Opportunité de Doctorat à l’Université d’Oslo

Deux Postes de Doctorant dans le Projet ERC « Private Law Firms as Transnational Advocates (PROBONO) »

Contexte et Enjeux du Projet
L’Université d’Oslo recherche deux candidats pour occuper des postes de chercheur doctorant dans le cadre d’un projet novateur financé par le Conseil Européen de la Recherche (ERC). Ce projet, intitulé PROBONO, étudie le rôle des 100 plus grandes entreprises de droit privées en tant qu’avocates transnationales dans le domaine des droits humains, de l’environnement, du changement climatique et de la migration.

Les chercheurs intéressés auront l’occasion de mener des recherches empiriques et théoriques sur des questions essentielles telles que :

1. Comment les grands cabinets d’avocats réalisent-ils des actions pro bono ?
2. Quels impacts les changements de pouvoir global ont-ils sur les initiatives pro bono ?
3. Quelles sont les implications normatives des actions pro bono en tant qu’avocature transnationale ?

Détails des Postes
Chaque doctorant sera chargé de développer un projet de recherche indépendant tout en intégrant le cadre global du projet PROBONO. Les candidatures peuvent se concentrer sur des études approfondies concernant des régions spécifiques, avec l’un des chercheurs se focalisant sur l’Amérique Latine et l’autre sur l’Afrique. Les méthodes de recherche incluront des études de desk ainsi que des recherches de terrain, notamment des entrevues dans ces régions.

Conditions d’Admission
Pour être considéré, un candidat doit :

• Posséder un diplôme de mastère de cinq ans en Relations Internationales, Science Politique, Droit ou une discipline connexe.
• Être capable de travailler sur le plan théorique et empirique tout en démontrant des compétences de recherche empirique.
• Avoir une excellente maîtrise de l’anglais, tant à l’écrit qu’à l’oral.
• Démontrer des compétences en recherche qualitative et, idéalement, en recherche quantitative.

Processus de Sélection
Les candidats seront évalués sur leur aptitude académique, la qualité de leur projet doctoral proposé, leurs publications antérieures, ainsi que sur leurs qualifications professionnelles et personnelles. Un panel de sélection effectuera des entretiens avec les candidats présélectionnés.

Dossier de Candidature
Les candidats doivent soumettre un dossier comprenant :

• Une lettre de motivation.
• Une proposition de projet de thèse (7-10 pages).
• Un CV détaillé.
• Des copies de diplômes et grades, ainsi que des références.

Rémunération et Avantages
Le poste de chercheur doctorant est rémunéré entre NOK 550 800 et 595 000 par an, selon l’expérience et les compétences. De plus, l’Université d’Oslo offre un environnement de travail multinational, un bon équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée, ainsi que des avantages sociaux attractifs.

Inclusivité et Diversité
L’Université d’Oslo s’engage en faveur de l’inclusion et de la diversité, cherchant à établir une représentation équilibrée et à accueillir des candidats de divers horizons. Des ajustements sont prévus pour les candidats ayant des expériences variées ou des situations particulières.

Pour Postuler

Les candidatures doivent être soumises auprès du système de recrutement **Jobbnorge** avant le 15 septembre 2025. Les chercheurs retenus devraient débuter leur travail en 2026.

Contact pour Plus d’Informations
Pour toute question relative au poste, prière de contacter Professeur Nina Reiners au Norwegian Centre for Human Rights. Pour des questions concernant le processus de recrutement, veuillez vous adresser à Siri Martenson, Responsable des Ressources Humaines.

En savoir plus sur l’Université d’Oslo
L’Université d’Oslo est la plus ancienne institution d’enseignement supérieur en Norvège, comptant 26 500 étudiants et faisant partie intégrante de la recherche et l’éducation en sciences humaines.

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📅 Date de publication de l’offre : Fri, 04 Jul 2025 22:19:53 GMT

🏢 Entreprise : Universitetet i Oslo

📍 Lieu : Oslo

💼 Intitulé du poste : Two PhD fellow positions in ERC-project “Private Law Firms as Transnational Advocates (PROBONO) »

