PhD position in Marketing
Oslo Business School at Oslo Metropolitan University is offering a PhD position in Marketing, affiliated with the Strategy, Innovation and Marketing group. The position is part of the PhD program in Social Sciences, specializing in Business Administration, Innovation, and Governance. The successful candidate will work on topics related to CSR and sustainability in marketing, including sustainable consumer behaviour and sustainable brands, using experimental and quantitative research methods. The candidate will have considerable freedom to define the details of the PhD project within these topics and methods.
The group’s research covers strategy, digitalization, innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing, and communication, employing a variety of research methods such as surveys, experiments, and qualitative approaches. The research aims to contribute to both theory and practice, and the group offers a dynamic professional environment and international academic community.
The position is a three-year full-time contract, with the possibility to extend to four years if teaching assignments are included. The salary is NOK 550 800 per year, in accordance with the Norwegian state wage scale. Additional benefits include pension arrangements with the Norwegian State Pension Fund, employee welfare arrangements, and free Norwegian classes for employees. The working location is downtown Oslo, offering multiple cultural opportunities and practical support for relocation.
Applicants must have an excellent MSc (120 ECTS) degree in marketing or business administration, with a grade of B or better on both the master's thesis and the overall degree. Candidates close to finishing their degree are welcome to apply, provided completion by 1 September 2026. Strong skills in quantitative research methods, interest in marketing research, hands-on mentality, and the ability to work independently are required. Excellent communication skills in English are essential; a good command of a Scandinavian language is an advantage. Experience in data collection and analysis, participation in research projects, and academic publishing will be considered an advantage. Admission to the doctoral program is a prerequisite, based on a comprehensive assessment including the relevance and quality of the project description. A finalized project plan for the employment period must be completed and acknowledged within 3 months from the date of employment.
OsloMet values diversity and inclusion, welcoming all qualified candidates and making active efforts to further develop as an inclusive workplace. If you have periods of unemployment, study, or training, you are also encouraged to apply. The university performs document inspections to ensure fair competition and proper evaluation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
To apply, submit your application online by the deadline, uploading a cover letter (max 2 pages), CV, certificates/diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees, copies of master’s thesis and published works, and confirmation if you are in the last 4 months of your master’s programme. Original documents and valid passport must be presented if invited for interview. For documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, contact Ståle Bie at [email protected]. For further information about the position, contact Jakob Utgård at [email protected].
OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University is Norway’s third largest university, with over 23,000 students and 2,600 employees. The university is known for its strong academic environments in teacher education, health and social sciences, social research, design, and technology. It has contributed to building knowledge and competence for the Norwegian welfare society for over 200 years and is recognized as a modern, urban institution with high relevance for the workforce, welfare state, and metropolitan region.
