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PhD Research Fellow in Special Needs Education: Inclusive Education in Norwegian Kindergartens and Schools University of Oslo in Norway

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PhD

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Education

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Three-year full-time PhD Research Fellow position, with a possible fourth year including 25% career-promoting work. Salary is NOK 550,800–594,000 per annum depending on qualifications, with 2% deducted for statutory pension contributions. The position includes welfare benefits, pension agreement, and a supportive research environment.

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University of Oslo

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Education
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Psychology
Special Education
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About this position

PhD Research Fellow in Special Needs Education at the University of Oslo, Norway.

This PhD opening is linked to the Co-creating Professional Development (CoDev) project, which focuses on strengthening inclusive education in Norwegian kindergartens and/or schools. The research is anchored in the Communication and Inclusion (COIN) group at the Department of Special Needs Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences.

The successful candidate will conduct an article-based PhD and carry out both theoretical and mainly qualitative empirical research. The advertised research themes include professionals’ approaches to inclusive education, including their knowledge, skills, and attitudes, as well as how different approaches to professional development can affect inclusive education and the sustainability of professional development.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must normally hold a master’s degree or equivalent in education or special needs education, meet the faculty’s PhD admission requirements, and demonstrate fluent oral and written communication skills in English and Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language). Relevant practice-oriented research experience or experience from special needs education in Norwegian kindergartens/schools is valued.

Funding and terms: the fellowship is for 3 years, with a possible 4th year including 25% other career-promoting work such as teaching, supervision, or research assistance. Salary is listed at NOK 550,800–594,000 per year depending on qualifications.

How to apply: submit a cover letter, project description (5–7 pages, in English), CV, transcripts, English proficiency documentation, master’s thesis, publication list, and 2–3 references through the Jobbnorge recruitment system. Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

Location: University of Oslo, Norway.

Funding details

Three-year full-time PhD Research Fellow position, with a possible fourth year including 25% career-promoting work. Salary is NOK 550,800–594,000 per annum depending on qualifications, with 2% deducted for statutory pension contributions. The position includes welfare benefits, pension agreement, and a supportive research environment.

What's required

Applicants must meet admission requirements for the Faculty of Educational Sciences PhD program. This normally includes a master’s degree or equivalent in education or special needs education, a master’s degree of 120 ECTS with at least grade B and a thesis of at least 30 ECTS graded B or better, a bachelor’s degree with at least grade C, or for 5-year studies an average grade of C or better for the first three years and B or better for the last two years, with the master’s thesis graded B or better. Applicants must have fluent oral and written English and Norwegian or another Scandinavian language. Previous experience with practice-oriented research and/or relevant experience from special needs education in Norwegian kindergartens or schools is preferred, along with strong academic curiosity, independence, collaboration skills, structure, goal orientation, and motivation to improve inclusive practices.

How to apply

Prepare the required application documents, including cover letter, 5–7 page project description, CV, transcripts, English proficiency documentation, master’s thesis, publication list, and 2–3 references. Submit the complete application and attachments through the electronic recruiting system Jobbnorge. Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

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