
University of Oslo · Oslo
About the position The researcher will be working with subjects such as European security and defence policy, European defence industrial integration and tra...
The researcher will be working with subjects such as European security and defence policy, European defence industrial integration and transatlantic relations, mainly connected to the project entitled TABS: “Towards Transatlantic Burden Shifting? Insights from US - Norway Defense Cooperation amidst diverging strategic priorities”. The TABS project explores if and if so how European rearmament and increased defence effort bind the US closer to Europe.
There may also be some intersecting tasks in other related projects such as “Norge og rommet: Strategisk posisjonering, alliert samarbeid og eksponering” (NSpace) and “Changing transatlantic security relations: Implications for Europe and Norway” (TransatDefence).
The position is for the duration of one year with no teaching obligations and has a possibility of prolongation if funding allows.
You will be provided with office space, equipment, and services as well as necessary resources for research related field work and conference travel.
Your areas of responsibility
As a researcher, you will be working together with Research Professor Pernille Rieker and Research Professor Marianne Riddervold at ARENA.
You are welcome to get in contact with Pernille Rieker or Marianne Riddervold if you have questions regarding your research interests potential fit with TABS research agenda.
Qualifications
In assessing the candidates, particular emphasis will be placed on the quality and relevance of the submitted research publications and the article proposal.
A good command of either Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is an advantage.
Personal suitability and motivation will be taken into consideration.
Potential candidates will be invited for an interview.
Personal qualities
Personal suitability, teamwork skills, and relevant experience will be given significant consideration.
UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no.
We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?
We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.
If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps, we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian).
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More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.
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1. A cover letter (maximum 1000 words). The letter should consist of four paragraphs in the following order:
2. A proposal for a journal article relevant to the TABS research focus (maximum 1500 words, excluding bibliography). The proposal must demonstrate familiarity with previous research within the area, an ability to formulate a scientific problem and to specify a relevant research design and methods.
3. A CV summarizing your education, academic employments and other qualifying activities that you may have. The period of enrolment (admission – completion) in the PhD programme you have attended must be specified.
4. A complete list of publications
5. Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts from university degrees only)
6. Three writing samples (e.g. published articles or working papers).
7. Names and contact details of two persons from whom recommendation letters may be solicited. You should indicate your relation to these persons. Please do not submit any recommendation letters before we contact you and explicitly ask you to.
The application and all supporting documents must be submitted in our electronic recruiting system. Please follow the link “apply for this job”.
Please note that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.
Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us.
Please refer to Rules for the use of research posts SKO 1108, 1109, 1110 and 1183 at UiO.
The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.
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Job description A temporary position as Researcher (SKO 1109) at the postdoctoral level is available at the Department of Literature, European Languages and Area Studies (ILOS), University of Oslo. The position is funded by the ERC (European Research Council) Starting Grant “DESCENSURA: A Comparative Study of Poetry under Censorship in the Iberian Dictatorships (1933-1978),” a five-year project (2026-2030) led by Principal Investigator Álvaro Seiça at the University of Oslo. DESCENSURA investigates the legacy of literary censorship under the New State dictatorships of Portugal’s “Estado Novo” and Francoist Spanish “Nuevo Estado.” Addressing the two longest dictatorships in Western Europe’s 20th century, the project compares how these regimes implemented their propaganda and censorship plans, and it contrasts them with how writers resisted and collaborated within their state apparatus. It further investigates how books were censored and marked by censors from a holistic and comparative perspective, by mapping out the relations between authors, books, publishers, translators, censors, and other actors in an open access database. Within this larger mapping, the DESCENSURA team will focus on poetry, an allusive and metaphoric genre that complicated the praxis of the censors. The project combines literary studies and archival research with digital methods to develop novel methodology and knowledge about literary censorship. Its core aim is to address the ongoing legacy of the Iberian dictatorships via the theorization of “decensorship.” More about the position We are seeking a researcher who will be responsible for Work Package 3 (WP3): Book Censorship and Poetry in Francoist Spain. This subproject investigates how Franco’s regime censored Spanish literature and poetry; how it implemented its censorship and propaganda plans; how writers, in particular poets, collaborated and resisted the regime; and what is the legacy of literary censorship today. It is divided into four thematic research streams: 1) Archives, 2) Ideals, 3) Tactics, and 4) Traces. The position is based at ILOS, University of Oslo, with an archival research stay in Spain. Fieldwork is expected to be primarily conducted at the Archivo General de la Administración (AGA), in Alcalá de Henares, close to Madrid, with additional training at the University of Alcalá. The researcher is expected to be responsible for data collection in Spain, to develop the Spanish side of a catalogue of censored words and metaphors, as well as entries for the project’s glossary of terms and handbook on the tactics of repression and resistance. Core outputs include 4 articles that stem from preparing and analyzing data, together with methodologies and literature surveys relevant to the topic. As a team, we will have weekly meetings in Oslo to chart progress, debate ideas, and exchange research plans. While on fieldwork, the researcher will attend them via videocall. We seek candidates that have a strong motivation and interest in the project’s main topics. The successful candidate must be fluent in Spanish and have a track record in 20th-century Spanish-language literature. Applicants that have developed research on literary censorship and poetry, as well as archival studies, with fieldwork experience, are welcome. Furthermore, a background or previous engagement with digital humanities or digital methodologies is appreciated. The position is available for a period of two years with January 1, 2027 as expected start date. The successful candidate is expected to become an active member of the DESCENSURA project, to contribute to its overall development at project meetings, workshops, conferences, and other events, as well as to disseminate project results in academic and generalist venues. DESCENSURA is linked to the interdisciplinary research groups Ibero-American Research Hub (IberoARH) and Book History. Qualifications You must have: • PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in literary studies, Spanish studies, Spanish contemporary and 20th-century literature, contemporary history, sociology of culture and literature, digital humanities, or related fields Further requirements are: • Excellent research track record; ideally with demonstrated research excellence (commensurate with career stage) in the last five years • Experience with working across disciplines • Fluent oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English. Knowledge in Portuguese will be appreciated. • Personal suitability and motivation for the position In the application, the candidate is expected to submit 2 to 3 recent articles, and to deliver a research project proposal on how the candidate will devise and implement Work Package 3, e.g. how and which methods and theory will be used to investigate the theme of “Book Censorship and Poetry in Francoist Spain.” This project proposal (max. 3 pages) can be based on previous empirical research and be theoretically advanced. It should offer a perspective on how the results of the investigation will contribute to the DESCENSURA project and the study of literary censorship (see the structure of the research streams at the project’s page). In the evaluations of the applications, emphasis will be placed on: • The research project’s scientific merit, research-related relevance and innovation • The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and contribute to DESCENSURA • Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines • Experience with outreach activities We need different perspectives in our work UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no. We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one? We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures. If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps, we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian). The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here. We hope you will apply for the position with us. We offer • Salary in position as Researcher, position code 1109, in salary range NOK from 595 000 to 700 000 annually, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund. • A professionally stimulating working environment • Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (spk.no), which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes. • Attractive welfare benefits (uio.no) How to apply The application must include: • Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position • Curriculum Vitae with grades listed (with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities) • List of publications • Research project proposal (max. 3 pages, max. 1,400 words, Times New Roman, 12 pt., 1,5 lines) • 2-3 research articles that the applicant wishes to be considered (in English, Spanish, or Portuguese) • Contact details for 2-3 references (names, relationship to the applicant, email address). Diplomas, certificates, doctoral thesis and other academic works may be requested later. Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language. The application with attachments must be delivered in the electronic recruiting system Jobbnorge.no. Applicants with education from a foreign university must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system. The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. General information Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us. Please refer to Rules for the use of research posts SKO 1108, 1109, 1110 and 1183 at UiO. The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.
Om stillingen Vi søker en dyktig og forskningsinteressert medarbeider til midlertidig stilling som avdelingsingeniør (SKO 1085) i molekylær cellebiologi ved Institutt for klinisk medisin. Stillingen er knyttet til Senter for kreftcelle-reprogrammering (CanCell). CanCell er et Senter for fremragende forskning som skal avdekke kreftcellers «Akhilleshæler» med tanke på omprogrammering av kreftceller til ufarlige celler. Avdelingsingeniøren vil få spennende oppgaver tilknyttet prosjektet «Simaphagy against cancer», som går ut på å studere hvordan utvikling av kreft kan forhindres via cellulære prosesser som bryter ned skadelige organeller. Prosjektet innebærer en kombinasjon av cellebiologi, biokjemi og molekylærbiologi. Stillingsinnehaver vil rapportere til senterleder, og hovedarbeidssted for stillingen er per i dag i lokalene til Seksjon for molekylær cellebiologi, Institutt for kreftforskning ved Oslo Universitetssykehus Radiumhospitalet. Stillingen er ledig omgående. Forskningen er finansiert av Kreftforeningen og prosjektets sluttdato er 31.12.2027. Dine arbeidsoppgaver vil i hovedsak være • Arbeid med cellekultur, herunder generering av transgene eller genredigerte cellelinjer. • Analyser av celler ved hjelp av avansert lysmikroskopi. • Bistand til senterets forskere i forbindelse med molekylærbiologiske studier. • Bistand med utføring av daglig drift av gruppen, inkludert renhold av inkubatorer og sterilbenker. Kvalifikasjoner Nødvendige kvalifikasjoner • Relevant utdanning fra universitet eller høyskole, minimum tilsvarende bachelornivå, innen celle- eller molekylærbiologi. • Dokumentert erfaring med cellekultur. • Dokumentert erfaring med molekylærbiologiske metoder, inkludert kloning. Ønskede kvalifikasjoner • Dokumentert erfaring med fluorescensmikroskopi. • Dokumentert erfaring med å generere transfekterte eller genredigerte cellelinje. Hva ser vi etter i deg? • Du har gode samarbeids- og kommunikasjonsevner. • Du er selvstendig, nøyaktig og effektiv. • Du har en strukturert og systematisk arbeidsform. • Du er fleksibel med tanke på arbeidsoppgaver og utfordringer. Personlig egnethet vil bli tillagt vekt. Vi trenger ulike perspektiver i vårt arbeid UiO er et åpent og internasjonalt breddeuniversitet, og vil være en inkluderende og mangfoldig arbeidsplass og studiested. Les mer om UiOs arbeid for likestilling, inkludering og mangfold på uio.no. Vi løser vårt samfunnsoppdrag best når vi tar i bruk våre ulike erfaringer, bakgrunner og perspektiver. Vi vil gjerne ha flere gode kolleger – kanskje den neste er deg? Vi vil tilrettelegge dersom du har behov for det. Aktuell tilrettelegging kan for eksempel være endring av arbeidstid, tilpasning av arbeidsoppgaver, digital, teknisk, eller fysisk tilrettelegging eller andre praktiske tilpasninger. Har du innvandrerbakgrunn, funksjonsnedsettelse eller hull i CV-en, oppfordrer vi deg til å krysse av for dette i jobbsøkerportalen. Vi kaller alltid inn minst én kvalifisert søker fra hver gruppe til intervju. Med funksjonsnedsettelse menes her en søker som oppgir å ha en funksjonsnedsettelse som vil medføre tilrettelegging på arbeidsplassen eller i arbeidsforholdet. Les mer om kravene på Arbeidsgiverportalen. Avkrysningene i jobbsøkerportalen blir brukt til anonymisert statistikk som alle statlige virksomheter rapporterer i sine årsrapporter. Vi håper at du søker på stillingen hos oss. Hvorfor skal du velge oss? • Spennende og meningsfylte arbeidsoppgaver i en virksomhet med et viktig samfunnsoppdrag, som bidrar til kunnskapsutvikling, utdanning og opplysning som fremmer en bærekraftig, rettferdig og kunnskapsbasert samfunnsutvikling. • Et godt og trygt arbeidsmiljø og deltakelse i et av Norges fremste forskningsmiljøer. • Tilgang til moderne laboratorier med avansert instrumentering • Gode velferdsordninger. • Mulighet for inntil 1,5 time i uken med trening i arbeidstiden. • En arbeidsplass med gode utviklings- og karrieremuligheter. • Medlemskap i Statens Pensjonskasse, som er en av Norges beste pensjonsordninger med gunstige boliglån og gode forsikringsordninger. • Lønn i stilling som avdelingsingeniør, stillingskode 1085 i lønnsspenn kr fra 554 000 til 640 000, avhengig av kompetanse og erfaring. Fra lønnen trekkes 2 prosent i lovfestet innskudd til Statens Pensjonskasse. Les mer om fordelene med å jobbe i staten i Arbeidsgiverportalen. Søknad Søknaden skal inneholde: • Fullstendig besvarte screeningspørsmål. • CV - oppdatert og utfyllende. • Vitnemål og relevante attester. Din CV må registreres i Jobbnorges CV-skjema, og kan ikke kun legges ved som vedlegg. Ordningen skal sikre korrekt dokumentasjon og journalføring i tråd med forskrift til forvaltningsloven § 15. Søknad med vedlegg må sendes inn via vårt rekrutteringssystem Jobbnorge, klikk “Søk stillingen”. Når du søker på stillingen, ber vi deg hente utdanningsresultatene dine fra Vitnemålsportalen.no. Om utdanningsresultatene dine ikke er tilgjengelige via Vitnemålsportalen, ber vi deg laste opp kopier av vitnemålene eller karakterutskriftene dine. All dokumentasjon må være på engelsk eller et skandinavisk språk. Generell informasjon Vennligst merk at vi ikke kan legge til dokumentasjon etter søknadsfristen. Ettersom fristen er lik for alle søkere, skal denne praksisen sikre likebehandling gjennom hele rekrutteringsprosessen. Hvis du opplever problemer med å laste opp dokumenter i Jobbnorge, ber vi deg kontakte deres kundeservice. Den primære kommunikasjonsformen gjennom prosessen vil være e-poster og meldinger via Jobbnorge. Når du mottar varsel om en melding i Jobbnorge, ber vi deg logge inn for å lese den, da den kan inneholde viktig informasjon. Aktuelle søkerne vil bli invitert til intervju. Søkerlister kan bli offentliggjort iht. Offentleglova § 25 andre ledd. Når du søker jobb hos oss vil navnet ditt stå på den offentlige søkerlisten. Det er mulig å be om å bli unntatt denne listen. Du må begrunne hvorfor du ønsker unntak fra offentliggjøring og vi tar deretter stilling til om vi kan innvilge ønsket ditt. Kan vi ikke det vil du høre fra oss.
About the position Position as Researcher available at the Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology (SMN), University of Oslo. The position is for a period of 15,7 months. Preferred starting date 01.01.2026. Place of work is Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology at Gaustad, Oslo. Project description We are searching for a skilled, creative and ambitious researcher to join our scientific activities within the field of battery materials. The candidate will work in a dynamic team of approximately 10 PhD/MS students and researchers and, therefore, should be skilled to work in team as well as independently. The successful candidate will be involved in two activities involving synthesis, electrode design and advanced characterization of the materials for Li-ion and Na-ion bat-teries under two projects funded by the Norwegian Research Council. The candidate will focus on: • Synthesis of materials • Electrode development • Optimization of materials, electrochemical evaluation and operando characterization, including • data acquisition • development of electrochemical cells for X-ray based operando tech-niques • data treatment • Experiments using synchrotron facilities are foreseen, depending on access and travel regulations. The candidate will work closely with all group members, who are involved in similar research activities and should have knowledge and understanding of the electrochemical characterization of battery materials in addition to the advanced knowledge in X-ray based characterization techniques. The position will be part of the Battery research group within the Nanostructures and Functional Materials (NAFUMA) section. The Battery research group consists of approximately 20 members focused on multiple battery chemistries. The group also performs research on understanding of reaction mechanisms in batteries using operando characterisation. The NAFUMA section is part of Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology (SMN). Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary centre, a collaboration between four research groups in physics and chemistry, and it spearheads the MN Faculty's efforts for sustainable energy solutions. The Centre embodies UiO’s focus on renewable energy, materials science, and nanotechnology. What skills are important in this role? The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe's leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials. Required qualifications: • Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or a closely related field. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and public defense will be eligible for the final appointment • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English • Documented experience within the field of battery materials (Na-ion and Li-ion) – from synthesis of materials to fabrication of batteries • Documented experience with X-ray-based characterization (XRD, PDF and X-ray spectroscopy) • Knowledge of electrochemical characterization of battery materials • Demonstrated experience with using large scale facilities (ESRF, Diamond, etc) for operando characterization Desired qualifications: • Experience in handling large data sets • Experience in synchrotron-based measurements in multimodality mode • Experience with solid-state NMR for characterization of battery materials All candidates and projects will have to undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanctions regulation, and the national security regulation. What are we looking for in you? Personal skills: • Ability to conduct high-quality independent research within a broad collaboration • Self-motivation, creativity, genuine curiosity about the subject, work discipline, professional ethics, and ambition • Good social, communication and collaboration skills and ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary scientific environment • Interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team • We are looking for a candidate who is willing and able to quickly learn and apply new methods and teach the other members of the group Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal skills. We can offer you • Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development. • Committed colleagues in a good working environment. • Good welfare schemes. • Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours. A workplace with good development and career opportunities. • Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes. • Salary in position as Researcher, position code 1109 in salary range NOK from 600 000 - to 730 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund. We need different perspectives in our work UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no. We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues, could you be the next one? We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures. If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps (Norwegian), we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian). The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here. We hope you will apply for the position with us. How to apply The application must include: • Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest) • Separate letter of motivation • CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity) • Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records • A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee • Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number) Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for this job". When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. Formal regulations The best qualified candidates will be invited for interviews. According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure. Please see Rules for the use of research posts SKO 1108, 1109, 1110 and 1183 at UiO. The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.