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PhD Research Fellowship in archaeology at the Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion

The Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion (https://www.uib.no/en/ahkr) invites applications for a PhD position in archaeology commencing in August 2025, or as agreed upon. The position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The PhD research fellowship will be linked to the interdisciplinary research group Medieval history - religion and everyday life (https://www.uib.no/en/ahkr/160521/medieval-history-%E2%80%93-religion-and-everyday-life), which has its focus and interest in church organization, including monasteries and hospitals, within an interdisciplinary context and by using a variety of sources. The group is also interested in religious practices in the Middle Ages, and the transition from a pagan to a Christian society. The PhD research fellowship will focus on the materiality of Christianity and its physical remains within the Norwegian territory, but with the possibility for studying this in a larger comparative context. We are looking for an archaeologist who would like to develop a project related to one or more of the following topics:  

• The Christianization of Norway and how this has manifested itself and affected landscape and society.
• The material remains of churches/monasteries/hospitals and their significance in society, both locally and regionally (buildings, building materials and other physical traces such as burials, documents etc.).
• Religiosity and everyday life in the Middle Ages reflected through a wide range of different types of source materials.

For more information regarding the project proposal and relevant topics to be prioritized within the research group, please contact researcher in archaeology, Irene Baug: e-mail: irene.baug@uib.no, tel: +47 55 58 80 20.

About the PhD position and the research training

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree, which qualifies for independent research and other forms of employment that demand specific competency. The duration of the PhD position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises other, career-promoting work associated with teaching, dissemination of results and administration. A plan for this part of the position is developed in collaboration with the Department at the very beginning of the employment period. 

As a PhD candidate, you must participate in the Faculty of Humanities' educational programme (https://www.uib.no/en/hf/136427/content-and-structure-phd-programme). The PhD programme comprises a training component corresponding to 30 ECTS, amounting to one semester. In total, this means that 2.5 out of four years are allocated to working on the research project itself.

Qualifications and personal qualities

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian master's degree or the equivalent foreign degree in archaeology. It is a condition of employment that the master's degree has been awarded by the application deadline. Applicants who document a foreign degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) and The Faculty of Humanities' PhD Programme plan.
• The applicant must be able to work independently in a well-structured manner and have strong cooperation skills. 
• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English. 

Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in The Faculty of Humanities' PhD Program pt. 2.1 (https://www.uib.no/en/hf/136427/content-and-structure-phd-programme#2-admission).

Applicants must submit a proposal for a research project that will result in a doctoral dissertation, as well as a progress plan for the project. 

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed PhD project and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. Further emphasis is placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant's personal eligibility.

We can offer

• A stimulating and professionally challenging work environment. 
• Gross annual salary of NOK 560 000  for a full-time position (code 1017). Further salary increases will be based on seniority in the position.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 
• Good welfare benefits. (https://www.uib.no/en/foremployees/30808/welfare) 

How to apply for the job

Apply electronically via the link "APPLY FOR THIS JOB". Applicants are required to use the electronic CV form. The application must include:

• A project proposal of up to five pages/12.000 characters, when bibliography is not included. The project proposal should describe the research project, including research background, main research questions, theory, method, intended source material, etc.  
• Bibliography for the proposed project. 
• A progress plan for the whole duration of the project, including time for the career-promoting work and obligatory training component.
• A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position. 
• CV. 
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees. This must contain information about the number of ECTS of the master's degree or be followed by an official and personalized confirmation with this information issued by the awarding institution.  
• A short summary of the master's thesis or equivalent thesis (up to three pages). 
• A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list). 
• Publications in your name (up to three works). 
• Relevant certificates/references. 
• The names and contact information for two referees. One of these must be the main supervisor for the master's thesis or equivalent thesis. 

The application and attachments must be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages must be accompanied by certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language. Please ensure that all attachments are in either Word or PDF format and are uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

The Committee of Experts may occasionally request additional documentation be submitted.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

For further information about the appointment process, click here. (https://www.uib.no/en/hr/74459/appointment-process)

Formal regulations

Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen are not eligible to apply for this position.

The employment period may be reduced for candidates who have previously been employed in a recruitment position at other institutions.

The PhD position demands that the applicant has their regular workplace at the University of Bergen and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

General information

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Head of Department, Professor Teemu Ryymin, e-mail: Teemu.Ryymin@uib.no, tel.: +47 55 58 38 79, or leader of research group and Professor in medieval history, Kirsi Salonen: e-mail: kirsi.salonen@uib.no, tel: +47 55 58 23 12.

Questions or inquiries about the electronic application process can be directed to the Faculty of Humanities at fakadm@hf.uib.no. 

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 applicants. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

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.

We encourage men to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

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.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

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