PhD position in psychology

PhD position in psychology

We welcome your application for a PhD research fellow position within psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years. Expected start date is 1st of January 2027 and the place of work is Bergen, Norway.

About the project/work tasks:

The PhD candidate will work as part of the HELP.d-project (Harmonising Evidence and Linking Interventions to Advance Treatment of Pedophilic Disorder). HELP.d is a Horizon Europe-funded research project that aims to improve the understanding, assessment, treatment, and implementation of interventions for pedophilic disorder.

Main tasks

• Conduct a systematic evidence map of measures used in pedophilic disorder research.
• Contribute to the development of a conceptual framework for core clinical constructs.
• Develop measures or refine existing scales.
• Conduct psychometric analyses.

In addition, the PhD candidate is expected to be involved in joint work with the larger HELP.d network.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

You must:

• hold a master's degree (or equivalent) in psychology, forensic psychology, clinical psychology, health psychology, or a closely related field at the time of application
• have good knowledge of quantitative methods
• work independently and in a structured manner, and demonstrate good collaboration skills
• have proficiency in both written and oral English

It is an advantage if you have:

• research experience regarding pedophilia or pedophilic disorder, sexual offending, sexual health, help-seeking, stigma, or related areas (this qualification will be given more weight than the remaining advantages)
• research experience in psychometric analysis
• research or practical experience in clinical or forensic psychology
• prior publications and/or conference presentations

For admission to the doctoral programme, grade B or above is normally required for the master's thesis, or the average grade of the qualifying degree. Personal qualities will be emphasized. Ambitions and potential will also be considered in the assessment of candidates

About the PhD position

About the PhD position: The duration of the PhD position is three (3) years. You cannot hold a PhD within the same academic field as this position, nor can you be employed in a PhD position for more than one fixed-term period at the same institution.

The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications. If the university has not received the assessment from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 6-12 weeks after applying for an export license, any offer of employment will be rescinded.

About the PhD programme: As a PhD Candidate, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. It is a requirement that you meet the conditions for admission to the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.

You can find more information about the PhD programme at the Faculty of Psychology here.

We can offer:

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• An annual salary of NOK 593 700 before taxes (position code 1017) according to the state salary scale. The position provides automatic salary progression for up to four years, with an annual increase of 3 %. A higher salary may be considered if you have a specialist education.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• A brief account of your research interests and motivation for applying for the position (max 1 page)
• A letter of affirmation from the PhD supervisor (please contact Sara Jahnke, see below for contact details)
• The names and contact information for two references. One of these should be the main supervisor for the master's thesis or equivalent thesis.
• CV
• Transcripts and diplomas (higher education)
• If you have foreign education, you must enclose certified translations to English or Scandinavian if the original diploma and grade transcripts are not already in one of these languages.
• If you have foreign education, you must also enclose a confirmation from HK-dir that the education is recognized to be in accordance with a Norwegian master's degree. The review from HK-dir may take some time and the application should be sent to HK-dir as soon as you have decided to apply for the position. If no answer within the application deadline, please enclose documentation from HK-dir that they have received your application. Certain educational degrees from selected countries have an automatic recognition, please check this website: Automatic recognition – a quicker alternative | HK-dir (hkdir.no). If you found your educational degree here, you must download automatic recognition and enclose it to your application.
• Any additional relevant documentation
• Any publications or academic presentations in your name you want to be included in the evaluation of your application

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at JobbNorge.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting:

Professor Sara Jahnke, sara.jahnke@uib.no, +47 55 58 86 13.

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

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