University of Oslo PhD Research Fellowship in Health Psychology, Norway

University of Oslo PhD Research Fellowship in Health Psychology

A PhD research fellowship in health psychology is available at the Department of Psychology. The positon forms part of the research project "Healthy sexual aging: A mixed-method study of sexual function and sexual well-being in older European adults" financed by the Norwegian Research Council. The appointment is for a period of three years (with no teaching requirement). The fellowship period may be reduced if the candidate has previously been employed in a research fellowship position.

Although the topic of sexual health is increasingly gaining legitimacy and importance, our knowledge regarding sexuality in older age is lacking, especially when it comes to the question of how biopsychosocial age-related changes may affect the body and sexuality in older age. The expressions of sexuality vary between and within different societies and cultures. In this new research project, the sexual well-being and sexual function of older adult men and women in Northern, Southern, and Central Europe will be compared. Quantitative sub-studies will be carried out as national, representative cross-sectional questionnaire surveys in Norway, Denmark, Portugal and Belgium. A qualitative sub-study will involve in-depth interviews of 25-35 men and women of different sexual orientations in different countries. The PhD research fellow in Norway will be affiliated to the quantitative project in Norway.

The findings from the different components will be contextualized to highlight cultural and policy-related differences between European regions, and their societal challenges and implications for health will be considered. Based on this analysis, the results will be used to inform the design and development of scalable, culturally appropriate awareness-raising interventions for the public and a professional intervention program for health practitioners working with aging populations.

The research fellow will be part of a research group led by Professor Bente Træen(principal investigator) and Associate Professor Ingela Lundin Kvalem at the Department of Psychology. The PhD-student will collaborate with the other principal investigators and participants in this international project.

The research fellow must participate part in the Department's approved PhD programmeand it is expected that the work results in a Doctorate in Psychology, within the set fellowship period. If the person who is hired has a disciplinary background in a field other than Psychology, additional courses in Psychology might be required. For more information please see: http://www.sv.uio.no/english/research/phd/structure/PSI.html

Desired qualifications and personal skills

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

• A master's degree in psychology, or equivalent social science degree that is relevant for the project, or a cand. psychol degree, qualifying for admission to the PhD programme at the Department of Psychology
• Applicants must have advanced quantitative analysis skills and experience with carrying out such analyses. Knowledge of, and interest in, sexual behavior studies is considered an advantage.
• In order to carry out the PhD project, applicants should be able to read and understand documents written in Norwegian and English.
• In the application letter, applicants should describe their qualifications, research experience and research interests, including main theoretical approaches, empirical focus and methodological approach. Applicants are also encouraged to submit up to two examples of their written work, e.g. the master’s thesis or published articles.
• In assessing the candidates, particular emphasis will be placed on academic qualifications, quality of previous work, methodological skills and suitability for the project. Potential candidates will be invited for an interview.
• Applicants must have native or near-native competence in a Scandinavian language and English.

We offer

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

The electronic application must include:

• Letter of application
• CV with full summary of education, practice and academic employment. The period of enrolment (admission-completion) in the master's study programme must be specified
• Academic transcripts (University degrees only)
• Copy of Master's degree diploma/Cand. psychol degree
• Master's thesis/Cand. psychol
• Complete list of publications and any academic work.

This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:

http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1636997/65775?iso=no