What do we do?

We are a political interest group for all early-career researchers working in Norway. Whether you have recently defended your thesis, are currently a PhD candidate, or are employed in a research position, we are working to advance policies that will better your terms of employment.

We do this work as a member-driven organization founded on democratic principles. All members are able to effect real change by involving themselves - which challenges do you think are the most pressing for early-career researchers?

Who are we?

The current board is made up from early-career researchers drawn from various fields and institutions.

The Board:

  • Anders T. Hjertø Lind

    President

    Anders submitted his doctoral dissertation in political science in the spring of 2023. Starting in June 2023 he works as a researcher at NORCE.

  • Oda E. W. Tvedt

    Vice President

    Oda is a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Uppsala University and is currently teaching at the University of Bergen, mainly introductory courses known as ex.phil.

  • Are Bøe Pedersen

    Treasurer

    Are holds a PhD in Nordic Literature from The University of Bergen (2022), and currently works as an associate professor of Norweigan at NLA Høgskolen.

  • Eigil Hole Lønning

    Board member

    Eigil is a PhD candidate at the Western Norway University of Applied Science, where he is currently writing his thesis on education policy and reform. He has has a background within teaching and has previously worked within education politics, management and internationalization.

  • Hanna Danbolt Ajer

    Board member

    Hanna is Assistant Professor of Lule Sámi at Nord University. In the spring of 2023, she completed her PhD in Lingiuistics at the University of Cambridge, on word-order variation in Lule Sámi.

  • Thor Olav Iversen

    Board member

    Thor Olav Iversen is a PhD candidate at the Centre for the Study of the Sciences and Humanities (SVT) in the University of Bergen. As of June 2023, he will assume a position as a research fellow at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI).