There is a vacant position at the Department of Sociology and Human Geography for a Postdoctoral Fellow (SKO 1352) in sociology. The position is for a period of three years (with up to 10% of the time set apart for non-research activities). A fourth year of teaching/supervision duties may be offered depending on the candidate's interest, profile and the Department's need for personnel.
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More about the position
The position is part of a large, interdisciplinary research project Societal and environmental determinants of brain and cognition (AHeadForLife), funded by the University of Oslo: Life Sciences and led by Prof. Anders M. Fjell. The primary objective of the project is to uncover how interactions between the immediate environment, larger societal factors and genes shape cognition and social outcomes across the life course. Convergence environments are interdisciplinary research groups that will aim to solve grand challenges related to health and environment. They are funded by UiO's interdisciplinary strategic area UiO:Life Science.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in sociology (or related field, e.g. demography) quantitative social science methods, and an interest in both learning (more) about social science genetics and using administrative data for research.
Norwegian administrative data registers are linkable at the individual level and allow for the identification of family relationships across three generations. This makes it possible to estimate a broad set of statistical models exploiting different kinds of familial relationships (twins, siblings, cousins, uncles/aunts, grandparents). The fellow will use these data to better understand what role genetics and different types of environmental factors play for a wide range of outcomes such as cognition, education, family formation, health, and occupational careers. The project will develop novel statistical methods for this purpose, and also use existing methodologies from sociology, behavior genetics, and other fields. There is room for choosing and designing one's own research agenda within the project.
The postdoctoral fellow will be part of the interdisciplinary research group AHeadForLife. The fellow will work closely with Prof. Torkild Hovde Lyngstad, Dr. Ole Røgeberg (work package leader) and the other team members. We are especially interested in candidates who want to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment. We will have bi-weekly meetings with all project participants to ensure integration across disciplines.
At the Department of Sociology and Human Geography, the fellow will be part of the research group on Social Inequalities and Population Dynamics (SIPD), which provides a stimulating scientific environment in sociology/demography with regular seminars.
Qualification requirements and personal skills
Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in sociology, or demography. The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing application date. Appointment is dependent on the dissertation and public defense of the doctoral dissertation being approved.
Applicants must have the capacity for independent academic research, preferably documented through publications in international scientific journals. Experience with open science practices and standards is an advantage.
Competitive applicants will have expertise in one of more of these areas:
- Advanced quantitative methods in social science research
- Proficiency in R, Stata or Python
- Experience using administrative register data for research.
Applicants must have excellent written and oral proficiency in English.
Applicants, who at the time of appointment cannot provide documentary evidence of basic formal teaching competence, must acquire such competence by completing a mandatory pedagogical course provided by UiO within the first two years (4 years contract only).
Residence in Norway is expected during the appointment, but postdoctoral fellows are also encouraged to spend time abroad during the fellowship period.
We offer
Salary NOK 534 400 - 615 800 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (position code 1352)
A professionally stimulating working environment
Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
How to apply
The application must include
Application letter. Please describe your motivation for applying for this position and explain how your background, research and experience is relevant to the research project. Please outline the types of research, research problems and methodologies you are interested in working on within the framework of the project. Contact Prof. Lyngstad for a copy of the project proposal.
CV summarizing education, positions, research experience, and other activities.
A complete list of publications
Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
Up to five academic works that the applicant wishes to have considered in the assessment process (a doctoral dissertation or a monograph will count as three publications).
List of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)
The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).
In assessing applications, particular emphasis will be placed upon the academic and personal capacity of the candidate to contribute to the project within the given timeframe, to interact within national and international networks, and to be part of a dynamic research group. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.
The final hiring decision is the responsibility of the department’s board and will be based on an evaluation of the overall qualifications of the shortlisted candidates as well as the department’s needs.
Formal regulations
Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.
No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo.
According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.
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.
Contact information
Professor Torkild H. Lyngstad (principal investigator)
Head of Administration, Inger-Lise Schwab
Faculty of Social Sciences
About the University of Oslo
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7500 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
The Department of Sociology and Human Geography is Norway's leading department for both Sociology and Human Geography. The Department offers four Bachelor's and three Master's programmes. Research, teaching and dissemination activities within both fields are of the highest level. The Department is renowned both for the breadth of topics and methodologies employed and for its highly qualified researchers. Gender balance among the academic staff is an important distinguishing feature. The Department has 35 permanent academic staff, nearly 40 doctoral and post doctoral research fellows and 12 administrative staff members. There are approximately 80 PhD. candidates and 1500 students enrolled in the Department.
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