[PHILOS-L] Fully funded PhD fellowship in an interdisciplinary project on Democratic Resilience
Kjartan Koch Mikalsen
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The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Trondheim) is looking for a 3-year PhD fellow in an interdisciplinary project on Democratic Resilience
Are you interested in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of normative democratic theory and political science? Then you might be the candidate we are looking for. The PhD-project is part of an interdisciplinary research project on democratic resilience funded by NTNU Community: https://www.ntnu.edu/community. The project combines normative and empirical perspectives on welfare institutions and redistributive policies as means for strengthening democratic institutions and practices in the face of increasing polarization, decline in political trust and the rise of authoritarian populism. Our focus is on what some call the social model of democratic self-defense. We are interested in what normative commitments democratic government imply, how well strengthening democratic resilience by reducing social and economic inequality aligns with these commitments, and to what extent such an approach is reflected in the public rhetoric of Norwegian political elites.
The PhD research fellow is expected to address conceptual and normative challenges facing the social model of democratic self-defense and to explore what specific policies such a model might imply. In addition, the PhD research fellow will investigate to what extent elected elites in Norway use framing that aligns with the social model, in close cooperation with supervisors. The precise direction and focus of the PhD project will be developed in the initial period of the fellowship in dialogue between the candidate and the supervisors.
More about the fellowship:
- The fellowship is fully funded with the normal gross salary being NOK 550 800,- per annum depending on qualifications and seniority.
- The employment period is 3 years during which the fellow is expected to write a doctoral dissertation.
- The application deadline is August 23, 2026.
- See this website for the full advertisement, selection criteria, and instructions for how to apply: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/305072/phd-fellowship-in-an-interdisciplinary-project-on-democratic-resilience
How to apply:
To apply for the fellowship, you must have a relevant master’s degree in Political Philosophy, Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), or equivalent. Your course of study must normally correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master's level. Master’s students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position.
The application must include:
- Transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's and master's degrees
- CV
- Copy of Master's thesis. If you have recently submitted your Master's thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed Master's degree must be presented before taking up the position
- Short letter of motivation (400 words/1 pages)
- Any publications and other relevant research work
- Any certificates
- Names and contact information of two relevant referees
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview in the second half of September.
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