PhD Research Fellowship in Sustainable Finance

PhD Research Fellowship in Neurodivergence and innovation in the Workplace

University of Inland Norway

About the position​ Inland School of Business and Social Sciences, The PhD programme Innovation in Services in the Public and Private Sectors (INSEPP), invites candidates to apply for a 3-year PhD research fellowship, to work with the broad field of innovation studies with particular focus on neurodivergence in the workplace and innovation. Depending on the department’s needs, and the candidate‘s competence and preferences, the position may be transformed into a four-year position with 25% teaching duties. The purpose of the PhD research fellowship for the admitted candidate is to undergo a research training programme that leads to the successful completion of a doctoral degree. Admission to the PhD programme is a prerequisite for employment. The candidate is expected to participate actively in INSEPP’s activities. After commencement, the candidate must apply for admission to the PhD programme within three months. An agreement for admission to the PhD programme must be in place within six months after commencement. The candidate will be part of the Department of Organisation, Leadership and Management and the People and Organization research group (P&O) and OASIS (Organisasjon, arbeid og socialpsykologi i samfunnet) research group. In addition to INSEPP, these environments represent a valuable resource for PhD studies. The workplace is Campus Lillehammer. Contact information: Professor Annette Risberg, phone number: +47 62 43 04 28, e-mail: annette.risberg@inn.no  Head of PhD programme Marit Engen, phone number: +47 61 28 81 07, e-mail: marit.engen@inn.no  About the project​ The PhD candidate will independently drive the project as part of a research environment working on inclusion, equality, and diversity. The main supervisor conducts research on neurodiversity in the workplace. The second supervisor conducts research on diversity and inclusion and has expertise in research methods. The third supervisor conducts research on organizational psychology and innovation. Project Background​ Neurodivergent diagnoses — including autism, ADHD, and dyslexia — are increasing among both children and adults. At the same time, neurodivergent individuals face high unemployment rates, limited career opportunities, and persistent workplace discrimination. While neurodivergence has received growing attention in discussions of innovation and organizational competitiveness, workplace practices often remain grounded in neuronormative assumptions that privilege neurotypical ways of thinking and working. Research indicates that such assumptions are embedded in organizational and HR systems through misrecognition, superficial inclusion efforts, and unreflective routines, which may obscure or undervalue neurodivergent contributions. Drawing on diversity and inclusion research and innovation theory — particularly process-based and socioorganizational approaches — the project examines how neurodivergent cognitive profiles interact with organizational structures and practices to shape innovation processes across different stages, and under what conditions such contributions are enabled or constrained. Project Overview​ The project investigates how neurodivergent cognitive profiles influence innovation in organizational and entrepreneurial contexts. Neurodivergence is understood as a form of cognitive variation, where implications for innovation depend on organizational context, practices, and evaluative criteria. The project will examine how characteristics associated with neurodivergent cognition — such as sustained attention, associative thinking, pattern recognition, and tolerance for ambiguity — relate to different stages of the innovation process, including idea generation, development, and implementation. The project combines an individual-level focus on cognitive characteristics with an organizational-level analysis of how structures, cultures, and practices shape whether and how these characteristics become relevant for innovation, with particular relevance for knowledge-intensive and professional service contexts. Societal Relevance​ The project addresses challenges related to labor market inclusion and social sustainability. Despite an estimated unemployment rate of around 40% among autistic adults, limited knowledge exists about how organizational conditions shape opportunities for participation and contribution. By applying a neurodiversity perspective, the project focuses on the interaction between individual characteristics and organizational environments. This includes how organizational design, work practices, and evaluative systems may create or reduce barriers to participation, and how inclusion may involve changes at both the individual and organizational level. Qualifications​ The appointed candidate must qualify for admission to the university’s PhD programme Innovation in Services in the Public and Private Sectors (INSEPP). You must have the following qualifications:​ • A master’s degree or equivalent education in Organization, Leadership and Management studies, Organizational psychology or psychology are relevant to the position. Innovation studies are meriting. • The master’s