PhD Fellowship in Comparative Politics & Data Science

University of Oslo; Oslo; On-site; NOK 550,800 - 595,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary NOK 550 800 – 595 000 per year

Personal research funds (~NOK 35,000 per year)

Inclusive workplace with good work-life balance

Access to Norway’s public services

Financial support for international staff moving to Norway

Job summary

The University of Oslo is offering a PhD position in political science focusing on the project “Authoritarian Threats to Scientific Knowledge”. This three-year fellowship (possibly extended) allows the successful candidate to develop a unique research project aligned with the Faculty’s PhD programme.

Ideal candidates will have a master’s degree, strong English skills, and knowledge in research methods. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, fostering a stimulating and inclusive research environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of university study, including at least two years at Master’s level.
• Master’s thesis of at least 30 ECTS in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Develop a theoretical and methodological framework for the project.
• Contribute to data collection, measurement, and analysis.
• Generate at least three research article ideas.

Skills

Excellent command of English

Training in quantitative analyses

Experience with large language models

Programming in R or equivalent

Education

Master's degree with relevant education in research methods or game theory

Five years of university study in Norway

Job description

The University of Oslo is offering a PhD position in political science focusing on the project “Authoritarian Threats to Scientific Knowledge”. This three-year fellowship (possibly extended) allows the successful candidate to develop a unique research project aligned with the Faculty’s PhD programme.

Ideal candidates will have a master’s degree, strong English skills, and knowledge in research methods. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, fostering a stimulating and inclusive research environment.