Call for Applications: for the post of Research Associate at Norway Right to Unite Project, Apply Now
RIGHTS-TO-UNITE is thrilled to announce an opening for a Research Associate, for a period of 18 months, or up to 24 months, depending on prior qualification, starting no later than 1st of October 2025. Are you a highly motivated researcher with expertise in European studies (with a focus on law, policy and society), as well as Norwegian law, policy and society? Would you like to contribute to an exciting ERC project in a multi-national team? The role involves conducting analytical reviews of academic literature, legislation, case law, and media sources in Norwegian, followed by direct engagement in qualitative comparative research. It would be ideal if you were able to work in Norwegian and English, but you must be able to work in English.
About the RIGHTS TO UNITE Project
The RIGHTS TO UNITE project led by Prof Dagmar Schiek and supported by an ERC Advanced Grant seeks to develop a new socio-legal theory of European integration, focusing on the lived experiences of citizens as they navigate rights in various fields such as liberal/economic, social, and digital domains. This research is conducted across eight countries, including four EU states (Ireland, Czech Republic, Greece, Sweden) and four neighbouring countries (Northern Ireland, Norway, North Macedonia, Georgia). Read the project’s research programme here.
Role Highlights
As part of the dynamic project team, which includes two Postdoctoral researchers, up to four research associates, up to five PhD researchers/research associates, and a project manager, the appointed Research Associate will play a pivotal role in socio-legal research specific to citizens’ experiences in Norway during the second and third year of the project.
Position Details
- Salary: €50,200 per annum (fixed). If you do not have a PhD yet, you can be employed at a lower salary (€37,200) and for up to 24 months instead.
- Contract Duration: 18 months (temporary).
- Application Deadline: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 15 August 2025.
Application Information
Applicants must submit their applications on the institutional web site (here). UCD does not accept applications from recruitment agencies, and any CVs submitted by agencies will be returned. Please feel free to contact us at rightstounite@ucd.ie or dagmar.schiek1@ucd.ie with any questions or inquiries.
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