3-4 year Postdoctoral fellowship in psychology is available at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo.

The Postdoctoral fellow will use genetically informative data to investigate how personality pathology and clinical disorders are transmitted within families, and to assess psychosocial outcomes of personality pathology. The project will make use of data from two prior waves of interviews of twins from the 1967-79 cohort, as well as a new data from an extended twin sample, planned to be collected spring 2023.

The position will offer opportunities to develop high-quality research competence, and to work with leading experts in the field. The fellow is expected to develop strong skills in advanced statistical methods and finalize three articles within the project period. Associate Professor Nikolai Czajkowski leads the project in collaboration with researchers at the PROMENTA Research Center.

PROMENTA carries out interdisciplinary research on mental health and well-being in a holistic perspective - from genetics and biology to local communities and policy. We are concerned with examining determinants of good and poor mental health, understanding how social inequalities emerge, and designing and evaluating effective interventions to promote well-being.

We strive to provide our candidates with opportunities to develop high-quality research competence, across disciplines, working alongside leading experts in our fields. While working for us, you will be part of a dynamic and interdisciplinary work environment, with ample opportunities for scientific and social input throughout the academic year.

• Table of Content
• About University of Oslo (UiO)
• University of Oslo Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Oslo Fellowship
• Requirements for University of Oslo Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Oslo (UiO)

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University of Oslo Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of University of Oslo Fellowship

• Salary NOK 573 900 – 661 400 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (position code 1352).
• A professionally stimulating work environment and collaboration with a newly established research center (PROMENTA) at the Department of Psychology.
• Opportunities for extensive collaboration with our national and international collaborators.
• Attractive pension and social welfare benefits.
• Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities.

Requirements for University of Oslo Fellowship Qualification

• : To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• A PhD degree or similar in psychology, medicine, other social science disciplines or related fields.
• A doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. The appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
• Strong skills in quantitative data analysis and experience with the software platforms R or Python.
• A strong interest in understanding the etiology of psychopathology.
• Ambition for high-quality research within the project, as evidenced by the publication list and the required letter of application, explains the motivation for applying and how your qualifications are suitable for the announced position.
• Personal suitability, motivation and willingness to collaborate with academics from diverse backgrounds.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest and how own qualifications match the announced position), max. 3 pages.
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity) and a complete list of publications.
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only) including a confirmation of submitted thesis.
• Copies of thesis/publications/academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee.
• Names and contact details of two-three references (name, relation, e-mail, and phone number).

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. International applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, the project description (whenever this is required in the call for applicants), and the quality of the project as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability.

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.