PhD Position in Long-term Climate Governance
Join the ERC-funded CAMELOT project to investigate and strengthen capacities for long-term climate governance.
Best for:Best for social science researchers with a strong interest in climate governance, futures studies, or political psychology.
Overview
Oslo Business School at Oslo Metropolitan University invites applications for a three-year PhD position focused on long-term climate governance. The successful candidate will join the ERC-funded CAMELOT project, which explores how institutions and individuals can better address multi-decadal challenges like climate change. The researcher will develop an independent project that is theoretically informed and empirically grounded, contributing to the broader research agenda of the CAMELOT team. Applicants will be enrolled in the PhD programme in Social Sciences, specializing in Business Administration, Innovation, and Governance. The role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange and professional development.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute an independent research project aligned with the CAMELOT research agenda.
- Conduct original empirical research using quantitative, qualitative, experimental, or mixed-methods approaches.
- Collaborate closely with the international CAMELOT research team and the Public Administration and Governance unit.
- Complete the doctoral degree requirements within the three-year employment period.
- Participate in intellectual exchange and contribute to the project's theoretical and participatory research activities.
- Present research findings at academic conferences and contribute to scholarly publications.
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 PhD project.
- Strong analytical and academic writing skills.
- Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Must be eligible for admission to the PhD programme in Social Sciences at OsloMet.
- Must complete the master's degree before the start of the position.
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 five-page project proposal, a CV, academic transcripts, a copy of the master's thesis, and contact details for two references.
- Application letter
- Project proposal
- CV
- BSc and MSc transcripts
- Master's thesis
- Up to two published academic works
- Contact information for two references
Contact
Siri Brorstad Borlaug· Head of Unit
+47 993 05 003
https://www.oslomet.no/en/research/research-projects/camelot
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