As an early stage researcher, you are an important part of the UiO community and play a key role in the future of research and academic development, both in Norway and internationally. UiO wants to provide you with the best possible conditions for a strong career, whether you plan to stay in academia or explore other options.
UiO’s standards for career support was adopted by the University Board in 2020. The standard defines which support measures you as a researcher at UiO should have access to.
The measures are tailored to PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers and researchers in temporary positions or permanently employed with time-limited funding. The following table summarises which measures of support should be available to each group.
Career development offers are mainly provided at the units (faculties, museums, centres).
| Support measures | PhD | Postdoctoral Researcher | Researcher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual and group academic guidance | ? | ||
| Academic guidance/mentoring | ? | ||
| Quick start and good integration into the academic environment | ? | ||
| Independence and clarification of own research profile | ? | ? | |
| Participation in organized program activities | ? | ? | ? |
| Training in career-enhancing generic skills | ? | ? | ? |
| Educational competence and teaching experience | ? | ||
| Group offers on career development | ? | ||
| One individual conversation about future plans and opportunities | ? | ||
| Individual career planning and personal career plan | ? | ? | |
| Annual career conversation with someone other than the supervisor | ? | ? | |
| Information about various career paths and tailored online information | ? | ||
| Tools for self-assessment of skills | ? | ||
| Arranged routines for conversations at start and end with career perspectives | ? | ? | ? |
Read the full UiO standard for career support
Online resources
The resources you find on these web pages are also an important part of career support at UiO. Get advice on how to best set up a career plan and how to network; learn about mapping your competence and get advice for your job search.
- Read about career planning
- Read about networking
- Read about competence mapping
- Read about job opportunities