About this role
Do you want to help shape the future of wargaming research in the Norwegian Armed Forces? The Norwegian Defence Command and Staff College (Stabsskolen), part of the Norwegian Defence University College (NDUC/FHS), is seeking an experienced researcher to strengthen its activities in wargaming. The position is funded through the Technology in Multi-Domain Operations (TEK-MDO) project and is offered as a three-year fixed-term appointment. NDUC’s long-term ambition is to establish a permanent academic capability in wargaming. The NDUC is Norway’s leading academic institution in military power, security, and defence policy.
Stabsskolen delivers accredited education and advanced professional military education, conducts research related to military power and operations, and supports the Norwegian Armed Forces, NATO, and the United Nations. The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, development, and conduct of wargaming activities at Stabsskolen, within the TEK-MDO project, and across NDUC, working closely with academic staff, military practitioners, and national and international partners. The position places particular emphasis on the use of new technologies, innovative methods, and pedagogical development in wargaming activities.
This role offers a unique opportunity to establish and shape a long-term academic environment for wargaming at NDUC, while working closely with researchers, military practitioners, NATO partners, and other stakeholders and partners.NDUC has campuses in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, and Lillehammer.NDUC aims to be an attractive and inclusive workplace that attracts the best candidates, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, or ethnicity.