Wargaming Researcher & Pedagogical Innovator

Amund Nørstrud Lundesgaard; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 622,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two hours of physical training perWeek

Job summary

Amund Nørstrud Lundesgaard in Oslo seeks an experienced researcher to strengthen wargaming activities at Stabsskolen within the TEK-MDO project. The role focuses on planning, development, and conduct of wargaming with a strong emphasis on new technologies and pedagogical methods.

The successful candidate will contribute to establishing a long-term academic environment for wargaming at NDUC, collaborating with academic staff, military practitioners, and international partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise or substantial experience in wargaming, simulation, game-based learning, military analysis, or related fields.
• Strong academic record and demonstrated research capability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and contribute to research on wargaming, including publications, external collaboration, and supervision of doctoral research.
• Contribute to establishing and developing a long-term wargaming capability at Stabsskolen and across NDUC in collaboration with the Wargaming Coordinator.
• Develop and integrate wargaming as a pedagogical method at Stabsskolen and across the NDUC.
• Design, facilitate, evaluate, and further develop wargames with academic staff, military professionals, and other subject‑matter experts.
• Support staff development through training, workshops, and methodological guidance in wargaming.
• Build and maintain collaboration with national and international partners to strengthen wargaming within the defence sector

Skills

Wargaming expertise

Academic research

English communication

Education

Master’s degree

PhD preferred

Job description

Amund Nørstrud Lundesgaard in Oslo seeks an experienced researcher to strengthen wargaming activities at Stabsskolen within the TEK-MDO project. The role focuses on planning, development, and conduct of wargaming with a strong emphasis on new technologies and pedagogical methods.

The successful candidate will contribute to establishing a long-term academic environment for wargaming at NDUC, collaborating with academic staff, military practitioners, and international partners.