PhD research fellow in Nordic Archaeology (ref 301195)

Role Overview:
The Department of Archaeology at the Museum of Cultural History is announcing a position as a PhD research fellow for a research talent motivated to contribute to the museum’s research on the Viking Age. The Museum of Cultural History is Norway’s leading research museum in cultural history. We work to strengthen the connection between interdisciplinary research at a high international level and the museum’s societal mission in cultural heritage management. The Department of Archaeology is responsible for the Museum of Cultural History’s collections of Nordic antiquities, medieval art, and runic inscriptions, and has expertise in all periods covered by our collections. The department has a large academic environment with very strong groups in, among other things, the Stone Age and the Viking/medieval periods. The research group called Centre for Viking Age Research represents the museum’s academic environment in Viking Age studies. The position is announced openly within the field of Viking Age research. We are looking for someone who is proactive and wishes to be part of our dynamic research environment. Tailoring proposals to fit with the overall group strategy will be an advantage.

Responsibilities:
The role involves contributing to the museum’s research on the Viking Age as a PhD research fellow. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in research activities, collaborate with the research group, and contribute to the academic environment of the Department of Archaeology.

Requirements:
Research Field: History » Archaeology
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Qualifications:
The candidate should be a research talent motivated to contribute to the museum’s research on the Viking Age. Proactivity and the ability to work in a dynamic research environment are essential. Tailoring proposals to fit with the overall group strategy will be an advantage.

What They Offer:
The position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic research environment at the Museum of Cultural History, which is Norway’s leading research museum in cultural history. The role is part of a large academic environment with very strong groups in Viking/medieval periods and offers the chance to contribute to interdisciplinary research at a high international level. The position is a temporary, full-time role with 37.5 hours per week.