Monday 10 March 2014

2014 Postdoctoral Position in Social Anthropology at University of Oslo in Norway

The University of Oslo is inviting applications for postdoctoral position at the Department of Social Anthropology. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in social anthropology. When evaluating the application, emphasis will be given to the applicant’s academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project and to the project description. The appointment is for the duration of two years. Application should be submitted till 17th March 2014.
About Scholarship: A postdoctoral position in social anthropology is vacant at the Department of Social Anthropology, University of Oslo. The position forms part of the ESOP project ‘European Strains’, directed by Prof. Kalle Moene and Prof. Halvor Mehlum, and of Prof. Thomas Hylland Eriksen’s project ‘Overheating: The Three Crises of Globalisation’
Study: Position is available in the field of Social Anthropology Course Level: Position is open for pursuing postdoctoral research program. Scholarship Provider: The University of Oslo, Norway
Scholarship can be taken at: 
Norway

Eligibility: Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in social anthropology. When evaluating the application, emphasis will be given to the applicant’s academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project and to the project description.
Scholarship Open for: International students can apply for this position.
Number of award: One postdoctoral position is available.
Duration: The appointment is for the duration of two years.
Value: The position provide:
-Pay grade 57 – 64 (NOK 473 400 – 538 700), depending on level of competence/length of service
-Academically stimulating working environment
-Focus on working conditions for academic staff and researchers
-Good pension benefits under the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund scheme
-Good welfare benefits

Selection Criteria: Evaluating the application, emphasis will be given to the applicant’s academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project and to the project description.
Apply: The mode of applying is online. The electronic application should include:
-Application letter, including a short description of the applicant’s academic profile, how the applicant sees his or her academic orientation fitting in with the core areas of the project and how the applicant wishes to contribute to the project.
-Project description and progress plan (maximum 5 pages including references) for the work to be undertaken during the course of the term of appointment. The project description must include the theme of the project, issues to be examined, the chosen theoretical and methodological approach and a progress plan.
-CV (complete list of education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities)
-A complete list of publications. The applicant is requested to highlight up to five academic publications for particular consideration during the assessment process. Copies of these works must be made available on request.

Deadline: The application deadline is 17th March 2014.
Further Information: http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1089989/65780?iso=no

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