Postdoctoral Fellow (C-REX): The Center for Research on Extremism (C-REX) at the University of Oslo’s Department of Political Science invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position specializing in extremism and related topics (e.g., Islamophobia, Anti-Semitism, and Racism). The successful candidate will join C-REX, a Research Council of Norway-funded center, for a fixed 2-year period with no teaching requirements. The focus will be on generating research-based knowledge about political extremism in contemporary Norway.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow (SKO 1352)
Research Area: Extremism and related topics (Islamophobia, Anti-Semitism, Racism)
Location: Oslo, Norway
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree (PhD) in Social Science or a closely related discipline (e.g., History, Criminology, Gender Studies) before taking up the post.
- For applicants awaiting their PhD, the dissertation must be submitted for evaluation before the application deadline
- Proficiency in English (written and oral)
- Understanding a Scandinavian language is advantageous
- Previous research experience in political extremism in contemporary Norway is advantageous
- Submission of a project description focused on political extremism in Norway
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Fellow at Center for Research on Extremism (C-REX)
The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to C-REX’s research agenda, emphasizing underexplored aspects of extreme actors and ideas in Norway. The research should align with C-REX’s key themes, exploring ideology and identity, violence and hate crime, movements and parties, the role of gender, and prevention and intervention. Comparative projects are encouraged, but a substantial portion must focus on political extremism in Norway.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application through the university’s electronic recruiting system. The online application must include a cover letter, a research plan, a CV, a list of publications, copies of educational diplomas, a copy of the best academic work, and contact details for 2-3 references. For applicants awaiting their PhD, a formal letter confirming the dissertation’s submission is required.
Last Date for Apply: 05 January 2024
