At the NORMENT – K.G. Jebsen Research Centre for Psychosis Research, a Centre of Excellence, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, there is a position available as a PhD student. Norwegian and foreign applicants can apply for this fellowship.
University offers a number of general and subject-specific funding schemes. The aim of the fellowship is to attract the best and most motivated people to Norway.
The University of Oslo is the oldest, largest and most prestigious university in Norway, located in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. UiO attracts students and researchers from all over the world.
Applicants should have a background in medicine or psychology. We encourage psychiatrists or psychologists to apply.
Degree Level: Fellowship is provided for pursuing the PhD programme.
Available Subject: Fellowship is tenable in early onset adolescent psychosis study at the University of Oslo in Norway.
Scholarship benefits:
- An exciting research environment with a multi-disciplinary profile and large opportunities for academic development.
- Pay Grade: 50-57 (NOK 432 700 – NOK 489 300) depending on qualifications.
- Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Attractive welfare benefits
Eligibility:
- Applicants should have a background in medicine or psychology. We encourage psychiatrists or psychologists to apply. The ideal candidate has a strong CV, with some scientific experience, an outstanding potential and genuine interest in psychosis research and to apply data analysis tools for this project. Experience from neuroimaging is advantageous but not an absolute requirement since the candidate is expected to interact with the NORMENT imaging group with expertise in these methods. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are a prerequisite.
- The PhD fellow will work at the NORMENT – K.G. Jebsen Centre for Psychosis Research (TOP Study Group) at the Adult Psychiatry Unit at Vinderen, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, UiO, in collaboration with Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Section for Psychosis Research at Oslo University Hospital.
- The position is funded for three years.
Eligible Nationality: Norwegian and foreign applicants can apply for this fellowship.
Application Procedure: The mode of applying is online. The application must include:
- CV summarizing education, positions and relevant work experience
- Complete list of abstracts and publications; do not include publications themselves
- ½ page statement of previous research accomplishments
- ½ page motivation statement for wanting to do a PhD
- List of 3 references with contact information
The application with attachments is to be delivered in our electronic recruiting system EasyCruit. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is November 20, 2016.