VID Specialized University
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VID Specialized University has up to two vacant position as PhD research fellow in diaconia, exclusion and injustice. Structures of exclusion and injustice prevail in all parts of the world – in various forms and to various extent. Churches and diaconal actors, inspired by approaches of empowerment, reconciliation, and transformation – and eager to contribute to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – play crucial roles in many countries and communities. In some contexts, churches might have themselves contributed to such exclusion and injustice.
The 17 SDGs reflect that improvements in the three pillars of social, ecological, and economic development – enabling also future generations to experience such improvements – are the core of sustainable development. By the wording of SDG 16 and 17, an additional pillar of governance is also included, locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
When identifying how churches and diaconal actors can contribute to the various targets under SDG 16 on just and inclusive societies in a specific context, one must understand societal structures and power asymmetries that work towards marginalising groups of persons. Moreover, one must understand if and how churches and diaconal actors have joined forces with other actors in the relevant context, to respond to the situation.
This call invites proposals for PhD projects aiming at studying and critically analysing cases of churches and diaconal actors in contexts of exclusion and injustice and how they react to these situations. Projects that also include perspectives on climate changes, are highly welcome.
The PhD project must be written within the context of diaconal research, acknowledging that diakonia includes specific professional practices and traditions in the context of churches and diaconal organizations.
We are welcoming project proposals with an adequate understanding of the societal structures of the studied cases/contexts and with methodological approaches that in themselves seek to contribute to empowerment and reconciliation (if the churches and diaconal actors have had a role in furthering exclusion and injustice, and, if relevant, climate change) It will be an advantage to relate the proposal to one or two specific SDG targets.
The position as research fellow aims at achieving a PhD Degree after completed research training at one of the University’s PhD programmes. An achieved PhD degree is a relevant qualification for positions within and outside academia.
The stipulated length of the PhD position is 3 years.
The position will be within the PhD-programme Diaconia, Values and Professional Practice
More information about the PhD programme can be found on our website
Applicants are requested to specify the connection between their own project proposal and the PhD programme (see bullet point number 7 under “Template for project description”).
General criteria for appointment as a research fellow are stipulated in the Regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment for the posts of post-doctoral research fellow, research fellow, research assistant and resident.
The position will organizationally be located at Centre of Diaconia and Professional Practice. The work place can be located in Oslo, Bergen or Stavanger.
Research groups
The PhD research fellow will be part of one of VID’s research groups, which one will be decided at a later stage.
Requirements for the position:
The following are also desirable:
In an overall assessment of the applicants, emphasis is put on personal qualifications, relevant competence and research experience.
Diversity is one of the characteristics of a good working environment. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, functional abilities and cultural background. VID would like to have more people with a minority background in scientific positions and people with a minority background are therefore encouraged to apply.
Scope: Minimum 3500 words, maximum 4500 words (references, tables and all other text included)
Title: which precisely indicates the focus of the project
1. Introduction
Theme and background for the project, own motivation, societal relevance, etc.
2. Previous research/contribution to the field
What is the most important research in the field, and how does the project position itself in relation to this? What is the project's contribution to existing research?
3. Research questions
Overall research questions and subsidiary research questions
4. Theoretical perspectives
Which theoretical perspectives are to be used in the project?
5. Method(s)
How will the material be established? What analytical methods will be used?
6. Research ethics assessments
- What approvals are needed? (when relevant, explain the need for filling in the notification form of Norwegian center for research data (NSD), Regional Committees for Medical and Health Research Ethics (REK), other bodies)
7. Relevance to the PhD program
Possible relevance for the call
8. Thesis type
Will the thesis be article based or written as a monograph? For article based theses, when will the different parts of the project be published? In which journals?
9. Progress plan (including stay abroad)
The progress plan must be detailed and realistic
10. References
Digital seminar on how to write a PhD proposal
A digital seminar on how to write a PhD proposal will be held on Zoom Tuesday February 16, from 12:00 to 13:00. The seminar will be held in English. Please sign up using the following link: https://nettskjema.no/a/180247
Deadline for signing up is February 14.
Please upload the application, CV, diplomas, transcripts, diploma supplements and project description through the «Apply here» link above. It is the full responsibility of the applicant to submit a complete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Diploma supplements for non-Norwegian diplomas must be included when relevant. Documents in other languages than English or Norwegian, must include an official translation as well. For applicants with an education that cannot be documented with Diploma Supplements, confirmation of education, its content and grade must be produced.
A sorting committee will select the applications and are to be assessed by the expert committee. Please note that applicants not selected for expert assessment will not receive a written evaluation of the project description. The decision of the sorting committee will not be distributed.
Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee based on applicant competence, relevance to the call and the quality of the project description.
Emphasis will also be placed on the interview conducted with relevant applicants. References will also be obtained for relevant applicants, and it is requested that 2-3 references are identified in the application. Applicants invited to the interview must be able to submit certified copies of diplomas and certificates.
If you have documents that cannot be sent electronically, please contact HR-department, phone + 4722451907 . or e-mail merethegoplen.gulliksen@vid.no
Application deadline: February 28th, 2021
Starting date: September 1st, 2021 or by agreement.
For further information about the position or guidance related to the project draft, please contact professor Hans Morten Haugen, email hans.morten.haugen@vid.no, phone +4722451797, or the centre director, professor Tormod Kleiven, email tormod.kleiven@vid.no, mobile +4795084275.
VID Specialized University is an accredited, private higher education institution. With approximately 525 employees and 5290 students VID is the third largest private higher education institutions in Norway.
VID Specialized University undertakes education and research in the fields of health and social sciences, educational science, management, diaconia and theology.
The University offers approximately 50 study programmes at bachelor’s, master’s and PhD levels, and our objective is to develop as a national institution through regional cooperation.
The University has campuses in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Sandnes and Tromsø.
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