Center for Research on Extremism (C-REX) is looking to hire three research assistants (30%) to update the Right-Wing Terrorism and Violence in Western Europe (RTV) dataset for 2023.
Application deadline: 1 October 2023
Employee: Center for Research on Extremism (C-REX)
Location: University of Oslo
Position: Three 30% positions as Research Assistant (SKO1019/1020)
Period: Six months, starting asap, with possible extension
About the project
C-REX is a cross-disciplinary center for the study of right-wing extremism, hate crime and political violence, and is now looking to hire three research assistants to update the Right-Wing Terrorism and Violence in Western Europe (RTV) dataset for 2023. The RTV dataset covers terrorism and violence in 18 West European countries between 1990 and 2022, and registers all severe attacks and plots whose target selection is premised on right-wing beliefs.
Job description
The job consists of reviewing online sources using Boolean searches to identify relevant events, and then coding events that satisfy the inclusion criteria according to a set of variables. A comprehensive description of the methodology is available in the RTV codebook. Research assistants will work jointly in a team led by the RTV team manager at C-REX. Some work is expected to be carried out at C-REX, UiO, but it is also possible to work from home
The positions are 30% for the period of six months, with the possibility of extension.
Qualification and skills
To qualify for the position, you must have a BA or MA degree in the social sciences, with strong methodological skills.
We are particularly seeking well-organized and detail-oriented applicants who enjoy taking on new challenges. You should also have good grades and demonstrated skills relevant to the tasks (e.g., thematically relevant term papers, use of excel in studies/work, experience with dataset construction and/or statistical analysis, Boolean searches etc.). Language skills besides English, such as German or Greek, will be taken into consideration. Norwegian is not a requirement. Applicants must enjoy working both independently and in a team.
Application
Applications should be written in English and include:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Transcripts of academic degrees (both Bachelor’s and recent Master’s transcript if you have completed the first semester)
Names and contact details of two referees
Applications must be sent as a single PDF to [email protected]
Deadline: 1 October 2023
About the position
We offer a salary of Lønnstrinn 44 (236 kr per time) for candidates with a BA degree, Lønnstrinn 55 (277 kr per time) for candidates with an MA degree.
To be contracted as a research assistant, you will have to be a Norwegian tax resident. The position is therefore only open to candidates who are based in Norway and who are able to work (most of the time) from C-REX.
Doctoral students and candidates with a PhD degree cannot hold a position as research assistant (SKO 1019/1020).
There is a maximum limit of 2 years to the employment as research assistant, regardless of the percentage of work. If you have prior experience from the same position, this is counted as part of the total hiring period.
