About the position
## PhD Research Fellow in Music Department of Music has a vacancy for a ## This is NTNU NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim. At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world. You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here. ## About the position Are you motivated to take a PhD and develop yourself as a researcher? The Department of Music is announcing a position as a PhD research fellow linked to the PhD programme in Humanities and the Arts. Please note: - The call does not include PhD education within artistic research. - Applicants who already has a PhD will not be assessed for the position. The applicant will develop an independent research project associated with one of the following of the department's R&D groups: - Music as a health resource and therapy - The Portfolio Musician - LiM - Læring i musikkutdanning - Estetikk og økologi - Musicology Research Group: Music, Society, Culture In the application, you must describe how the project is connected to the selected R&D group, and the department's academic activity. Well in advance of the application deadline, you must contact the relevant R&D group and obtain confirmation from the potential main supervisor. The main supervisor must be employed at the Department of Music and meet the PhD Regulations' requirements for doctoral supervision. Use the correct templates listed under “about the application”. As a PhD research fellow, you are both an employee and a PhD candidate. You are expected to complete the project within the employment period and complete the doctoral degree within the nominal time. The position provides valuable research expertise for further careers both in and outside academia. The position is scheduled to start on 01.08.27. Your immediate manager will be the Head of Department. ## Required selection criteria - You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's Doctoral Programme, see Section 6-1 of the PhD regulations for more information. Which normally means that: - You have a relevant master’s degree which include a major independent project (minimum 30 ECTS) equivalent to a master’s thesis - You must have a strong and relevant academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. - Good oral and written presentation skills in English If you have weaker grades or a master’s degree below 30 ECTS, you may be considered if you can document that you are exceptionally suited for a PhD education, read more about this under “about the application”. According to the Regulations on Universities and University Colleges, former PhD research fellows from NTNU cannot be employed in the position, regardless of subject area. Applications from people who already have an approved doctoral degree from other institutions, nationally or internationally, will also not be considered for the position. The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position. ## Personal characteristics We are looking for candidates who: - demonstrates the ability to implement - work in a structured, independent and goal-oriented manner - has a strong motivation for the research project - Collaborate well and communicate clearly - Handles challenges constructively - want to contribute to a good academic and social environment Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. ## About the application The application and all required attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no before the deadline. The documents must be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. If you are invited for an interview, you must present certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request. The application must include: - Transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degrees, including diploma supplement - CV filled out in Jobbnorge.no - Project description prepared according to the established template. The project description must be in English, Norwegian or another Scandinavian language - Copy of Master's thesis. If you have recently submitted your Master's thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed Master's degree must be presented before taking up the position - Supervisor confirmation according to a template from the intended main supervisor at the Department of Music - Names and contact information of two relevant referees Applicants who do not meet the ordinary grade requirements must document special suitability for PhD education, for example through relevant work experience, scientific publications or other research-relevant work. If the work has been carried out in collaboration with others, the applicant must describe their own efforts. Applicants with a master's thesis of less than 30 credits must document other equivalent grounds for admission. If all, or parts of, your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education, both Bachelor's and Master's education, in addition to other higher education. If your institution does not offer “diploma supplement”, you must attach information about the grading scale from the education institution. We further recommend that you enclose a statement about your education abroad from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir). Follow the link to their web site for more information about how to obtain such a statement: Download automatic recognition from HK-dir. See also NTNU’s web site for documentation requirements for education obtained outside Norway. About the project description The project description is the most important basis for assessment in the application. This documents the project's scientific quality, relevance to the Department of Music's academic activities, and to the department's strategy. Furthermore, it is crucial that the project can be completed within the nominal 3 years, including the training component through the PhD programme. In the assessment, particular emphasis is placed on: - the scientific quality and originality of the project - the applicant's academic prerequisites and research potential - the project's connection to the chosen R&D group and the department's strategy - the feasibility of the project within the nominal PhD period The successful candidate undertakes to complete the PhD education within the appointment period and within the available resource framework. The applicant must therefore substantiate access to the necessary equipment and infrastructure for the project. Research fellows at the Faculty of Humanities are awarded up to NOK 100,000 in operating funds for the implementation of the research project. ## We offer - An exciting job with an important mission in society - Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment - Working capital that can be used to implement the project - Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) As a PhD research fellow at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits. ## Salary and conditions In the position of PhD research fellow, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 580 000,- per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary. The employment period is 3 years. The successful candidate will be granted conditional admission to the relevant doctoral programme when employed in the PhD research fellow position. It is a prerequisite for continued employment that the requirements for full admission are met within three months, and that you continue to participate in the organized doctoral programme for the remainder of the employment period. For more information about the requirements for full admission, please see Section 6 of the PhD regulations. As an employee at NTNU, it is important that you keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and adapt to them. For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis. The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act. ## Diversity Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse, and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals. We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education. If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability, and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time. We have a number of measures to promote equality. ## General information NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and has committed itself to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment and CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission). A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the exemption is not granted. If you have any questions about the position, please contact the department's deputy head of R&D, Elin Angelo, e-mail: elin.angelo@ntnu.no. If you have questions about the hiring process, you can contact HR Advisor Martin Jakobsen, e-mail: martin.jakobsen@ntnu.no. Application deadline: 01.12.2026 For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage. The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the tech capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.
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