PhD Fellow: Workplace Norwegian Language Research

University of Agder (UiA); Norway; Vor Ort; NOK 496.000 - 606.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Professional development

Inclusive environment

Modern facilities and welfare

Zusammenfassung

The University of Agder (UiA) invites applications for a 100% PhD Research Fellow position in Norwegian professional language use in the workplace. The role is linked to the Center for Norwegian Professional Language, with a focus on education, work, and language development.

Starting Oct 1, 2026, or as agreed, the appointment is funded for up to eight years with extensions possible. The successful candidate develops an independent doctoral project and joins a national research effort

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Nordic studies, Norwegian as a second language, linguistics, multilingualism, communication, or related field with a B or better on the master's thesis.
• Competence in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language at the B2 level.
• Good presentation skills in English (written and oral).
• Candidates in the final stages of their master’s degree may apply.

Aufgaben

• Develop an independent doctoral project aligned with Center for Norwegian Professional Language and work package 2.
• Outline theoretical perspectives, materials and methods for studying Norwegian professional language in the workplace.
• Contribute to research in education, research and work contexts and publish findings.
• Collaborate with the Department of Nordic and Media Studies and other partners.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Independent work

Systematic work

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Nordic studies or related field with thesis grade B or better

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Agder (UiA) invites applications for a 100% PhD Research Fellow position in Norwegian professional language use in the workplace. The role is linked to the Center for Norwegian Professional Language, with a focus on education, work, and language development.

Starting Oct 1, 2026, or as agreed, the appointment is funded for up to eight years with extensions possible. The successful candidate develops an independent doctoral project and joins a national research effort