PhD Position in Long-term Climate Governance
Join an ERC-funded project investigating capacities for effective long-term climate governance at Oslo Metropolitan University.
Best for:Best for social science researchers with a strong background in climate governance, public policy, or futures studies.
Overview
Oslo Business School at Oslo Metropolitan University invites applications for a PhD Research Fellow to join the ERC-funded CAMELOT project. The successful candidate will develop an independent research project focused on strengthening capacities for long-term climate governance, contributing to the project's broader theoretical and empirical goals. The position is based in the Public Administration and Governance unit and involves close collaboration with an international, interdisciplinary team. Applicants are expected to design and conduct original empirical research, with the possibility of extending the three-year contract to four years if teaching duties are included.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute an independent PhD research project aligned with the CAMELOT research agenda.
- Conduct original empirical research using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches.
- Collaborate closely with the international CAMELOT research team and participate in project activities.
- Complete the doctoral degree requirements within the employment period.
- Contribute to the academic environment of the Public Administration and Governance unit.
- Potentially undertake teaching assignments if the contract is extended to four years.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree (120 ECTS) in political science, public administration, environmental governance, sustainability science, sociology, psychology, futures studies, or a related field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; excellent written and spoken proficiency.
Instruction: English
- Grade of B or better on the master's thesis and overall degree.
- Demonstrated knowledge of research methods relevant to the proposed project.
- Strong analytical and academic writing skills.
- Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Must hold a master's degree before the start of the position.
- Must meet the admission criteria for the PhD programme in Social Sciences at OsloMet.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-15
Applications must be submitted through the university's electronic recruitment system. Candidates must upload a motivation letter, a project proposal, CV, academic transcripts, a copy of the master's thesis, and contact details for two references.
- Application letter
- Project proposal
- CV
- Bachelor's and master's transcripts
- Master's thesis
- Up to two published academic works
Contact
Siri Brorstad Borlaug· Head of unit
+47 993 05 003
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