About SoDoc
SoDoC was established on 1 February 2016. The purpose of SoDoC is to secure the interests of PhD candidates as well as postdoctoral researchers at NMBU. The organization handles issues of common interest these groups.
SoDoc primarily focuses on
- Study conditions and professional interests
- Economic interests
- Social benefits
- Rights and duties at the University
- Research ethics and issues
- Regarding science and society
- Social events for improved contact
SoDoc board and members
All registered PhD candidates and post docs at NMBU may become members of SoDoC. Members are free to join relevant trade unions and promote doctoral issues through these forums as well.
SoDoc has a board consisting of a leader, a social leader, an academic leader, a treasurer, a scretary and a webmaster. The board are elected on the yearlt annual meeting.
Compensations for the SoDoc board members
The six SoDoc core board members gets a cash compensation according to the following regulations. The rules are new and apply from 1 January 2021.
Core board members | Cash compensation |
| Leader | 1 month salary |
| Social leader | 0,7 month salary |
| Academic leader | 0,4 month salary |
| Treasurer | 0,3 month salary |
| Secretary | 0,3 month salary |
| Webmaster | 0,3 month salary |
| SUM | 3 month salary |
Payment
The compensations are taxable and are paid out annually in February (in arrears).
Financing
The compensations are financed by central funds (via the Research Support Office).
Contact us
You can get in touch with us by sending us an e-mail or by joining our Facebook group or attending one of our social events or board meetings.