A full-time PhD research fellowship position in
Early Christian Studies is available at the Faculty of Theology, University of
Oslo in Norway. International students are eligible for this PhD fellowship.
Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree or Cand.theol.-degree, or a
corresponding type of degree or education. The appointment is for a period of 4
years and tentative starting date is 1st January 2014. Fellowship covers
salary, professional development in a stimulating academic environment,
attractive welfare benefits. Application deadline is 1st November 2013.
Early Christian Studies is available at the Faculty of Theology, University of
Oslo in Norway. International students are eligible for this PhD fellowship.
Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree or Cand.theol.-degree, or a
corresponding type of degree or education. The appointment is for a period of 4
years and tentative starting date is 1st January 2014. Fellowship covers
salary, professional development in a stimulating academic environment,
attractive welfare benefits. Application deadline is 1st November 2013.
Study Subject (s): The
fellowship is awarded in Early Christian Studies at University of Oslo in
Norway.
Course Level: This fellowship is for pursuing PhD research level at
University of Oslo in Norway.
Scholarship Provider: The Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo.
Scholarship can be taken at: Norway
fellowship is awarded in Early Christian Studies at University of Oslo in
Norway.
Course Level: This fellowship is for pursuing PhD research level at
University of Oslo in Norway.
Scholarship Provider: The Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo.
Scholarship can be taken at: Norway
Eligibility:
•A relevant Master’s degree or Cand.theol.-degree, or a corresponding type of
degree or education. Emphasis will also be placed on the following in the
assessment of the applicants:
•The quality of the project description, and its relevance to the
NEWCONT-project
•Academic and personal ability to complete the project within the given
time-frame
•Ability and willingness to cooperate with other researchers in a team
•Good communication skills in English
•A working knowledge of one or more of the following ancient languages: Coptic,
Greek, Latin, Syriac -Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the
principal investigator of the NEWCONT-project, Hugo Lundhaug, to get feedback
on the development of the project.
•A relevant Master’s degree or Cand.theol.-degree, or a corresponding type of
degree or education. Emphasis will also be placed on the following in the
assessment of the applicants:
•The quality of the project description, and its relevance to the
NEWCONT-project
•Academic and personal ability to complete the project within the given
time-frame
•Ability and willingness to cooperate with other researchers in a team
•Good communication skills in English
•A working knowledge of one or more of the following ancient languages: Coptic,
Greek, Latin, Syriac -Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the
principal investigator of the NEWCONT-project, Hugo Lundhaug, to get feedback
on the development of the project.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: International applicants are eligible for this
PhD fellowship.
Countries: International applicants are eligible for this
PhD fellowship.
Scholarship Description: NEWCONT is an ERC-funded research project that focuses on the Coptic
Nag Hammadi Codices in the context of Christianity and monasticism in the
fourth and fifth centuries. It is a project that seeks to increase our
knowledge of early Christianity and monasticism and the historical reception of
the Bible. For further information on the NEWCONT-project, see the project’s
WebPages. The proposed PhD-project should be relevant to the NEWCONT-project,
with which the successful applicant will be in close collaboration. Proposals
focusing on the history and theology of Christianity in the fourth and fifth
centuries are especially welcome. The working language is English, and the
PhD-dissertation should be written in English. The appointment is for a period
of 4 years. 75 percent of the position is allocated to the Candidate’s research
training, while 25 percent is allocated to required duties. The required duties
comprise teaching, research assistance, etc. The purpose of the PhD Research
Fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a
doctoral dissertation (monograph) to be defended at a public defense for the
doctoral degree. The successful candidate will be automatically accepted to the
research-training program (PhD-program) at the Faculty of Theology. The
PhD-project should also contribute to the development of the prioritized
research areas of the Faculty (see the complete description of the areas), and
the Faculty’s research groups.
Nag Hammadi Codices in the context of Christianity and monasticism in the
fourth and fifth centuries. It is a project that seeks to increase our
knowledge of early Christianity and monasticism and the historical reception of
the Bible. For further information on the NEWCONT-project, see the project’s
WebPages. The proposed PhD-project should be relevant to the NEWCONT-project,
with which the successful applicant will be in close collaboration. Proposals
focusing on the history and theology of Christianity in the fourth and fifth
centuries are especially welcome. The working language is English, and the
PhD-dissertation should be written in English. The appointment is for a period
of 4 years. 75 percent of the position is allocated to the Candidate’s research
training, while 25 percent is allocated to required duties. The required duties
comprise teaching, research assistance, etc. The purpose of the PhD Research
Fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a
doctoral dissertation (monograph) to be defended at a public defense for the
doctoral degree. The successful candidate will be automatically accepted to the
research-training program (PhD-program) at the Faculty of Theology. The
PhD-project should also contribute to the development of the prioritized
research areas of the Faculty (see the complete description of the areas), and
the Faculty’s research groups.
Duration of award (s): The appointment is for a period of 4 years. 75 percent of the position
is allocated to the Candidate’s research training, while 25 percent is
allocated to required duties. The required duties comprise teaching, research
assistance, etc.
is allocated to the Candidate’s research training, while 25 percent is
allocated to required duties. The required duties comprise teaching, research
assistance, etc.
What does it cover?
•Salary grade 50-53 (NOK 416.600-438.000) per year, depending on qualifications
•Professional development in a stimulating academic environment
•Attractive welfare benefits.
•Salary grade 50-53 (NOK 416.600-438.000) per year, depending on qualifications
•Professional development in a stimulating academic environment
•Attractive welfare benefits.
Notification: The
short-listed candidates may be called in for an interview at the University of
Oslo, or via Skype.
short-listed candidates may be called in for an interview at the University of
Oslo, or via Skype.
How to Apply: The mode
of applying is online.
of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 1st November 2013.
