The University of Bergen is seeking a motivated and academically strong candidate for a PhD Research Fellowship in philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, commencing August 1st 2026 or as agreed upon. The position is for a fixed-term period of four years.
The position offers a unique opportunity to advance your expertise within the field, contribute to the advancement of new knowledge, and participate in a stimulating academic environment. The Department of Philosophy has about 70 full-time and part-time employees, including about 10 PhD and postdoctoral positions. The department offers teaching at the bachelor’s, master’s and PhD level in philosophy. In addition, it is responsible for running all the University of Bergen’s Examen philosophicum courses. The research at the department spans a wide area. An overview of the research groups at the department can be found here: Research groups at FoF.
The primary objective of the PhD position is to lead to the successful completion of a doctoral degree (PhD) that qualifies for independent research and other roles requiring specific competencies.
The position is for a fixed term of four years:
- 2.5 years are allocated to work on the doctoral research project.
- 1 year is dedicated to career-promoting activities such as teaching, dissemination of research and administrative tasks. A plan for this part of the position will be developed upon appointment.
- As a PhD fellow, you will be admitted to the Faculty of Humanities’ PhD programme. The programme includes a training component of 30 ECTS, corresponding to six months of the employment period.