PhD position in Organization and Management

Oslo Metropolitan University is Norway's third largest university with 23,000 students and over 2,600 employees. We have campuses in central Oslo and at Romerike. OsloMet educates students and conducts research that contributes to the sustainability of the Norwegian welfare state and the metropolitan region.

Faculty of Social Sciences offers study programmes within archivistics, library and information science, journalism and media studies, social work, social policy and child welfare, public management and business.

The faculty has about 4200 students and nearly 280 members of staff.

Oslo Business School invites applications for a temporary position as PhD scholar in Organization and Management, with a particular focus on digitalization and datafication in organizations. The PhD scholar position is affiliated with the PhD program at the Business School. The successful applicant is expected to complete a doctoral degree during the period of employment (3 years, full-time).

The position is affiliated with the Organization and Management group at Oslo Business School. The group’s research covers a wide range of topics, including arts management, leadership, organizational paradoxes, human resource management, professions, project management, and decision-making. To achieve this, the group employs a variety of research methods, including surveys, experiments, and qualitative and ethnographic methods. The research conducted within the group explicitly aims to contribute to both theory and practice.

About the position

This PhD position is designed to enable graduates to contribute to the advancement of research within organization and management, with a focus on the significance of digitalization and datafication for organizations. The topic of the dissertation should align with the research interests of the Organization and Management group. Relevant research contexts include creative, cultural, entertainment, media and similar industries.

The Organization and Management group is seeking candidates with a background relevant to the position, preferably from organization and management studies or related social science disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, information science, or business. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in researching digitalization and datafication, preferably through qualitative methodologies. They should possess excellent communication and analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in pursuing an academic career in both research and teaching.

The position is three years full-time but can be extended to four years if teaching assignments are included.

Qualification requirements

We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Excellent MSc (120 ECTS) in organization and management studies or other relevant social science fields such as sociology, anthropology, information science, or business. We welcome applications from candidates close to finishing their master’s degree.
• A grade of B or better on the master’s thesis and an average grade of B or better for the master’s degree. Candidates must complete their master’s degree by 1 August 2026 (documentation required).
• Interest in research on organizations and management
• Hands-on mentality and the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in written form; a good command of a Scandinavian language is an advantage

Experience in qualitative research, such as ethnographic methods, participation in research projects and academic publishing will be an advantage. 

General criteria for employment as a Research Fellow are stipulated in these regulations: Regulations relating to the University and University College Act.

Admission to the doctoral program is a prerequisite. Admission to the doctoral program is based on a comprehensive assessment of the application, including the relevance and quality of the project description. A finalized project plan for the employment period is required completed and acknowledged within 3 months from the date of employment.

See information about admission criteria to the PhD-programme.

It is important for OsloMet to reflect the diverse and multicultural population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active endeavors to further develop OsloMet as an inclusive workplace and to adapt the workplace if required. If there are periods where you have not been in work or have been studying or in training, you are also welcome to apply.

Application

You must upload the following documents together with your application by the final date for applications:

• cover letter including a full statement of motivation for doing a PhD on the topic. The cover letter should also include the applicant’s reflections and initial ideas for research on digitalization and datafication in relevant organizational contexts. The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages.
• CV including a summary of master’s thesis and, if relevant, previous scholarly work including conference presentations
• certificates/diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The certificates/diplomas must include ECTS grades (A–F). Foreign diplomas must be translated into English by the degree-conferring institution. Education taken abroad should preferably be recognised in advance by NOKUT, and a confirmed copy of the letter of recognition should be enclosed.
• copies of master’s thesis and published works

You must upload all these documents. Students in the last 4 months of a master’s programme must attach a confirmation from the institution. Original documents and valid passport must be presented if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet performs document inspections in order to give you as a candidate a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. The application must state your reasons for applying to the position and what makes you particularly qualified to carry out this PhD work.

If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact Ståle Bie, stale.bie@oslomet.no

Assessment

Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. Based on an initial assessment, applicants will be invited to OsloMet for further assessment as well as interviews.

We offer you

• An exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest university
• Participation in a dynamic professional environment and international academic community
• Opportunities for academic development in a professional research environment
• Opportunities to present research at conferences in a national and international environment
• Three-year full-time position with 100% salary; possibility to extend to 4 years with teaching duties
• Beneficial pension arrangements with the Norwegian State Pension Fund
• Good employee welfare arrangements
• Free Norwegian classes to employees
• Working location in downtown Oslo with multiple cultural offers

Practical information about relocation to Oslo and living in Norway

Other information

For more information about the position, feel free to contact:

Erik Døving, unit leader, (+47) 930 34 798

The salary for the position is in accordance with the pay scale for Norwegian state employees, job title and position code. State salary wage scale 1017 Research Fellow, NOK 550 800 per year.

If you wish to apply for the position, please apply electronically by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.

OsloMet is a Charter & Code certified institution by the EU Commission holding the right to use the logo HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R). OsloMet is a member of the EURAXESS network supporting a positive work environment for researchers in motion.

OsloMet has signed The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). DORA recognizes the need to improve the ways in which the outputs of scholarly research are evaluated.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who are seen to be in conflict with the criteria in the latter law will not be considered for the position.

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