PhD Fellow in Biological Psychology

University of Stavanger; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Health services

Parental leave

Pension plan

Lifekeys mental health support

Norwegian language courses

Inclusive workplace

Hjem-jobb-hjem transport discount

University sports facilities

Job summary

University of Stavanger invites applications for a PhD Fellow position within the PRIME project. The role offers a structured PhD education at a university with a strong societal mission and an inclusive environment.

The package includes relocation support, access to mental health services, and generous welfare provisions, with a tax-deducted pension and opportunities for language training. The project spans psychology, endocrinology, and immunology and involves interdisciplinary guidance from

Job description

Research Topic

The successful candidate will be affiliated with the research project PRIME (Physiological Reactivity in Health and Disease: Mechanisms and Effects) is led by Professor Bianka Karshikoff. PRIME investigates physiological reactivity – the body’s capacity to respond to stress and immunological challenges – along two interconnected lines of research:

• Individual differences in physiological reactivity, and how these are related to health and personality.
• Early chronic pain as a distinct and understudied population, focusing on individuals within the first year of persistent musculoskeletal pain.

The project is interdisciplinary, spanning psychology, endocrinology, and immunology, and uses experimental methods and physiological biomarkers.

We are looking for a candidate with a genuine interest in this area of research or in one or more of the study components. Within the overall framework of the project, there is also scope to further develop the research and design sub‑studies with a clear individual focus, in collaboration with Professor Karshikoff.

A more detailed description of the study is available at www.uis.no and in the project registry.

As a PhD Fellow at UiS, you will receive

• a PhD education at a university with a strong societal mission and ambitious academic goals
• an ambitious and inclusive research environment. We strive to include employees at all levels in strategic decisions and promote an informal atmosphere with a flat organisational structure.
• free Norwegian language courses if you do not have proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish at level A2 at the time of employment.
• access to Lifekeys, a digital service that supports mental health and well-being
• salary in accordance with the State Salary Scale, l.pl 17.515, code 1017, NOK 580 000 gross per year with salary development according to seniority in the position. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (Statens pensjonskasse), which provides favourable pension and insurance schemes
• favourable membership terms at SiS Sports Centre and the university sports club
• employment with an Inclusive Workplace organisation committed to reducing sick leave and promoting and inclusive working life
• access to the Hjem-jobb-hjem programme, offering discounted public transportation to and from work
• relocation support
• access to comprehensive health services, generous parental leave arrangements and a well-developed welfare system.