Wargaming Researcher: Shape Norway's Defense Future

Forsvaret

Oslo fylke

On-site

NOK 622,000 - 781,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Physical training 2 hours/week

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Job summary

Forsvaret’s Norwegian Defence University College seeks an experienced researcher to strengthen wargaming activities at Stabsskolen under the TEK-MDO project. The role aims to build a permanent academic capability in wargaming within NDUC.

The successful candidate will collaborate with academic staff, military practitioners, and international partners to advance pedagogical methods and research in wargaming across campuses in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, and Lillehammer.

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in wargaming, simulation, game-based learning, or related fields.
Strong academic record and demonstrated research capability.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Security clearance required (HEMMELIG/Secret) as per Norwegian Act.

Responsibilities

Conduct and contribute to research on wargaming, including publications, external collaboration, and supervision of doctoral research.
Contribute to establishment and development of a long-term wargaming capability at Stabsskolen and across the NDUC in close 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 in collaboration 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.