The University of Oslo is excited to announce the Postdoctoral Fellowships in Intergenerational Transmission of Personality Pathology at the Department of Psychology in Norway. The position is now open for the academic year 2022-2023.

This fellowship has exclusively been designed for international students to undertake a postdoctoral programme in psychology. The position will offer opportunities to develop high-quality research competence and work with leading field experts.

The University of Oslo is a public research university in Oslo, Norway. It is the oldest university in Norway. The Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked it the 58th best university in the world and the third-best in the Nordic countries. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognized research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society. The university has approximately 27,700 students and employs around 6,000 people.

Why choose the University of Oslo? The University of Oslo is ranked 90 of the Best Global Universities, and Oslo’s cultural reputation makes it an excellent choice for studying the arts and humanities. The city’s proximity to the great outdoors and strong support of scientific pursuit in its educational institutions also make it an ideal place to study science and technology.

Application Deadline:  Applications must be received by 17th August 2022 

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Oslo
• Department: Department of Psychology
• Course Level: Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Award: NOK 573 900 – 661 400 per annum
• Number of Awards: N/A
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Domestic and International
• The award can be taken in Norway

Eligibility       

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Postdoctoral degree or similar in psychology, medicine, other social science disciplines or related fields offered by the university
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• A PhD degree or similar in psychology, medicine, other social science disciplines or related fields.
• A doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. The appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
• Strong skills in quantitative data analysis and experience with the software platforms R or Python.
• A strong interest in understanding the etiology of psychopathology.
• Ambition for high-quality research within the project, as evidenced by the publication list and the required letter of application, explains the motivation for applying and how your qualifications are suitable for the announced position.
• Personal suitability, motivation and willingness to collaborate with academics from diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: The students are required to apply to their preferred course of study through the university’s online platform. The application with attachments must be delivered to our electronic recruiting system. International applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system.
• Supporting Documents: The application must include a cover letter, statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest and how to own qualifications match the announced position, max. Three pages. CV
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only), including a confirmation of submitted thesis.
• Copies of thesis/publications/academic work the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee.
• Name and contact details of two to three references (name, relation, e-mail, and phone number).
•  Admission Requirements: Applicants must require experience with research on personality, personality disorders, or psychopathology.
• Familiarity with quantitative genetic designs and analyses, such as twin and adoption studies, and experience with statistical modelling using the R package OpenMx.
• Experience with analyzing data from Norwegian health and population registries.
• Research experience or training in analyzing longitudinal data.
• An ability to work independently
• Language Requirement:  Applicants must be excellent english skills and good command of written and spoken english.

Benefits

The university will provide all the following benefits:

• Salary NOK 573 900 – 661 400 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (position code 1352).
• A professionally stimulating work environment and collaboration with a newly established research center (PROMENTA) at the Department of Psychology.
• Opportunities for extensive collaboration with our national and international collaborators.
• Attractive pension and social welfare benefits.
• Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities.

Apply Now