Fellowship at University of Oslo

PhD Fellowship in Conservation Studies
University of Oslo

A doctoral research fellowship in Conservation Studies is available
at the University of Oslo in the Department of Archaeology,
Conservation and History.

Contract: full-time, 3 years
Minimum salary NOK 391.100 (GDP 43,800/USD 70,800) pa

The fellowship will enable a researcher to undertake a project that
contributes to the re-assessment of the university's late-medieval
collection of folding altarpieces, polychrome sculpture and painted
crucifixes. The majority of the 65 objects in this collection are
thought to have been imported to Norway from northern Germany and
the Low Countries between 1400 and 1536. The task of the research
fellow will be to characterize the materials found in a limited
number of these objects and to apply this information to an
historical account of their origins, their original context and the
ways that they have been cared for since arriving in Norway.

The PhD research will form a part of a larger project that was
introduced during an international forum held in Oslo in November
2010. For more on Painting and Polychrome Sculpture, 1100-1600:
Material Histories, Conservation and Interpretation, see
<URL:http://osloforum.wordpress.com/2010-08-25/invitation/#more-1>

The Fellowship: The successful candidate is expected to engage with
existing research groups or networks and to contribute to this
university's academic community. The research fellow must also
participate in the Faculty of Humanities' researcher education
programme (cf. regulations and supplementary provisions). The aim of
the project is to complete a doctoral dissertation to be defended at
a public disputation (defence/viva voce) for a PhD degree.

The position is full-time for three years, starting no later than
January 2012.

Requirements: Applicants should have a relevant first degree and a
post-graduate qualification in conservation, preferably paintings
conservation.

The successful applicant will also have a developed interest in
late-medieval painting techniques.

Academic achievements and an aptitude to complete an
inter-disciplinary research degree at PhD level will be weighted
heavily in the assessment of applications. Experience of a
collaborative working environment would be an advantage.

Funding: The University of Oslo offers funding between pay grades 48
and 52 (a minimum of NOK 391.100--GDP 43,800/ USD 70,800 --for each
of the three years of study). Pay level depends on qualifications.

The University also offers an academically stimulating working
environment, good pension benefits under the Norwegian Public
Service Pension scheme and good welfare arrangements.

Applicants must submit an electronic application, preferably in PDF
format. See

    <URL:http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/563567/62039?iso=no>

Applications must include:

    A letter of application

    Curriculum Vitae, including grades

    A list of published and unpublished works

    A project description, including a detailed progress plan
    (maximum 5 pages, see guidelines at
    <URL:http://www.hf.uio.no/english/
    research/doctoral-degree-and-career/
    application/projectdescription.html>

    Two letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with
    the candidate's work

Academic certificates, Masters theses and the equivalent are not to
be submitted with the application, although applicants may be asked
to submit such information at a later date.

Application closing date is 1 September 2011.

Short-listed candidates will be called for interview in September
2011 (via telephone unless the candidate is local). See Guidelines
for Appointments to Research Fellowships at the Faculty of
Humanities at

    <URL:http://www.hf.uio.no/
        for-ansatte/arbeidsstotte/personal/rekruttering/
        regler-tilsettinger/#stipendiatENG>

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The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to
secure rights to research results. The university aims to achieve a
balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people
with ethnic minority backgrounds.

For additional information please contact:

    Noelle Streeton
    Associate Professor, Conservation Studies
    Department for Archaeology, Conservation and History (IAKH)
    University of Oslo
    +47 22 859 323
    n.l.w.streeton<-a t->iakh< . >uio< . >no


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