PhD Candidate in psychology

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Loholt; On-site; NOK 493,000 - 667,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Important mission

International environment

Inclusive working environment

Norwegian language training

Job summary

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Psychology, invites applications for up to two PhD research fellow positions within the PhD programme in Social Sciences. The PhD candidates will pursue doctoral education while conducting research, publishing, and presenting internationally.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree with a substantial thesis, demonstrate outstanding academic credentials, and possess strong English skills plus Norwegian/B2 proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with independent project (≥30 ECTS)
• Average grade from Master's degree is B or better on NTNU scale
• Strong oral and written English skills
• Good knowledge of scientific methodology
• Experience with scientific communication
• Quality of the project proposal will be considered in assessment
• Norwegian/Scandinavian language skills at B2 level or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate
• Carry out high-quality research within the described framework
• Publish academically and disseminate scientific knowledge
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and research stays
• Engage in other career-promoting work

Skills

English (oral/written)

Scientific communication

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree with thesis

Independent project (≥30 ECTS)

Job description

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology

NTNU is a broad-based university with atechnical-scientific profile and a focusin professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.

At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.

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Are you motivated to take a step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities? As a PhD Candidate with us, you will work to achieve your doctorate, and at the same time gain valuable experience that qualifies you for a further career in higher education and research, in and outside academia.

At the Department of Psychology, there are up to two available PhD research fellow positions for a period of three years. The positions are affiliated with the discipline of psychology within the PhD programme in Social Sciences at the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences.

The position is an open call within the field of psychology. Before applying, you must contact a potential supervisor at the Department of Psychology to write a research project description.

Your immediate leader will be the head of the academic unit.

Duties of the position

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate
• Carry out research of good quality within the framework described above
• Academic publications and popular science dissemination
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions
• Other career-promoting work

Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.

• You must have a relevant Master's degree in [subject area]or equivalent. Your degree must include a major independent project (minimum 30 ECTS) equivalent to a master’s thesis
• You must have a strong and relevant academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale . If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker academic background, you may be considered if you can document that you are exceptionally suited for a PhD education, for example through relevant work experience and/or peer-reviewed academic works.
• Good oral and written presentation skills in English
• Good knowledge of scientific methodology
• Experience with scientific communication
• The quality of the project proposal and the feasibility of the proposed project will be taken into consideration in the assessment
• Good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian equivalent level B2 according to the language levels

Personal characteristics

To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to:

• Work independently
• Work in a structured way, set goals and make plans to achieve them
• Present and discuss your research with other professionals
• Get involved and contribute constructively with feedback
• Work constructively under pressure or in the face of adversity
• Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject
• Analyze data, assess different perspectives and draw well-founded conclusions
• Be flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed
• Motivated to contribute to a positive working environment

Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

We offer

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• An exciting job with an important mission in society
• Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
• Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
• Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2)

We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.

Salary and conditions

In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 580 000,-per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.

The employment period is 3 years. If learning Norwegian (level A2 corresponding to at least 15 credits) is to be completed before the end of the employment period, the employment period can be extended by 10 weeks after completed and documented the Norwegian course.

For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in Social Sciences within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme through out the period of employment.

As an employee at NTNU, it is important that you keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and adapt to them.

For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.

The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act , and Export control (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to bein conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.

General information

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation . You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Head of Department Marit By Rise telephone [phone], email: [e-mail] . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Morten Carlson, e-mail: [e-mail]

For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage.

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the tech capital of Norway with a population of 200,000.The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.

Department of Psychology

Our research and teaching are based on five perspectives: biological, cognitive, social, personality and developmental psychology. We offer a clinical programme in psychology as well as study programmes in the psychology of learning and in work and organizational psychology. We have also three outpatient clinics in which we treat patients as part of the clinical programme. The Department of Psychology is one of six departments in the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences .

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology