Associate Professor in Media and Communication (ref 300492)

Euraxess; Oslo; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oslo, represented by Euraxess, is seeking a qualified candidate for a permanent position as Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication. This role offers substantial freedom to pursue research interests, contributing significantly to the advancement of media and communication scholarship.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent research track record, with half of the workload dedicated to research activities. Promotion to full professor will be available based on merit according to university guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of research in media and communication.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues in research groups.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in media and communication.
• Collaborate with department colleagues on research projects.
• Teach and mentor students in the field.

Skills

Research expertise in media and communication

Collaboration skills

Education

PhD in Media and Communication or related field

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Oslo Research Field Communication sciences » Media studies Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 15 Sep 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Oslo) Country Norway Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A permanent position of Associate Professor (SKO 1011) in Media and Communication is available at the Department of Media and Communication, University of Oslo.

We seek a candidate who has an excellent track record of research, whose work contributes to the development of media and communication scholarship.

The successful candidate will have substantial freedom to pursue their research interests and collaborate with colleagues in research groups. For Associate Professors near half of the workload is reserved for research activities. Promotion to full professor can be applied for on personal merit according to university procedures.