"Associate Professor in Clinical Neuropsychology"

About the job

A permanent position as Associate Professor (SKO 1011) in Clinical Neuropsychology is available at the Section for Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Oslo. In accordance with the university’s appointment regulations, an Associate Professor may subsequently apply for promotion to full professor.

The successful candidate is expected to initiate and lead research activities, supervise PhD-candidates, participate in teaching at all levels (bachelor, master, professional, and PhD), conduct examinations and assessments, and to carry out administrative duties in accordance with the needs of the Department of Psychology.

The candidate will have specific obligations to teach students at the professional program on topics covering clinical neuropsychology, including theory, assessment, practical applications, and interventions. The candidate will regularly lead staff meetings on neuropsychological practice ("praktikum") at the Department of Psychology’s outpatient clinic.

As faculty member of the Section for Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience, applicants should exhibit a profile in neuropsychology and neuroscience that integrates well with the section’s translational research aspects.

About the host institution

The Department of Psychology (PSI) is dedicated to advancing the understanding of human behavior and mental health, and it does so across the full spectrum of psychology: from clinical and counseling to cognitive, social, developmental, and neuropsychology. The department fosters cutting-edge basic and applied research, research dissemination and innovation, comprehensive undergraduate and graduate education, and clinical training. PSI cultivates a secure and supportive environment for its employees. This includes promoting a healthy work-life balance, championing gender equality, facilitating the integration of international staff, and supporting career development.

The Section for Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience (CCN) combines research in human cognition with the application and development of advanced methods in neuroscience and neuropsychology. Methods for brain-imaging and brain stimulation are employed to understand, predict, and change human behaviour. Further, basic human neuroscience approaches are translated to study and improve human health, e.g., through the refinement of schemes for diagnostic classification or the development of innovative interventions. Much research is done in close collaboration with health institutions across Norway. CCN follows the principle of evidence-based education for the training of both future clinical practitioners and researchers.

Qualifications

Formal requirements

• A PhD or an equivalent academic qualification in psychology is required.
• The candidate must be a licensed specialist in clinical neuropsychology. This requirement may be waived if the candidate can document broad experience equivalent to specialist-level practice in clinical neuropsychology practice across different disorder etiologies (i.e., experience cannot be limited to research projects).
• A strong research profile within the area of clinical neuropsychology or research translating cognitive neuroscience to clinical conditions is required.
• The candidate must exhibit a strong track record of publications in internationally acknowledged channels.
• Teaching experience and formal basic pedagogical competence are needed (i.e., a certification in university pedagogics). Applicants that cannot document formal pedagogical competence at the time of employment must acquire this within the first two years after their appointment. The Department will support this certification (e.g., coverage of the costs of the courses at the University of Oslo, recognition of the hours of these courses in the departmental teaching accounting system).
• The successful candidate is expected to relocate to the larger Oslo area upon starting the position to actively participate and contribute to the local working environment.
• Applicants must have fluent oral and written communication skills in English. Teaching at the professional program is in Norwegian. Fluency in one of the Scandinavian languages (Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish) is therefore preferred. Applicants who are not fluent in a Scandinavian language (Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish) will have to learn Norwegian within the first three years of employment to effectively participate in the functions required by the position (documented proficiency: CEFR Independent user Level B2 or equivalent). The Department will actively support the learning of Norwegian (e.g., coverage of the cost of the courses at the University of Oslo, reduction of teaching and administrative duties, Norwegian coach).

Additional qualifications

• Contributions to the clinical field of clinical neuropsychology (e.g., through recommendations or guidelines for clinical assessments or treatment programs) is desired.
• The candidate should be well-established in terms of international collaborations and collaborations with health institutions.
• Prior experience with the acquisition of external research funds and the management of research projects is desirable.
• Documented experience in science dissemination as well as adherence to open science practices will count positively.
• Documented contributions to institutional management and administration are desirable.

