Faculty of Social Sciences, Nord University, Norway, invites applications from outstanding candidates for a 100 % PhD position in Sociology/Social Science in the field of sports technology. The position is linked to the Research Group on Sport and Society (RESPONSE).
The research group RESPONSE has an active and cutting edge research environment in sociology of sport. The PhD position is part of the ongoing research on sports tech conducted by the group. In this PhD position, we invite candidates to conduct studies on sports technology from a sociological perspective. Sports technology encompasses the use of technology in all aspects of sports, including organized sports, esports, and self-organized sports. Examples of digitalization elements in sports may include self-tracking through smartphones and smartwatches, the use of wearable technologies in organized sports, esports, or athletes’ self-presentation on social media. Relevant projects may focus on how technological innovation contributes to inclusion and exclusion in sports, how such technologies challenge and maintain gender inequality, economic inequality, or other forms of digital divides. Other relevant issues may include how sports technology and social media influence athletes’ embodiment and understanding of performance, or digitization and innovative sporting activities (e.g. esports, virtual sports).
The contract will be for a 3-year period without teaching or a 4-year period with a 25% teaching load.
Employment in the position requires that the candidate qualifies for admission to the PhD in Sociology at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
The doctoral program in Sociology is being reaccredited to a PhD in Social Science. Subject to the board’s approval, the fellowship position will be converted to a PhD in Social Science.
The position is to be located in Bodø. Candidates are subject to Nord University’s requirement for residency at the institution. The position may also involve work at Nord University’s other campuses.
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