degree must normally constitute 120 ECTS credits, including a master’s thesis of at least 30 ECTS credits. • The grade of the master’s thesis must be B or better. o Candidates must have submitted their master’s thesis and received a grade of B or better by the application deadline. o Temporary transcripts of records and the master thesis must be included as part of the application. o The final diploma for the master’s degree must be available by the time of employment. • The master’s degree must be composed of 120 ECTS (or equivalent research experience), including a master’s thesis of at least 30 ECTS, cf. NOKUT’s requirements for admission to PhD education and INN’s PhD regulations. • A strong academic background from your previous studies. The average grade should normally be B or better from the master’s program or equivalent education. If you have an education from abroad, please attach documentation of recognition of foreign higher education from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills. If the requested documentation is not possible to obtain within the application deadline, an equivalent assessment can be made by INN University in connection with the recruitment process. Furthermore, emphasis will be placed on the applicant’s: • Academic and personal qualifications to complete doctoral education within the employment period. • Ability to work independently and purposefully, as well as to collaborate on research, publishing, and teaching tasks. • Being structured and having a high work capacity. • Demonstrating solid theoretical insight and interest. Language:​ • Good proficiency in English, both oral and written. Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must document their English proficiency in accordance with the Supplementary Regulations for Admission to the PhD Programme at INN University. • Good oral and written proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language with a minimum of B2 competence is required because fieldwork will take place in Norwegian or other Scandinavian based organizations. • There may be teaching opportunities in English as well as Norwegian. In the evaluation and ranking of qualified applicants, emphasis will be placed on: • The quality of the project proposal. • Documented independent research and development work or experience relevant to the project. It is mandatory to attach a project proposal of 2000 words (see the section on “How to Apply” below). Evaluation of candidates for the position will be based on a total assessment of educational background, experience and personal suitability, as well as motivation and other eligibility requirements, as defined in the advertisement.  The position and associated tasks must be carried out in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations for government employees, including also the Act on Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology, etc. Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, come into conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to take up the position at University of Inland Norway. Necessary approvals must be maintained throughout the employment relationship. We offer​ • An academically stimulating and supportive work environment at a developing institution. • Possibility of professional development in an exciting academic research environment. • The position is remunerated according to position code 1017 (PhD candidate) in the state’s wage regulations. • Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension, with among other things, good pension and insurance schemes. For more information about INN University as an employer, please see here. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0FVnszhpJYHow to apply​ Relevant applications will be considered by an expert committee. The application and all attachments are to be submitted electronically and should include the following: • The applicant must submit a project proposal with a progress plan (in Norwegian or English, 2000 words) that explains how the research work will be carried out and addresses academic relevance, challenges and possibilities within the project. The proposal must be developed in line with the project description outlined above. The project proposal should also outline the theories and methods intended to be used. The project proposal plays an important role in evaluating applicants and must demonstrate how the project will lead to the successful completion of a doctoral degree within three/four years. The PhD research fellow hired will, in collaboration with a supervisor, prepare a complete project proposal that will form the basis for admission to the PhD programme. • Application letter with a brief overview of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position. • CV (summarizing education, positions, and academic work) • Certified copies of transcripts and diplomas. An English translation of all education documents is required unless the documents are in Norwegian. • Other work that is relevant for the application • Names and contact information of at least two references. • A copy of the master’s thesis (in PDF) Attachments must be uploaded as separate files. If the attachments exceed 30 MB, they must be compressed prior to upload. