PhD position in Marketing

Oslo Metropolitan University

Oslo Metropolitan University is Norway's third largest university with 23,000 students and over 2,600 employees. We have campuses in central Oslo and at Romerike. OsloMet educates students and conducts research that contributes to the sustainability of the Norwegian welfare state and the metropolitan region. 

PhD position in Marketing 

Oslo Business School invites applications for a temporary position as PhD scholar in the field of Marketing. The PhD scholar position will be part of the PhD program at the Business School (PhD in Social Sciences, specialization Business Administration, Innovation and Governance). The successful applicant is expected to complete a doctoral degree during the period of employment. The position is three years full-time but can be extended to four years if teaching assignments are included.

The position is affiliated with the Strategy, Innovation and Marketing group at Oslo Business School. The group’s research covers a broad range of topics, including strategy, digitalization, innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing, and communication. Researchers in the group uses a variety of research methods, including surveys, experiments, and qualitative methods. The research conducted within the group explicitly aims to contribute to both theory and practice.

In the position, the PhD candidate will work on topics related to CSR and sustainability in marketing, including sustainable consumer behaviour and sustainable brands. The project will use experimental and quantitative research methods. Within these topics and methods the candidate will have considerable freedom to define the details of the PhD project. 

Qualification requirements

We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Excellent MSc (120 ECTS) degree in marketing or business administration, with a grade of B or better on both the master's thesis and the overall degree. Candidates close to finishing are welcome to apply, provided the degree is completed by 1 September 2026 (documentation required).
• Interest in marketing research, and strong skills in quantitative research methods
• Hands-on mentality and the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in written form; a good command of a Scandinavian language is an advantage

Experience in data collection and analysis, participation in research projects and academic publishing will be an advantage. 

General criteria for employment as a Research Fellow are stipulated in these regulations: Regulations relating to the University and University College Act.

Admission to the doctoral program is a prerequisite. Admission to the doctoral program is based on a comprehensive assessment of the application, including the relevance and quality of the project description. A finalized project plan for the employment period is required completed and acknowledged within 3 months from the date of employment.

See information about admission criteria to the PhD-programme.

It is important for OsloMet to reflect the diverse and multicultural population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active endeavors to further develop OsloMet as an inclusive workplace and to adapt the workplace if required. If there are periods where you have not been in work or have been studying or in training, you are also welcome to apply.

Application

You must upload the following documents together with your application by the final date for applications:

• cover letter including a brief description of a suggested topic and method for the PhD project. The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages.
• CV including a summary of master’s thesis and, if relevant, previous scholarly work including conference presentations
• certificates/diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The certificates/diplomas must include ECTS grades (A–F). Foreign diplomas must be translated into English by the degree-conferring institution. Education taken abroad should preferably be recognised in advance by NOKUT, and a confirmed copy of the letter of recognition should be enclosed.
• copies of master’s thesis and published works

You must upload all these documents. Students in the last 4 months of a master’s programme must attach a confirmation from the institution. Original documents and valid passport must be presented if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet performs document inspections in order to give you as a candidate a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. 

If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact Ståle Bie, stale.bie@oslomet.no 

We offer

• An exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest university
• Participation in a dynamic professional environment and international academic community
• Opportunities for academic development in a professional research environment
• Three-year full-time position with 100% salary; possibility to extend to 4 years with teaching duties
• Beneficial pension arrangements with the Norwegian State Pension Fund 
• Good employee welfare arrangements
• Free Norwegian classes to employees
• Working location in downtown Oslo with multiple cultural offers

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Other information

For more information about the position, feel free to contact:

• Jakob Utgård, unit leader, jakob.utgard@oslomet.no

The salary for the position is in accordance with the pay scale for Norwegian state employees, job title and position code. State salary wage scale 1017 Research Fellow, NOK 550 800 per year.