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Funding not stated 13 Nov 2026

Researcher in Cancer Nanomedicine

University of Stavanger · Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering

  • Stavanger, Norway
  • Medical sciences » Medicine

The University of Stavanger invites applicants for a two year position as Researcher in Cancer Nanomedicine at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering. The position is vacant from January 2027. The hired researcher will mainly contribute to the research project and to innovation and value creation based on research results. The researcher must also co

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD Fellowship in Energy Systems and Artificial Intelligence

University of Stavanger · Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering

  • Stavanger, Norway
  • Technology

The University of Stavanger invites applicants for a position as PhD Fellow in Energy Systems and Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering. The PhD fellowship leads to a doctoral degree and gives you the opportunity to develop research expertise in an active and stimulating academic environment. Through the doctoral education, you will acquire k

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

3 PhD Candidates in Material Science and Energy Engineering

SINTEF · Industry

  • Norway
  • Engineering » Industrial engineering

SINTEF Industry invites applications for three PhD candidate positions within HeatMinds, a European research project funded through the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) programme . Hosted by SINTEF's Department of Metal Production and Processing (MPP) and Department of Sustainable Energy Technology (BET), the positions focus on industrial high-temperature heat pumps, ene

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

Position(s) as Associate Professor in Accounting

OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Economics

About the position Oslo Business School is a relatively new business school (founded in 2014) focusing on teaching quality and excellence in research. The school has currently about 2000 students and 80 employees and offers study programs at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level. The Finance and Accounting group, one of the school’s five sections, is a vibrant and diverse group consisting of researchers that regularly publish in recognized international journals. Oslo Business School is located in downtown Oslo and is part of the Oslo Metropolitan University. The school is currently working on obtai

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

PhD scholarship in Regulatory Delearning in EU Technology Governance

BI Norwegian Business School

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Political sciences
  • Professor Sebastian Schwemer

BI Norwegian Business School’s Department of Law and Governance and Department of Communication and Culture invite applications for a four-year doctoral scholarship focusing on regulatory delearning and the governance of transformative technologies. The expected start date is 1 January 2027, or upon agreement. Position details Location: BI Norwegian Business School, Oslo, Norway Position: One PhD candidate position, full time, fixed-term contract of 48 months Doctoral programme: PhD specialisation in Communication at BI Norwegian Business School Application deadline: 15 November 2026 at 23:59

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

PhD scholarship in Outsider Innovation as Foresight Infrastructure

BI Norwegian Business School

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Sociology
  • Professor Christian Fieseler

BI Norwegian Business School’s Department of Communication and Culture and Department of Law and Governance invite applications for a four-year doctoral scholarship focusing on outsider innovation, early-warning signals and regulatory foresight for transformative technologies. The expected start date is 1 January 2027, or upon agreement. Position details Location: BI Norwegian Business School, Oslo, Norway Position: One PhD candidate position, full time, fixed-term contract of 48 months Doctoral programme: PhD specialisation in Communication at BI Norwegian Business School Application deadline

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

PhD Position in Long-term Climate Governance

OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Sociology

Oslo Business School at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) invites applications for a temporary position as PhD scholar in long-term climate governance. The position is connected to the ERC-funded research project CAMELOT – Capacities for More Effective Long-term Climate Governance and is expected to start in April 2027. The position is three years full-time but can be extended to four years if teaching assignments are included. The PhD Research Fellow will be based in the academic unit Public Administration and Governance at Oslo Business School and will be enrolled in OsloMet's PhD progr

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

PhD Candidate in Administrative Sanctions

BI Norwegian Business School

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Juridical sciences

Department of Law and Governance at BI Norwegian Business School announces a position as a PhD candidate in administrative law and criminal law within the project RODEAS: Rule of Law, Due Process, and Effectivity in Administrative Sanctioning. RODEAS is funded by the Research Council of Norway (2026–2030). The position is for four years with 25% teaching or other career-promoting duties. Project description The RODEAS project will analyse administrative sanctions broadly and interdisciplinarily. Core research topics include the relationship between administrative sanctions and punishment, gene

Funding not stated 17 Nov 2026

PhD Fellowship in Multilingualism and Cross- linguistic Influence

University of Stavanger · Department of Culture and Language

  • Stavanger, Norway
  • Other

The University of Stavanger invites applicants for a position as PhD Fellow in Multilingualism and Cross-linguistic Influence at the Faculty of Arts and Education, Department of Culture and Language. The position is available from 01.03.2027. The PhD fellowship leads to a doctoral degree and gives you the opportunity to develop research expertise in an active and stimulating academic environment. Through the doctora

Funding not stated 18 Nov 2026

PhD Fellowship in Public safety, Underground applications and Spatial analysis

University of Stavanger · Department of Safety, Economics, and Planning

  • Stavanger, Norway
  • Other

The University of Stavanger invites applicants for two vacant position as PhD Fellow in Public safety, Underground applications and Spatial analysis at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Safety, Economics, and Planning. The PhD fellowship leads to a doctoral degree and gives you the opportunity to develop research expertise in an active and stimulating academic environment. Through the doctoral edu

Funding not stated 1 Dec 2026

PhD Candidate in Stategy

BI Norwegian Business School

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Economics

BI Norwegian Business School, the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship is currently inviting applications for new doctoral scholarships, start date August 2027. The PhD specialization in Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation focuses on developing doctoral students' theoretical knowledge and methodological skills required to become successful researchers in the area of strategic management, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We encourage applications from students with a strong background in disciplines such as economics, business administration, and organizational and behavioral scie

Funding not stated 1 Dec 2026

PhD Candidate in Marketing

BI Norwegian Business School

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Psychological sciences

The PhD specialisation in Marketing focuses on developing doctoral students’ theoretical knowledge and methodological skills required to become successful researchers. We welcome applications from students with a strong background in disciplines such as business, economics, psychology, and statistics. The Department of Marketing is a strong research department with researchers publishing at the highest international level (e.g., Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, and Marketing Science). The department is also highly international and has a strong

Fully funded 1 Dec 2026

PhD Candidate in Finance

BI Norwegian Business School

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Economics

BI Norwegian Business School is one of Europe's largest educational institutions, with over 20.000 students. As Norway's leading business school, BI builds on a unique tradition of combining academic rigour and professional relevance. Our programmes range from bachelor's to master's and PhD programmes. BI is also known for its many customized executive education programmes. BI boasts some of Europe's leading academic departments within the fields of economics, finance, strategy, marketing, and management. As an employee at BI Norwegian Business School you will meet exciting challenges in an en

Funding not stated 1 Dec 2026

PhD Candidate in Communications

BI Norwegian Business School

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Sociology

The Department of Communication and Culture at BI Norwegian Business School is currently inviting applications for multiple four-year doctoral scholarships, set to commence in August 2027. Prospective candidates are free to propose their own research projects, that should fall broadly within the larger research interests of the department. Department of Communication and Culture , where the candidate will be based, is currently home to about 50 faculty. The Department is highly international in its faculty composition as well as its ongoing research and industry collaborations. The department

Funding not stated 1 Dec 2026

PhD Candidate

BI Norwegian Business School

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Economics

The PhD specialisation in Marketing focuses on developing doctoral students’ theoretical knowledge and methodological skills required to become successful researchers. We welcome applications from students with a strong background in disciplines such as business, economics, psychology, and statistics. The Department of Marketing is a strong research department with researchers publishing at the highest international level (e.g., Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, and Marketing Science). The department is also highly international and has a strong

Funding not stated 7 Dec 2026

Psychiatrist, Norway

PhD-Jobs.NET

  • Norway
  • Medical sciences
  • Vitaly Pryadka

We are currently looking for motivated psychiatrists with experience who are interested in moving to Norway. Why work in Norway? The Norwegian healthcare system is known for high professional standards and a strong focus on patient care, allowing doctors ample time with each patient. Work-life balance is highly valued, and medical professionals enjoy excellent working conditions. Requirements: European medical authorisation and specialist certification in psychiatry Ability to independently diagnose and treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions Strong teamwork skills, with a collaborative a

Fully funded 15 Dec 2026

PhD Candidate in Data and Decision Sciences

BI Norwegian Business School

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Mathematics

BI invites applications for doctoral scholarships in Data and Decision Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Data Science and Analytics. BI Norwegian Business School is one of Europe's largest educational institutions, with over 20.000 students. As Norway's leading business school, BI builds on a unique tradition of combining academic rigour and professional relevance. Our programmes range from bachelor's to master's and PhD programmes. BI is also known for its many customized executive education programmes. BI boasts some of Europe's leading academic departments within the fields of dat

Fully funded 15 Jan 2027

PhD in Economics

BI Norwegian Business School

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Economics

BI Norwegian Business School is one of Europe's largest educational institutions, with over 20.000 students. As Norway's leading business school, BI builds on a unique tradition of combining academic rigour and professional relevance. Our programmes range from bachelor's to master's and PhD programmes. BI is also known for its many customized executive education programmes. BI boasts some of Europe's leading academic departments within the fields of economics, finance, strategy, marketing, management and data science. As an employee at BI Norwegian Business School you will meet exciting challe

Funding not stated No deadline given

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (ref 309329)

University of Oslo

  • Norway

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at the Department of Clinical Molecular Biology (EpiGen), Campus Ahus, University of Oslo.The position is based at the Department of Clinical Molecular Biology (EpiGen) at the University of...

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