University of Oslo PhD Candidate in Cognitive Neuropsychology

The PhD position is linked to the research project in cognitive neuropsychology headed by associate professor Nikolai Czajkowski. The aim of the project is to shed light on the neuropsychological processes underlying face perception using virtual reality (VR) technology. VR enables novel ways of studying human perception, as control can be exercised over aspects of the visual experience that is difficult to achieve in traditional experimental approaches. Please contact the project leader (n.o.czajkowski@psykologi.uio.no) for further information.

The appointment is for a period of four years with 75 % research and 25 % teaching requirement. The fellowship period may be reduced if the candidate has previously been employed in a research fellowship position.

The purpose of the appointment is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The successful candidate will be admitted to the research training program at the Faculty of Social Sciences when appointed for the position.

For more information please see: http://www.sv.uio.no/english/research/phd/application/index.html

Requirements

We are looking for qualified and highly motivated candidates with the following requirements:

• The successful applicant holds a Master degree in Psychology or the equivalent, qualifying for admission to the Department's PhD program.
• Applicants with grade points A or B on the ECTS scale on their Master's Thesis will normally be qualified for admission to the PhD program.
• Documented knowledge in the field of cognitive neuropsychology.
• Solid skills in quantitative methods, and proficiency with statistical software packages such as R, STATA or SPSS.
• Experience with a high-level programming language (such as C#) is a strong advantage.

We offer

• Salary based on salary grade 50-57 (NOK 430 500 - 483 700 per annum). Normally allocated pay grade 50 on appointment (depending on competence). 
• Comprehensive PhD program 
• Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

The electronic application must include:

• An application letter with a concise statement of research interests and how they relate to the research project (max 2 pages).
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work. If publications are available, please attach PDF versions and descriptions of your contributions to them).
• Copies of educational certificates.
• References and/or letters of recommendation (max. 2).

The proposed project should be feasible within the four years of employment and the annual project costs should not exceed NOK 20 000,- unless the applicant can prove funding from other sources.

The application with attachments is to be delivered in our electronic recruiting system EasyCruit. International applicants must attach an explanation of their University's grading system and are advised to apply for NOKUT's general recognition of higher education. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

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http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1544227/65775?iso=no