NORD Universitet

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About the position

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Nord University invites applications for a temporary full-time position as postdoctoral fellow at campus Bodø. The candidate will join the project Words and Violence. Literary intellectuals between democracy and dictatorship 1933-1952, funded by the Norwegian Research Council and by Nord University as a large-scale Interdisciplinary Researcher Project.

The period of employment is two years with no teaching obligations. The hire is expected to reside in the Bodø area. In addition to pursuing individual research, (s)he will be expected to participate in the research environment at Nord university, and will join the project team in the collection of data and the analysis, interpretation and publication thereof.

About the project 

The Words and Violence project aims to analyze the democratic resilience and vulnerability of cultural life in the 1930s and ’40s, using both statistical and qualitative approaches. The Norwegian experience is compared with that of other countries under fascist occupation during World War II, notably France. Researchers examine why writers, translators, and intellectuals made the choices they did, faced with censorship and terror, and with a new kind of public investment in culture, orchestrated by the dictatorship. The aim is to produce solid knowledge about historical issues that are hotly debated and of obvious contemporary relevance, but that have not been researched in a systematic way. Problems of memory politics and public history are emphasized. The project’s consortium consists of academic experts from a range of universities and research institutions, and is led by professor Kjetil Ansgar Jakobsen.

About the proposal

For this call, we invite applicants to submit a personal project proposal relevant to the research project. The sketch could be about individual authors, translators, critics or artists of the period, or it could pose questions concerning cultural life in other countries under occupation or dictatorship. Projects could examine the controversies of the interwar and war years concerning "culture wars", national identity, censorship, fake news, or conspiracy theory, in the light of similar discourses today. Particularly welcome are projects relating to the history of the freedom of expression. Theoretically sophisticated projects are welcome.

Qualification requirements 

• The successful candidate is expected to have finished a ph.d. in social science or the humanities
  
• A good command of written and oral English is required for this position
  

Qualified candidates will be ranked by

• Submitted project sketch and professional profile, interest in the project and the quality of publications and submitted written work
  
• Personal suitability 
  
• The applicant's motivation to apply for the position
  
• Mastery of languages of relevance to the project, notably Scandinavian, will be taken into account
  

We offer

 The salary for the position is in accordance with the Norwegian government’s regulations, kode 1352 postdoc. - ltr 24, NOK 534.400-574.700. For specially qualified applicants - salary by agreement.  A mandatory salary deduction is made to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

• Good loan, insurance, and pension plan in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  
• Creative and collegial working environment
  
• A continually evolving workplace
  
• Flexible working hours
  
• Wide range of sports and leisure activities for university employees.
  
• An interesting urban environment in a scenic landscape. Bodø is European Capital of Culture 2024.  
  

General information

The successful applicant must abide by the relevant laws, agreements and instructions that apply to the position. We reserve the right to make changes to the responsibilities and area of work associated with the position that may result from future organizational development and reorganization at Nord University.

The government labour force shall reflect the diversity of the population whenever possible. Nord University therefore encourages qualified candidates with disabilities, gaps in their CVs, immigrant backgrounds or alternative educational, work and life experiences to apply. The university has a moderate gender quota policy in accordance with the local adjustment agreement which falls under the Basic Agreement for the Norwegian Civil Service.

Any information about impaired functional abilities or gaps in CVs may be used for anonymised registration purposes.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact:

Dean Elisabet Ljunggren, tlf. +47 75 51 75 73,  epost: elisabet.c.ljunggren@nord.no 

Project leader/professor Kjetil Ansgar Jakobsen, tlf. +47 75 51 73 69, epost: kjetil.jakobsen@nord.no

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically before  28.02.2023

All documentation that is to be considered must be uploaded as attachments to the application.

The electronic application must include:

• An application letter containing a description of your reasons for applying for the position
  
• A full CV (education, work and teaching experience and overview of any scientific publications).
  
• Certified copies of grade transcripts, diplomas and relevant certificates.
  
• Complete copies of a selection of up three of the most relevant publications and an overview of these
  
• The doctoral thesis must be enclosed as one of these works. Applicants are asked to prioritise the three most important works and to provide a justification for the prioritisation.
  
• A concise project sketch must be attached to the application. Max three pages.
  
• Documentation of other activities considered relevant to the position and which the applicant would like to be considered in the assessment.
  
• Contact details for two or three references (names, relationship to the applicant, telephone numbers, e-mail address).
  
• Signed form for permission to obtain assessment of foreign education (if relevant)
  
• Applicants with a doctorate outside the EU/EEA or Britain should attach a statement from NOKUT
  

Complete electronic documentation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Applicants will be evaluated by an internal expert committee. Relevant applicants will be called for an interview or other presentations.

Referanse: 30168988

Nord University

Through research, education and social engagement, Nord University contributes to the creation of a sustainable future.

In cooperation with society, business and industry in Northern and Central Norway, our 12,000 students and 1,400 staff promote innovative solutions and knowledge-based practice, both locally and internationally.

The four strategic focus areas at Nord University are; firstly blue and green growth, secondly sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship, thirdly social security, and finally health, welfare and education.

The Faculty of Social Sciences (FSV) educates social scientists and professionals who meet society’s need for innovation in welfare, development and communication. The Faculty offers a PhD in Sociology. The Faculty of Social Sciences has 1,800 students and 100 employees. The professional community is organised into the following divisions: Welfare and Social Relations; History, Culture and Media; Management and Innovation; and International Relations, the Circumpolar North and Environment.

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