Associate Professor of Medical Anthropology

A permanent position is available at the Institute of Health and Society for an Associate Professor in the area of medical anthropology.

The Institute of Health and Society, Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, is strengthening its capacity in medical anthropology. The successful applicant must hold a doctoral degree in anthropology or an equivalent discipline and a strong track record of ethnographic research within the field of health, illness and medicine, broadly conceived. We seek applicants with research that will complement the ongoing activities in the department, for instance, within the field of migration, science and technology studies and/or global health. A proven ability to combine theory with engaged research is an advantage.

The successful candidate must be able to engage with diverse multidisciplinary teams of colleagues and students, work collaboratively, and contribute to a positive working environment.

More information is found in the description of the position.

• Doctoral degree in anthropology or an equivalent discipline, and relevant research experience
• Strong track record of ethnographic research within the field of health, illness and medicine, broadly conceived
• Documented fluent oral and written communication skills in English
• Documented pedagogical skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create an attractive research and teaching environment will be emphasized
• Ability to engage in active collaboration, also interdisciplinary and internationally

• Salary NOK 631.700 - NOK 731.400 / ltr 70 - 77 per annum depending on qualifications in postition as Associate Professor (position code 1011)
• A dynamic, innovative and collaborative working environment with excellent opportunities for research
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• The attractions of living in a small capital city with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities and its family-friendly environment
• The opportunity to apply for promotion to full professorship at a later stage

The application must include:

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interests as well as plans for future research)
• CV (complete list of education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, project acquisition and coordination experience, and other qualifying activities)
• A complete list of publications
• PhD diploma
• List of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link ?apply for this job". Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

A selection committee will invite a limited number of candidates (?short list") to submit a portfolio of academic work (i.e. up to 10 publications) that are particularly relevant for the position. Academic texts shall therefore not be enclosed with the application.

In the final review and recommendation, emphasis will be laid on skills related to the job description, the evaluation done by the assessment committee, evaluation of personal suitability for the position based on interviews and references obtained, pedagogical qualifications and ability to disseminate scientific knowledge, plans for further research and ambitions for his/her teaching.

Interviews will be part of the appointment process, along with a trial lecture.

Applicants who at the time of appointment cannot provide documentary evidence of basic teaching competence, must acquire such competence in the course of a period of three years.

Applicants who are not competent in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish must acquire such competence within two years subsequent to their appointment, and must be competent in English in the interim period.

Please see the rules for Appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships and Rules for the assessment and weighting of pedagogical competence.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

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

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

Associate Professor Heidi E. Fjeld, h.e.fjeld@medisin.uio.no. Tel: +47 2285 0603, 99013401

Head of department Tone K. Omsland, t.k.omsland@medisin.uio.no, Tel:+ 47 2285 0606

The inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the application can be directed to: HR Advisor Åse R. Halfstad