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## About the position We invite applications for position as PhD Research Fellow in Digital Entrepreneurship available at the Department of Informatics. The fellowship period is three (3) years. Starting date no later than January 5, 2027. Depending on the candidate and the teaching needs of the department, the fellowship period can be extended with a fourth year for compulsory work consisting of e.g., teaching and supervision duties and research assistance. No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo. Place of work is the Department of Informatics at Ole-Johan Dahls hus, Oslo. ## What skills are important in this role? The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials. Required qualifications: - Master’s degree or equivalent in entrepreneurship, innovation, management, information systems, informatics, psychology, or another field relevant to the project - Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system - A strong interest in, and preferably documented experience with, qualitative research methods (e.g., interviewing, narrative analysis, comparative case studies) - Demonstrated ability to engage with abstract, conceptual, or theoretical work - Fluent oral and written communication skills in English. Candidates without a master’s degree have until 15 December 2026 to complete the final exam. Desired qualifications: - Personal experience from entrepreneurship or the startup ecosystem, including ventures that did not succeed; we regard such experience as a strength - Familiarity with the Norwegian or Nordic entrepreneurship and innovation eco-system - Proficiency in a Scandinavian language is an advantage for fieldwork, but is not a requirement Language requirement: - Good oral and written communication skills in English - English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements: https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8 Grade requirements: The norm is as follows: - The average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system - The average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system - The Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. For more information see: http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/ UiO is subject to the Security Act, which governs the organisation's protection of security-sensitive objects and knowledge, in addition to other relevant legislation concerning access to and handling of sensitive information. Based on this, it is a requirement that successful applicants are security-eligible. We may use background checks as part of our recruitment process. ## We can offer you - A pleasant and stimulating work environment - Good welfare schemes - Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours - A workplace with good development and career opportunities - Career development programmes - Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes - Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities - Salary in position as PhD Research Fellow, position code 1017 in salary range NOK from 550 800 - 595 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund ## We need different perspectives in our work UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no. We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues, could you be the next one? We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures. If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps (Norwegian), we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian). The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here. We hope you will apply for the position with us. ## How to apply The application must include: - Cover letter (maximum two pages) describing your motivation, relevant background, and initial reflections on the project theme - CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications) - Transcripts of records, copies of the original Bachelor’s and Master’s degree diploma (see below) - Documentation of English proficiency, if applicable - List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee (e.g., a copy of the Master’s thesis or a draft, if not yet completed) - Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number) Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for this job". Foreign applicants should attach an official explanation of their University's grading system. When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
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