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PhD Research Fellowship in Social Psychology

1st September 2024 Languages English English English Inland School of Business and Social Sciences invites candidates to apply for a PhD Research Fellowship in Social Psychology Apply for this job

PhD Research Fellow in Psychology

31st August 2024 Languages English English English PhD Research Fellow in Psychology Apply for this job See advertisement About the position A 100 % position is available at the University of Agder

PhD Fellowship – The Political Psychology of AI

30th June 2024 Languages English English English Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Psychology PhD Fellowship – The Political Psychology of AI Apply for this job See advertisement Job

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PhD position (3 years) at the Department of Psychosocial Science

evaluated for admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Psychology . You will find further information about the PhD programme at the Faculty of Psychology here. We can offer: Exciting development

. When your qualification for the position is evaluated, you will also be evaluated for admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Psychology . You will find further information about the PhD

Associate Professor in Educational Psychology

to research dissemination and external fund-raising Supervise master's and phd students Perform administrative tasks Read more about the master program in pedagogical- psychological counseling here, see website

Researcher Position in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

. For more information about the position please see contact information below Qualification requirements The applicant must hold a PhD degree or equivalent in psychology , cognitive neuroscience, or a related

PhD in Global Public Health and Primary Care

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Ph.D Fellowship in Psychology

University of Stavanger invites applicants for a PhD  Fellowship in Psychology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Social Studies. The position is vacant from January 1st 2025. This is a trainee

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• PhD Study in Norway - A Guide for 2024

Written by Chris Banyard

Studying a PhD in Norway has lots of advantages. Norway has many natural resources and a strong economy yet maintains a welcoming and forward-thinking culture. This is exemplified by its excellent higher education system, which delivers admirable teaching and research. Norway has a small number of universities, yet they often outperform what may be expected of them. Significantly, Norwegian public universities offer free education for their students.

This guide covers everything you’ll need to know about doctoral study in Norway, including information about Norwegian universities, PhD course structure, applications, funding and visas.

PhD opportunities in Norway – what’s on offer for 2024?

Known as a ‘knowledge nation’, Norway prides itself on lifelong learning. Despite the small size of its higher education system, Norway has many world-leading universities that deliver high-quality education.

The country has also produced some amazing artists, thinkers and scientists such as Ludvig Holberg, Edvard Munch, Roald Amundsen, Magnus Carlsen and no less than 13 Nobel Prize winners.

A Norwegian PhD also enables you to study in a beautiful country, with an array of unique natural phenomena that cannot be experienced anywhere else.

There are some fantastic reasons to find your PhD in Norway:

• No tuition fees – There are no tuition fees in the Norwegian Higher Education system. PhD researchers are considered employees and you will earn a doctoral salary and associated worker’s rights
• Happiness – Norway is regularly ranked as a country with the best quality of life in the world
• Natural beauty – Norway is also one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The serene fjords, Arctic tundra, Northern Lights and solar spectacles make it a great place for you to study
• English-speakers – English is widely spoken to an excellent standard in Scandinavia
• Egalitarian society – Equality is a key value of modern Norwegian society, making a it a safe and forward-thinking destination for study
• Unique research location – Norway’s distinctive position between Europe and the Arctic means it can offer specialised training a research in areas such as marine research, energy and climate, medicine and health, food, communication technology, biotechnology, materials science and nanotechnology

And, of course, as an international student in Norway you can imagine yourself carrying on the traditions of Viking adventurers and Polar explorers with your doctoral research (dog-sleds and longboats are optional).

PhD life in Norway

Want to know more about what it's like to live in Norway during a PhD? Our detailed guide covers everything from accommodation and living costs to culture and entertainment.

Norwegian universities

There are four main types of university institution in Norway. The majority are public and state-run but there are a range of private institutions too. Most doctoral students will study at public universities.

