PhD Research Fellow in Information, Library, and Archival Studies, OsloMet University

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The PhD position is thematically focused on developments in artificial intelligence and their impact on societal issues in the archival, library, and cultural fields. Within this theme, the position offers flexibility, allowing applicants to select a research question that aligns with the overarching theme while drawing on research interests from one or more of the department’s research groups, broadly outlined as follows:

• Information, Culture and Society (INKULSAM):This group researches cultural, information, and media institutions, focusing on their societal roles, professions, users, and policies.
• Information in Use (INFUSE):This group studies the needs for and the use of information in work, everyday life, education, and leisure activities.
• Mediation of Culture and Literature (LITKULT):This group explores the construction, collection, and mediation of texts and cultural expressions and their contribution to individual and societal development and understanding. Information Systems based on
• Metadata (METAINFO):This group researches systems for organizing, retrieving, mediating, and managing information.

The department is part of the international iSchools network, emphasizing studies and research at the intersection of people, information/culture, and technology. It is a requirement that the project outline follows this thematic approach.

Applicants must prepare a project outline with research questions and methodological specifications to be attached to the application. The project outline must indicate how the project is relevant to one or more of the research groups at the department.

The standard PhD period is three years.

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