University of Oslo is inviting application for PhD research fellowship within Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Sociology and Human Geography. The position is for a period of up to 4 years with 25 % compulsory work (primarily teaching). Applicants for the position of research fellow must have a master’s degree/second-level degree in human geography. The master’s thesis must have been submitted before the application deadline. The application deadline is 15th August 2014.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded within department of Sociology and Human Geography for a research fellow (SKO 1017) in human geography.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for pursuing PhD research programme at University of Oslo.
Scholarship Provider: University of Oslo
Scholarship can be taken at: Norway
Accreditation: University of Oslo is an accredited university. University of Oslo is accredited by the EUA.
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( votes)Eligibility: The position requires that the person who is hired participates in the Faculty of Social Sciences’ organised research education programme (PhD programme) and that the work results in a doctorate in human geography. The person who is hired will automatically be admitted to the PhD programme. The hiring process will include an interview. In addition to an overall evaluation of the applicant’s grades, particular emphasis will be placed on the quality of the project proposal and the master’s thesis.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Norway can apply for the fellowship.
Scholarship Description: There is a vacant position at the Department of Sociology and Human Geography for a research fellow (SKO 1017) in human geography. The position is for a period of up to 4 years with 25 % compulsory work(primarily teaching). Applicants for the position of research fellow must have a master’s degree/second-level degree in human geography. The master’s thesis must have been submitted before the application deadline.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The position is for a period of up to 4 years with 25 % compulsory work(primarily teaching).
What does it cover? Total offer is of-
-Salary in pay grade 50-57 (NOK 416 600 – 468 400 per annum), depending on competence
-a pleasant working environment
-a good pension scheme through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
-good welfare benefits
Selection criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. The electronic application should include:
-A letter of application
-Project proposal (5-10 pages) which should include the topic, relevant theory and methods, and a work plan. Applicants are expected to be able to complete the project during the four year period. If the project requires field work/data collection, costs must be calculated and presented in a budget.
-CV with full summary of education, practice and academic work. The period of enrollment (admission-completion) in the master’s study programme must be specified.
Copies of certificates and references
-Master’s thesis. Please note that there is no separate prompt for uploading your thesis in the electronic application. Your thesis must therefore be uploaded as “Attachment”.
-Complete list of publications and any academic work.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15th August 2014.