• Universities are the main higher education research and teaching institution in Norway. They usually offer a range of postgraduate degrees and have extensive academic powers enabling them to accredit their own programmes. There are ten universities in Norway.
• Specialised universities are much like standard universities but offer postgraduate courses in a focused area of research. There are three of these institutions in Norway.
• University colleges are very similar to universities, except that they are private institutions and must apply for external accreditation. Eight university colleges are accredited.
• Private specialised universities are private higher education institutions in Norway that provide courses in specialised areas of research. Like university colleges, they also require external accreditation. Three private specialised universities are accredited.

Norwegian university cities

There are several cities in Norway with one or more universities and large numbers of students:

• Study in Oslo
• Study in Bergen
• Study in Trondheim
• Study in Tromsø
• Study in Kristiansand

Norwegian university rankings

Although Norway is a small country, its higher education system can challenge those of larger nations and a significant number of Norwegian universities feature in international ranking tables.

Top universities in Norway for PhD study

Here's a little more about the best-ranked universities in Norway, according to the Times Higher Education 2023 World Rankings.

Unviversity of Oslo

Established in 1811, the University of Oslo is a leading research institution in the heart of Norway's capital. Though all of its undergraduate courses are taught in Norweigan, it offers English-taught Masters degrees and PhDs. Oslo is located at the end of the 100km-long Oslo Fjord and is surrounded by stunning forests, hills and coastlines, making it the perfect destination for nature lovers!

University of Bergen

The University of Bergen is a research-instensive university in Norway's second-largest city. It is particularly well-known for its natural science research in areas such as marin biology and climate change. It educates over 20,000 students, and has a thriving international community with around half of doctoral candidates originating from outside of Norway.

Norweigan University of Science and Technology

The Norweigan University of Science and Technology is an internationally-oriented university offering postgraduate courses in English. Its research priorities are mainly in science and technology, but it offers programmes across a wide range of disciplines including arts and humanities.

UiT The Artic University of Norway

UiT is Norway's northernmost university, located on the very edge of the Artic region, which makes it an ideal destination for environmental and climate research. UiT is at the heart of Tromsø, the largest city in northern Norway, which spans two islands.

Accreditation

The state-run public higher education institutes of Norway (universities and specialised universities) have self-accreditation rights and can organise and award their own degrees. Private institutions must have their postgraduate degrees accredited by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT). NOKUT has a key role in the governance of all higher education institutions.

PhD structure

Norwegian PhD programmes are third-cycle qualifications following the Bologna process . As such, you will be required to perform research and write a PhD thesis.

Often, PhDs in Norway follow a structured format . This typically involves a training component prior to commencing your doctoral research and thesis writing. You may also be considered a university employee with accompanying employment rights. In this case, you will have teaching and administrative responsibilities to uphold.

A typical full-time PhD in Norway lasts three years . However, for a structured PhD programme with institutional duties and specialist training, you may be employed by your university for four years .

Supervision

Much like in the UK, doctoral students will have a senior researcher as a supervisor. They will regularly oversee and evaluate your research work, project progression and thesis writing. You may also have additional supervisors with specific responsibilities.

Assessment and examination

Your PhD thesis will be read by a committee of at least three senior academics, with a minimum of one external examiner. After the thesis has been examined and approved by the committee, your research must be defended orally through at least one lecture and a public thesis defence before a reviewing committee of institutional opponents.

Fees and funding

An important and appealing aspect of PhD study in Norway is that tuition is free for all students. However, the country has a high cost of living. Therefore, some form of maintenance funding is usually necessary.

Norwegian PhD fees

There are no tuition fees to pay for PhD programmes at universities in Norway. However, at many Norwegian universities you will be expected to pay a €50-100 fee to the student’s union each semester for membership and a student card.

Norwegian PhD funding

Although tuition fees for PhD study are normally free , Norway has a high cost of living. Most doctoral candidate subsidise this either through university employment (and the associated responsibilities) or through part-time work.

However, there are also a limited number of funding opportunities for international students. These are usually intended to corer maintenance costs during your study. Many of these scholarship and grants have important restrictions and prerequisites that should be noted. Examples include:

• EEA / Norway Grants are offered to EEA students studying in Norway.
• The Anglo-Norse Society in London offers bursaries and grants to British students studying in Norway.
• The Erasmus+ scheme can provide funding and Erasmus loans for EEA students studying abroad.

