Overview

The University of Oslo (UiO) is offering three fully-funded PhD research fellowships focused on the anthropology of health and environment across Africa and Europe.

Eligibility

Master’s degree in social anthropology or closely related field (two years, 120 ECTS) by the application deadline.
Academic excellence: average grade of A or B (ECTS scale) or 70% and above in percent-based grading.
Minimum three months of ethnographic fieldwork experience.
Strong academic writing skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Willingness to conduct long-term ethnographic research and collaborate across disciplines and institutions.
Excellent command of English (oral and written).
African language skills and experience engaging non-academic audiences are considered advantageous.
Applicants must not have resided or conducted main activity in Norway for more than 12 months in the last 36 months.
Applicants must not hold a PhD.

Benefits

Salary: NOK 550,800 – 595,800 (~£41,907 – £45,331) per year.
Funding covers salary, research travel, conferences, equipment, and project dissemination.
Access to Norway’s excellent welfare and healthcare system.
Opportunities for professional development in an internationally oriented, interdisciplinary network.
Collegial, supportive, and academically stimulating environment.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in English via the Jobbnorge recruitment system and include a cover letter, detailed CV, project description, degree certificates, and documentation of English language proficiency.