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/Apologies for cross-posting/ 2 PhD positions in geography - Urban climate and energy transformations There are 2 vacancies for PhD positions at the Department of Geography (University of Bergen) within Urban climate and energy transformations. The official job posting is here: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/121667/2-phd-positions About the project/work tasks: The Spaces of Climate and Energy Lab (SpaceLab) (http://spacelab.b.uib.no/) is a research group at the Department of Geography, University of Bergen, focusing on the interrelations between climate, energy and society. With funding from Bergen Research Foundation (BFS), SpaceLab is now expanding to develop internationally leading research on climate and energy transformations. The PhD fellows will form part of the Bergen Research Foundation-funded project European cities as actors in climate and energy transformations. The project looks at how European cities can contribute to climate and energy transformation. Research within the project consists of examining the flow of policy ideas in inter-city networks and the implementation of policy in specific cities in Europe. Qualifications and personal qualities: * The applicant must hold a master's degree in Geography. Similar and equivalent degrees will also be considered. The degree has to be completed by the application deadline * The requirements are generally a grade B or better on Master thesis and for the Master degree in total * As an applicant you should be able to work independently and have the ability to cooperate with others * Proficiency in both written and oral English Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. About the PhD position: The duration of the PhD position is 4 years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises obligatory duties associated with research, teaching and dissemination of results. The employment period for the successful candidate may be reduced if he or she previously has been employed in a PhD position. About the research training: As a PhD research fellow you will take part in the doctoral educational programme at UoB. The programme corresponds to a period of three years and leads to the submission of the PhD dissertation. To be eligible for admission you must have completed a Master’s degree. The educational background must be equivalent to a five-year Master’s education, including a two-year Master’s degree and a Master thesis. It is expected that the topic of the Master’s degree is connected to the academic field to which you are seeking admission. We can offer: * Salary at pay grade 50 upon appointment (Code 1017) on the government salary scale (equivalent to NOK 429 700,- per year. Further promotions are made according to length of service in the position * A good and professionally challenging working environment * Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund * A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise) * Good welfare benefits Your application must include: * An extended cover letter: Applicants are expected to submit a letter (5-8 pages) explaining how their research background and interest inform the project’s theme (not a project proposal). More information about the project can be found on the SpaceLab website (http://spacelab.b.uib.no/projects/climate-and-energy-transformation/overview/), or by contacting the project leader. * The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of them must be the main advisor for the master's thesis or equivalent thesis * CV, including a list of academic publications * Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees. If you have a master's degree from an institution outside of the Nordic countries, or a degree subject area other than human geography, the degree’s academic content should be made clear in the application. * Relevant certificates/references * Any academic publications (including Master’s thesis) that you want to submit for assessment – maximum 3 publications. The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge following the link on this page (https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/121667/2-phd-positions) marked “Apply for this job”. The application has to be marked: 16/1155 Closing date: March 13, 2016 Applications submitted without a project description or applications sent as e-mails will not be considered. Only submitted documents will be subjected to an expert assessment. General information: Additional information about the position is obtainable by contacting Researcher and Project Leader Håvard Haarstad, e-mail [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, phone + 47 555 84 581 or Head of Department, Professor Svein Olaf Dahl, e-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, phone + 47 555 83 065. Practical questions regarding the application procedures should be directed to senior officer Bodil Hægland, phone +47 55 58 90 53, e-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Appointed research fellows will be admitted to the doctoral education program at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Further information about the program is available on the webpage http://www.uib.no/en/svf/37940/doctoral-education. Questions about the program may be directed to Head of Academic Affairs Ingrid Christensen, e-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or phone + 47 55 58 90 05. 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. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. 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. 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