Universitetet i Oslo

Oslo

Ida Hjelmesæth

Administrative Director

Ines A. Wagner

Research Professor

<h2>About the job</h2>ARENA Centre for European Studies at the University of Oslo (UiO) invites applications for two temporary positions as post-doctoral fellow (SKO 1352) within political science, sociology, European studies or another relevant social sciences discipline. The post-doctoral positions are hosted by ARENA and funded by the European Research Council project <a href="https://www.sv.uio.no/arena/english/research/projects/wage/index.html" rel="nofollow">Egalitarian but not Equal: Sectoral Wage Formation and Gendered Wage Differentials</a> (WAGE). ARENA Centre for European Studies is a multidisciplinary research centre at the University of Oslo, studying the direction, dynamics and sustainability of the evolving European political order. The centre has conducted research on political, economic, legal and social integration, transformation and cooperation in Europe since 1994. As a member of the ARENA team, you will be part of a professional research centre with extensive experience in coordinating international research projects and networks financed by European and Norwegian research funding institutions. More information about ARENA is available at <a href="http://www.arena.uio.no" rel="nofollow">www.arena.uio.no</a> . <h2>Project description</h2>The WAGE project is a comparative, multi-level research project that offers a unique and in-depth examination of how collective wage formation operates and evolves across Europe. It specifically focuses on the gendered dimensions of collective bargaining by studying its historical development, current practices, and potential future directions in three key countries: Germany, Norway, and Sweden. The project centers its data collection on the metal and care sectors and employs qualitative and ethnographic research methods.  <h2>About the two positions</h2>The two successful applicants will form a research team in the WAGE project alongside project leader Ines Wagner at ARENA.The first post-doctoral fellow (PD 1) will work on the cases of Norway and Sweden, and the second post-doctoral fellow (PD 2) will work on the case of Germany. Please specify in your application which of the two positions, or both, you are applying for.The successful applicants are encouraged to pursue their own focused research interests within the frame of the project, but will be expected to conduct the following tasks:<ul><li>Conduct interview and participant observation research in 1) Norway and Sweden (PD 1), and 2) Germany (PD 2), respectively</li><li>Fieldwork, data analysis and report writing within their case(s) </li><li>Write, publish and disseminate research results</li><li>Co-organise, together with the PI, international and national academic as well as policy and public events</li><li>Participation in project workshops and advisory board</li><li>Other project-related tasks, such as literature reports, etc.</li></ul>You are welcome to get in contact with project leader and research professor Ines Wagner if you have questions regarding your research interests’ potential fit with WAGE’s research agenda.The appointments are fulltime positions for the duration of three years.The main purpose of the fellowship is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their discipline. The proposed starting date for the positions are as soon as possible. You will be provided with office space, equipment, and services as well as necessary resources for research related field work and conference travel. As a post-doctoral fellow, you will have your base at ARENA Centre for European Studies. You will be expected to be present in Oslo and to participate in ongoing activities at ARENA and WAGE. <h2>Qualification requirements</h2><ul><li>Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline within the social sciences before taking up the post (SKO 1352). </li><li>Applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to conduct high quality research in areas relevant to WAGE. </li><li>A promising record of publications and the ability to draw on previous field research experience in crafting their research portion for the project.</li><li>Excellent written and oral proficiency in English is required.</li><li>Prior experience researching these topics at the national, comparative of EU level will be considered as an advantage: wage formation, the gender pay gap, the undervaluation of specific job segments, collective bargaining, industrial relations, gender equality and/or specific regional knowledge.</li><li>For PD position 1: The ability to conduct interviews in a Scandinavian language is an advantage, as this role involves semi-structured interviews and participant observation in Norway and Sweden.</li><li>For PD position 2: The ability to conduct interviews in a German is an advantage, as this role involves semi-structured interviews and participant observation in Germany.</li><li>Experiences with qualitative research methods is an advantage.</li></ul> In assessing the candidates, particular emphasis will be placed on the quality and relevance of the submitted research publications and the article proposal. Personal suitability and motivation will be taken into consideration. Potential candidates will be invited for an interview.  <h2>We offer </h2><ul><li>Salary in position as Postdoctoral Fellow, position code 1352, in the salary range NOK 595 000 - 668 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.</li><li>An academically stimulating and international research environment combined with a friendly and inclusive work environment.</li><li>A good work-life balance and access to Norway&#39;s excellent public services and welfare schemes, including generous parental leave provisions and affordable and accessible childcare.</li><li>Attractive <a href="https://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/employment/" rel="nofollow">welfare benefits</a>.</li><li>Membership in <a href="https://www.spk.no/en/" rel="nofollow">Statens Pensjonskasse</a>, which is one of Norway&#39;s best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.</li><li>The city of Oslo: A unique mix of vibrant city life and extraordinary nature with rich opportunities for cultural and outdoor activities.</li></ul>Read more about the benefits of working in the public sector at <a href="http://arbeidsgiver.difi.no/lonn-goder-og-reise" rel="nofollow">Employer Portal</a>. <h2>Inclusive worklife and diversity at UiO</h2>Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.We hope that you will apply for the position. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found <a href="https://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/competence/gender-equality/index.html" rel="nofollow">here.</a> <h2>How to apply</h2>The online application must include:1. A cover letter (maximum 2 pages). The letter should specify which of the two positions (or both) you’re applying for, and consist of four paragraphs in the following order:a) a short presentation of yourself,b) a short presentation of your merits,c) a short presentation of your intended research andd) a short account of why WAGE and ARENA is of interest to you. 2. A research proposal relevant to the WAGE research focus (maximum 3 pages, excluding bibliography). The proposal must demonstrate familiarity with previous research within the area, an ability to formulate a scientific problem and research questions, to specify a relevant research design and methods and how it contributes to the WAGE project’s research agenda.3. A CV summarizing your education, academic employments and other qualifying activities that you may have. The period of enrolment (admission – completion) in the PhD programme you have attended must be specified. Applicants with work experience outside of academia in settings relevant to the research project (i.e. working at trade unions, employer associations or relevant state actors) are also encouraged to apply.4. A complete list of publications.5. Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts from university degrees only) 6. One writing sample (e.g. published articles or working papers) of what you consider your best publication to date preferably a single authored article in an international journal.7. Names and contact details of two persons from whom recommendation letters may be solicited. You should indicate your relation to these persons. Please do not submit any recommendation letters before we contact you and explicitly ask you to. Please note that all documents should be in English.Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click &#34;Apply for the position&#34;.When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from <a href="https://www.vitnemalsportalen.no/english/" rel="nofollow">Vitnemålsportalen.no</a>. 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. <h2>General information</h2>The best qualified candidates will be invited for interviews. Applicant lists can be published in accordance with <a href="https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/2006-05-19-16" rel="nofollow">Norwegian Freedom of Information Act</a> § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us. Please refer to <a href="https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-28-1392/KAPITTEL_3#KAPITTEL_3" rel="nofollow">Regulations for the Act on universities and colleges chapter 3</a> (Norwegian) and <a href="https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/guidelines-appointment-postdoc-researcher.html" rel="nofollow">Guidelines concerning appointment to post doctoral and research posts at UiO</a> (Norwegian).The University of Oslo has a <a href="https://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/employment/work-results/agreement-rights-to-work-results.html" rel="nofollow">transfer agreement</a> with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.

Two positions as post-doctoral fellow (WAGE project)