Applying for a PhD in Norway

PhD applications in Norway are processed by individual research institutions. Therefore, the requirements, documentation and deadlines for doctoral programme applications can vary between institutions . Applications should also be made directly to the prospective university .

Admission requirements

PhD applicants in Norway must have a Masters degree in a relevant subject area. A corresponding degree may be acceptable – you can check the eligibility of your qualifications at the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT).

The specific application requirements vary between research institutions . You should always check with your prospective university.

PhD candidates will usually be required to write a good research proposal or project description and complete relevant application forms. You may also be required to provide other typical PhD application documents . Some additional materials that may be required could include:

• Certified copies of all documents relevant to your educational background
• A funding plan for your studies (for the full 3-4 years of full-time study, plus information about the funding source and type)
• A statement describing any significant scholarly or material resource requirements
• The name of at least one proposed academic supervisor (unless stipulated otherwise)

PhD entry requirements

The general eligibility criteria for PhD applications in Norway is similar to most other countries in the Europe. Our guide explains entry requirements for a prospective PhD student.

Language requirements

Most PhD programmes in Norway are taught in English. Prospective doctoral candidates from non-native English-speaking countries will need to submit scores of English language tests . The test and scores required can vary between different Norwegian research institutions and may even differ depending on the doctoral programme.

Some PhD programmes may be taught in Norwegian. Similarly, the scores of Norwegian language tests will need to be submitted for non-native Norwegian speakers. The scores required differ depending on research institution and programme of study. Even if Norwegian is not the language of instruction, proficiency in Norwegian will come in useful academically and in daily life.

Application process

In Norway, PhD programme applications are formal job applications . To complete admission, a written contract must be signed between the doctoral candidate, your supervisor, and the university or The Research Council of Norway (or an industry partner / funder, if appropriate).

You can find opportunities for PhD study in Norway on individual Norwegian university websites or browse current PhD projects in Norway .

Student visas

Norway is a welcoming country for PhD students, and this is reflected by the relatively simple immigration process. Doctoral candidates will still need to obtain some important travel documents.

Visa information for UK students in Norway

UK students will no longer be EU citizens from the 2021-22 academic year onwards. This means you may be considered as an international student when studying in Norway. You may be subject to different visa requirements and fee rates, unless otherwise stated.

Norwegian visas

PhD students from EU / EEA / Switzerland will not need a visa to travel to Norway; other international students will require a visa to enter the country.

In Norway, visas are only valid for a period of up to 90 days. Instead, you will require a student residence permit, health insurance and a Norwegian identity number.

Your prospective university will be able to advise and assist you with your visa process. More information can also be found at your nearest Norwegian foreign embassy .

Student residence permit

In order to study a PhD in Norway for more than three months, you may require a student residence permit.

For doctoral candidates from EU / EEA nations , you will only need to register with the local police within the first three months of living in Norway.

For doctoral candidates from non-EU / EEA nations , you will need to apply for a student residence permit . To be eligible for this you will need approximately €12,925 to cover living costs. If you are studying at a private university and will be paying tuition fees, you will need additional funds to cover these, too. This money will usually need to be deposited into a Norwegian bank account. There is also a processing fee of around €560 for each application.

Doctoral candidates from Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden) are only required to report their residence to the National Registry .

Health insurance

All doctoral candidates require a form of health insurance to access medical treatment in Norway.

EU / EEA / Swiss students that hold a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) are eligible for health treatment in Norway. If you do not have an EHIC, you must have another form of medical insurance.

Non-EU / EEA / Swiss international PhD students (who are studying in Norway for more than one year) will be insured under the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme upon registering at a research institution and receiving a student residence permit.

Nordic students (Danish, Finnish, Icelandic and Swedish) automatically become entitled to healthcare upon registering in the National Population Register.

Norwegian identity number

To live in Norway for more than six months, you will also be required to report your move and receive a Norwegian Identity Number. To do this, you must book an appointment at a Norwegian Tax Office before you move in order to report your relocation within eight days of arrival.

