PhD Research Fellowship in the Modern History of the Middle East

2nd April 2024
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PhD Research Fellowship in the Modern History of the Middle East
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PhD Research Fellowship in the Modern History of the Middle East

The Department of Archeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion (AHKR) invites applications for a PhD research fellowship in the modern history of the Middle East commencing August 15th 2024, or as agreed upon. The position is for a fixed-term period of four years.  

We are looking for candidates with degrees in History, Middle Eastern Studies, Islamic Studies, or other related disciplines with a strong historical focus. Seeking to rethink the history of the modern Middle East and its place within global and regional processes of modernity, we are interested in projects with a focus on areas that have traditionally been marginal. Projects focusing on the Gulf, including Iraq, Yemen, and Oman from the vantage point of 20th century cultural, social, intellectual, urban, or legal history will be prioritized.

We invite applications that investigate topics including, but not limited to, cultural production and exchange, new technologies and the circulation of cultural and material objects, intellectual and legal change, social movements and relations, and the formation of gender and sexuality across geographic contexts and boundaries. Depending on the skills of the candidate, projects exploring other topics within the abovementioned chronological and geographic boundaries are welcome.

The position is associated with the Department’s Research Group Centre for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies , whose members have a strong emphasis on the study of Islam, the modern Middle East, and neighboring regions. The successful candidate will be invited to contribute to the research group’s focus areas and to be an active participant to the research group through seminars and outreach activities.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian master’s degree or the equivalent foreign degree in History, Middle Eastern Studies, Islamic Studies, or other related disciplines with a strong historical focus. [TH1] [CB2] It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded at the time of application. Applicants who document a foreign degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) and The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Programme plan.  
• The applicant must be able to work independently in a well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.  
• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English.   
• Knowledge of Arabic is a major advantage.

Applicants must submit a proposal for a research project that will result in a doctoral dissertation.  

Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program pt. 2.1. 

 In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed PhD project and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. We expect that the proposed project has a clear historical perspective. 

Further emphasis is also placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant’s personal eligibility. 

About the PhD position:

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree, which qualifies for independent research and for other forms of employment that demand specific competency. The duration of the PhD position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises other, career-promoted work associated with teaching, dissemination of results, and administration. The plan for this part of the position is developed in collaboration with the Department at the beginning of the employment period.   

Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen are not eligible to apply for this position. 

The employment period may be reduced for candidates who have previously been employed in a recruitment position at other institutions. 

The PhD position demands that the applicant has their regular workplace at the University of Bergen and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.   

About the research training:

As a PhD candidate you must participate in the Faculty of Humanities’ educational programme. The programme consists of completing a training component of 30 ECTS, annual progress reporting and an approved midway evaluation. Click here for additional details on the content and requirements of the PhD program at the Faculty of Humanities. 

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment.   
• Salary at pay grade 54 (code 1017) in the state salary scale, currently equivalent to a gross annual salary of NOK 532 200 following ordinary meriting regulations.   
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.   
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise).  
• Good welfare benefits .

How to apply for the job:

Apply electronically via the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. Applicants are required to use the electronic CV form. The following information must be enclosed: 

• A project proposal of up to five pages/12.000 characters, when bibliography is not included. The project proposal should describe the research project, including research background, main research questions, theory, method, etc.   
• Bibliography for the proposed project.  
• A progress plan for the project.  
• A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.  
• CV.  
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This must contain information about the number of ECTS of the master’s degree, or be followed by an official and personalized confirmation with this information issued by the awarding institution.   
• A short summary of the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis (up to three pages).  
• Relevant certificates/references. 
• A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).  
• Publications in your name (up to three works).  
• The names and contact information for two referees. One of these must be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis.  

The application and attachments need to be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages must be accompanied by certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language. Attachments can be in either Word or PDF and must be uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline. 

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Head of Department, Professor Teemu Ryymin, email: [email protected] , phone: +47 55 58 38 79 or Professor Anne K. Bang, email: [email protected] , phone: +47 55 58 94 30. 

The public sector shall reflect the diversity of the Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position. 

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of applicants. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met. 

The best qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. 

Questions or inquiries about the electronic application process can be directed to the Faculty of Humanities: [email protected] .  

For further information about the recruitment process, click here .

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Deadline

2nd April 2024

Employer

University of Bergen

Municipality

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions)
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Place of service

Christiesgt. 18, 5020 Bergen

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