grades in the top tier of their field, including for the master's thesis; relevant research-design and methodology training; and a master's thesis equivalent to at least six months or 30 ECTS credits. Excellent written and oral English is required. Good Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is advantageous. Applicants should demonstrate strong theoretical, analytical, and methodological competence, an interesting and feasible research proposal, independence, structured working habits, collaboration skills, initiative, motivation, and willingness to contribute to an international interdisciplinary research team. The application must include a cover letter, CV, project description, academic transcripts, up to two writing samples, publication list, and contact details for two to three references.
How to apply
Prepare the cover letter, Jobbnorge CV, research project description, transcripts, writing samples, publication list, and two to three references. Submit all materials through the University of Oslo recruitment system on Jobbnorge, using the “Apply for this job” link; retrieve education results through Vitnemålsportalen where possible.
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