PhD Fellowship in Gender Studies

University of Stavanger; Norway; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifekeys mental health service

Free Norwegian language courses

Job summary

The University of Stavanger invites applicants for a PhD Fellowship in Gender Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of media and society, Centre for Gender Studies. The position is vacant from 01.02.2027 and includes a three-year appointment with research duties, or four years with additional duties.

The PhD education will cover required courses, a dissertation, and participation in national and international research environments.

Qualifications

• Five-year masters degree in gender studies, media studies, or social sciences.
• Strong motivation and potential for research within the field.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with structure and workload management.

Responsibilities

• Pursue PhD education leading to a doctoral degree.
• Conduct independent research within feminist futures and climate justice.
• Participate in national and international research environments and seminars.

Skills

Gender studies

Research potential

Teamwork

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

Five-year master’s degree in gender studies

Master’s degree in social sciences

Job description

Department of media and society, Centre for Gender Studies

Organisation/Company University of Stavanger Department Department of media and society, Centre for Gender Studies Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 1 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo) Country Norway Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University of Stavanger invites applicantsfor a PhD Fellowship inGender Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of media and society, Centre for Gender Studies

The position is vacant from 01.02.2027

This is a trainee position that willgive promising researchers an opportunity for academic development through a PhD education leading to a doctoral degree.

The hired candidate will be admitted to the PhD program in social sciences. The education includes relevant courses to about six months of study, a dissertation based on independent research, participation in national and international research environments, relevant academic communication, a trial lecture and public defence. ThePh.d.-program in social sciences at UiS is organised in five research schools, and the PhD candidate will be a member of the research school in politics and society, PolSoc.Read more about the PhD education at UiS on our website.

The appointment isfor three years withresearch dutiesexclusively, or four years with both research andother career-promoting work. This will be clarified in the recruitment process.

A career plan will be prepared that specifies the competencies that the Research Fellow will acquire. Access to career guidance will be provided throughout the doctoral education.

The appointment isfor three years withresearch dutiesexclusively, or four years with both research andother career-promoting work. This will be clarified in the recruitment process.

A career plan will be prepared that specifies the competencies that the Research Fellow will acquire. Access to career guidance will be provided throughout the doctoral education.

Research Topic

The PhD Fellow will be affiliated with the research group Feminist Knowledge Production. The subject area for the position is (feminist) futures. In the ongoing shift towards green transitions, questions regarding sustainability, the environment, ecology, technology, and humanity’s footprint in the Anthropocene are central. In gender studies, these perspectives and questions concerning the future (or futures) are linked to issues of justice, redistribution, gender equality, and diversity.
This PhD position combines perspectives on climate justice and environmental sustainability within the social sciences in general, and feminist perspectives on livable futures in particular. The PhD project aims to generate new knowledges about what kinds of understandings of the future that circulate in society during our Anthropocene era. More specifically, the project will examine how the concept of "the future" is defined, maintained, and negotiated through current discourses related to sustainability and social justice. Possible approaches include:

• Document analysis of policy documents related to sustainable development or strategic foresight, e.g., within the context of the welfare state
• Discourse analysis of current debates and discussions in the Norwegian, Nordic, or international public sphere
• Media analysis of media coverage, news reporting, or discourses
• Analysis of popular culture—including film, literature, and TV—across genres ranging from documentary to science fiction
• Empirical studies of attitudes, expectations, and narratives regarding futures, for example through interviews or surveys
• Analyses of or with artistic expressions
• Interdisciplinary combinations of the above suggestions or other

We are looking for applicants with a strong academic background who have completed a five-year master’s degree within —preferably recent—in gender studies, media studies, social sciences, or corresponding qualifications that could provide a basis for successfully completing a doctorate.
The position is open to interdisciplinary candidates interested in societal engagement regarding futures—specifically concerning relational phenomena involving place, belonging, identity, inequality, and marginalized forms of knowledge and knowledge production. It is also open to those with a particular interest in knowledge production through speculative methods, art, and storytelling.

To be eligible for admission to the doctoral programmes at the University of Stavanger both the grade for your master’s thesis and the weighted average grade of your master’s degree must individually be equivalent to or better than a B grade.If you finish your education (master’s degree) in the autumn of 2026 you are also welcome to apply.

Applicants with an education from an institution with a different grade scale than A-F, and/or with other types of credits than sp/ECTS, must attach a confirmed conversion scale that shows how the grades can be compared with the Norwegian A-F scale and a Diploma Supplement or similar that explains the scope of the subjects that are included in the education. You can use these conversion scales to calculate your points for admission.

Emphasis is also placed on your:

• Documented education or training in gender studies
• motivation and potential for research within the field
• professional and personal skills for completing the doctoral degree within the timeframe
• ability to work independently and in a team, be innovative and creative
• ability to work structured and handle a heavy workload
• having a good command of both oral and written English

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Other

Additional Information

As a PhD Fellow at UiS, you will receive

• a PhD education at a university with a strong societal mission and ambitious academic goals
• an ambitious and inclusive research environment. We strive to include employees at all levels in strategic decisions and promote an informal atmosphere with a flat organisational structure.
• free Norwegian language courses if you do not have proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish at level A2 at the time of employment.
• access to Lifekeys , a digital service that supports mental health and well-being
• salary in accordance with the State Salary Scale, code 1017, NOK 580000 gross per year, with salary progression during the employment period. A statutory 2% contribution is deducted for membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• employment with an Inclusive Workplace organisation committed to reducing sick leave and promoting and inclusive working life
• access to the Hjem-jobb-hjem programme, offering discounted public transportation to and from work
• access to comprehensive health services, generous parental leave arrangements and a well-developed welfare system.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is a strength at the University of Stavanger. Different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds contribute to better solutions and a positive working and learning environment. We welcome applicants with diverse qualifications, life experiences and perspectives, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, age, disability, cultural background, or whether they have experienced periods outside the workforce. UiS is committed to supporting employees in different stages of life and to providing reasonable accommodation for employees with individual needs.

In accordance with applicable regulations, at least one qualified applicant with a disability, a gap in their CV, or an immigrant background will be invited for an interview. If this applies to you, you may indicate this in the application portal. Read more about the scheme here .

The university aims to recruit more men within the subject area. If several applicants are considered to have equal qualifications, male applicants will be given priority.

Selection process

UiS only considers applications and attachments submitted through Jobbnorge.

Information about applicants may be made public even if an applicant has requested not to be included on the public list of applicants, cf. Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act . If such a request is not granted, you will be notified.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Stavanger, Faculty of Social Studies, Faculty of Science and Technology Country Norway State/Province Rogaland City Stavanger Postal Code 4021 Street Kjell Arholmsgate 41