About the spot
At NTNU, Department of Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies, we have a 3-year vacancy for a PhD student in STS (Science and Technology Studies). The doctoral position is part of the interdisciplinary FME center Hydrogeni. For a position as a doctoral student, the goal is to complete doctoral training up to obtaining a doctorate.
The PhD student will also be part of the Center for Technology and Society and the Energy, Climate and Environment research group. Interdisciplinary cooperation within the Hydrogeni FME Center and the Center for Energy, Climate and Environment is planned.
The PhD student will work in the field of sustainability transformation research with a focus on transformative policy mixes for cross-sector interactions and societal acceptance of hydrogen. The current development of the hydrogen economy in Norway is based on a multi-level logic where regional, national and international dynamics interact and where the interests of all sectors need to be aligned in order to be successful. This project uses the concept of transformative policy mix for cross-sector interactions to understand the interactions between tiers and sectors to drive community acceptance, policy acceptance and market acceptance for hydrogen in Norway and beyond.
Your immediate manager is the head of department, Department of Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies.
duties of the position
The successful candidate must
- Conduct empirical data collection using qualitative methods such as interviews, focus groups, document analysis, or participant observation.
- Analyze the collected data against theories and concepts from STS (Science and Technology Studies) or related frameworks such as sustainability transitions
- Complete the mandatory coursework in the PhD program for interdisciplinary cultural studies
- Prepare a doctoral thesis, preferably based on 3-4 peer-reviewed articles published in major international peer-reviewed journals
- Dissemination of the results in scientific journals and at national and international venues
- Take an active part in the day-to-day business of the Department of Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies, the Center for Technology and Society and in relevant research groups of the department.
- Demonstrate a clear interest and commitment to interdisciplinary research, which will include:
- Participation in joint courses with other candidates recruited for the FME Hydrogeni
- Contribute to the organization of interdisciplinary meetings and social gatherings hosted by or with the participation of FME Hydrogeni and KULT
Required Selection Criteria
- You must have a professionally relevant background in Science and Technology Studies (STS) or other relevant fields.
- Your education must be equivalent to a five-year Norwegian course, earning 120 credits at Master’s level
- You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and a grade point average from a master’s degree or equivalent education that is at least B on the NTNU grading scale.
- You must meet the admission requirements for the PhD program in Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/phkult
The appointment is made in accordance with the Regulations on the Degrees Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) and Philosodophiae Doctor (PhD) in Artistic Research, National Guidelines for Appointment to PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Associate
Preferred selection criteria
- Knowledge of social science studies on the subject of energy
- Interest in and experience with qualitative social science research methods
- Mastery of a Scandinavian language is considered a strong advantage
personal qualities
- The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and highly motivated
- The candidate should be able to work independently as well as with other researchers and partners in the project
- The candidate should be open to interdisciplinary scientific collaboration
- The candidate should be interested in working in an active, open and collectively oriented research environment
We offer
salary and conditions
As a doctoral student (code 1017) you will normally be paid from NOK 501 200 gross per year before tax, depending on your qualifications and seniority. 2% is deducted from salary as a contribution to the Norwegian Civil Service Pension Fund.
The period from Employment is 3 years.
The prerequisite for being appointed to a doctoral position is admission to the doctoral program in Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies within three months of employment and participation in an organized doctoral program during the employment.
The engagement is carried out in accordance with the applicable regulations for government employees and officials as well as the laws controlling the export of strategic goods, services and technology. Candidates found to be inconsistent with the criteria of the latter statute, after evaluation of the application and addendum, will be disqualified from employment at NTNU.
After the appointment, you must assume that there may be changes in the work area.
It is a requirement that you are present and available for the facility on a daily basis.
About the application
- CV, certificates and diplomas
- Certificates and diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. If you have not completed your master’s degree, you must submit confirmation that you have submitted your master’s thesis.
- A copy of the master’s thesis. If you have recently submitted your master’s thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Proof of a completed master’s degree must be submitted before starting the job.
- A letter of motivation (maximum three pages) that describes your scientific profile and initial ideas for the further development of the doctoral project
- Name and address of three reviewers
- If you have publications or other relevant research papers
If you have completed all or part of your training abroad, we also ask that you document the scope and quality of your entire training, both the bachelor’s and master’s training, as well as other university training. A description of the required documents can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach that as well.
Joint work will be taken into account. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to collaborative works, you must include a brief description of your involvement.
When assessing which candidate is best qualified, emphasis is placed on education, experience, and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambition and potential are also included in the assessment of the candidates.
NTNU is committed to following the research quality assessment criteria of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment – DORA.
general information
Working at NTNU
NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity are our strength. We want to attract people with different skills, educational backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives in order to contribute to solving our social tasks in education and research. We will take care of the needs of our employees.
The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. With 200,000 inhabitants, Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway. The Norwegian welfare state, including health care, schools, kindergartens and general equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day care for children is readily available. In addition, Trondheim offers great educational opportunities (including international schools) and opportunities to enjoy nature, culture and family life, and has low crime rates and clean air quality.
As an employee of NTNU, you must at all times comply with the changes brought about by the development of the subject and the organizational changes adopted.
After the application period has expired, a public list of applicants will be created with their name, age, job title and place of residence. If you wish to exclude yourself from being included in the public list of applicants, this must be justified. The assessment is based on applicable law. You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Marianne Ryghaug, email: [email protected] or Tomas Moe Skjølsvold, email: [email protected] If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Åse Marit Skarholt, [email protected]
If you think this looks interesting and matches your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no along with your CV, certificates and certificates. Applications submitted in any other way will not be considered. You must be able to obtain certified copies of your documents upon request.
Application deadline: September 17, 2022
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meeting October 17, 2022
employer NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Community Trondheim
scope full time
duration In the interim
place of duty dragging