The documents that are usually required to report you move are:

• Your passport or national ID card
• Police registration certificate
• Property contract (purchase or rental)
• Employment contract (for employed PhD students)
• Confirmation of study place offer
• Any other additional documents (this will be requested by the Norwegian Tax Administration)

This will enable you to open a Norwegian bank account and receive a student card.

Studying a PhD in Norway provides an opportunity for globally-recognised high-quality research and should be a considerable qualification for future work.

As an employed doctoral researcher in Norway, you will receive professional experience of Norwegian work that will be useful for future endeavours.

Norway welcomes international workers, and the immigration process is relatively simple. The country has a highly-regarded welfare and social system with many benefits.

Can I work in Norway after my PhD?

It is normally possible to continue to work in Norway once your doctoral programme is completed. In addition to the other international documents outlined in the student visas section , you will also need to:

• Have a tax deduction card
• Submit tax returns
• Receive tax assessment notices

More information can be found at the Norwegian Tax Administration or at New in Norway .

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This study programme offers the following programme options in English:

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Only the Cognitive Neuroscience programme is taught in English and welcomes international applicants as well as Norwegian/Nordic applicants. The other two disciplines require proficiency in Norwegian (Bergenstest or equivalent).

Please note that the Master of Philosophy in Psychology is a theoretically oriented education of two years which does not give you an authorization to practice as a clinical psychologist in Norway. To become a clinical psychologist you have to apply for the  profession oriented degree programme  (6 years education) which is taught only in Norwegian (Bergenstest is needed).

Admission to the PhD programme

The application deadline for the main admission is 15 September/January.

Positions for the main admission are normally announced mid-June and mid-November on NHH’s vacant positions page. The announcements will have “PhD Research Scholar positions” in the heading.

Please be aware that the departments may also announce positions at other times during the year.

The department/specialisation of finance only admits new PhD Research Scholars every second year. Next intake will be in 2025.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must normally have completed a 5-year (3+2) study cycle resulting in a Master of Science (MSc) in Economics and Business Administration or a comparable degree relevant for your specialisation (e.g. MSc in Social Sciences, Psychology, Philosophy, Mathematics, Management, Law).

Note that you only need to have completed your master’s degree prior to the starting date for the position (not prior to the application deadline). The information about the starting date will be included in the announcement.

The grade point average (GPA) must normally correspond to a B (4) or better, on a five-point scale (A=five, B=four, C=three, D=two, E=one) and is usually calculated on the basis of the entire 5-year degree . The GPA requirement of a B or better also applies to your master’s thesis.

Some of the PhD specialisations may require documentation of both an adequate level of academic skills and an adequate level of English language proficiency. This will be specified in the announcement. We accept the following tests:

• GMAT or GRE to measure your academic skills
• TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic to measure your English language proficiency

When applying, you are required to upload a scanned copy of your unofficial test scores in Jobbnorge (online portal) before the deadline. If you are shortlisted, NHH will ask you to give us access to your official test scores without delay.

Application Requirements

General requirements.

Please note that you need to upload the following documentation as part of your application:

• Certificate of a Master of Science degree or equivalent including transcripts of grades. You need to have completed you master’s degree prior to the starting date for the position (not prior to the application deadline). If you have not completed your degree when applying for the position, please attach an overview of the courses and grades that you have completed so far.
• Certificate of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent including transcripts of grades.
• Other relevant certificates or transcripts (e.g. courses completed at the PhD level).
• If the issuing authority of grades and degrees does not use the ECTS grading scale, please include an official description of the applied grading scale.
• Statement of purpose describing your motivation for applying for this position (250-300 words).
• Tentative research project outline (2000-4000 words). This research project outline should describe the aims, research questions, and motivation for the proposed area of research. Please note that your research project outline is tentative and often needs adjustments after your acceptance into the programme.
• Curriculum vitae.
• List of publications and/or other documented research activities.
• Contact details of two referees.
• Unless you are waived, you are required to upload a scanned copy of your unofficial test scores in Jobbnorge before the deadline.

