PhD Fellowship in Criminology and/or Sociology of Law

Job description

A position as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017) is available at the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. The Department is the leading research and educational institution in criminology and sociology of law in Norway. The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The candidate must be qualified for admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Law. Read about the PhD programme here.

The selected candidate will automatically be admitted to the PhD programme of the Faculty of Law. The candidate is expected to be an active participant in and contributor to the research environment at the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law and is given the opportunity to take part in one of the many multidisciplinary research groups at the Faculty of Law.

The fellowship is preferably for a period of 4 years with 75% research and 25% teaching duties, provided that the person appointed can contribute to the current teaching needs at the faculty. The alternative is 3 years without teaching obligation.

The Department would in particular welcome applicants that can take on teaching obligations connected to our compulsory subjects. Teaching must be done in a Scandinavian language, and some elective subjects are in English.

Qualification requirements and personal skills

• The applicant must hold a five year master's degree in sociology of law, criminology, or equivalent education (which also includes training in relevant theories and methods). 
• Normally, the applicant should have grades that place him or her in the top tier. This requirement also applies to the master’s thesis.
• The applicant must have a good command of English.
• Applicants must be able to work in an independent and structured manner.
• Applicants must have good collaboration skills and the potential to contribute to the development of our disciplines.
• Applicants must take an active part in the development of a good work environment.

Assessment 

The applicant must submit a project description of 5-7 pages explaining the research topic, its significance and relevance to the development of criminology and/or sociology of law. The proposed project should combine theoretical and empirical ambitions with feasibility.

In the evaluation of candidates, emphasis will be placed on the quality of the research proposal and in addition the candidates’ academic and personal qualifications, particularly in relation to their ability to conduct the proposed project within the allotted time.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to interview for the position, either in person or via a digital platform.

The candidates are evaluated by an assessment committee. The committee ranks the applicants based on the criteria indicated above and interviews with short-listed candidates. A separate interview committee may be set down. The final decision is taken by the Faculty’s appointment board.