PhD Fellowship in Gender Studies

Social Sciences, Department of media and society, Centre for Gender Studies The position is vacant from 01.02.2027 This is a trainee position that will give promising researchers an opportunity for academic development through a PhD education leading to a doctoral degree. The hired candidate will be admitted to the PhD program in social sciences. The education includes relevant courses to about six months of study, a dissertation based on independent research, participation in national and international research environments, relevant academic communication, a trial lecture and public defence. The Ph.d.-program in social sciences at UiS is organised in five research schools, and the PhD candidate will be a member of the research school in politics and society, PolSoc. Read more about the PhD education at UiS on our website. The appointment is for three years with research duties exclusively, or four years with both research and other career-promoting work. This will be clarified in the recruitment process. A career plan will be prepared that specifies the competencies that the Research Fellow will acquire. Access to career guidance will be provided throughout the doctoral education. The appointment is for three years with research duties exclusively, or four years with both research and other career-promoting work. This will be clarified in the recruitment process. A career plan will be prepared that specifies the competencies that the Research Fellow will acquire. Access to career guidance will be provided throughout the doctoral education. Research Topic The PhD Fellow will be affiliated with the research group Feminist Knowledge Production. The subject area for the position is (feminist) futures. In the ongoing shift towards green transitions, questions regarding sustainability, the environment, ecology, technology, and humanity’s footprint in the Anthropocene are central. In gender studies, these perspectives and questions concerning the future (or futures) are linked to issues of justice, redistribution, gender equality, and diversity. This PhD position combines perspectives on climate justice and environmental sustainability within the social sciences in general, and feminist perspectives on livable futures in particular. The PhD project aims to generate new knowledges about what kinds of understandings of the future that circulate in society during our Anthropocene era. More specifically, the project will examine how the concept of "the future" is defined, maintained, and negotiated through current discourses related to sustainability and social justice. Possible approaches include: Document analysis of policy documents related to sustainable development or strategic foresight, e.g., within the context of the welfare state Discourse analysis of current debates and discussions in the Norwegian, Nordic, or international public sphere Media analysis of media coverage, news reporting, or discourses Analysis of popular culture—including film, literature, and TV—across genres ranging from documentary to science fiction Empirical studies of attitudes, expectations, and narratives regarding futures, for example through interviews or surveys Analyses of or with artistic expressions Interdisciplinary combinations of the above suggestions or other Project Proposal Qualifications We are looking for applicants with a strong academic background who have completed a five-year master’s degree within —preferably recent—in gender studies, media studies, social sciences, or corresponding qualifications that could provide a basis for successfully completing a doctorate. The position is open to interdisciplinary candidates interested in societal engagement regarding futures—specifically concerning relational phenomena involving place, belonging, identity, inequality, and marginalized forms of knowledge and knowledge production. It is also open to those with a particular interest in knowledge production through speculative methods, art, and storytelling. To be eligible for admission to the doctoral programmes at the University of Stavanger both the grade for your master’s thesis and the weighted average grade of your master’s degree must individually be equivalent to or better than a B grade. If you finish your education (master’s degree) in the autumn of 2026 you are also welcome to apply. Applicants with an education from an institution with a different grade scale than A-F, and/or with other types of credits than sp/ECTS, must attach a confirmed conversion scale that shows how the grades can be compared with the Norwegian A-F scale and a Diploma Supplement or similar that explains the scope of the subjects that are included in the education. You can use these conversion scales to calculate your points for admission. Emphasis is also placed on your: Documented education or training in gender studies motivation and potential for research within the field professional and personal skills for completing the doctoral degree within the timeframe ability to work independently and in a team, be innovative and creative ability to work structured and handle a heavy workload having a good command of both oral and written English As a PhD Fellow at UiS, you will receive a PhD education at a university with a strong societal mission and ambitious academic goals an ambitious and inclusive research environment. We strive to include employees at all levels in strategic decisions and promote an informal atmosphere with a flat organisational structure. free Norwegian language courses if you do not have proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish at level A2 at the time of employment. access to Lifekeys , a digital service that supports mental health and well-being salary in accordance with the State Salary Scale, code 1017, NOK 580 000 gross per year, with salary progression during the employment period. A statutory 2% contribution is deducted for membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (Statens pensjonskasse), which provides favourable pension and insurance schemes favourable membership terms at SiS Sports Centre and the university sports club employment with an Inclusive Workplace organisation committed to reducing sick leave and promoting and inclusive working life access to the Hjem-jobb-hjem programme, offering discounted public transportation to and from work relocation support access to comprehensive health services, generous parental leave arrangements and a well-developed welfare system. Diversity and Inclusion Diversity is a strength at the University of Stavanger. Different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds contribute to better solutions and a positive working