At Nord University’s campus in Bodø, The RESPONSE Research Group welcomes doctoral or postdoctoral researchers for secondments in Sport Science, Sociology of Sport or Sport Management.
RESPONSE is an interdisciplinary research group at Nord University focused on the role of sport in society. We bring together researchers from sociology, pedagogy, history, human resource management, sports science, and organization studies. Our work addresses themes such as social inequality and exclusion, gender and diversity in sport, youth sport, esports, management and leadership, sustainability, and technological innovation in sport. We combine empirical research with theoretical inquiry and are active contributors to academic, professional, and public debates. The secondment offers early career researchers the opportunity to engage in ongoing projects, contribute to publications, and collaborate across disciplines on critical issues related to sport, inclusion, and social change.
RESPONSE is based at the Bodø campus of Nord University, with members from the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Education and Arts. We currently have 15 regular members and frequently host international researchers for stays ranging from one week to six months. Our research focuses on sport and society, with priorities including: (1) innovation and technology in sport, (2) virtualization and esports, (3) sport, sustainability, and the environment, (4) social inequalities and gender, (5) youth sport, and (6) management and governance. We meet every three weeks, host a monthly academic book club, run our own podcast, and organize a seminar series featuring guest lectures. RESPONSE is actively engaged in interdisciplinary projects and contributes to academic and public discourse both nationally and internationally. In November 2025 we are planning to host an international PhD course titled Rethinking Sport: Addressing Emerging Issues and Future Opportunities.
The secondment can take place any time from September 2025 until the end of SEA EU project.
Location: Nord University, Campus Bodø
Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
Available secondments: 2
The secondee should have:
The secondee will be provided with office space and full access to Nord University's infrastructure, including the library and digital resources. They will be welcomed into the RESPONSE research group and integrated into all ongoing activities, such as regular research meetings, seminars, our academic book club, and public events. The secondee may select a mentor from among our senior researchers (e.g. Professor Anne Tjønndal, Associate Professors Egil Rogstad, Mads Skauge, Maja Nilssen, Dagmar Dahl, and Assistant Professors Sigbjørn Skirbekk and Thor Atle Thøring), who will provide academic guidance throughout the stay. Opportunities for collaboration include co-authored publications and joint project applications. The secondee will also be invited to give a guest lecture on their research and be featured in our group’s podcast, further enhancing both academic exchange and international visibility.
During the secondment, the researcher will be integrated into an active and interdisciplinary research environment, gaining experience in collaborative project development, international networking, and knowledge exchange. They will have the opportunity to develop skills in academic writing (joint research publications), research dissemination, collaborative qualitative analysis, critical thinking and critical reflection on themes such as social inequality, sustainability, technology and innovation. The secondee will engage in ongoing projects, benefit from mentorship, and contribute to seminars and workshops. We are flexible on the dates and duration of the secondment.
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