Ph.D. Research Fellowship in Sociology, Anthropology, Migration Studies at VID Specialized University, Norway 2022

Ph.D. Research Fellowship in Sociology, Anthropology, Migration Studies at VID Specialized University, Norway Apr 2022

General Info

Position: PhD

No. of Positions: 1

Research Field: Anthropology, Sociology

Joining Date: ASAP

Contract Period: 3 Years

Salary: NOK 479 600/year

Workplace:
Centre of Diaconia and Professional Practice
VID University College In Oslo, Diakonveien, Oslo, Norway

Qualification Details

Requirements for the position:

• Master's degree (120 ECTS) in Sociology, Anthropology, Migration Studies or other fields of study relevant to the call. Grades on the master's thesis and relevant average grades on the master's program must both normally correspond to B or better in order to be considered
• Good written and oral presentation skills in English
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary qualitative research and learn new approaches

The following are also desirable:

• Some knowledge of Thai language
• Some knowledge of a Scandinavian language
• Experience with relevant research and/or development work
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to carry out and complete major tasks

In an overall assessment of the applicants, emphasis is put on personal qualifications, relevant competence and research experience.

Diversity is one of the characteristics of a good working environment. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, functional abilities and cultural background. VID would like to have more people with a minority background in scientific positions and people with a minority background are therefore encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities/Job Description

VID Specialized University has up to two 100% positions as a PhD Research Fellow available within the project titled “Negotiating life strategies in transnational migration. Religion, work, and family life among Thai migrant women in Norway” (THAIMIG). THAIMIG consists of eight researchers from Norway and Thailand and is financed by VID’s Excellence in Research fund. The project explores the role and significance of religion, as well as social networks in relation to employment and social inclusion among Thai migrant women from a transnational perspective. By combining interdisciplinary perspectives from sociology, migration studies, religious studies and theology, the project seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of the temporal, spatial, religious, and relational dimensions of migrants’ lives, and how these influence migrants’ life strategies and transnational lives.

We look for an empirical project that investigates the challenges and opportunities Thai migrant women experience in Norway, and the interconnections between these and their work, social networks and life strategies. The project should apply qualitative research methods, preferably an ethnographic approach. The project can explore several of the following issues: migrants’ aspirations and their connection to their social networks and transnational activities, how migrants negotiate their life strategies considering structural opportunities and limitations, the impact of social networks, in particular ethnic networks on employment among migrants. The PhD project seeks to enhance knowledge about migrants in general and Thai migrant women in particular, this contributing to strengthening the service provision of civil society organizations, including faith-based organisations, and welfare state institutions to Thais in Norway. In addition, the project aims to provide a more holistic view of these migrant women’s lives.

Project description

All applicants must write a project description. The project description must use the following template:

VID´s template for project description ( https://www.vid.no/filer/vids-mal-for-prosjektbeskrivelse/ )

It is important that all the points mentioned in the temple are covered in the project description. The project description should be written in English. The length of the project description should be of minimum 3500 words and maximum 4500 words (references, tables and all other text included).

How to Apply?