PhD Research Fellow in Digital Entrepreneurship
Investigate the informational value of venture failure and its role in digital entrepreneurship.
Best for:Best for researchers with a background in entrepreneurship or information systems and a strong interest in qualitative methodologies.
Overview
The Department of Informatics at the University of Oslo invites applications for a three-year PhD Research Fellow position focused on digital entrepreneurship. This project explores the phenomenon of venture failure, specifically examining how founders narrate their experiences and whether these failures provide transferable knowledge for future ventures. The successful candidate will conduct qualitative empirical research, focusing on alumni from the department's entrepreneurship programs who have received specific startup funding. The position is based within the Entrepreneurship (ENT) research group and involves active participation in the group's academic and social activities. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to conceptual and empirical literature on digital innovation and startup dynamics.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent qualitative research on digital venture failure and founder narratives.
- Recruit and interview alumni from the department's entrepreneurship programs for empirical case studies.
- Develop an article-based dissertation under the guidance of faculty supervisors.
- Participate actively in the research, teaching, and social activities of the Entrepreneurship (ENT) group.
- Engage with conceptual and theoretical literature regarding the informational value of failure.
- Collaborate with faculty members on co-authored research projects.
- Contribute to the department's broader research environment on digital transformation and strategy.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree or equivalent in entrepreneurship, innovation, management, information systems, informatics, psychology, or a relevant field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; must meet university proficiency standards.
Instruction: English
- Strong interest in and documented experience with qualitative research methods such as interviewing or case studies.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with abstract, conceptual, or theoretical academic work.
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Strong analytical ability and independent reasoning skills.
- Ability to approach research participants with professionalism and care.
- Must hold a Master's degree (or complete it by December 15, 2026).
- Must meet specific grade requirements: C or better in Bachelor's, B or better in Master's, and B or better on the Master's thesis.
- Must be security-eligible as per the Norwegian Security Act.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-15
Applications must be submitted through the Jobbnorge recruitment portal. Candidates should upload a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, a list of publications, and contact details for 2-3 references.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Bachelor's degree diploma and transcripts
- Master's degree diploma and transcripts
- English proficiency documentation
- List of publications
- Master's thesis
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