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all attachments are uploaded. Documents submitted after expiry of the deadline will not be considered in the evaluation of your application. General information​ INN believes that there is strength in inclusion and diversity. We desire employees with different competencies, professional combinations, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to an even better way of solving problems. We will facilitate for employees who need assitance to realise their goals. Relevant adaptations can be, for example, technical aids, adapting furniture or adjusting routines, work tasks and working hours. If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, gaps in the CV or immigrant background, we shall call at least one applicant in each of these categories for an interview. In order to be considered as an applicant in these groups, the applicants must meet certain requirements. You can read more on this here: https://arbeidsgiver.difi.no/positivsaerbehandling. We encourage applicants to tick in Jobbnorge if they have a disability, a gap in their CV or immigrant background. The ticks in the jobseeker portal form the basis for anonymised statistics that all state-owned enterprises report in their annual reports Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Ph.d.-stipendiat i tjenesteinnovasjon i pasientbehandling for barn og unge med autisme

Universitetet i Innlandet

Om stillingen​ Handelshøgskolen Innlandet – Fakultet for økonomi og samfunnsvitenskap inviterer kandidater til å søke på en treårig stipendiatstilling som er rettet mot forskning på tjenesteinnovasjon i pasientbehandling for barn og unge med autisme. Avhengig av instituttets behov, samt kandidatens kompetanse og ønsker, kan stillingen omgjøres til en fireårig stilling med 25 % undervisningsplikt. Formålet med stipendiatstillingen er at den som ansettes skal gjennomføre et forskerutdanningsløp som leder fram til fullført doktorgrad. Kandidaten må søke opptak ved ph.d.-programmet Innovasjon i tjenesteyting i offentlig og privat sektor (INTOP) innen tre måneder, og en avtale om opptak til ph.d.-programmet skal være på plass innen seks måneder etter oppstart. Kandidaten forventes å delta aktivt i INTOPs aktiviteter. Kandidaten vil bli tilknyttet Institutt for psykologi og forskergruppen for klinisk- og utviklingspsykologi. I tillegg til INTOP utgjør disse miljøene en verdifull ressurs for ph.d.-prosjektet. Arbeidssted er Campus Lillehammer. Kontaktinformasjon:​ • Førsteamanuensis Karin Boson, telefon: +47 62 43 00 55, e-post: karin.boson@inn.no • Leder for INTOP Marit Engen, telefon: +47 61 28 81 07, e-post: marit.engen@inn.no Om prosjektet​ Ph.d.-prosjektet skal omhandle tjenesteinnovasjon i psykisk helsevern for barn og ungdom med autismespekterdiagnose (ASD) innen norsk barne- og ungdomspsykiatri (BUP). Hovedidéen er å følge videreutviklingen av en modell for målrettet ferdighetstrening [deliberate practice] for terapeuter som arbeider med barn og unge med ASD og deres familier, med utgangspunkt i en evidensbasert, modulær psykoterapi (SEBASTIEN) som allerede er under utprøving i Norge. Prosjektet skal følge en strukturert innovasjonsprosess for helsetjenester, som inkluderer behovskartlegging, samskaping og prototyping, utprøving og videreutvikling. Det skal være særlig fokus på å: 1) identifisere og konkretisere kjerneferdigheter terapeuter trenger for å arbeide effektivt med barn og unge med ASD, og 2) videreutvikle og pilotere en treningsmodell for disse ferdighetene basert på målrettet ferdighetstrening og et nevromangfoldsbekreftende verdisyn. Målet er at terapeutene skal øve systematisk og målrettet på sentrale mellommenneskelige ferdigheter i terapi med autistiske barn/ungdommer og deres familier. Prosjektet tar sikte på å bidra til en transformasjon av tjenestene gjennom brukermedvirkning, ferdighetsfokus og iterativ prototyping av et nytt treningsopplegg, som på sikt skal resultere i en skalerbar og bærekraftig modell for terapeutopplæring i BUP. Prosjektet integrerer dermed klinisk psykologi og psykoterapiforskning med tjenesteinnovasjon i offentlig sektor. Tematisk er prosjektet høyst relevant for å finne løsninger på samfunnsutfordringer knyttet til økende forekomst av ASD, press på psykiske helsetjenester og risiko for langvarig utenforskap fra utdanning og arbeid. Utvikling av en gjennomførbar opplæringsmodell for terapeuter svarer direkte på politiske mål om å forbedre tilgjengelighet, kvalitet og effektivitet i psykiske helsetjenester for nevrodivergente barn og unge. Prosjektet er faglig viktig fordi det (1) adresserer et tydelig kunnskapshull i norsk BUP når det gjelder implementeringen av systematisk ferdighetstrening for terapeuter, (2) videreutvikler kunnskap om terapeutkompetanse i arbeid med barn og unge med ASD, og (3) videreutvikler og piloterer en deliberate practice-basert treningsmodell i en nevroutviklingskontekst. Prosjektet er tett integrert med den Helse Sør-Øst finansierte RCT-studien «Empowering Autistic Youth with Personalized Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial (Empower Autistics)» ved Universitetet i Innlandet og Sykehuset Innlandet HF. Det overordnede målet for studien er å utvikle og teste en tjenesteinnovasjon ved å samskape et ferdighetstreningsprogram for terapeuter som arbeider med autistiske ungdommer og deres familier innenfor norsk BUP. Delmålene for ph.d.