Up to 7 PhD Research Fellow Positions in Humanities
Join NTNU’s Faculty of Humanities to pursue a PhD in humanities, social sciences, or interdisciplinary studies with structured training and funding.
Best for:Best for master’s graduates in humanities or social sciences with a strong academic record, clear research vision, and motivation to complete a PhD within three years.
Overview
NTNU’s Faculty of Humanities invites applications for up to seven PhD research fellow positions, offering structured doctoral training in humanities and social sciences. Successful candidates will conduct independent research aligned with one of the faculty’s research groups, culminating in a PhD thesis within three years. The positions include a competitive salary, working capital for project expenses, and access to mentorship and career development programs. Applicants must secure a main supervisor from an eligible research group prior to applying and demonstrate strong academic potential through a detailed project proposal. The role emphasizes structured, goal-oriented work, collaboration, and active participation in the faculty’s doctoral programs.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research leading to a PhD thesis within the nominal 3-year employment period.
- Develop and submit a detailed project description aligned with one of the faculty’s research groups.
- Participate in the faculty’s doctoral programs, including coursework and training components.
- Collaborate with a main supervisor and research group to refine and execute the research plan.
- Present research progress at seminars, workshops, and conferences as required.
- Prepare and submit manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings.
- Engage in teaching or supervision duties if assigned by the department.
- Adhere to NTNU’s guidelines for recruitment positions and academic integrity.
- Maintain regular physical presence at the institution for academic and social interaction.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant humanities or social sciences discipline, including a major independent work equivalent to a 30-credit master’s thesis.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency must be documented if the applicant’s prior education was not in English.
Instruction: English (Norwegian or Scandinavian languages may be used for project descriptions, but English is required for supervision and thesis).
- Strong academic record with an average grade equivalent to B or higher (Norwegian grading scale).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work in a structured, systematic, and goal-oriented manner.
- Capacity to develop and articulate a coherent research project proposal.
- Applicants must align their research proposal with one of the faculty’s research groups and secure a main supervisor employed at NTNU.
- Former PhD research fellows at NTNU are ineligible for these positions.
- Applicants with an approved doctorate in a related field are ineligible.
- Applicants with insufficient grades must document special suitability (e.g., relevant work experience or peer-reviewed publications).
- Applicants with a master’s thesis of less than 30 credits must provide equivalent documentation.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-01 (Europe/Oslo)
Submit an electronic application via Jobbnorge.no by the deadline. Ensure all mandatory attachments are included and clearly demonstrate alignment with the faculty’s research groups. Contact a potential main supervisor in advance to secure supervision confirmation. Applications must follow the provided templates for project descriptions and supervisor confirmations.
- Copies of diplomas and transcripts (BSc and MSc levels)
- Completed CV (Jobbnorge.no format)
- Project description (mandatory template, in English/Norwegian/Scandinavian language)
- Supervisor confirmation (mandatory template from the intended main supervisor)
- Names and contact details of two relevant references
- Statement from HK-dir (for applicants with foreign education)
- Documentation of special suitability (if grades are insufficient or thesis scope is below 30 credits)
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