Research Fellow Position in Quantitative Methods

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Bergen, Vestland, Norway University of Bergen Full time
Excel Your Career as a Research Fellow

We are seeking a talented researcher to join our team at the University of Bergen, Norway. As a research fellow, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a growing research literature on the legacies of war, conflict, and insecurity on societal, political, and economic outcomes.

About the Position

This is a two-year temporary full-time position available for a research fellow in Political Science or Economics (Quantitative Methods). The successful candidate will be classified within the university system as 'researcher' and will have the opportunity to focus fully on research.

Job Description
  • You will work closely with Associate Prof. Carlo Koos to design, plan, and implement surveys in conflict-affected countries.
  • You will collect, assemble, and analyze existing micro-level data sources.
  • You will participate in writing research articles.
Requirements
  • You must hold a Doctorate/PhD in political science, economics, or a related discipline, which must be defended by the starting date.
  • Your research should focus on peace and conflict, international relations, post-conflict politics, or related topics.
  • You should have an excellent publication record in highly ranked international journals, or you should have demonstrated proof of highly promising working papers.
  • You must have documented proof of advanced quantitative methods skills in your written work (articles, chapters), particularly in methods of causal inference as well as the use of microlevel data (e.g., subnational, household, individual).
  • You need to possess clear and effective writing skills, a pro-active and problem-solving attitude, and maintain an ethical and collegial collaboration approach.
  • You must have an excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
Benefits
  • A salary of NOK 624500 – 667700 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Researcher (code 1109).
  • An excellent department that hosts two other ongoing ERC-funded projects.
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
  • Access to university welfare benefits (including cabins, cultural events etc.).
  • Bergen is the second largest city in Norway with access to spectacular nature.
About Us

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.



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