Do you want to build a research career in the north?
Nordland Research Day. Here are large parts of Nordland Research Institute gathered together with external actors for the Nordland Research Day, where new research is presented and it is a meeting place for stakeholders and customers.
Nordland Research Institute looking for new Researchers to our professional communities within welfare and working life and environment, climate and industry.
We are looking for Researchers which will combine solid academic work with practice-oriented research and collaboration with actors in the public sector, business and civil society.
With us, you will have the opportunity to participate in and lead research projects, develop research applications, conduct analyses and communicate research to both academic communities, clients and the public.
We work on topics such as oceans and coastal communities, Sami issues, the Arctic, energy transition, welfare, inclusion and exclusion, working life, digital transformation and public planning.
We are looking for both experienced Researchers and early career candidates. Relevant research and project experience is important, and applicants without a PhD may also be considered.
We offer:
permanent position in an independent and socially relevant research institute
opportunities for professional development, publication and project responsibility
participation in national and international research projects
flexible working hours
an interdisciplinary research environment with great academic freedom
The primary location of work is Bodø, but we are also open to applicants to our offices in Svolvær, Mo i Rana and Oslo.
Application deadline: October 19, 2026.
Social place. It's a social place to work. Nordland Research Institute and on nice weather days we have a roof terrace where we can have lunch or arrange festivities. Here from the sausage party at Nordland Research Day 2026.