PhD Fellowship in Gender and Technology

UiT The Arctic University of Norway; Tromsø; On-site; NOK 550,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme through the state

Salary according to state pay scale

Opportunity for extended research stay

Interdisciplinary research environment

Job summary

UiT The Arctic University of Norway invites applications for a PhD Fellowship in Gender and Technology. The successful candidate will pursue an original doctoral project within GATE, contributing to interdisciplinary exchange on gender, AI, technology and social life at the Centre for Women’s and Gender Research (SKK) in Tromsø.

The three-year fellowship with potential extension offers supervision, a vibrant research environment, and opportunities for career development within a leading Nordic

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in gender studies, humanities, social sciences, STS, media and cultural studies, or related field.
• Good written and oral English proficiency.
• Norwegian or Scandinavian language knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out an original doctoral research project within GATE’s framework.
• Participate in the research environment at SKK and collaborate across gender studies and AI research.
• Complete PhD training to doctoral level; admission to the PhD programme is a prerequisite for employment.
• Engage in interdisciplinary exchange on gender, AI, technology and society.

Skills

English proficiency

Collaboration skills

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in gender studies or related field

Job description

PhD Fellowship in Gender and Technology

Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education

The position

A PhD Student position in gender studies is available in the Centre for Women’s and Gender Research (SKK) at the Department of Philosophy (IFF), Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education (HSL), UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The position is linked to the research initiative Gender, AI and Technological Engagements (GATE): Towards Informed Futures led by Ania Malinowska.

The successful candidate will develop and carry out an original doctoral research project within GATE’s thematic framework, leading to a PhD degree. The candidate will participate in the research environment at SKK and contribute to interdisciplinary exchange on gender, artificial intelligence, technological change, and social life.

The workplace is campus Tromsø. The duration is three years with possibility for one additional year upon completion of the doctoral thesis in time.

Shortlisted candidates should expect to be called for interview by April. Desired starting date in August 2027.

The objective of the position is to complete research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Admission to the PhD programme is a prerequisite for employment, and the programme period starts on commencement of the position.

The PhD fellow position is for a period of three years and full time studies with the possibility of an extension of the appointment period. If the doctoral dissertation is submitted for appraisal within 3 years or within 3.5 years, the PhD candidate is qualified for a completion grant for either 12 or 6 months. The completion grant should be used to further qualification measures such as courses in teaching in higher education, lecturing and other relevant work at the faculty. More information about the completion grant scheme can be found here.

Supervision and research environment

The proposed main supervisor is Associate Professor Ania Malinowska, a cultural theorist and researcher working across technology, affect, gender and culture. Her research combines cultural and gender-informed theory with media archaeology, qualitative inquiry and art-based experimentation. She is the author of Love in Contemporary Technoculture (Cambridge University Press) and Cutting Up Books: A Writing Method in Critical Thinking (Intellect), and co-inventor of Hypnotic AI, a patented AI-based research and art system investigating affective human–technology relations.

Formal supervision arrangements will be confirmed under UiT’s doctoral regulations.

Contact

• Associate Professor Ania Malinowska:
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• Head of the Department Melina Duarte
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Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• A relevant master’s degree, or equivalent qualification in gender studies, humanities, social sciences, Science and Technology Studies (STS), media and cultural studies, or a related field;
• Good written and oral English proficiency.

Applicants must document fluency of in English and be able to work in an international environment. Nordic applicants can document their English capabilities by attaching their high school diploma. Working knowledge of Norwegian or a Scandinavian language is also beneficial.

Desired qualifications:

• Knowledge of gender studies, feminist theory, critical AI studies, STS or digital humanities;
• Experience with qualitative, digital, historical, experimental or art-based research methods;
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and socially responsible technology research;
• Feasible and well-prepared research proposal, showing good methodological skills;
• Motivation, research potential and personal suitability.

We will also emphasize motivation and personal suitability for the position. We are looking for candidates who:

• Have good collaboration skills;
• Have good communication and interaction with colleagues and students;
• Wants to contribute to a good working environment.

In the assessment, the emphasis is on the applicant's potential to complete a research education based on the master's thesis or equivalent, and any other scientific work. (The project description will also be considered.) In addition, professional experience and other experience of significance for the completion of the doctoral programme will be taken into consideration.

As many people as possible should have the opportunity to undertake organized research training. If you already hold a PhD or have equivalent competence, we will not appoint you to this position.

Inclusion and diversity

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment. We believe that inclusion and diversity are a strength, and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives.

If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application. If there are qualified applicants, we invite at least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it. Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics.

We offer

• Involvement in an interesting research project
• Good career opportunities
• A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues
• Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement
• Pension scheme through the state pension fund
• PhD Fellows are normally given a salary of 580 000 NOK/year with a 3% yearly increase
• Opportunity to apply for a scholarship for an extended research stay abroad
• Opportunity to join an active and interdisciplinary research environment at the Centre for Women’s and Gender Research (SKK)
• Opportunities for academic collaboration and scholarly exchange across gender studies, critical technology studies and AI research
• Opportunity to apply for funding for a research stay abroad and to develop international research networks
• Possibility of qualifying for a one-year extension to undertake career development activities, including teaching, research dissemination, administration and research
• Close academic supervision and support throughout the doctoral programme
• A supportive and inclusive working environment with dedicated colleagues
• Opportunity to engage in physical exercise during working hours
• Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the National Insurance Scheme which also include health care services.
• More practical information about working and living in Norway can be found here: https://uit.no/staffmobility