Stipendiat innen drama- og teatervitenskap, filmvitenskap, kunsthistorie eller medievitenskap

PhD Research Fellow within Drama and Theatre Studies, Film Studies, Art History, or Media Studies

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About the position

Are you motivated to take the next step toward a doctoral degree and open the door to exciting career opportunities? The Department of Art and Media Studies announces a PhD research fellowship connected to the  PhD programme in Humanities and the Arts . This call does not include the PhD programme in Artistic Research.

Applicants must develop an independent project linked to one of the following research groups at the department:

The application must explain how the project relates to the relevant research group and to the department’s academic activities. Applicants must contact the relevant research group well before the application deadline and obtain confirmation from a potential main supervisor who is willing to supervise the project. The main supervisor must be employed at the Department of Art and Media Studies and must meet the  PhD regulations’ requirements for doctoral-level supervision (Norwegian link).

As a PhD research fellow with us, you will work toward completing your doctoral degree while gaining valuable experience that qualifies you for further careers in higher education and research, both within and outside academia. Planned start date for the position is 11 January 2027.

Your immediate supervisor will be the Head of Department.

Required selection criteria

To be considered for the position, you must:

• be eligible for admission to the PhD programme in Humanities and the Art, which will normally mean that you have an academically relevant master's degree that includes a major independent work corresponding to a master's thesis of at least 30 credits. Your course of study must be equivalent to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been achieved at master's level
• have an average grade from the master's degree programme, or equivalent education, that is equal to B or better compared to  NTNU's grading scale . If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation
• have very good oral and written presentation skills in English

 

If you have a weaker grade background or a master's thesis of less scope, you may be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education. In that case, such documentation must be attached to the application. PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application should contain, see the section “About the application”.

In accordance with the  Regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment , former PhD research fellows at NTNU are not eligible for the positions regardless of field of study. Applications from candidates who already have an approved doctorate in related fields from other institutions, either nationally or internationally, will also not be considered.

Personal characteristics

To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to

• demonstrate curiosity and strong motivation for the project
• work in a structured, systematic, and goal-oriented manner
• show good communication and collaboration skills
• work constructively under pressure or when facing setbacks
• contribute to a positive academic and social PhD and work environment
• follow through on tasks you set for yourself

Personal suitability will be emphasized in the assessment of applicants.

About the application

We will only consider applications that have been submitted electronically via Jobbnorge.no by the deadline and that have all mandatory attachments. Therefore, ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the qualification requirements. If you are invited to an interview, you might be requested to bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas. 

The application must contain:

• Copies of diplomas, including transcripts for both bachelor's and master's degrees. If your institution offers  a diploma supplement (most European institutions do), you must also attach this
• Completed CV in Jobbnorge.no 
• Description of the doctoral project to be carried out during the PhD research fellowship period, according to  template for project description . Please note that it is mandatory to follow the template, and that the project description must be in English, Norwegian or another Scandinavian language
• Supervisor confirmation,  according to our template , from the intended main supervisor
• Names and contact details of two relevant references
• Applicants with insufficient grades must document special suitability, by attaching documentation of relevant work experience and/or peer-reviewed scientific works or similar. We consider work done in collaboration with others. If your contribution to joint work is difficult to identify, you must include a brief explanation of your involvement.
• Applicants with a master's thesis of less than 30 credits must document other equivalent education as a basis for admission

We also ask that everyone with a foreign education enclose a statement from (Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir). Follow the link to their website for more information on how to obtain such a statement:  Apply for recognition of higher education from HK-dir . See also  NTNU's website on requirements for documentation of foreign education . 

Through the attached project description, applicants must demonstrate high scientific potential. The project description is the most important element in the evaluation of applicants. It is also crucial that the project can be completed within the standard three-year PhD period, where half a year is allocated to coursework. Furthermore, It will be assessed whether the project contributes to achieving the host department’s academic development goals. Connections to the  Department of Art and Media Studies’ strategic plans (Norwegian text) must therefore be made visible in the project description.

The appointed candidate commits to completing the PhD education within the employment period and available resources. Applicants must therefore demonstrate that they will have access to the necessary equipment and infrastructure for carrying out the project. PhD fellows at the Faculty of Humanities are allocated up to NOK 100,000 in operating funds for project implementation.

We offer

• An exciting job with an important  mission in society
• Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
• Working capital that can be used to implement the project
• Mentor programme as a  new employee at NTNU
• Favorable terms as a member of the  Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)

As a PhD research fellow at NTNU, you will have access to  employee benefits .

Salary and conditions

In the position of PhD research fellow, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 550 800,- per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary. 

The employment period is 3 years, but career-enhancing work, such as teaching, may be considered added to the position, depending on the needs of the department. 

The successful candidate will be granted conditional admission to the  relevant doctoral programme when employed in the PhD research fellow positions at the Faculty of Humanities. It is a prerequisite that the requirements of the conditional admission are met within three months, and that you continue to participate in the organised doctoral programme for the remainder of the employment period.

As an employee at NTNU, it is important that you keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and adapt to them.

For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.

The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the  State Employees Act , and  Export control (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to be in conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.

Diversity

Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is  Knowledge for a better world and  our values ​​are creative, critical, constructive and respectful . We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse, and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals. 

We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education. 

If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability, and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.

General information

NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and has committed itself to  The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment and  CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission).

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with  current legislation . You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the head of department Tore Kirkholt, email  Vis e-postadresse på jobbnorge.no . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR advisor Martin Jakobsen, email  Vis e-postadresse på jobbnorge.no .

Application deadline: 30.09.2026

For practical information about  working at NTNU, please visit this webpage. 

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Department of Art and Media Studies

We conduct research and teaching in media studies, film studies, film and video production, art history and drama/theatre. Teaching in film and media studies and research at the department have a clear humanities profile. The Department of Art and Media Studies is one of six departments in the Faculty of Humanities .