PhD Fellowship in Feminist Futures and Climate Justice
Explore how futures are conceptualized in sustainability and social justice discourses through interdisciplinary feminist research.
Best for:Best for interdisciplinary scholars with a master’s in gender studies, media studies, or social sciences, passionate about feminist theory, climate justice, and innovative research methods like discourse or media analysis.
Overview
This PhD position at the University of Stavanger focuses on feminist perspectives of futures, sustainability, and climate justice within the social sciences. The successful candidate will join the Feminist Knowledge Production research group, investigating how discourses on the future are shaped in policy, media, and popular culture. The fellowship offers a three- or four-year contract with exclusive research duties or combined research and career development. Applicants must propose a research project aligned with the themes of climate justice, environmental sustainability, and speculative methodologies, such as discourse analysis, media studies, or interdisciplinary approaches. The program includes structured PhD education, mentorship, and access to international research networks.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research on how futures are conceptualized in sustainability and social justice discourses, guided by feminist theoretical frameworks.
- Develop and execute a research project aligned with themes such as policy documents, media narratives, or artistic expressions related to futures.
- Collaborate with supervisors to refine the research proposal and progress plan within the first three months of employment.
- Participate in national and international research environments, including academic conferences and workshops.
- Present research findings through trial lectures, publications, and public defense of the doctoral dissertation.
- Engage in structured PhD education, including relevant courses and career development activities.
- Contribute to the research group’s collective work on feminist knowledge production.
Requirements
Degree required: A five-year master’s degree in gender studies, media studies, social sciences, or equivalent qualifications that provide a foundation for doctoral research.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for academic research, supervision, and publication (no specific test score mentioned).
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in gender studies, media studies, or social sciences.
- Ability to conduct independent research and produce a doctoral dissertation within the specified timeframe.
- Proficiency in qualitative research methods, such as discourse analysis, media analysis, or case studies.
- Excellent written and spoken English for academic communication and supervision.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
- Applicants must have completed a five-year master’s degree or equivalent by the time of employment (autumn 2026 applicants are welcome).
- Individual grades for the master’s thesis and weighted average grade must be equivalent to or better than a Norwegian B grade.
- Applicants with education from institutions using non-A-F grading scales must provide a confirmed conversion scale and Diploma Supplement.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions, but eligibility for admission to the doctoral program at the University of Stavanger applies.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: null (open until filled, but application instructions imply a standard deadline; not explicitly stated)
Applicants must submit their application through the University of Stavanger’s recruitment portal. The application should include a project proposal (max 3000 words), CV, diploma and transcript of records, Diploma Supplement or equivalent, documentation of English proficiency, publications or research work, and references. The project proposal must align with the research topic and methodology suggestions provided in the advertisement.
- Project proposal (max 3000 words, using the provided template)
- CV with complete education, experience, and scholarly work overview
- Diploma and transcript of records for master’s degree
- Diploma Supplement or equivalent documentation
- Confirmed grade conversion scale (if applicable)
- Documentation of English language proficiency
- Publications or other relevant research work
- References and other relevant documentation
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