Postdoc in Anthropology: Rituals of Reintegration (Colombia)

Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO); Norway; On-site; NOK 770,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Norway is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher for a 2-year position in anthropology, focusing on the ERC Starting Grant project ‘Rituals in combatant-to-civilian transformation’. The role involves conducting field research in Colombia, collaborating on cross-method integration, and contributing to theory building. Candidates should have a PhD in anthropology, expertise in ethnographic methods, and excellent skills in qualitative analysis. The position offers competitive salary and is based in Oslo.

Benefits

Subsidized canteen

Weekly running group

Social events

Qualifications

• PhD dissertation must be submitted before the application deadline.
• Proven expertise with ethnographic methods and field research.
• Excellent skills in qualitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct life-history interviews with ex-combatants in Colombia.
• Collaborate with other researchers to ensure cross-method integration.
• Write journal articles and present at international conferences.

Skills

Ethnographic methods

Qualitative analysis

Spanish language skills

English language skills

Fieldwork experience

Cross-cultural comparative analysis

Education

PhD in anthropology (cultural, social, or evolutionary)

Tools

NVivo

Atlas.ti

Job description

A leading research institute in Norway is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher for a 2-year position in anthropology, focusing on the ERC Starting Grant project ‘Rituals in combatant-to-civilian transformation’. The role involves conducting field research in Colombia, collaborating on cross-method integration, and contributing to theory building. Candidates should have a PhD in anthropology, expertise in ethnographic methods, and excellent skills in qualitative analysis. The position offers competitive salary and is based in Oslo.