Company:NHH Norwegian School of Economics
Location:Norway / Bergen
Discipline:Professional and Intercultural Communication
Employment Type:Temporary position for four years
Posted:2021-03-17
PhD Research Scholar position – Department of Professional and Intercultural Communication
About NHH
NHH Norwegian School of Economics is one of the leading business schools in Europe. The school has an internationally recognised research environment and educates the leaders of the future. As such, NHH is the first choice for students who want to study economics and business administration in Norway. NHH has about 3,500 students and 400 employees.
At NHH we work together for sustainable value creation. Our vision is based on the core values committed, open and ambitious. Employees, students and alumni are passionate about contributing to positive change in society. NHH is the workplace for those who aspire to more.
The PhD specialisation
NHH is pleased to announce a vacancy in the Department of Professional and Intercultural Communication within the field of Norwegian as a Second Language. Candidates admitted to the PhD programme will receive the title of PhD Research Scholar.
The PhD programme offered by the Department of Professional and Intercultural Communication aims to give dedicated students solid training in performing high quality research. The training is based on close cooperation with other national and international institutions offering similar programmes. The students must undertake relevant course work equivalent to 45 ECTS. Given the international focus of the department, the students are strongly encouraged to carry out some of their coursework abroad.
The research proposal should be related to Norwegian as a Second Language, with a focus on Language for Specific Purposes (fagspråk) / Language in the Workplace. Qualifying education should normally be a master’s degree in Norwegian as a Second Language. Emphasis will be placed on the quality of the research proposal and its topical relevance in relation to the research priorities of the department/NHH. Some formal education in economics, business administration or other social sciences is an advantage.
For more information about the Department of Professional and Intercultural Communication and its research activities, visit the department’s website.
Start date: August 2021
The PhD Programme
The PhD programme at NHH is a four-year fully-funded programme, which combines an intensive course component with research and relevant work experience, preparing the school’s graduates for competitive careers towards national and international academic institutions and industry.
The PhD Research Scholars will be included in a highly stimulating and rewarding research environment, working closely with faculty members and other PhD Research Scholars at the department. The candidates receive feedback on their work through regular interaction with their supervisor and other faculty members during seminars. PhD Research Scholars are expected to participate actively in faculty and research seminars, as well as in workshops. The place of work will be at NHH in Bergen where the candidates will receive their own office space in their department.
The scholarship includes 25% teaching and/or research assistance responsibilities. The programme gives preference to applicants who submit relevant research project outlines that best fit the research interests of the department and available resources for supervision.
The annual salary for the PhD Research Scholar position is set according to the Norwegian State Salary, which currently is NOK 481 800 (equivalent to approximately EUR 46 790 or USD 56 660). The salary ensures a fair standard of living in Norway and is subject to Norwegian taxes and benefits, including public health care benefits and pension savings.
The city of Bergen offers a mild coastal climate and hosts rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities, as well as a family-friendly environment. To explore the city, go to visitnorway.com.
Application requirements
General requirements:
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for the PhD programme.
You are required to upload the following electronically with your application:
Specific requirements:
The Department of Professional and Intercultural Communication requires you to have an adequate level of academic and English language proficiency by adequate TOEFL or IELTS test scores, or documenting equivalent skills in other ways.
Letter of recommendation:
Letters of recommendation may strengthen your application, but it is not mandatory. The referees should send their letter of recommendation to hr-phd@nhh.no by latest 18 April 2021.
General information
For more information on the PhD programme and the submission procedure, please consult the NHH PHD website. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please note that applicants for the PhD research scholar position do not need to apply separately for admission to the PhD programme.
In accordance with §25 (2) of the Freedom of Information Act, note that the list of applicants may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have his/her name entered on the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected.
For questions and inquiries, please contact phd@nhh.no.
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