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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Study of Religion

The Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Study of Religion, commencing 17.08.2026, or as agreed upon. The position is for a fixed-term period of four (4) years.

About the Project and Research Group:

The postdoctoral position is affiliated with the research group Research and Teaching on Controversial Issues, an interdisciplinary group working on research and education related to contested societal questions. The group investigates how public debates and opinion formation take shape when confronted with complex and conflict-laden topics, including religion, historical memory, gender and sexuality, minorities, racism, climate change, war and conflict, with particular emphasis on their implications for education and teaching.

We are seeking a postdoctoral project that analyzes how algorithm-driven and AI-powered platforms influence public discourse. The project may focus on processes that contribute to polarization, conflict, and the emergence of cultural divides. Furthermore, the project may examine the role of emotions, affect, and aesthetic expressions in the development and circulation of controversies about religion in digital and mediated contexts, and analyze the consequences this has for public debate and opinion formation among young people. Projects relevant to Norwegian and/or Nordic contexts will be prioritized.

The research group is in a phase of strong academic development, and the postdoctoral fellow will play a central role in further developing methodological and research-ethical approaches, particularly within digital ethnography and AI-related research methods. Experience with digital methods and/or ethnographic approaches will therefore be emphasized. The successful candidate will join an active, inclusive, and academically ambitious research environment and will have the opportunity to contribute theoretically, empirically, and methodologically to the further development of the research field.

About the postdoctoral position:

The postdoctoral position is aimed towards qualifying for academic top-level positions.

The successful applicant shall develop a career plan outlining the competencies to be acquired during the postdoctoral period in collaboration with the Department.

The duration of the postdoctoral position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises other, career-promoting work such as teaching, dissemination of research and administrative tasks. A plan for this part of the position will be developed upon appointment.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

The applicant must have:

• • A Norwegian doctoral degree (PhD) or an equivalent foreign degree in the study of religion or a closely related field. The doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation prior to the application deadline, and the PhD must be obtained prior to employment.
• • An ability to work independently and in a well-structured manner, combined with strong collaborative skills.
• • Strong proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Applicants must submit a project proposal including a progress plan for the project’s key activities, and a plan for publishing results in internationally recognized channels.

In the assessment of applications, emphasis will be placed on the scientific quality and feasibility of the proposed project and the applicant’s academic qualifications. Further emphasis will be placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and personal suitability.

We Can Offer:

• • A good and academically stimulating working environment.
• • Opportunities to build strong professional networks.
• • A secure and flexible working environment with good welfare benefits.
• • A workplace in the heart of Bergen – close to both urban life and nature.
• • Salary as a Postdoctoral Fellow (position code 1352), currently corresponding to a gross annual salary of NOK 657 000 in a full-time position. Salary increases will be based on seniority in the position.
• • Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which provides a secure occupational pension scheme, disability and survivor benefits, as well as access to favourable housing loans.

How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically through the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. Please follow the steps in the application process and include the following:

• • Under “Application text”: Write a cover letter (2–3 pages) describing your general research interests, expertise and motivation, and how these make you a strong candidate for this position.
• • Under “CV”, include:
  • - Personal details.
  • - Relevant experience and qualifications (complete the sections applicable to you). A list of publications/scientific works may be uploaded as a separate document if preferred (publication list).
  • - Language proficiency.
  • - At least two referees, one of whom must be the main supervisor of your doctoral dissertation.
• • Under “Attachments”, upload the following as separate documents:
  • - A project proposal of up to 12.000 characters including spaces (excluding bibliography). The project proposal should clearly describe the research project, including research background, main research questions, theoretical framework, methodology, ethical considerations and the empirical material to be used in the project. A bibliography for the proposal must be included.
  • - A progress plan for the project that takes career-promoting activities into account, and a plan for publication in internationally recognized channels.
  • - Transcripts and diplomas for your bachelor's and master's degrees must be uploaded from the Diploma Registry (Vitnemålsportalen). If not available via the registry, please upload as regular files.
  • - Documentation verifying that the doctoral degree has been awarded, or documentation confirming that the doctoral thesis has been submitted for assessment.
  • - A brief summary of the PhD thesis (up to three pages).
  • - A list of any academic publications (publication list).
  • - Up to five complete academic publications (may include theses, monographs and articles) that are to be given special consideration in the assessment of your academic qualifications.
  • - Relevant certificates documenting your qualifications, skills, experiences or qualities.

The application text, CV and attachments must be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages must be accompanied by certified translations. Attachments must be in Word or PDF format and uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline. Please name all attachments clearly.

The Evaluation Committee may, in special cases, request additional documentation.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.

Further information about the appointment process is available here.

Formal regulations:

• • Applicants who have previously held a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Bergen are not eligible to apply for this position.
• • It is a requirement that the postdoctoral project is completed during the employment period.
• • The appointed candidate is required to have their daily workplace at the University of Bergen and must comply with applicable guidelines.

General information:

For further information about the position, please contact the leader of the research group, Professor Marie Steine von der Lippe, email: marie.lippe@uib.no, phone +47 55 58 24 45, or the Head of Department, Professor Teemu Sakari Ryymin, email: teemu.ryymin@uib.no, phone: +47 55 58 38 79.

Questions about the electronic application process may be directed to the Faculty of Humanities at: fakadm@hf.uib.no.

The International Center at UiB has information about relocating to Norway for international applicants.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.