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UiB shall be among Europe's leading universities, internationally recognized for high quality in research and education. As a societal institution, we shall contribute to sustainable and democratic development and be an attractive and inclusive place to study and work.

About the position:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow position at the University Museum of Bergen, Department of Cultural History

The University Museum of Bergen has research, collection management and dissemination as its core tasks, together with collecting, documentation and protection. The museum has the fields of anthropology, archaeology, art and cultural history, botany, geology, zoology and paleobiology. The museum is also responsible for excavation activities in accordance with the Cultural Heritage Act and regulations, as well as responsibility for three botanical gardens. The University Museum has extensive scientific collections and is a national dissemination center. The museum has approximately 155 full-time employees. More information about the museum can be found here: University Museum of Bergen | University of Bergen

Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within art history, social anthropology, ethnology or archaeology

At the Department of Cultural History at the University Museum, University of Bergen, there is a vacancy for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within art history, social anthropology, ethnology or archaeology . The position is fixed-term for three years.

About the project/work tasks:

We invite original and ambitious project proposals within the fields of art history, social anthropology, ethnology, and archaeology. Proposals that cross disciplinary boundaries and adopt an innovative, comparative, or interdisciplinary perspective are particularly welcome. 

In 2025, the University Museum of Bergen celebrated its 200th anniversary, coinciding with the temporary closure of the Cultural History Museum building for extensive renovation. In preparation for the reopening, the Department of Cultural History is determined to increase attention to new critical perspectives on both the history and future of its collections: their societal significance, their potential role in education, and their capacity to inspire innovation. We encourage projects that explore how an “old” museum and the heritage it safeguards can inform urgent contemporary debates around identity, heritage, migration, cultural encounters, and sustainability. Possible approaches might concern, for example, the colonial legacies of collections, the ethics of collecting practices, or reflect on the broader questions of what a “new museum” could mean as an institutional and cultural innovation.

We are seeking a candidate with documented experience in the field of Cultural Heritage Studies and/or Museum Studies, as well as a demonstrated interest in how collections are created, presented, interpreted, and re-contextualized in new and innovative ways, whether visual, digital, or interactive. We welcome projects with theoretical ambitions (whether rooted in a disciplinary tradition or engaging with digital humanities), as well as those with societal relevance, originality, and creativity in rethinking the role of collections in today’s world.

Candidates are expected to take an active role in ongoing strategic discussions about the museum’s future. As a postdoctoral fellow, you will benefit from opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to the renewal of museum practices, and gain visibility within a leading institution in cultural history. 

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• • The candidate should hold a Norwegian PhD degree or the international equivalent in either of the relevant disciplines, or must have submitted their doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline
• • Documented experience in collection-based research, material analysis or critical cultural heritage perspectives
• • Proficiency in written and oral English
• • Good knowledge of Norwegian language is an advantage

Demonstrated ability to work independently in a structured manner, while also possessing strong collaborative skills. A strong interest in interdisciplinary approaches and innovation within museum practice. A creative and analytical thinker with the ability to connect historical perspectives to contemporary issues.

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:

The postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed term position with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The fixed-term period for this position is three years. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution.

Upon appointment, applicants must submit a project proposal for the qualifying work including a progress plan. It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment. 

We can offer:

• • A professionally challenging working environment
• • Salary as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (code 1352) in the state salary scale. This currently amounts to an annual salary of NOK 657 000 before taxes. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well qualified applicant
• • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• • A position in an inclusive workplace “IA enterprise”
• • Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• • A cover letter expressing your research interests, expertise and your motivation for applying the position
• • Name and contact details for references, one of which should be the main PhD supervisor
• • CV
• • Diplomas. If the PhD is not granted, a documentation of submission of thesis is required
• • Relevant certificates
• • list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list with links)
• • The candidate must submit a project proposal (maximum five pages) with the application that clearly describes the project's theoretical and empirical approaches, as well as the connection the project has to one or more of the museum's collections

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting:Head of Department Björn Nilsson, tlf. 41 24 69 13, e-post: bjorn.nilsson@uib.no.

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.

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 persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The University of Bergen is subject to export control regulations, and these regulations may apply when processing applications for the position.

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.Further information about our employment process can be found here.

About The University of Bergen (UiB) 

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

University Museum of Bergen - read more here