PhD Research Fellow in Norwegian Professional Language Use in the Workplace
Join a national initiative to explore professional language in various contexts.
Best for:Best for candidates with a strong background in linguistics and a passion for language research.
Overview
The University of Agder is offering a PhD Research Fellow position focused on the use of Norwegian professional language in the workplace. This role is part of the Center for Norwegian Professional Language, which aims to enhance understanding of how professional language is utilized and learned in different environments. The successful candidate will develop an independent doctoral project that aligns with the center's objectives and contributes to ongoing research. The position is expected to start on October 1st, 2026, or as agreed upon with the faculty.
What you'll do
- Conduct research on the use and learning of Norwegian professional language in various contexts.
- Develop an independent doctoral project that aligns with the objectives of the Center for Norwegian Professional Language.
- Investigate factors influencing the acquisition of professional language skills.
- Analyze the implications of professional language proficiency in educational and workplace settings.
- Collaborate with other researchers and contribute to the center's research outputs.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Nordic studies, linguistics, or a related field with a grade of B or better on the master's thesis
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Norwegian; B2 level proficiency required
Instruction: Norwegian and English
- Proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language at the B2 level
- Strong presentation skills in English, both written and oral
- Ability to develop a comprehensive project outline
- Candidates must be admitted to the PhD programme at the University of Agder
- Open to candidates in the final stages of their master's degree
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-09
Applications must be submitted electronically through the provided link. Ensure all required documents are uploaded before the deadline.
- Diploma with grades
- Master's thesis
- Academic publications or scientific works
- Cover letter
- Project description (5-7 pages)
- CV
Contact
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