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PhD Research Fellow in Social Science: Technology, Organization and Leadership at Nord University Nord University in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
The position is a temporary full-time PhD research fellowship, normally for three years without mandatory duties beyond the PhD project, with a possible 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, flexible working hours, free basic Norwegian language training and other employee benefits.
Deadline
Jan 4, 2027
Country
Norway
University
Nord University
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Nord University in Norway invites applications for 1–2 full-time PhD Research Fellow positions in Social Science, specializing in technology and new forms of organization and leadership. The positions are affiliated with the Research Group for Society, Organization, Leadership, and Working Life (SOLA) and the Governance and Democracy in Transition specialization within the university’s PhD in Social Science programme.
Applicants will develop an independent research project examining the role and implications of technology in organizations. Possible topics include how technology changes organizational practices and management, creates new conditions for the exercise and legitimization of leadership, affects professional norms and autonomy, and shapes knowledge work and knowledge production. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches are welcome.
The positions are based in Bodø or Levanger, with regular workplace presence expected. The appointment normally lasts three years, with an optional four-year structure including 25% career-promoting teaching or research duties. The annual salary is NOK 565,000, together with pension, insurance and loan benefits, flexible working hours, sports facilities and free basic Norwegian-language training.
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree and a completed 120-ECTS master’s degree in a relevant social science discipline and/or history, or an equivalent qualification. Relevant humanities or other backgrounds may be assessed individually. Applicants must meet the normal B-average PhD admission requirement, demonstrate relevant theoretical and methodological knowledge, satisfy English-language requirements, and gain admission to the PhD in Social Science programme. Existing PhD holders are not eligible.
Applications must include a 5–7-page project proposal, motivation letter, CV, diplomas and transcripts, master’s thesis or link, references and any required documentation for international qualifications. Applications must be submitted electronically by 4 January 2027.
Funding details
The position is a temporary full-time PhD research fellowship, normally for three years without mandatory duties beyond the PhD project, with a possible 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, flexible working hours, free basic Norwegian language training and other employee benefits.
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. Candidates must have solid knowledge of relevant theories and methods, meet the PhD admission grade requirement, normally a B average in the master’s degree, and demonstrate strong written and oral English. Applicants from outside the Nordic countries must provide required English documentation. Admission to Nord University’s PhD in Social Science programme is required. Applicants must submit a feasible independent project proposal within the thematic framework, and candidates who already hold a PhD will not be considered. Selection also considers academic background, grades, research experience, motivation, project feasibility and personal suitability. Required application documents include a 5–7-page project proposal, cover letter, CV, diplomas and transcripts, master’s thesis or link, references, and applicable recognition or diploma documentation for international degrees.
How to apply
Submit the complete application electronically through the Jobbnorge application portal by 4 January 2027. Upload all documents as PDF attachments, including a 5–7-page project proposal, cover letter, CV, academic records, thesis, references and any required international degree documentation.
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