Johan Boucht

The Department of Law and Governance at BI Norwegian Business School invites applications for a PhD candidate position in administrative law and criminal law, as part of the RODEAS project: Rule of Law, Due Process, and Effectivity in Administrative Sanctioning. This four-year position, funded by the Research Council of Norway, includes 25% teaching or other career-promoting duties and is based at BI Norwegian Business School, Campus Oslo. The RODEAS project aims to analyse administrative sanctions from a broad and interdisciplinary perspective. Key research topics include the relationship between administrative sanctions and criminal punishment, principles for imposing administrative sanctions, the necessity of dedicated sanctioning processes, and proportionality in sentencing. The project leverages an established data research platform to conduct large-scale analyses of sanctions decisions by partner regulators, generating empirical evidence for its work packages. The PhD project will be anchored in WP 1, focusing on the legal nature of the administrative sanctioning regime at the intersection of criminal law punishment and restrictive administrative measures. Candidates are expected to design and pursue their own research project within this framework, with the final project description developed in consultation with the supervisor, project manager, and RODEAS research team after appointment. The research should address the theoretical justification of administrative sanctions, their alignment with legislative and administrative practices, and contribute to developing a normative framework for efficiency, legal certainty, and predictability. In addition to doctoral research, the candidate will deliver high-quality teaching as part of the Department’s commitment to academic excellence and competence development. The department is responsible for BI’s master’s program in Law and emphasizes practical relevance, international research engagement, and collaboration with the professional world. The candidate will actively participate in the research community and may organize joint activities within the RODEAS project. Applicants must hold a Norwegian five-year Master’s degree in Law or an equivalent qualification and demonstrate excellent academic proficiency in English or Norwegian, both written and spoken. The PhD project will be affiliated with either the University of Oslo or the University of Bergen, requiring candidates to meet their PhD programme admission criteria. Assessment will focus on the quality of the academic project description (5-10 pages), previous experience and publications in criminal or administrative law, and personal attributes such as systematic, creative, and independent work, communication skills, and collaborative style. The position offers a salary of NOK 632,200 per year, membership in BI’s collective pension scheme, and good welfare benefits. BI Norwegian Business School provides a supportive academic environment, strong focus on professional development, and opportunities to contribute to knowledge-based education and societal impact. To apply, submit your application electronically via the provided link, including an application letter, academic project description, CV and publication list, diploma from the highest degree obtained, and any other relevant documentation. The application deadline is 30 June 2026. For further information, contact Professor Johan Boucht at [email protected].

The Department of Law and Governance at BI Norwegian Business School invites applications for a PhD candidate position in administrative law and criminal law, as part of the RODEAS project: Rule of Law, Due Process, and Effectivity in Administrative Sanctioning. This project, funded by the Research Council of Norway (2026–2030), aims to develop a normative framework for administrative sanctions that balances efficiency, legal certainty, and predictability. The RODEAS project takes an interdisciplinary approach to analysing administrative sanctions, focusing on their relationship with criminal punishment, principles for imposing sanctions, the need for dedicated processes, and proportionality in sentencing. Empirical research will be conducted using a data platform to analyse sanctions decisions by partner regulators, providing evidence for the project's work packages. The PhD project will be anchored in WP 1, which examines the legal nature of administrative sanctioning regimes at the intersection of criminal law punishment and restrictive administrative measures. The successful candidate will design and pursue their own research project within WP 1, with the final project description developed in consultation with the supervisor, project manager, and RODEAS research team. The project should analyse the legal nature of administrative sanctioning, theoretical justifications, and alignment with legislative and administrative practices. In addition to doctoral research, the candidate will undertake teaching duties (25% of the position) and participate actively in the research community at BI Norwegian Business School, Campus Oslo. The department is responsible for BI’s master’s program in Law and emphasizes quality, competence development, and international research engagement. The candidate may also organize joint activities within the RODEAS project and is expected to contribute to collaborative and interdisciplinary academic communities. Applicants must hold a Norwegian five-year Master’s degree in Law or an equivalent qualification and demonstrate excellent academic proficiency in English or Norwegian, both written and spoken. The project must align with RODEAS objectives, and candidates must qualify for the PhD programme at either the University of Oslo or the University of Bergen, as BI is not accredited to award PhDs in law. Assessment criteria include the quality of the academic project description (5–10 pages), relevant experience and publications, ability to work independently and systematically, communication skills, and collaborative style. The position offers a salary of NOK 632,200 per year, membership in BI's collective pension scheme, and good welfare benefits. BI Norwegian Business School provides a supportive academic environment, strong focus on professional development, and opportunities to contribute to knowledge-based education and societal impact. To apply, candidates must submit their application electronically via the provided link, including an application letter, academic project description, CV and publication list, diploma from the highest degree obtained, and other relevant documentation. Applications must be submitted before the deadline; late materials will not be accepted. Qualified applicants may be invited for an interview. BI Norwegian Business School emphasizes equality and diversity in its recruitment process. For further information, contact Professor Johan Boucht at [email protected].

The Department of Law and Governance at BI Norwegian Business School invites applications for a PhD candidate position in administrative law and criminal law, as part of the RODEAS project: Rule of Law, Due Process, and Effectivity in Administrative Sanctioning. This four-year position is funded by the Research Council of Norway and includes 25% teaching or other career-promoting duties. The RODEAS project aims to analyse administrative sanctions from a broad and interdisciplinary perspective, focusing on the relationship between administrative sanctions and punishment, principles for imposing sanctions, the need for dedicated sanctioning processes, and proportionality in sentencing. Using a robust data research platform, the project will conduct large-scale empirical analyses of sanctions decisions by partner regulators. The PhD candidate will contribute to the development of a normative framework for administrative sanctions, ensuring efficiency, legal certainty, and predictability. The candidate's research will be anchored in WP 1, which examines the legal nature of administrative sanctioning regimes at the intersection of criminal law punishment and restrictive administrative measures. The project will explore theoretical justifications for administrative sanctions and their alignment with legislative and administrative practices. The candidate will design and pursue their own research project within WP 1, with the final project description developed in consultation with the supervisor, project manager, and RODEAS research team. The Department of Law and Governance is responsible for BI’s master’s program in Law, and the candidate will be expected to deliver high-quality teaching as part of their duties. The department emphasizes quality, competence development, and international research excellence, fostering a supportive academic environment and close collaboration with the professional world. Applicants must hold a Norwegian five-year Master’s degree in Law or an equivalent qualification and demonstrate excellent academic proficiency in English or Norwegian, both written and spoken. The PhD project will be affiliated with either the University of Oslo or the University of Bergen, and candidates must qualify for the PhD programme at one of these institutions. Assessment criteria include the quality of the academic project description (5-10 pages), previous experience and publications in criminal law and/or administrative law, and the ability to work systematically, creatively, and independently. Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach are essential. The position offers a salary of NOK 632,200 per year, membership in BI's collective pension scheme, and good welfare benefits. BI Norwegian Business School is committed to equality and diversity and provides a stimulating work environment at one of the leading business schools in the Nordic region. The application deadline is 30 June 2026. Interested candidates should submit their application electronically, including an application letter, project description, CV, publication list, diploma, and any other relevant documentation. For further information, contact Professor Johan Boucht at [email protected].