PhD Fellowship in Literacy/Educational sciences

University of Stavanger; Norway; On-site; NOK 576,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Norway is offering a PhD Fellowship in Literacy/Educational Science at the Faculty of Arts and Education. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct research on long-form reading in upper secondary schools. Required qualifications include a master's degree in a related field and strong skills in quantitative methods. The position is fully funded and aims to develop promising researchers through a comprehensive PhD program.

Benefits

Salary according to State Salary Scale

Access to career guidance

Health services and generous parental leave

Commitment to diversity and inclusivity

Qualifications

• Strong academic background required.
• Experience with quantitative methods is required.
• Master's thesis and average grade must be equivalent to or better than a B grade.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze quantitative data in upper secondary school.
• Prepare a preliminary project proposal for the DEEPREAD project.
• Develop a career plan in collaboration with supervisors.

Skills

Motivation for research

Quantitative methods

Teamwork

Independence

English proficiency

Norwegian or another Scandinavian language proficiency

Education

Five-year master's degree in psychology, educational science, or literacy

Job description

Educational sciences » Research methodology

Psychological sciences » Other

Organisation/Company University of Stavanger Department The Norwegian Reading Centre Research Field Educational sciences » Learning studies Educational sciences » Teaching methods Educational sciences » Research methodology Psychological sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Norway Application Deadline 13 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo) Type of Contract Temporary 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

The University of Stavanger invites applicantsfor a PhDFellowship in Literacy/Educational science at the Faculty of Arts and Education, The Norwegian Reading Centre. The position is vacant from August 1, 2026.

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

The hired candidate will be admitted to the PhD program in Arts and Education. The education includes relevant courses amounting 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. 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.

Research topic

The PhD Fellow will be affiliated with the research project DEEPREAD, funded by the Research Council of Norway (project nr. 357949). DEEPREAD is a study of long-form reading in upper secondary school, focusing on the impact of digitisation on aspects of reading such as sustained focus, immersion, and comprehension. The PhD student will collect and analyse quantitative data (surveys, ratings, physiological data, reading comprehension) collected in a selection of classes in upper secondary schools.

Project proposal

As an applicant, you must prepare a preliminary projectproposal outlining how you plan to address the research questions specified in the DEEPREAD project proposal.Your preliminary projectproposal, a maximum of five pages, will be included in the application assessment. Applicants are required to contact the project leader and/or the director of the Centre prior to submitting their application

During the first three months of the employment period, the projectproposal and progress plan will be further developed in cooperation withyour supervisors andcompleted for the final plan for the PhD-project. A projectproposal template can be found here.

Qualification requirements

We are looking for applicants with a strong academic background who have completed a five-year master degree in psychology, educational science, or literacy. , preferably acquired recently; or who possess corresponding qualifications that could provide a basis for successfully completing a doctorate. Experience with quantitative methods is required.

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.

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, mustattach 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:

• 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
• ability to contribute positively in collaborative projects with schools and teachers
• excellent command of both oral and written English
• strong command of Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, both written and spoken

We offer

• a PhD education in a large, exciting and societally important organisation
• an ambitious work community which is developing rapidly. We strive to include employees at all levels in strategic decisions and promote an informal atmosphere with a flat organisational structure.
• access to Lifekeys , a digital service for the preservation of personal mental health and well-being
• salary in accordance with the State Salary Scale, l.pl 17.515, code 1017, NOK 575.400 gross per year with salary developmentaccording to seniority in the position.From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• employment with an Inclusive Workplace organisation which is committed to reducing sick leave, increasing the proportion of employees with reduced working capacity, and increasing the number of professionally activeseniors
• as an employee in Norway, you will have access to an optimal health service, as well as good pensions, generous maternity/paternity leave,and a competitive salary. Nursery places are guaranteed and reasonably priced

Diversity is a resource in the working and learning environment at UiS. When we have different backgrounds and experiences, we can approach challenges from multiple perspectives and find better solutions. At UiS, we are committed to showing respect for each other's differences and accommodating employees with disabilities. We take into consideration your needs and your situation in various life phases.

If you find this position interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, disability, cultural background, or whether you have been out of the workforce for a period.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, gaps in their CV, or immigrant backgrounds, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these groups for an interview. If you fall into any of these categories, feel free to indicate it when applying for the position. Learn more about the criteria for being considered an applicant in these specific groups here .

Contact information

More information on the position and project descriptioncan be obtained from project leader Anne Mangen, e-mail: [e-mail] , tel: [phone], or director Kjersti Lundetræ, e-mail: [e-mail] , tel: [phone].

Information about the appointment procedure can be obtained from HR advisor Camelia Danaei, e-mail: [e-mail] .

Application

To apply for this position please follow the link "Apply for this job". Your application letter, relevant education and work experience as well as language skills must be registered here. Inyour application letter, you must state your research interests and motivation for the position.

The following documents must be uploaded as attachments to your application:

• CV with a full summary of your education and experience
• references, certificates/diplomas andother documentation that you consider relevant
• Diploma Supplement or similar and a confirmed conversion scale if this is required
• publicationsor other relevant research work

Applications are evaluated based on the information available in Jobbnorge atthe application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above and that you have attached the necessary documentation.

The documentation must be available in either a Scandinavian language or in English. If the total size of the attachments exceeds 100 MB, they must be compressed before upload.

Please note that information on applicants may be published even if the applicant has requested not to be included in the official list of applicants - see Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act .If your request is not granted, you will be notified.

UiS only considers applications and attachments registered in Jobbnorge.

General information

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the actsrelating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology.

Your qualificationsfor the position, based on documentation registered in Jobbnorge, will be assessed by an internalexpert committee.Based on the committee's statement, relevant applicants will be invited to an interview before any recommendations are made. References will also be obtained for relevant candidates. More about the hiring process onour website.

The appointee will be based at the University of Stavanger. It is a prerequisite that you havea residence which enables you to be present at, and available to the academic community during ordinary working hours.

The position has been announced in both Norwegian and English. In the case of differences of meaning between the texts, the Norwegian text takes precedence.