[Commlist] Researcher in the project "Barn og internett - risiko og rettigheter" (EU Kids Online)

Researcher in the project "Barn og internett - risiko og rettigheter" 
(EU Kids Online)

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/169102/researcher-in-the-project-barn-og-internett-risiko-og-rettigheter-eu-kids-online?fbclid=IwAR16Y9qNFfKZEMQCuHL7rTjD2pGCmx2tUVNjGDRqk0y7Qub42N7ZDqs2dFc


Job description

A position as researcher (SKO 1108 without a Phd; SKO 1109 with a PhD), 
connected to the ongoing research project on Barn og Internett – Risiko 
og Rettigheter,/EU Kids Online is available at the Department of Media 
and Communication, University of Oslo. The project is funded by the 
Ministry of Justice and Public Security.

We are looking for a candidate with an excellent research record and 
academic ambitions who can thrive in an interdisciplinary, international 
research project. Methodological proficiency is necessary.

More about the position

The successful candidate will mainly analyze collected data (national 
and international), conduct supplementary research and data collection, 
and contribute to academic publications and public reports in 
cooperation with other researchers connected to the project.

The candidate will aid the production of thematic packages of knowledge 
aimed at Norwegian authorities and field players working with issues 
related to children/youth, internet, risks and children’s rights. In 
addition, other research related activities, including public 
dissemination, can be expected.

The candidate will also, together with the project´s team members draw 
conclusive and research-grounded findings from the collected data and 
provide insight and recommendations for the establishment of a cross 
sectorial network with players in the field of children/youth and 
internet. The candidate will be able to leverage their research 
experience towards writing other funding applications for long-term 
projects in the field of children, youth and digital media.

The candidate will be part of the EU Kids Online research group at the 
department. This area of media studies include research on children and 
youth´s digital behavior and online skills, their rights and awareness 
of these rights, the opportunities and risks related to digital 
activities and the role and competence of parents, teachers and adult 
persons providing guidance to children and youth. A corner stone of the 
project is also to give recommendations to authorities and field players 
on safe Internet use and to convert research data and analyses into 
policy documents and guidelines, which moves the field ahead.

The appointment is for a period of commencement as soon as possible 
until 31st May 2021 (project period ends).


Qualification requirements

    PhD or Master’s degree within Media Studies or a related area, with 
experience in quantitative analysis (SPSS) and qualitative interviews. 
Candidates with experience within the area of children/youth and digital 
skills might be prioritized
    Personal suitability and motivation for the position
    Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

When evaluating the applications, emphasis will be placed on:

    The applicant’s experience with research on children/youth and 
digital skills/new media and interest in the EU Kids Online project
    The applicant’s experience with the methods and theories related to 
children/youth/internet and the use of survey data in relation to this 
target group
    The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry 
out the tasks within the allotted time frame and contribute to the main 
research area
    The applicant's co-operative and communication skills, ability to 
successfully work in a team and join in academic collaboration
    Ability to perform necessary analyses for policy reports together 
with an ability to produce creative scholarly work
    Experience with working on research projects and funding 
applications is a plus

We offer

    Salary NOK 442 400 – 497 000 per annum (without a PhD); salary NOK 
497 000 – 576 100 per annum (with a PhD) depending on qualifications
    A professionally stimulating working environment
    Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
    Attractive welfare benefits


How to apply

The application must include

    Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and 
motivation for the position
    Curriculum Vitae with grades listed (with a list of education, 
positions, administrative experience and other qualifying activities)
    Transcript of records of your Master's degree and PhD degree (if 
applicable). Applicants with education from a foreign university are 
advised to attach an explanation of their university's grading system
    List of publications and academic works.

Diplomas, certificates, doctoral thesis (if applicable) and other 
academic works may be requested later.

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian 
language.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic 
recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”. 
Applicants with education from a foreign university must attach an 
explanation of their university’s grading system.

The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.


Formal regulations

See also Regulations concerning Researchers.

Following the Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) § 25, Chapter 
2, information about the applicant may be used in the public list of 
applicants even if the applicant opts out from the entry in the public 
application list.

The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the 
purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its 
employees, including research results.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in 
the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.
Contact information

Question about the position: Professor Elisabeth Staksrud (project manager)

Question about the application process: Emily Henriksen Fossen (HR at 
Faculty of Humanities)




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