University of Bergen
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PhD Research Fellowship in Games and Interactive Digital Narratives University of Bergen in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fixed-term PhD position for three years, with salary NOK 593,700 and automatic salary increases for up to 4 years with a 3% annual increase. Includes enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund and welfare benefits.
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Country
Norway
University
University of Bergen
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PhD Research Fellowship in Games and Interactive Digital Narratives at the University of Bergen, within the Center for Digital Narrative and the Department of Information Science and Media Studies.
The project focuses on game studies, digital narratives, player studies, and the player perspective on how players and player communities make sense of games and interactive applications as narrative experiences through playful participation. Relevant approaches may combine player studies, game analysis, and co-design, with attention to applied social research.
This is a PhD opening for a fixed-term period of three years, starting February 1, 2027 or as agreed. The position is located at the Center of Excellence in Digital Narrative (CDN), a research center funded by the Research Council of Norway, and the successful candidate will work in the Computer Games and Interactive Digital Narrative research group.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a Norwegian master’s degree or equivalent foreign degree in game studies, digital culture, media studies, or a related field; the degree must be completed by the deadline. A grade B or better on the master’s thesis and overall degree is normally required. Applicants should be able to work independently, collaborate well, and demonstrate strong written and oral English. A research proposal and progress plan are mandatory, and admission to the PhD programme depends on the quality and feasibility of the proposal.
Funding: salary NOK 593,700, with automatic salary increases for up to four years at 3% annually, plus pension membership and welfare benefits.
How to apply: apply electronically through Jobbnorge using the CV form and upload the required documents, including the project proposal, bibliography, progress plan, motivation statement, CV, transcripts, thesis summary, publication list, selected publications, references, and referee contacts. Applications must be submitted in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language, or English.
Deadline: 15 October 2026.
Funding details
Fixed-term PhD position for three years, with salary NOK 593,700 and automatic salary increases for up to 4 years with a 3% annual increase. Includes enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund and welfare benefits.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Norwegian master’s degree or equivalent foreign degree in game studies, digital culture, media studies, or a related field. The master’s degree must be completed by the application deadline and normally include an independent work of at least 30 ECTS. Applicants should normally have a grade B or better on the master’s thesis and overall master’s degree. Strong independent working ability, good structure, cooperation skills, and proficiency in written and oral English are required. Applicants must submit a research project proposal and progress plan, and admission depends on the proposal. Experience in game studies or digital narratives in the MA thesis, publication or research communication, and relevant game studies methods is advantageous.
How to apply
Apply electronically via the Jobbnorge link and use the electronic CV form. Include a project proposal, bibliography, progress plan, motivation statement, CV, transcripts and diplomas, thesis summary, publication list, up to three publications, certificates/references, and contact details for two referees. Submit all documents in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language, or English before the deadline.
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