Research assistant - Department of Government

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Research assistant

There is a vacancy for a student research assistant at the Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism (DIPA) at the Department of Government, University of Bergen, Norway. The position is 20% for a fixed-term period of 9 months. Total employment as a research assistant cannot exceed two years.

The position will provide the opportunity to gain insight into scientific work and methodology by working for an experienced PI and to be a team member in an ambitious research team of young researchers. The candidate ́s work task will be related to ongoing research projects in collaboration with PI for the projects Professor Marit Skivenes.

The successful candidate is expected to live and work in Bergen. Start date as soon as possible. Work place will be Christies gate 17, 5007 Bergen.

Job description:

Will include tasks related to work with:

• Coding of legal and qualitative data material.
• Assist in communication with judges and legal experts in the Norwegian system.
• Administer practicalities and assist with data collection.
• Collecting numerical and statistical material.
• Assist with organizing conferences and seminars.
• Conduct literature searches.
• Practical tasks associated with research projects.

Requirements and personal characteristics:

• Student in political science or law at MA level.
• Good academic results.
• Good skills in the NVivo program are a requirement.
• Experience working on secure remote desktops and with sensitive data is positive.
• Fluent in Norwegian, written and spoken.
• Good administrative IT skills are necessary.
• Ability to work systematically and results-oriented is important.
• Good cooperation and communication skills are required.
• Self-driven and precise.
• High work capacity.
• Strong motivation for the research areas of the DIPA center is a plus, see overview of projects at DIPA webpage: https://discretion.uib.no/projects/

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment
• Gross annual salary as student research assistant (code 1019) NOK 428100,- (in a 100% position)
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pensions Fund
• Training and good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• Application with CV, copies of diplomas and transcripts, certificates of education and other relevant documents with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge (by the link on this page marked “Apply for this job”).

Closing date: September 9, 2024. The application has to be marked: 24/10826

Potential candidates will be invited for an interview.

General information:

Additional information about the position is obtainable by contacting Prof. Marit Skivenes, e-mail Marit.Skivenes@uib.no, phone +47 959 24 979.

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.

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