-prosjektet er å: • identifisere og beskrive kjerneferdigheter som er nødvendige for effektiv psykoterapi med barn/ungdom med ASD • samskape et nevrodiversitetsbekreftende, ferdighetstreningsprogram for terapeuter med utgangspunkt i kjerneferdighetene som blir identifisert, og • generere ny kunnskap om interessenters perspektiver og sosial akseptabilitet av ASD-relaterte behandlings- og treningsmodeller for terapeuter og annet helsepersonell i offentlig sektor. Både kvalitative og kvantitative metoder forventes benyttet i prosjektet. Kandidaten vil selv ha mulighet til å påvirke metodevalg, samt teoretiske og empiriske tilnærminger. Vi oppfordrer aktuelle kandidater til å beskrive dette nærmere i prosjektskissen som skal legges ved søknaden. Vi søker kandidater som er sterkt motiverte for forskning innen klinisk psykologi, psykoterapi, innovasjon og målrettet ferdighetstrening. Kvalifikasjoner​ Den som ansettes, må kvalifisere for opptak til universitetets ph.d.-program Innovasjon i tjenesteyting i offentlig og privat sektor (INTOP). Du må ha følgende kvalifikasjoner: • En mastergrad eller tilsvarende utdanning i psykologi, (spesial)pedagogikk, psykisk helse eller familieterapi med relevans for stillingen og prosjektet beskrevet over. • Mastergraden skal normalt utgjøre 120 studiepoeng, inkludert en masteroppgave på minst 30 studiepoeng. • Sterk faglig bakgrunn fra tidligere studier. Gjennomsnittskarakteren bør normalt være B eller bedre fra masterstudiet eller tilsvarende utdanning. • Det er en fordel hvis søkere har bakgrunn innenfor klinisk psykologi (cand.psychol) og/eller har relevant erfaring fra terapeutisk arbeid med barn og ungdommer med ASD. Hvis du har utdanning fra utlandet, må du legge ved dokumentasjon på godkjenning av utenlandsk høyere utdanning fra Direktoratet for høyere utdanning og kompetanse. Dersom den etterspurte dokumentasjonen ikke lar seg fremskaffe innen søknadsfristen, kan en tilsvarende vurdering gjøres av Universitetet i Innlandet i forbindelse med rekrutteringsprosessen. Det vil videre bli lagt vekt på søkerens: • faglige og personlige forutsetninger for å gjennomføre en doktorgradsutdanning innenfor ansettelsesperioden • evne til å samarbeide om forskning, publisering og eventuelle undervisningsoppgaver, samt til å arbeide selvstendig og målrettet evne til å arbeide strukturert og ha høy arbeidskapasitet • dokumentert solid teoretisk forståelse og interesse Språk: • Gode muntlige og skriftlige ferdigheter i norsk eller et annet skandinavisk språk tilsvarende minimum B2 kompetanse er et krav, ettersom stipendiaten skal møte norske barn og ungdommer med autisme og deres familier, samt utvikle et terapeutferdighetsprogram i norsk kontekst. • Gode muntlige og skriftlige ferdigheter i engelsk er nødvendige, da artiklene i doktoravhandlingen med fordel kan skrives på engelsk for publisering i internasjonale tidsskrifter og presentasjoner i internasjonal kontekst. Søkere fra ikke-engelsktalende land må dokumentere sine engelskkunnskaper i samsvar med tilleggsforskriftene for opptak til ph.d.-programmet ved INN University. Ved vurdering og rangering av kvalifiserte søkere vil det bli lagt vekt på: • kvaliteten på prosjektbeskrivelsen • dokumentert selvstendig forsknings- og utviklingsarbeid eller erfaring som er relevant for prosjektet Det er obligatorisk å legge ved et prosjektforslag på 2000 ord (se avsnittet «Slik søker du» nedenfor). Vurderingen av hvilken kandidat som er best kvalifisert vil være en helhetlig vurdering av utdanning, erfaring og personlig egnethet, samt motivasjon og øvrige kvalifikasjonskrav slik de er formulert i annonseteksten. Stillingen og arbeidsoppgavene skal ivaretas i samsvar med gjeldende lov- og regelverk for statsansatte, herunder også Lov om kontroll med eksport av strategiske varer, tjenester og teknologi m.v. Kandidater som etter vurdering av søknad og vedlegg kommer i konflikt med kriteriene i sistnevnte lov, kan ikke tiltre stillingen. Nødvendige godkjenninger må opprettholdes gjennom hele ansettelsesforholdet. Vi tilbyr​ • Støttende arbeidsmiljø ved et universitet i utvikling. • Mulighet for faglig utvikling i et spennende akademisk forskningsmiljø. • Lønn i stillingskode 1017 stipendiat etter Statens lønnsregulativ. • Medlemskap i Statens pensjonskasse (https://www.spk.no/), med blant annet gode pensjons- og forsikringsordninger. For mer informasjon om INN som arbeidsgiver, se her. