Oslo Metropolitan University is Norway's third largest university with 23,000 students and over 2,600 employees. We have campuses in central Oslo and at Romerike. OsloMet educates students and conducts research that contributes to the sustainability of the Norwegian welfare state and the metropolitan region.

Faculty of Social Sciences offers study programmes within archivistics, library and information science, journalism and media studies, social work, social policy and child welfare, public management and business.

The faculty has about 4200 students and nearly 280 members of staff.

Oslo Business School invites applications for a four-year PhD Research Fellowship in Economics. The position is affiliated with the Economics and Methodology Group and includes 25% teaching and administrative duties. The successful candidate will be admitted to the PhD Programme in Social Sciences at OsloMet.

About the research environment

The Economics and Methodology Group is a research-active faculty working in areas such as development economics, industrial organization, behavioral and experimental economics, climate and environmental economics, sustainable development, and modern macroeconomics. The group manages externally funded research projects, hosts a weekly seminar series and workshops, and actively engages in public debates.

Area of Research

This is an open-topic fellowship, with research proposals aligned with the group's research interests being given priority. Information about the faculty's research profiles can be found through the link above.

Duties and responsibilities

The purpose of the position is to conduct an independent research project leading to a doctoral degree. The research fellow will be employed at Oslo Business School and participate in the activities of the Economics and Methodology Group. The position includes 25% compulsory duties, typically consisting of teaching, supervision, or administrative tasks.

Qualification requirements

We are seeking candidates who meet the following requirements:

• A Master’s degree (120 ECTS) in economics or business administration with a major in economics.
• An excellent academic record, including strong analytical and econometric skills.
• A grade of B or better on the master’s thesis and an average grade of B or better for the master’s degree. Candidates must complete their master’s degree by 1 August 2026 (documentation required).
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• A strong interest in economics research.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

In addition, experience from research projects and publishing in academic journals will be an advantage.

General criteria for employment as a Research Fellow are stipulated in these regulations: Regulations relating to the University and University College Act.

Admission to the doctoral programme is a prerequisite. Admission to the doctoral programme is based on a comprehensive assessment of the application, including the relevance and quality of the project description. A final project plan for the fellowship period is required com-pleted and acknowledged within 3 months from the date of employment.

See information about admission criteria to the PhD-programme.

It is important for OsloMet to reflect the diverse and multicultural population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active endeavors to further develop OsloMet as an inclusive workplace and to adapt the workplace if required. If there are periods where you have not been in work or have been studying or in training, you are also welcome to apply.

Project proposal

The application must include a research proposal (max. 10 pages) describing:

• The research question and motivation
• Theoretical framework and literature
• Proposed methods and data
• Expected contribution
• Feasibility within the four-year period

The project proposal is a key element in the admission to the PhD program (in a second formal step following the hiring process). A final project plan will be developed together with the appointed supervisors during the first three months of the fellowship. Requirements for the final project proposal can be found here.

Application

You must upload the following documents together with your application by the final deadline for applications:

• Cover letter including a full statement of motivation
• CV
• Master’s thesis and any scholarly publications
• Certificates/diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The Certificates/diplomas must include ECTS grades (A–F). Diplomas not issued in a Scandinavian language must be translated into English by the degree-conferring institution or an accredited translator. Education completed abroad should preferably be recognized in advance by NOKUT, and a confirmed copy of the recognition letter should be enclosed.
• Project proposal (max. 10 pages)
• Reference letters (optional)

You must upload all of these documents. Original documents and a valid passport must be presented if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet performs document inspections in order to give candidates a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. The application must state your reasons for applying to the project and what makes you particularly qualified to carry out this PhD work.

If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact: stale.bie@oslomet.no

Assessment

Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee and may be invited to OsloMet for further assessment as well as interviews.

We offer

• an exciting, fully paid job opportunity at Norway’s third largest university
• an energetic and stimulating research environment
• a workplace located in downtown Oslo with access to all campus facilities and urban cultural offerings
• beneficial welfare schemes and a wide range of sports and cultural offers
• free Norwegian language classes to employees and their partners/spouses
• beneficial pension arrangements with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

Practical information about relocation to Oslo and living in Norway

Other information

For more information about the position, feel free to contact:

• Mads Greaker, Head of Section, (+47) 400 20 986, madsg@oslomet.no

The salary for the position is in accordance with the pay scale for Norwegian state employees, job title and position code. State salary wage scale 1017 Research Fellow, NOK 550 800 per year.

OsloMet is a Charter & Code certified institution by the EU Commission holding the right to use the logo HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R). OsloMet is a member of the EURAXESS network supporting a positive work environment for researchers in motion.

OsloMet has signed The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). DORA recognizes the need to improve the ways in which the outputs of scholarly research are evaluated.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who are seen to be in conflict with the criteria in the latter law will not be considered for the position.

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