University of Oslo PhD Research Fellow in Personality Psychology
A PhD research fellowship in personality psychology is available at the Department of Psychology, University in Oslo. The fellowship is part of the project "Day-to-day dynamics in global self-esteem. An experience sampling study using smartphone technology". By studying daily dynamics in self-esteem, the project aims to provide novel information about within-person and between-person variations in self-esteem, the function of self-esteem, and prospective associations between self-esteem and psychological and situational factors. Data will primarily be collected by conducting intensive, short term longitudinal studies. The project will use smartphone apps for data collection that are specifically developed for the project. Further details of the project can be requested from Prof. Tilmann von Soest (t.v.soest@psykologi.uio.no).
The appointment is either for a period of three years devoted to research, or for a period of four years with 25% teaching requirements, including teaching- and supervision duties and research assistance. The fellowship period may be reduced within the framework of pertaining regulations based on previously held research fellowship positions.
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 PhD-programme 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 a qualified and highly motivated candidate with the following requirements:
- A master's degree or equivalent in psychology or a related field, qualifying for admission to the PhD programme at the Department of Psychology
- Good experience in quantitative data analysis, preferably including knowledge of longitudinal data analysis and/or multilevel analysis
- Skills and experience in computer programming or web design/app design are an advantage
- Excellent written or spoken English language skills.
- Norwegian language skills or the readiness to acquire an adequate level quickly. Courses and seminars that are part of the PhD programme will normally be held in Norwegian.
We offer
- Salary based on salary grade 50-57 (NOK 430 500 - 483 700 per annum, depending on competence). Allocated pay grade is normally 50 on appointment.
- Comprehensive PhD program
- Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Good welfare benefits
The electronic application must include:
- Application letter that includes (1) details on how the candidate fulfils the stated requirements and (2) a 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.
The application with attachments is to be delivered in our electronic recruitment systemEasyCruit. 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.
Evaluation of the application
The applicants are assessed by a selection committee based on documented qualifications and the candidate's academic and personal prerequisites to complete the project within the given timeframe according to the rules and regulations for admission to the Department's PhD programme.
Applicants may be invited for an interview during the selection process.
Please also refer to the regulations pertaining to the conditions of employment for research fellowship positions (English translation). For further information, we refer to Guidelines concerning appointment to post doctoral and research posts at the University of Oslo.
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.
The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions.
Women are encouraged to apply.
The University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting ethnic minorities to Norway in academic positions. Ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.
Contacts
Head of Administration Birgitte Bøgh-Olsen
Telephone: +47 22 84 51 04
Head of Section Professor Espen Røysamb
Telephone: +47 22845128
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