and learning environment. We welcome applicants with diverse qualifications, life experiences and perspectives, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, age, disability, cultural background, or whether they have experienced periods outside the workforce. UiS is committed to supporting employees in different stages of life and to providing reasonable accommodation for employees with individual needs. In accordance with applicable regulations, at least one qualified applicant with a disability, a gap in their CV, or an immigrant background will be invited for an interview. If this applies to you, you may indicate this in the application portal. Read more about the scheme here . The university aims to recruit more men within the subject area. If several applicants are considered to have equal qualifications, male applicants will be given priority. Do you have questions? How to Apply Apply for this job by clicking "Apply for this job" button on this page. In Jobbnorge, you must register at least your application, relevant education and work experience, as well as language skills. In your application letter, please describe your research interests, your motivation for applying for the position, and how your background is relevant to the research project. The following documentation must be uploaded as attachments to your application: project proposal, see template available on our website . CV with a complete overview of your education, experience, and any scientific or scholarly work diploma and transcript of records documenting completion of a master's degree. If you have not yet completed your master's degree, you must submit an up-to-date transcript of records Diploma Supplement or equivalent documentation, and a confirmed grade conversion scale if required documentation of English language proficiency, if required publications or other relevant research work references and other documentation considered relevant to the application The documentation must be provided in a Scandinavian language or in English Applications will be assessed based on the information available in Jobbnorge when the application deadline expires. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your qualifications and experience meet the requirements described in the announcement, and that all required documentation has been uploaded. If the total size of the attachments exceeds 100 MB, the files must be compressed before upload. UiS only considers applications and attachments submitted through Jobbnorge. Information about applicants may be made public even if an applicant has requested not to be included on the public list of applicants, cf. Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act . If such a request is not granted, you will be notified. Terms of Employment and Recruitment Process UiS is subject to the Norwegian Security Act. Employees are expected to demonstrate security-conscious behaviour and comply with applicable security and export control procedures. In the appointment process, attributes such as reliability, sound judgement and loyalty will be emphasised. Employment as PhD Fellow is regulated in Regulations to the Universities and Colleges Act, chapter IV . Admission to the doctoral programme is governed by the Regulations for the degree of Philosophia Doctor (PhD) at the University of Stavanger. Your qualifications for the position, based on the documentation registrered in Jobbnorge by the application deadline, will be assessed by an internal committee. Based on the committee's assessment, selected candidates will be invited to an interview. References will also be obtained for relevant candidates. Read more about the recruitment process on our website. The PhD work will primarily be carried out at the University of Stavanger. It is a condition of employment that the successful candidate resides in a location that enables regular presence at and active participation in the academic environment during normal working hours. The position is advertised in both Norwegian and English. In the event of any discrepancy between the texts, the Norwegian version shall prevail. UiS - challenge the well-known and explore the unknown The University of Stavanger (UiS) has about 12,000 students and 2,200 employees. The university has high ambitions. We strive to have an innovative and international profile, and be a driving force in knowledge development and in the process of societal change. Our common direction is driven by consideration for green and sustainable change and equitable social development, through new ways of managing natural resources and facilitating better cities and local communities. Energy, health and welfare, learning for life are our focus areas. In constant collaboration and dialogue with our surroundings, regionally, nationally and internationally, we enjoy an open and creative climate for education, research, innovation, dissemination and museum activities. Academic life at the University of Stavanger is organised into six faculties comprising various departments/schools and National Research Centres, as well as the Museum of Archaeology. We are a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities. The university is located in the most attractive region in the country with more than 300,000 inhabitants. The Stavanger region has a dynamic labour market and exciting cultural and leisure activities. Together with our staff and students we will challenge the well-known and explore the unknown. The Faculty of Social Sciences has approximately 2,000 students and 180 employees. The faculty offers degree programmes at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, as well as a professional degree programme. The studies are based on a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge, interdisciplinarity, and collaboration with public and private organisations. The faculty consists of the Department of Media and Social Sciences, the Department of Psychology, and the Department of Social Sciences. The Department of Media and Social Sciences offers one-year, bachelor’s, and master’s programmes across a range of areas: a one-year programme in Communication, Political Science, and Sociology; bachelor’s programmes in Sociology, Political Science, Journalism, and Television and Multimedia Production; and master’s programmes in Change Management, Digitalisation and Society, Energy/Environment/Society, and Documentary Production. Research is conducted within all of these areas. The department also has its own PhD research school (POLSOC). Today, there are 70 employees (including doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers) and approximately 900 students affiliated with the department.