About the position
USN School of Business has a 100 % position vacancy as a PhD Research Fellow in Management. In this PhD project the successful candidate will be able to investigate how different work-related factors relate to employee motivation, performance, and work-related health.
Commencement date is 01.09.2025 or after agreement and the appointment is for a term of four years with 25% work obligation. A premise for employment that the PhD Research Fellow is enrolled in USN’s PhD program in Management within three months of accession in the position.
The position is in the Department of Business, Marketing, and Law, and reports to the Head of Department. The place of employment is Campus Hønefoss.
The PhD position is in the research group Work Motivation and Optimal Functioning at USN School of Business, under the supervision of Professor Anja H. Olafsen. The group has an extensive research portfolio on work motivation, occupational health, and employee well-being.
The PhD project will investigate how different work-related factors—such as compensation, job design, leadership, and organizational practices—relate to employee motivation, performance, and work-related health.
The candidate recruited for this position will work with an international team of researchers in designing and implementing studies to examine key mechanisms underlying motivation and occupational outcomes. For example, a relevant topic could be how do different forms of compensation, such as performance-based pay or fixed salaries, influence employees’ motivation and well-being.
The applicant must be familiar with theoretical perspectives within organizational psychology and/or management and relevant research methods (particularly quantitative methods).
The successful applicant must be granted admission to the university’s doctoral program in Management within three months of assuming the position. A weighted average grade of B or higher is usually required for admission to the program.
PhD Research Fellow (code 1017): NOK 536 200 a year. Further promotion will be based on time served in the position. In special cases, employment in code 1378 may be considered.
A statutory contribution to the state pension plan will be deducted from the employee’s salary.
The Academic Appointments Board for PhD Research Fellowships is responsible for the appointment. An expert assessment of applicants will be carried out. The candidates deemed best qualified will be invited to an interview.
The person appointed must comply with the laws, regulations and agreements that apply at any given time to the post. Please note that approved work permit is a prerequisite for the employment.
According to its human resources policy, the University of South-Eastern Norway targets a balanced gender composition and aims to recruit persons with a background as an immigrant.
The University contributes to the Inkluderingsdugnaden (a voluntary scheme to promote inclusion), and it is our aim that our employees, to the fullest extent possible, shall reflect the diversity of the general population. We therefore encourage qualified applicants with disabilities to apply for the post. The University will facilitate the workplace for employees with disabilities.
Pursuant to section 25, 2nd paragraph of the Freedom of Information Act, information on the applicant may be disclosed even if the applicant has requested not be included on the list of applicants. Applicants will be notified if such requests are not allowed.
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The University of South-Eastern Norway makes use of online application management. Applicants to the post must register their application and CV with enclosures online via the Jobbnorge recruitment portal.
Each applicant is responsible for ensuring that the required documentation has been uploaded with the application deadline. The application will be assessed on the basis of the attached documentation as requested below.
1. The following documents must be attached to the online application.
2. The following documents must be submitted no later than one week before the interview can take place:
Please note that all documents must be in a Scandinavian language or in English. Any translations must be certified.
The University has been awarded a Charter & Code certificate by the European Commission, and is entitled to use the HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) logo. The University is also a member of the EURAXESS network, which contributes to good working conditions for mobile researchers.
The University of Southeastern Norway (USN) ranks as the country's fourth largest higher education institution. We are a vibrant community of approximately 18,000 students and 1,900 employees.
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At USN you’ll contribute to a mission that matters. The University of Southeastern Norway was established in 2018, following the merger of several smaller university colleges, some with historical roots dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. We are committed to collaborative problem-solving, aiming to provide solutions that benefit our communities – locally as well as globally.
Our diverse campuses are located from the beautiful fjords to the snow-covered mountains. USN spans three Norwegian counties, with campuses in Bø, Drammen, Horten, Kongsberg, Notodden, Porsgrunn, Ringerike, and Rauland.
Wherever you’re located, you will engage in meaningful work amidst a thriving student culture and innovative research environments. Our university offers a wide range of high-quality and internationally recognized academic programs.With a strong emphasis on profession-oriented and socially relevant education, we prepare our students for the workforce and equip them with the necessary skills to make a positive impact on society.
At USN, we deeply value and cultivate our relationships with local communities. Our staff and students are actively engaged in a variety of projects that address societal challenges, driving change and innovation. We place a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, and we strive to shape future leaders, innovators, and change-makers.
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