Personal skills

The following qualifications are of relevance for the assessment of applicants:

• The ability to contribute and thrive in an active and dedicated research and teaching environment.
• High motivation, work capacity, and strong dedication to the subject matter.
• Good communication skills.
• Good collaborative and relational skills.
• Flexibility.
• A positive attitude and behavior, and thus the ability to contribute to a well-functioning and inclusive working environment.

Assessment of candidates

Qualified applicants will be ranked based on the requirements outlined above. Top-ranking applicants will be invited to an interview as well as a trial lecture. Care will be taken to base the assessment not only on quantitative criteria (e.g., the number of publications and associated impact factors), but to weigh quantitative and qualitative aspects of the candidates’ profiles. Academic achievements will be evaluated in context of the applicant’s scientific seniority while adjusting for parental and sick leaves.

Please see Formal regulations for more information on procedure and guidelines for assessment.

We offer

• Salary in position as Associate Professor, position code 1011 in salary range NOK 750 000 - 900 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
• Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
• An academically-stimulating working environment.
• Good welfare schemes.
• Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.
• A workplace with good development and career opportunities.
• Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
• The Associate Professor will have the opportunity to apply for promotion to (Full) Professor after commence of the position, see Qualification requirements for promotion to Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences

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Inclusive worklife and diversity at UiO

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives. The Department of Psychology shall work actively for equality, ensure equal opportunities and rights, and prevent discrimination. Gender equality initiative at UiO: Career development for female associate professors.

Gender equality initiatives at the Department of Psychology: Action plan for gender equality, diversity and inclusion at the Department of Psychology 2022-2025

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

UiO aims for gender balance in permanent scientific positions, and the underrepresented gender (women) is encouraged to apply for the position.

In cases of gender imbalance within the hiring Section, defined as fewer than 40% of permanent staff belonging to one gender, the position will be evaluated for re-advertisement if the expert committee does not identify any qualified candidates from the underrepresented gender. Furthermore, the nominating committee must invite at least one qualified applicant from the underrepresented gender to an interview and trial lecture.

We hope that you will apply for the position.

More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.

How to apply

Your application must include the following items:

• A cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and clinical experience).
• A CV (education, prior positions, clinical experience, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, project acquisition and coordination experience, and other qualifying activities).
• A complete list of publications as well as the submission of 3 published articles for review in context of the application.
• PhD Diploma/documents verifying academic qualifications.
• A research statement outlining research accomplishments, current work, and future direction (max 3 pages).
• A narrative teaching portfolio outlining prior teaching experience and pedagogic qualifications (max 3 pages; optimally organized around the four principles of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education).
• List of 2-3 reference persons (name, relation to candidate, e-mail, and phone number).

Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position".

When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Career development at PSI

The Department of Psychology wants to facilitate future career opportunities for PhD students, postdocs and associate professors at the Department. We follow UiO's personnel policy, which requires the individual leader to actively follow up his or her employees, among other things by ensuring the individual's opportunity for development at work see UiOs competence development offer.

General information

Interviews and trial lecture will be used in the selection process. The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.

Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us.

Formal regulations

Please refer to the Rules for Appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships at the University of Oslo, Rules for practicing the requirement for basic pedagogical competence at the University of Oslo and Guide for applicants for Professor and Associate professor positions - University of Oslo.

The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.

University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Department of Psychology is one of seven units of the Faculty of Social Sciences, and has 75 permanent and 70 temporary members of scientific staff. Degrees are offered at bachelor and master level, plus a clinical training programme, and the PhD programme has 140 students.

Questions about the position

Rene Huster

Professor and Head of Section

rene.huster@psykologi.uio.no

Jan Stubberud

Professor in Clinical Neuropsychology

j.e.stubberud@psykologi.uio.no

Kamila Cholti

HR Adviser (for questions regarding electronic application)

kamila.cholti@psykologi.uio.no