PhD candidate in psychology within mental health

Are you motivated to take the step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities? As a research fellow with us, you will work to obtain your doctorate and at the same time gain valuable experience, which qualifies you for a further career in higher education and research in and outside academia.

At the Department of Psychology, there is a vacant position as a research fellow for a period of four years. The position is linked to the field of psychology in the PhD program in social sciences at the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences.

The position is in psychology within mental health. Before applying for the position, you must contact a potential supervisor at the Department of Psychology and prepare a project description.

Your immediate manager will be the department manager.

• complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate
• academic publications and popular science dissemination
• participate in international activities such as attending conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions
• contribute to teaching and supervision-related tasks at the department.
• other career-enhancing work

Please note that after employment there may be changes in your work duties.

• Completed psychology education or a master’s degree in psychology or equivalent education. Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian study program, where 120 credits have been obtained at master’s level. Master’s students can apply, but the master’s degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position
• a strong academic background from your previous studies with an average grade equal to B or better compared to  NTNU’s grading scale . If you do not have letter grades from your previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you will still be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
• meet the requirements for admission to  the faculty’s doctoral program
• good oral and written presentation skills in a Scandinavian language equivalent to  level A2  and English.We refer to  the Regulations to the University and College Act (the University and College Regulations) and  the Regulations for the degrees of philosophiae doctor (PhD) and philosophiae doctor (PhD) in artistic research at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)   for general criteria for the position.

• experience in working with mental health
• good knowledge of scientific method

To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to:

• work independently
• work in a structured way, set goals and make plans to achieve them
• present and discuss your research with other professionals
• get involved and contribute constructively with feedback
• work constructively under pressure or in the face of adversity
• show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject

Personal suitability will be emphasized. In addition, emphasis will be placed on the ability to analyze data, consider different perspectives and draw well-founded conclusions. The ability to be flexible and open to adjusting the plan.

When assessing the best qualified candidate, emphasis will be placed on qualification requirements, the project description and grades from education. Emphasis will also be placed on personal suitability, motivation for the position, as well as ambitions and potential for research.

• an exciting job with an important  social mission
• Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
• career guidance and  follow-up during the doctoral period
• open and  inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
• operating resources that can be used to carry out the project
• Sponsorship scheme for  new employees at NTNU
• training during working hours and  company sports teams
• favorable terms in  the Government Pension Fund
• interdisciplinary collaboration (collaboration between, for example, clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, neurologists, geriatricians, internal medicine specialists, radiologists, radiographers, MRI physicists, etc.)

You will be employed as a research fellow at NTNU and will have access to  employee benefits and perks.

Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity of society and that harnesses the potential of the population’s expertise. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world, and our values ​​are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is crucial for us to achieve our goals together.

We want employees with different skills, subject combinations, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to the continuous improvement of our societal mission in research and education.

If you find this position relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, disability, cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.

In the position of research fellow code 1017, your salary will normally be gross NOK 550,800 per year depending on qualifications and seniority. A 2% statutory contribution to the Norwegian State Pension Fund will be deducted from your salary.

The employment period is 4 years with a 25% teaching obligation .

For employment as a research fellow, it is a prerequisite that you are admitted to the PhD program in social sciences at the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences within three months of commencement, and that you participate in an organized doctoral study program within the employment period.

As an employee at NTNU, it is important that you stay up to date on academic and organizational changes and adapt to them.

For necessary interaction academically and socially, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.

The appointment will be carried out in accordance with the principles of  the Government Employees Act , and  legislation regulating the export of knowledge, technology and services . Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are deemed to conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.

The application and attachments, including a description of your scientific work, must accompany the application, as these will be used as the basis for the assessment. The documents must be in Norwegian/Scandinavian or English.

Please note that your application will only be assessed based on the information we have at the application deadline. Therefore, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. The application and all attachments must be submitted electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request.

The application must contain:

• transcripts and diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees
• CV copy of master’s or main thesis. If you have recently submitted your thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of completed master’s degree must be presented before taking up the position
• project outline containing proposals for an overall description of research questions, theoretical perspectives, methodological design for the project and progress plan (maximum 1500 words/4 pages)
• short motivation letter (400 words/1 page)
• any publications or other relevant research work
• any certificates
• names and contact information of three relevant references

If all or part of your education was taken abroad, documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education, both bachelor’s and master’s education, in addition to any other higher education, must be attached. If your institution offers a “diploma supplement” (common for most European educational institutions), this must also be attached. A description of other documentation that is required can be found  here . If you have a statement from  HK-dir , this must also be attached.

Work you have done together with others will be taken into account. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to the joint work, you must attach a brief account of your participation.

NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and has committed ourselves  to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment and the commitments in  CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a wider range of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU’s social mission).

A public applicant list with name, age, job title and municipality of residence will be prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to reserve yourself from being included on the public applicant list, you must provide reasons for this. Assessment will be made in accordance with  applicable legislation . You will be notified if your reservation is not accepted.

If you think the position looks interesting and is in line with your qualifications, you are welcome to apply.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Head of Department Magne Arve Flaten, tel. 73597468, e-mail magne.a.flaten@ntnu.no.

If you have any questions about the hiring process, please contact Ina Halvorsen, email: Ina.g.halvorsen@ntnu.no

Application deadline: 14.08.2025