Researcher in Anthropology: Risk and Decision-Making in Polar Fieldwork

The Norwegian Polar Institute; Tromsø; Vor Ort; NOK 700.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

1000scholars is seeking a Researcher in Anthropology to study risk and decision-making in polar fieldwork. You will conduct ethnographic observation, document risk assessment processes, and observe both formal meetings and everyday interactions within the project. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D.

in anthropology or a related discipline with ethnography experience. Norwegian or equivalent PhD is acceptable; if not defended, submission documentation is required before hire.

Qualifikationen

• You must hold a Ph.D. in anthropology or a related discipline.
• You must have experience in ethnography and observation-based analysis.
• Norwegian PhD or equivalent is required; if not defended, documentation of submission is needed.

Aufgaben

• Ethnographic observation of the research project.
• Documenting and analysing processes of risk assessment and decision-making.
• Attending and observing formal project meetings.
• Observing the informal working environment and everyday interactions within the project.
• Conducting interviews where relevant.

Kenntnisse

Ethnography

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Observational analysis

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Anthropology

Norwegian or foreign PhD

Jobbeschreibung

Researcher in anthropology

Researcher in Anthropology: Risk and Decision-Making in Polar Fieldwork

Work assignments

• ethnographic observation of the research project
• documenting and analysing processes of risk assessment and decision-making
• attending and observing formal project meetings
• observing the informal working environment and everyday interactions within the project
• conducting interviews where relevant

The research is expected to result in

• peer-reviewed journal articles and other scholarly publications based on the ethnographic research findings
• potentially, a policy brief outlining recommendations for policy and/or operational practice related to risk, infrastructure deployment, and the prioritisation of scientific activities in polar fieldwork settings

Kvalifikasjonskrav

You must holdan Ph.D. in anthropology or a related discipline. In addition, you must have experience in ethnography and observation-based analysis.

A Norwegian PhD or an equivalent PhD from foreign universities is required. If you have not yet defended your thesis, you are still welcome to apply, but you must document that your doctoral work has been submitted for evaluation before the application deadline. Your defence must be approved before we can hire you

It is an advantage if you have

• knowledge of field science in marine and/or polar environments
• a track record of relevant publications

Personal suitability will be given significant weight in the assessment. The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong capacity for independent judgment, initiative, and autonomous decision-making
• Ability to work independently and adapt effectively in evolving and unpredictable situations
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain trust in embedded research settings
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative research environments
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to translate ethnographic material into research findings and recommendations for future practice

Excellent oral and written knowledge of English is required. Working language in NPI is Norwegian, so knowledge of Norwegian or Scandinavian language will be beneficial. If you do not already speak Norwegian, we encourage you to develop your Norwegian language skills during your employment, as developing Norwegian language skills can help you engage more fully with colleagues, the institute, and the local community. To support this, we will cover the costs of Norwegian course that are successfully completed.

If required, the person appointed must be able to be authorized for access to information classified as RESTRICTED. Further information about authorization can be found on the website of the Norwegian Civil Security Clearance Authority.

We offer

• Interesting and exciting work tasks in a highly international research environment.
• Salary according to the Norwegian State salary code 1109 Researcher Scientist, depending on qualifications (2% is deducted to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund).
• Membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. The membership includes many benefits, such as lifetime retirement pension, the right to financial support if you become ill or disabled, financial support for your family if something happens to you in our service, insurance against occupational injury/illness, as well as good mortgage terms.
• Membership in our staff association, which among other things has its own cabin and facilitates various social gatherings.

In case of discrepancies between the Norwegian and the English version of this description, the Norwegian version takes precedence.

We believe a diverse work force is a strength, and want employees with different skills, subject combinations, life experience and perspectives. If you are qualified for the position, you are welcome to apply regardless of your gender, age, cultural background, disabilities, or gaps in your CV.

All applications are handled in confidentiality until the application deadline. Thereafter, a public list of applicants will be prepared. Applicants who wish to reserve their applications from the public list must give reasons for this in their applications. Information about an applicant can be made public even if the applicant has requested that they be excluded from the public list of applicants, cf. Freedom of Information Act, Section 25, 2nd paragraph.

We collaborate with Semac (www.semac.no) on electronical reference interviews and background checks to ensure a good recruitment process. This helps ensure that we recruit the right expertise and contribute to a fair evaluation of the applicants. The background check often consists of verification of information provided in the application, CV, diploma, etc.