💶 Rémunération proposée : 550800 – 595000 per year

📝 Description du poste : Two PhD fellow positions in ERC-project “Private Law Firms as Transnational Advocates (PROBONO) »Job descriptionTwo positions as PhD Research Fellow (SKO 1017) are available in the research project . The project is funded by the European Research Council. The two research fellows will work together with the Principal Investigator (PI) of PROBONO, Professor Nina Reiners, and the PROBONO team at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR), a multidisciplinary department at the Faculty of Law.The period of appointment runs for three years without teaching duties, or upon agreement, four years with teaching duties constituting 25% of the overall workload. A four-year fellowship requires that the candidate can contribute to the current teaching needs of the Faculty of Law, .The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree within the set fellowship period. The selected candidate will automatically be admitted to the PhD programme of the Faculty of Law. Please read about the requirements for admission to the PhD program .More about the positionstudies the role of theTop100 global private law firms as transnational advocates in world politics. For this aim, the project collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data on the firms’ pro bono efforts related to human rights, environment and climate change, and migration. PROBONO seeks to understand these dynamics and their implications through three key questions:1. How does Big Law do pro bono?2. How do global power shifts affect pro bono?3. What are normative implications of pro bono as transnational advocacy?Both candidates are expected to – within the scope of PROBONO – develop an independent PhD project. To address PROBONO’s overall questions most fruitfully, each candidate is expected to engage with relevant scholarship in International Relations, focusing on private power in global politics, sociology of (legal) professions, and transnational advocacy for global justice. Comparative, historical, and critical perspectives are welcome.One research fellow will play a lead role in the in-depth study of pro bono activities in Latin America and the other research fellow will play a lead role in the in-depth study of pro bono activities in Africa. Both research fellows will undertake desk-based and field-based research, in particular interviews in these regions and, if necessary, with law firms and in UN institutions. The research fellows may be asked to contribute analyses based on the project’s database on global pro bono activities (2015-2024) and undertake archival research as appropriate. Both research fellows are expected to collaborate with team members on other components of the project and publish in peer-reviewed venues.The candidates will contribute to the development of the existing research environment at NCHR. In addition to their PhD project, they will take part in group activities with the core project team, consisting of the PI, a postdoctoral researcher, and the other PhD research fellow. In addition, PROBONO is supported by a research assistant. Each candidate will also get the chance to build an international network and to engage with key scholars in this field, including the project’s Advisory Board.QualificationsRequired

• The applicant must hold a five years Master’s degree or equivalent in International Relations, Political Science, Law or another relevant discipline.
• The candidate must be qualified to work theoretically and empirically in the project. The candidate must have empirical research skills and at least basic knowledge of the relevant scholarship in International Relations (see above).
• Knowledge of qualitative research methods is required.
• The project language is English and the applicants should have an excellent command of the English language, written and spoken.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner.
• Applicants must have good collaboration skills and the ability, willingness, and commitment to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Law requires grades in the upper level of the grading scale. This also applies to the master’s thesis.

Desired

• Knowledge of quantitative research methods is desirable.
• Knowledge of international human rights law is desirable.
• Knowledge of one other language relevant to PROBONO’s regional focus is desirable.
• Previous work experience in one of the regions relevant to the positions is a plus.

Assessment of the applicantIn the evaluation of candidates, emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s academic suitability and achievements, quality and fit of the suggested PhD project proposal, previous relevant publications, and the applicant’s professional and personal qualifications, particularly in relation to their ability to perform the proposed project within the allotted time.The candidates are evaluated by a Selection Board, which ranks the candidates based on the criteria indicated above and conducts interviews with short-listed candidates. The final decision is taken by the Faculty’s appointment board.How to apply and what to include in your applicationApplicants must submit the following attachments with the electronic application form:

• A cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position.
• A proposal of a PhD project (7-10 pages, excluding reference list). The proposal should include the research question(s), the theoretical background, a discussion of the relevant literature, ideas on methods and data collection, and reflections about potential challenges. The proposal must clearly demonstrate how the research will contribute towards the aims of the PROBONO project. Applicants are encouraged to consult

in advance. To ensure exchange throughout the project, an article-based thesis is encouraged. * Curriculum Vitae.

• Copies of diplomas with all grades included in the degree and certificates (if the original language of diplomas/certificates is not English, an English language translation must be provided in addition to a copy of the original). Foreign diplomas must include an official documentation about the grading system together with the official grading scale.
• If available: A complete publication list.
• A list of up to three references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail address and phone number).

Applications with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge (in English) until 15 September 2025.We expect the successful candidates to start as early as possible in 2026.We offer

• Salary in position as PhD Research Fellow, position code 1017 in salary range NOK 550 800 – 595 000 per annum, depending on competence and experience.
• A generous budget for presentations at conferences and workshops, participation in method trainings, and field work.
• A friendly and academically vibrant international and multidisciplinary working environment.
• A good work-life balance and access to Norway’s public services and

. * A good pension scheme in the
, which is one of Norway’s best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes. * Special focus is also given to newly employed personnel relocating from abroad, with a
. * Information about employee benefits at the UiO can be found
.Formal regulationsPlease see the for appointments to Doctoral research fellowships at the University of Oslo.No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.Pursuant to section 25 (2) of the Freedom of Information Act (offentleglova), information concerning the applicant may be made public, even if the applicant has requested not to appear on the list of applicants.The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.Inclusion and diversity are goals in the Faculty’s strategy. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition.Furthermore, we want, and adjust for, employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives. If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.Contact informationFor questions about the position: Professor Nina Reiners, Norwegian Centre for Human Rights ( ).For questions about the recruitment system and process: Administrative Manager HR Siri Martenson ( )About the University of OsloThe University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) is a multi- and crossdisciplinary department with the Faculty of Law at the University of Oslo. The objectives of the NCHR are to conduct research, education, dissemination, and applied activities, in the field of human rights. The Centre promotes the field of human rights as an academic discipline, and emphasises the relationship between research, education and practical application of human rights. The NCHR currently has ca. 25 employees, including an international department of ca. 10 employees. The NCHR is located in bright and pleasant offices near Tullinløkka in Oslo city.

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