PhD Research Fellowship in Resilience and Bildung in Kindergartens Under Critical Conditions
Explore early childhood education resilience through interdisciplinary research in sustainable futures and critical conditions.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers in early childhood education, pedagogy, or related social sciences with a passion for interdisciplinary research and sustainable futures.
Overview
This PhD position at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences focuses on investigating resilience and Bildung (self-development) in kindergartens facing critical conditions. The fellowship is part of the KINDknow research centre, which specializes in early childhood education and sustainable futures. The successful candidate will contribute to the FUTURE4CHILD project, developing educational offerings and strengthening research networks. The role involves conducting original research, publishing findings, and engaging with international collaborations, with a strong emphasis on sustainable development goals. The position is based at Campus Bergen and offers a three-year research fellowship with potential extension to four years, including career development opportunities.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research on resilience and Bildung in early childhood education under critical conditions, developing a feasible and original project with clear research questions.
- Develop and implement a research project aligned with the FUTURE4CHILD initiative, focusing on educational offerings and international networks.
- Publish research findings in scholarly journals and present work at national seminars, international workshops, and conferences.
- Actively participate in the research environment at KINDknow, including co-authoring, sharing work in progress, and engaging with colleagues.
- Enrol in the PhD programme 'Studies of Bildung and Pedagogical Practices' and meet formal admission requirements for the programme.
- Collaborate with supervisors to refine the research project and ensure alignment with academic and institutional goals.
Requirements
Degree required: A completed master's degree in early childhood education, pedagogy, educational science, psychology, or related social sciences or humanities.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English proficiency required for international collaboration; Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is advantageous.
Instruction: English and Norwegian
Publications: Expected to publish research findings in scholarly journals and present at conferences.
- Strong academic background and excellent grades in relevant master’s studies (equivalent to B or better on the ECTS grading system).
- Ability to develop and execute a research project with clear theoretical grounding and methodological rigor.
- Proficiency in English for international collaboration and communication.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
- High ethical awareness and commitment to inclusive and international research practices.
- Applicants with a master’s degree completed within the last 5 years will be preferred.
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned, but alignment with the university’s international collaboration goals is expected.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 1 November 2026
Applicants must submit a project outline of no more than five pages, including references, addressing research problem, questions, theoretical grounding, methods, work plan, ethical considerations, and expected contributions. The outline will be used for dialogue with the supervisory team. Additional application materials will be required as per university guidelines.
- Project outline (max 5 pages, including references)
- CV
- Transcripts of academic records (BSc and MSc)
- Master’s thesis (if applicable)
- Publications (if any)
- Proof of English proficiency (if not a native speaker)
- Letters of recommendation (if required)
Contact
Not specified (contact via university portal)· PhD Programme Coordinator or HR Representative
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