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PhD Research Fellowship in Resilience and Bildung in Kindergartens under Critical Conditions Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Education
Funding
This is a three-year full-time Research Fellow employment position from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029, with possible extension to four years if 25% of the time is devoted to career-promoting work. The position is paid according to position code 1017 Research Fellow. Benefits include an occupational pension, insurance and loan schemes through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, with a compulsory 2% pension deduction, as well as training opportunities during working hours. No specific
Deadline
Nov 17, 2026
Country
Norway
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Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
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About this position
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences invites applications for a three-year PhD Research Fellowship in Early Childhood Education and Care, based at Campus Bergen and the KINDknow – Kindergarten Knowledge Centre for Systemic Research on Diversity and Sustainable Futures.
The doctoral project will investigate children, childhood and early childhood pedagogical work from the perspective of sustainable futures. The research should address how kindergartens can provide care, safety, play and learning under critical or difficult conditions. Possible themes include children’s experiences, early childhood teachers’ professional resources and resilience, their room for manoeuvre and professional roles, and the contribution of kindergartens to societal preparedness, crisis response and reconstruction.
The fellowship is linked to FUTURE4CHILD, a 2026–2029 Nansen Programme project involving Western Norway University of Applied Sciences and Ukrainian partner institutions. FUTURE4CHILD will develop new educational offerings through co-creative and partly digital learning modules. The doctoral researcher will strengthen the research foundation for this work and participate in international networks relevant to early childhood education, teacher education and sustainable communities.
The fellow will join KINDknow’s interdisciplinary research environment, which supports research, dissemination and teaching across early childhood teacher education, master’s education and doctoral education. The position also connects with the NORCHILD Research School and the PhD programme Studies of Bildung and Pedagogical Practices. The researcher will be expected to develop an article-based thesis, contribute actively to seminars, workshops and conferences, collaborate with colleagues, and publish research in scholarly settings.
The work is relevant to Norwegian kindergartens and to Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4, 11 and 16. The successful candidate will work with academic supervisors and participate in an international, inclusive research community focused on diversity, children’s lives and sustainable futures.
Funding details
This is a three-year full-time Research Fellow employment position from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029, with possible extension to four years if 25% of the time is devoted to career-promoting work. The position is paid according to position code 1017 Research Fellow. Benefits include an occupational pension, insurance and loan schemes through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, with a compulsory 2% pension deduction, as well as training opportunities during working hours. No specific
What's required
Applicants must have a completed master's degree in early childhood education, pedagogy, educational science, psychology, or a relevant subject combination within the social sciences or humanities. A strong academic background is required, including preferably an excellent master's thesis equivalent to grade B or better on the ECTS scale. Applicants should submit a feasible, high-quality project outline of no more than five pages addressing the research problem and questions, theoretical grounding, methods and data, a three-year work plan, ethics and expected contributions. Relevant publications, communication skills, research and teaching experience, and practical software engineering skills may be evaluated. Applicants need good command of English; Norwegian or another Scandinavian language and Ukrainian are advantageous. Applicants must demonstrate ethical awareness, independence, diligence, high-quality research and collaborative skills, and must meet formal admission requirements for the PhD programme Studies of Bildung and Pedagogical Practices. Applicants with a master's degree completed within the last five years are preferred. Familiarity with the kindergarten sector, public health, culture or peace work is advantageous but not required.
How to apply
Apply online through the Jobbnorge “Apply for this job” link. Upload a CV, master's thesis, diplomas and certificates, transcripts, and up to five selected publications, together with the required project outline. Include certified translations and foreign-degree recognition documentation where applicable.
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