Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Ancient Studies at the Norwegian Institute in Rome

A Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1352) in Ancient Studies is available at the Norwegian Institute in Rome, University of Oslo from October 2023.

The Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship is funded by the Norwegian Institute in Rome and is associated with the Institute’s ongoing research, teaching and outreach.

The position is within Ancient Studies in a broad sense, targeting applicants from fields including Archaeology, History, Art History, Religious Studies and Theology. Applicants should propose an original, high-quality research project to be carried out during the fellowship. The proposed research project must deal with theme(s) within the time span from the Archaic to the Late Antique period, and geographically within the Mediterranean region, with pronounced relevance to Italy and Rome. The successful applicant will participate in teaching courses in Rome and in Oslo. Potential course topics are the history, archaeology, art, and architecture of Rome, as well as the cultural heritage and reception of Rome. Examples are https://www.uio.no/studier/emner/hf/ifikk/ANT2210/ and https://www.uio.no/studier/emner/hf/ifikk/ROMA2020/

More about the position

The position is available for a period of 3.5 years, with 25 % of the position devoted to teaching and administrative duties.

The successful candidate is expected to participate in the Institute’s ongoing research environment and networks, and to contribute actively to their further development. 

The main purpose of the fellowship is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

Qualification requirements

• PhD or equivalent academic qualifications within History, Archaeology, Art History, Religious Studies, Theology, or a comparable discipline with a specialization relevant to the ancient history and/or archaeology of Italy and Rome
• A proposal for an original, high-quality research project dealing with theme(s) within the time span from the Archaic to the Late Antique period, and geographically within the Mediterranean region, and with clear relevance to Italy and Rome
• Experience with university teaching at undergraduate level
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English. Command of a Scandinavian language is a strong advantage. Knowledge of Italian is desirable.
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position

The doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the doctoral thesis having been approved.

In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:

• The proposed research project’s scholarly merit, research-related relevance and level of theoretical and methodological sophistication.
• The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame, and potential for contributing to the Institute’s academic development. according to the objectives in the Institute’s strategic plan. 
• The applicant's competence in regard to contributing to courses in the history, archaeology and cultural history of ancient Italy, and particularly Rome.
• Weight will be ascribed to documented pedagogical qualifications acquired through education and experience, outreach experience, previous projects (including acquisition of funding) and administration.
• Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines.

We offer

• Salary NOK 544 400 – 626 300 per annum depending on qualifications 
• A professionally stimulating working environment
• Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Attractive welfare benefits

How to apply

The application must include

• Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
• Curriculum Vitae with grades listed (with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities)
• List of publications
• Project description (appox. 3 - 5 pages, maximum 14,000 characters. See Template for project descriptions). The project description must present a feasible progress plan. It is expected that the applicant will be able to complete the project during the period of appointment

Diplomas, certificates, doctoral thesis, and other academic works may be requested later.

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, jobbnorge.no. Applicants with education from a non-European university must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system.

The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Formal regulations

See also Regulations concerning Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships.

Following the Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) § 25, Chapter 2, information about the applicant may be used in the public list of applicants even if the applicant opts out from the entry in the public application list.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo.

The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its employees, including research results.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

Contact information

Institute Director Professor Kristin B. Aavitsland

Head of Administration Anne Nicolaysen