JEUX Research Assistant

Job description

A 20% position as research assistant is available starting 01 August 2024 for up to two years, at the Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages, University of Oslo.

The position is linked to the research project JEUX (ERC). JEUX explores how cultural practices as a potential site for creativity, innovation and community in the seventeenth century and in the contemporary world. The project examines more particularly literary games of the seventeenth century and how these games can trigger creativity by playing these games in an experimental setting.  

Work assignments

The assignment consists in assistance with data collection and analysis (including video and audio recordings, as well as interviews).

The research assistant will also work on the events organized by the project and help JEUX researchers Hannah Freundlich and JEUX PI Karin Kukkonen with other ongoing tasks.

Qualification requirements

• Good oral and written presentation skills in English
• Personal suitability and motivation for the tasks
• Experience with audiovisual data collection and analysis
• Experience with interview transcription, coding and analysis

Other skills that will be valued

• Knowledge of the French language and literature
• Experience with quantitative methods for the analysis of audiovisual and textual data

Personal characteristics

When assessing applications, emphasis will be placed on the following characteristics :

• Flexibility
• Independence
• Ability to cooperate and communicate

We offer

• salary NOK 460 600 (in a full time/100% position) per annum depending on qualifications (bachelor's degree) in a position as Research Assistant (position code 1019)
• salary NOK 509 300 (in a full time/100% position) per annum depending on qualifications (master's degree) in a position as Research Assistant (position code 1020)
• a professionally stimulating working environment
• membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include

• cover letter with statement of motivation and research interests
• CV (summarizing education and previous positions, if any)
• copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• evt. documentation of english proficiency
• list of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

The position may not be filled by persons who have previously been employed as a PhD or have achieved equivalent competence.

The total period of employment as a research assistant may not exceed two years.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

Contact information

Professor Karin Kukkonen, e-mail

Head of Administration Karina Kleiva, e-mail