Researcher

About the position 

A Research Fellowship (SKO 1109) in history is available at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History (IAKH), University of Oslo. The position is associated with DETHREAT: Deterring Threats in the New Nuclear Age, a project funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Defense and led by Associate Professor James Cameron as the Principal Investigator. 

The project’s aim is to use game theory to elaborate the mechanisms by which different geopolitical conditions and technologies could hypothetically increase the risk of nuclear-backed aggression and/or nuclear escalation. The project is looking for a researcher with expertise in game-theoretical methods, with a strong understanding of the latest research on nuclear strategy and ideally with insight into Norwegian defense policy. The candidate must be able to apply game theory as an analytical tool to understand how emerging technologies and new geopolitical conditions could affect interactions between states in nuclear crises (where both/all parties possess nuclear weapons), or nuclear-backed confrontations (where not all parties possessnuclear weapons). It is crucial that the candidate can build game-theoretical models,justify assumptions within these models,and use them to uncover potential inconsistencies in accepted wisdom on the above topics.

DETHREAT aims to maximize its academic, policy and public impact, including at least three published academic articles, three policy papers and regular public outreach in Norway and internationally. The researcher on the project will play a vital role in reaching these milestones. 

The person appointed to the position will be affiliated with the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History (IAKH), University of Oslo, is expected to be based in Oslo for the duration of the fellowship, and to take an active part in all the project’s activities.

The appointment is for a period of three years.

Start date: August 2025 

Qualification Requirements

• A PhD degree or equivalent in political science, history, law, economics, or other disciplines relevant for the project. Applicants with a specialization in political science, specifically game theory, will be given priority.The PhD degree must have been obtained and the final evaluation must be available by the application deadline.
• Documented expertise and research outputs in game-theoretical methods and analysis, ideally related to nuclear decision-making. 
• Historical and current knowledge of nuclear strategy and Norwegian defense policy.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and Norwegian.
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position.

In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:

• The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out his/her research tasks and contribute to the main project.
• Relevant academic experience working with game-theoretical methods and analysis.
• Ability to create and contribute to a positive environment for collaboration.
• Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines at an international level.

We offer 

• A professionally stimulating working environment
• Good welfare schemes.
• Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.
• A workplace with good development and career opportunities. 
• Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
• Salary in position as Researcher, position code1109 in salary range NOK  650 000 – 700 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.

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Inclusive worklife and diversity at UiO

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

We hope that you will apply for the position. 

Application

The application must include:

• Application letter (statement of motivation, summarising academic work, relevant qualifications, and suitability for the announced position), maximum 2 pages 
• Curriculum Vitae (educational background, academic positions, list of publications, research collaboration, project coordination experience, administrative experience, and other relevant activities) 
• List of 3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language. The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”.

The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. 

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. 

Educational certificates, master and PhD theses are not to be submitted with the application, but applicants may be asked to submit such information or works later. 

General information

The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.

Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we can't, you will hear from us.

Please refer to Regulations for the Act on universities and colleges chapter 3 (Norwegian) and Rules for the use of research posts SKO 1108, 1109, 1110 and 1183 at UiO.

The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.

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