PhD Fellow in Pharmacoepidemiology

UiT The Arctic University of Norway; Tromsø; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research project

Career opportunities

Academic environment

Welfare schemes

Pension plan

Job summary

UiT The Arctic University of Norway invites applications for a PhD Fellow in Pharmacoepidemiology within the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences. The four-year position includes a 25% teaching load in year four and aims to complete doctoral research training.

The work will be conducted at UiT in Tromsø, with planned research stays abroad and collaboration with co-supervisors. A master's degree in a health-related field and English fluency are required to apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in health-related field required or near completion.
• Ability to work in an international environment with English fluency.
• Research potential and relevant academic work considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Complete research training towards a doctoral degree.
• Contribute to teaching and other duties during the fourth year.
• Collaborate with co-supervisors and pharmacy staff in Tromsø and abroad.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in health-related discipline

Job description

PhD Fellow in Pharmacoepidemiology

Faculty of Health Sciences / Department of Pharmacy

The position

A PhD position is available at the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences with the Clinical pharmacy and pharmacoepidemiology drug - IPSUM.

The position is for a period of four years. The nominal length of the PhD programme is three years. The fourth year is distributed as 25% each year and will consist of teaching and other duties. The objective of the position is to complete research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Admission to the PhD programme is a prerequisite for employment, and the programme period starts on commencement of the position.

The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø. It is planned for a research stay abroad working with co-supervisors.

You must be able to start in the position within a reasonable time after receiving the offer.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Master's degree or equivalent in a health-related discipline (e.g. pharmacy, medicine, nursing, psychology), statistics, public health, or a related field. If you are near completion of your master’s degree, you may still apply.
• Document fluency in English and be able to work in an international environment. Nordic applicants can document their English capabilities by attaching their high school diploma.

A master's thesis in one of the mentioned health disciplines and such research experience beyond the master’s thesis is considered an advantage, but is not a requirement.

In the assessment, the emphasis is on the applicant's potential to complete a research education based on the master's thesis or equivalent, any other scientific work. The project description will also be considered. In addition, professional experience and other experience of significance for the completion of the doctoral programme will be taken into consideration.

We will also emphasize motivation and personal suitability for the position.

We are looking for a candidate who, among other things:

• Are structured, meticulous, and preferably creative
• Work independently
• Possess strong collaborative skills
• Are capable of effective communication and interaction with pharmacy staff, colleagues, and students
• Are able and willing to contribute to a positive working environment.

As many candidates as possible should be given the opportunity to undertake a research training program. If you have already obtained a doctoral degree or hold equivalent qualifications, you are not eligible for appointment to this position.

Inclusion and diversity

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment. We believe that inclusion and diversity are a strength, and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives.

If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application. If there are qualified applicants, we invite at least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it. Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics.

We offer

• Involvement in an interesting research project
• Good career opportunities
• A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues
• Good welfare schemes
• Good pension, insurance, and loan schemes through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• PhD Fellows are normally given a salary of 580 000 NOK/year with a 3% yearly increase

Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the National Insurance Scheme which also include health care services.

More practical information about working and living in Norway can be found here: https://uit.no/staffmobility

Assessment

The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to undertake an assessment of the applicants' qualifications based on the written material presented by the applicants, and the detailed description draw up for the position. A copy of the assessment report will be sent to all applicants.

The applicants who are assessed as best qualified will be called to an interview. The interview should among other things, aim to clarify the applicant’s motivation and personal suitability for the position.