Doctoral or Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Music and Philosophy
One doctoral or postdoctoral research fellowship (SKO1017/SKO1352) in Music and Philosophy is available at the Department of Musicology, University of Oslo.
It is expected that the successful candidate will work on an independent project dealing with a topic in the interdisciplinary area of music and philosophy. There are no restrictions in relation to period or genre, but the research methodology should be anchored in both disciplines. Projects related to subjectivity studies, embodiment, gesture, music and language, music and ethics, and musical meaning and sense-making are particularly encouraged, but other topical areas will be considered too. Should the topic and methodology require such research facilities, the appointed candidate will get full access to the world-class Music and Motion lab with state-of-the-art motion capture systems and sound spatialisation equipment. The candidate will work under the guidance of Associate Professor Nanette Nielsen.
A person appointed in a doctoral research fellowship will be affiliated with the Faculty's organized research training. The academic work is to result in a doctoral thesis that will be defended at the Faculty with a view to obtaining the degree of PhD. The successful candidate is expected to join the existing research milieu or network and contribute to its development. Read more about the doctoral degree.
The appointment in a doctoral research fellowship is for a duration of three years. All PhD candidates who submit their doctoral dissertation for assessment with a written recommendation from their supervisor within 3 years or 3 ½ years after the start of their PhD position, will be offered, respectively, a 12 or 6 month Completion Grant.
A person appointed in a postdoctoral research fellowship is hired for a period of four years. There is a 25 % component of the position which is devoted to teaching and administrative duties. These duties include obtaining basic teaching qualifications.
The successful postdoctoral candidate is expected to become part of the research environment/network of the department and contribute to its development. The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.
Qualifications
- For a doctoral research fellowship:
- A Master's degree or equivalent in Musicology and/or Philosophy, or topically related areas
- The Master’s thesis must have been submitted before the application deadline, and the Master’s degree obtained by the time of appointment
- For a postdoctoral research fellowship:
- A PhD degree with a specialization in Music and Philosophy, broadly conceived.
- The candidate's research project must be closely connected to the interdisciplinary area of Music and Philosophy, drawing on methodologies from both disciplines
- The doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation before the application deadline, and the PhD degree obtained by the time of appointment
- Personal suitability and motivation for the position
In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on:
- The project's scientific merit, research-related relevance and innovation
- The applicant's estimated academic and personal ability to complete the project within the time frame
- For a doctoral research fellowship: The applicant's ability to complete research training.
- For a postdoctoral research fellowship: The applicant’s ability to contribute to the broader music and philosophy research environment in the department
- Applicants who have recently graduated with excellent results may be given preference
- Good collaboration skills and an ability to join interdisciplinary academic communities and across disciplines
We offer
- Doctoral research fellowship: NOK 432 700 - 489 300 per year (salary level 50 - 57, depending on qualifications)
- Postdoctoral research fellowship: NOK 486 100 - 567 100 per year, (salary level 57 – 65, depending on qualifications)
- a professionally stimulating working environment
- attractive welfare benefits
Applicants must submit the following attachments with the electronic application, preferably in pdf format:
- Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
- Curriculum Vitae with a complete list of education. Applicants for a postdoctoral research fellowship should also include positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities, including a complete list of publications in the Curriculum Vitae
- Transcript of records of your Master's degree/PhD degree. Applicants with education from a foreign university are advised to attach an explanation of their university's grading system
- Doctoral research fellowship: Project description, including a detailed progress plan for the project
- Postdoctoral research fellowship: Project description (approximately 3-5 pages). 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
Please note that all documents must be in English.
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