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0FVnszhpJY Hvordan søke​ Relevante søknader vil bli vurdert av en vurderingskomité. Søknaden og alle vedlegg skal sendes elektronisk og skal inneholde: • Søkeren må sende en prosjektskisse med en fremdriftsplan (maks. 2000 ord) som forklarer hvordan forskningsarbeidet vil bli utført, og belyser akademisk relevans, utfordringer og muligheter innenfor prosjektet. Prosjektskissen er en viktig del i evaluering av søkeren og søkeren må demonstrere hvordan prosjektet vil føre til en fullført PhD grad i løpet av tre/fire år. Prosjektskisse må skrives på norsk. Stipendiaten som blir ansatt vil, i samarbeid med veileder, lage en komplett prosjektskisse som vil danne grunnlag for vurdering av opptak til PhD programmet. • Søknadsbrev med en kort oversikt over søkerens forskningsinteresser og motivasjon for å søke stillingen. • CV med oversikt over utdanning og erfaring (fylles ut i Jobbnorges søknadsskjema). • Karakterutskrifter og vitnemål (A certified English translation of all educational documents is required unless the documents are in Norwegian.) Norske søkere bes laste opp via vitnemålsportalen, velg å vise studieresultater for grad og emner. • Kopi av masteroppgaven (i pdf) • Annet arbeid som vurderes som relevant for søknaden. • Navn og kontaktopplysninger til to referanser. Vedlegg lastes opp som separate filer. Hvis vedleggene overskrider 30 MB til sammen må disse komprimeres før opplasting. Det er søkerens ansvar å sørge for at alle vedlegg er lastet opp. Dokumenter innsendt etter søknadsfristens utløp, vil ikke bli tatt hensyn til i evalueringen. Opplysninger om deg kan bli offentliggjort selv om du har anmodet om ikke å bli ført opp på søkerlisten. Dersom anmodningen ikke blir tatt til følge, vil du bli varslet om dette. Mangfold og positiv særbehandling​ INN mener at inkludering og mangfold er en styrke. Vi ønsker medarbeidere med ulike kompetanser, fagkombinasjoner, livserfaringer og perspektiver for å bidra til enda bedre oppgaveløsning. Vi vil tilrettelegge for medarbeidere som har behov for det. Aktuell tilrettelegging kan for eksempel være tekniske hjelpemidler, tilpasning av møbler eller endring av rutiner, arbeidsoppgaver og arbeidstid. Dersom det er kvalifiserte søkere med funksjonsnedsettelse, hull i CV-en eller innvandrerbakgrunn, skal vi innkalle minst én søker i hver av disse gruppene til intervju. Du må oppfylle visse krav for å bli positivt særbehandlet på denne måten. Du kan lese mer på arbeidsgiverportalen. Vi oppfordrer deg til å krysse av i jobbsøkerportalen dersom du har funksjonsnedsettelse, hull i CV-en eller innvandrerbakgrunn. Avkrysningene i jobbsøkerportalen danner grunnlag for anonymisert statistikk som alle statlige virksomheter rapporterer i sine årsrapporter.

Postdoctoral position in Social Anthropology – ERC Project In/visible women of the sea (GENMAR)

University of Bergen

UiB - Knowledge that shapes society​ UiB shall be among Europe's leading universities, internationally recognized for high quality in research and education. As a societal institution, we shall contribute to sustainable and democratic development and be an attractive and inclusive place to study and work. Video: https://youtu.be/i4SDcLir6OcPostdoctoral position in Social Anthropology – ERC Project In/visible women of the sea. Gendering fishery politics and advocacy (GENMAR)​ The Department of Social Anthropology at the University of Bergen invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in Social Anthropology. The position is fully funded by the European Research Council (ERC) through the project GENMAR (2026–2031). The successful candidate’s postdoctoral project must therefore make a clear and substantial contribution to the themes and objectives of GENMAR.  Prospective candidates must present a project proposal ethnographically situated in Tanzania, Kenya or Uganda. Further instructions about the project proposal are outlined below.  About the project/work tasks:​ The GENMAR-project will advance empirical and theoretical knowledge about why and how women are continuously marginalized in the fishery sector. ​ Current research shows that fisherwomen’s roles and contributions are not only habitually underrecognized, but they are also often excluded from governance- and management processes and lack social and economic rights. However, we know little about how gender equality policies- and recommendations in fishery are negotiated through political- and advocacy systems. Further, in the face of increased attention to the issue, little is known of where and why it loses momentum in political systems. Moreover, women’s role and agency in fishery politics, advocacy and governance is an understudied field, offering limited knowledge of how and why their struggles are hindered. GENMAR’s research objective is situated at the intersection of these three knowledge gaps. The project will develop a multi-sited, multi-scalar, comparative and theorized ethnography​ of gender inequality, gender advocacy and gender policies in fisheries in Spain, Brazil, Thailand and either Tanzania, Kenya or Uganda, and a case study of fishery policy in the EU-commission and the UNs Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Theoretically​, the project draws on the existing literature about the gendering of fisheries, in dialogue with gender studies, social science concept analysis, legal anthropology and anthropological approaches to the state, organizations, law and policy. Methodologically​, the project draws on ethnographic fieldwork, extended interviews, focus groups, document- and media studies and law- and policy analysis.  The project’s PI is Associate Professor Iselin Åsedotter Strønen. For more information about the project, see here.  