Duties of the position
- The successful candidate is expected to develop and conduct a quantitative research project within the larger TFoE project.
- It is expected that the candidate participates in the research group EVPOC (Elections, Values, and Political Communication).
- The candidate is expected to participate in international activities such as conferences, workshops, Ph.D. courses and/or research stays at universities abroad.
- The position may be ascribed obligation to teach, in which case it will be extended by up to one year. It is expected that the candidate contributes to teaching in the study programs at the Department.
Required selection criteria
To be qualified for this position you must fulfill the following criteria.
- A master’s degree in political science, international relations, European studies or a related field. Candidates who are in the final stage of their master’s degree can apply and will be considered but cannot be hired until they have completed the master’s degree.
- Education corresponding to a five-year Norwegian degree program, where 120 credits are obtained at master’s level.
- A strong academic background from your previous studies and an average from the master degree program, or equivalent education, which is equal to grade of B or better in terms of NTNU’s grading scale. Applicants with no letter grades from previous studies must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be assessed if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
- Good quality of the project proposal.
- Good written and oral skills in English.
- Experience with quantitative methods and motivation to extend these skills.
You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty’s doctoral program.
As a PhD candidate (code 1017) you are normally paid from gross NOK 532 200 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
The period of employment is 3 years. The start date of the position will be agreed upon but is desired to be as early as possible in the beginning of 2025.
The position is subject to external funding.
Organisation/Company –NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Research Field – Political sciences
Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country – Norway
Application Deadline –10 Dec 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/Oslo)
More information: EUROAXESS
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