University of Oslo is offering a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages within the research project “Airborne: Pollution, Climate Change and Visions of Sustainability in China”. The position is available for a 2-year period starting January 2015. The applicant should have an academic background from political science, sociology, media science or anthropology, and experience from doing fieldwork in China. The application deadline is 25 September 2014.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded at the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages within the research project “Airborne: Pollution, Climate Change and Visions of Sustainability in China”.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for pursuing postdoctoral research programme at University of Oslo.
Scholarship Provider: University of Oslo, Norway
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:
-PhD with a specialization relevant to Airborne’s research
-Experience of doing fieldwork in China, and working with Chinese sources
-Personal suitability and motivation for the position
-The doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation before the application deadline.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of Norway can apply for this postdoctoral research fellowship.
Scholarship Description: 
A position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow is available at the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages within the research project “Airborne: Pollution, Climate Change, and Visions of Sustainability in China”. The postdoctoral research fellow will join the Airborne research team, preferably working within Case 2. The aim of this case is to compare local implementations of central PM policies in Hangzhou and Tangshan with a focus on local interactions between policy makers, residents, industry, media and NGOs. The applicant should have an academic background from political science, sociology, media science or anthropology, and experience from doing fieldwork in China.
Number of award(s): One postdoctoral research fellowship will be awarded.
Duration of award(s): The position is available for a 2-year period starting January 2015.
What does it cover?
-Salary level 57-65 (482 800-559 600 NOK per year, depending on qualifications);
-A professionally stimulating working environment;
-Attractive welfare benefits.
Selection Criteria: In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:
-the project’s scientific merit, research-related relevance and innovation;
-the applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within 2 years and to contribute to the main project;
-good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines.
Notification: Not Known
Online Application: The mode of applying is online. Applicants must submit the following attachments with the electronic application form, preferably in pdf format:
-Application letter
-Curriculum Vitae with grades listed
-List of published and unpublished works
-Project description (5-10 pages). The project description must present a feasible progress plan.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 25 September 2014.
