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ERC project: Effects of stakeholder consultations on policymaking

The Department of Comparative Politics at the University of Bergen is hiring a Researcher (Forsker 1109) in the ERC project CONSULTATIONEFFECTS led by Professor Adriana Bunea. The position is for 2 years.

Research project and duties

The position is part of the ERC project led by Dr. Adriana Bunea and entitled ‘CONSULTATIONEFFECTS: Effects of stakeholder consultations on the policy inputs, processes and outcomes of executive policymaking.’ The project investigates the effects of stakeholder consultations on the policy inputs, processes, outputs and outcomes of executive policymaking in a comparative perspective.

The successful applicant is expected to conduct research directly linked to the project and will contribute towards achieving the research goals of the project by being directly involved into data collection, data analysis, research paper writing and the organisation of dissemination of research events. The successful applicant will work in collaboration with the PI and other members of the research team. Further details about the project, research team and duties associated with the position can be obtained from the Project PI, Professor Adriana Bunea at adriana.bunea@uib.no. The expected start date for the successful candidate is October 1st, 2022, or shortly thereafter.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

The successful candidate is expected to relocate to Bergen, participate in the scholarly activities of the Department, and conform to the regulations that apply to the position.

The applicants must:

  • Hold a PhD in political science or must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded before the actual start date of the position.
  • Have research experience within one or more research areas such as lobbying and interest groups, regulatory governance, bureaucratic politics, EU politics and policymaking.
  • Have good or advanced quantitative methods skills and solid experience with data collection, management and analysis.
  • Have the ability to work independently and in close collaboration with others.
  • Be proficient in both written and spoken English.

In assessing the candidates, a review of both the quality and the breadth of the candidate’s research will be conducted. Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized.

We can offer:

  • A good and professionally challenging working environment.
  • Salary at pay grade 62 (code 1109) according to the state salary scale upon appointment. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 573 900. For particularly highly qualified applicants, a higher salary may be considered. Further promotions are made according to length of service.
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
  • A position in an inclusive workplace (IW).
  • Good welfare benefits.

Your application must include:

  • A cover letter outlining a brief account of the applicants’ research interests and motivation for applying for the position
  • A CV
  • A 2 pages research proposal outlining the manner in which the applicants aim to contribute to the research project.
  • The full text of a maximum of five publications to be considered in the assessment.
  • The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the main advisor of the PhD dissertation.
  • Transcripts and diplomas.
  • Relevant certificates/references.
  • List of any works of a scientific nature (a publication list).
  • Publications (if applicable).

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at JobbNorge.

The closing date is August 2, 2022.
The application has to be marked with: 2022/9405

Applications sent by e-mail will not be evaluated.

General information:

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Adriana Bunea, PI of ERC project, Department of Comparative politics, atadriana.bunea@uib.no.

Practical questions about the application process should be directed to HR – Senior Executive Officer Hanne Cappelen –hanne.cappelen@uib.no

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

About The University of Bergen

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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