Norway: Doctoral Research Fellow positions in History of Philosophy 600 BC - 1800 AD

Deadline: September 1, 2012

Two PhD positions in History of Philosophy till 1800 are vacant at the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas (IFIKK). The research training will be associated with the project History of Philosophy 600 BC-1800 AD: Research Training. Priority will be given to strong applicants in ancient philosophy.
The appointment is for a period of 3 years and the doctoral thesis is expected to be completed within the given time frame.
The person appointed will be affiliated with the Faculty's organized research training. The academic work must result in a doctoral thesis that will be defended at the Faculty with a view to obtaining the degree of PhD. The successful candidate is expected to join the existing research milieu or network and contribute to its developement.
The Faculty offers one PhD programme in Humanities. Read more about the PhD-programme here.
Qualifications

• A Master degree or equivalent. The master degree or equivalent has to be achieved by the time of application.

Qualifications and personal skills
In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on

• The applicant’s academic and personal qualifications in order to execute the project
• The applicant’s ability to complete research training
• Good collaboration skills and an ability to join interdisciplinary academic communities
• The project’s scientific merit, research-related relevance and innovation

Applicants who have recently graduated with excellent results may also be given preference.
We offer:

• Pay grade 50 - 56 (NOK 416 600 - 460 400 per year, depending on qualifications)
• Professional development in a stimulating working environment
• Good welfare benefits

See also Guidelines pertaining to the application assessment process for Doctoral Research Fellowships.The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.
The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

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