Responsibilities • Pursue a postdoctoral project, having Tanzania, Kenya or Uganda as ethnograpic point of departure, that directly contributes to GENMARs project’s focus on gender and fisheries at the local, regional, national and international level • Conduct ethnographic field research for approximately one year in the course of the project period  • Actively participate in research, publication, and dissemination activities of GENMAR • Write and publish at least two articles plus a book chapter • Present research at departmental seminars, project workshops and conferences, and international conferences • Assist with organizational tasks in the project (e.g., research administration, events, publication output planning) • Follow the highest standards of data management and ethical protocols and procedures in alignment with ERC requirements  • Obtaining research permits when/if required, contribute to updating the project website and to communicating research findings to the public when appropriate  • Collaborate actively with the GENMAR project team in developing innovative and ambitious lines of inquiry, joint research questions, literature reviews and theoretical frameworks Qualifications and personal qualities:​ Required qualifications​ • The applicant must hold a PhD or an equivalent degree within social or cultural anthropology (dissertation must be submitted by the deadline). It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded. • A documented research trajectory reflecting the thematic, ethnographic and/or theoretical focus of GENMAR. Documented research experience with the gendering of fisheries is an advantage but is not an absolute requirement.    • In-depth knowledge of qualitative methods and documented experience with long-term, independent ethnographic field research.  • Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate clearly • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment  • The place of work for this position is Bergen, and the work requires that you are physically present at the Department of Social Anthropology on a daily basis (excluding fieldwork). Desired qualifications​ • A publication track record beyond the PhD dissertation • Prior experience in large research projects and/or prior experience from working in academia in educational/institutional/organizational roles  • Experience with research communication to an academic and/or public audience The applicants will be assessed by an assessment committee, and the highest ranked candidates will be invited for an interview. About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:​ The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The fixed-term period for this position is 4 years. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution. Upon appointment, applicants must submit a project proposal for the qualifying work including a work schedule. For postdoctoral research fellow positions associated with externally financed projects, the completion of the project proposal for the qualifying work will take place in consultation with the project/centre manager. It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment. We can offer:​ • A four-year position as a postdoctoral researcher within an ERC-funded project • Gross annual salary as Postdoctoral research fellow, code 1352, of NOK 685 900. Further increase in salary will depend on seniority. • Personal funds for fieldwork, books and conference attendance • Being part of a tightly integrated, ambitious and collegial project group • A dynamic and internationally recognized departmental research environment, with a strong portfolio on marine- and ocean research • Bergen as a vibrant academic city with access to spectacular nature • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund • Good welfare benefits Your application must include:​ • Cover letter (max 2 pages), including a brief account of your research interests and motivation for applying for the position. • Research proposal (5-8 pages excluding references) must clearly demonstrate how the postdoctoral project will make a substantial contribution to the overall scope and ambitions of the GENMAR project. The proposal should situate the project within relevant research literature and outline the research focus and main research questions, ethnographic field site(s) and context, theoretical approach, and proposed methodology. • Curriculum vitae (CV) including education, positions, research experience, qualitative methods training, and other qualifying activities. • Relevant certificates • A list of academic publications • Two academic writing samples in English (e.g., PhD dissertation chapter or research article) • Diplomas and transcripts of degrees (BA and MA or equivalent, plus PhD diploma/confirmation of submitted dissertation) • Contact details of three referees (reference letters not needed at this stage) The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge. The closing date is September 21, 2026.  Starting date: January 1, 2027, at the latest. Applications sent by e-mail or without the requested documents will not be evaluated. General information:​ Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting Iselin Åsedotter Strønen, iselin.stronen@uib.no. Practical questions about the application process should be directed to: Gudrun Horvei, gudrun.horvei@uib.no.  Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age. The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met. We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.Further information about our employment process can be found here.