Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026 in Global Life-Course Criminology

The University of Oslo is offering a fully funded Postdoctoral Research Fellowship as part of the CRIMLIFE project. The fellowship involves conducting global comparative life-course criminology research, collaborating with leading criminology and social sciences scholars, and engaging in dissemination and collaboration activities. The position is based in Oslo, Norway, with options for 3 years of research (or 4 years including 25% teaching/administration).

Salary and benefits; pension scheme; opportunities for career development; access to a global research network; support for developing teaching qualifications (if required).

PhD (or equivalent) in Criminology, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science or a related social science field; doctoral thesis submitted by the application deadline and approved before appointment; strong command of English.

Submit a cover letter, project proposal, CV, transcripts and certificates, up to three publications, and contact details for referees (in English or a Scandinavian language).