A letter of recommendation may strengthen your application but is normally not mandatory. Please read the specific job announcement. The referees should send their letters of recommendation to [email protected] before the application deadline. 

Incomplete applications will normally not be considered. We kindly ask you to upload the documents in separate files, not combined in one single file.

About Proficiency Tests

Some of the PhD specialisations may require documentation of both an adequate level of academic skills and an adequate level of English language proficiency. This will be specified in the announcement. Further below, you will find information on access codes, the minimum scores and exemptions from the requirements.

NHH handles your records confidentially.

Academic skills: GMAT or GRE

You are waived from the GMAT/GRE tests if you hold a qualifying master’s degree from a Nordic institution. For GMAT, we accept the GMAT Exam, GMAT Online Exam and GMAT Focus Edition. For GRE, we accept the GRE General Test and the GRE General Test at Home.

Minimum test scores we normally require:

• GMAT Focus Edition: a minimum score of 555 points
• GMAT Exam: a minimum score of 600 points
• GRE: a minimum score of 152 points on the quantitative reasoning and 153 points on the verbal reasoning

On your request, the test centre will submit your test scores to NHH, you will need to provide the test centre with NHH’s access code. If you have not yet taken the test at the time of application, please indicate an expected test date. Test scores must normally be a maximum of five years old.

The codes for NHH are:

• GMAT: 7KZ-ZK-29

English language proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic

You are waived from TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Academic if you are a native English speaker, if you have a qualifying master’s degree from a Nordic institution or if you have a qualifying master’s degree where the language of tuition was English. For TOEFL we accept TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, for IELTS we accept IELTS Academic and the IELTS Online, or PTE Academic.

• TOEFL written test: a minimum score of 575 points
• TOEFL computer-based test: a minimum score of 233 points
• TOEFL internet-based test: a minimum score of 90 points
• IELTS tests: a minimum score of 6,5 points
• PTE Academic: a minimum score of 62

For TOEFL/IELTS: If you are shortlisted, NHH will ask you to give us access to your official test scores without delay. On your request, the test centre will submit your test scores to NHH. You will need to provide the test centre with NHH’s access code. If you have not yet taken the test at the time of application, please indicate an expected test date. Test scores must normally be a maximum of two years old.

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• For IELTS we accept a scanned copy of your unofficial test results as long as the TRF number is visible.

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1. University of Oslo

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2. University of Bergen

3. Norwegian University of Science and Technology

4. UiT The Arctic University of Norway

5. Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

6. University of Stavanger

7. University of Agder

8. Norwegian University of Life Sciences

9. BI Norwegian Business School

10. Molde University College

11. University College of Southeast Norway

12. Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

13. Norwegian School of Economics

14. Nord University

15. Ostfold University College

16. Volda University College

The best cities to study Clinical Psychology in Norway based on the number of universities and their ranks are Oslo , Bergen , Trondheim , and Tromso .

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PhD Candidate in Psychology

About the position

The goal of a PhD Candidate position is to complete a doctoral education and obtain a doctoral degree.

At the Department of Psychology, there is a vacant temporary position as PhD candidate for a period of three years. The position is linked to the field of psychology in the PhD programme in  Social Sciences  at the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. The workplace will be the  Department of Psychology.

The Department of Psychology is looking for PhD Candidate who, together with supervisors from the Department of Psychology, want to investigate and formulate innovative themes and research questions within the field of psychology. The scholarship position is advertised openly within the field of psychology.

Before applying for this position, you must contact a potential supervisor at the Department of Psychology.

The PhD candidate will report to Head of Department.

Required selection criteria

• Completed cand. psychol. or major/master's degree (equivalent to 120 ECTS) with a strong background in psychology. You must have an average grade from the master's degree program, or equivalent education, equal to B or better compared with NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic basis. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be assessed if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
• Very good written and oral English language skills.
• You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's doctoral program.
• A letter of confirmation of supervision from a permanent employee at the Department of psychology.
• A project description (max. five pages).

The appointment is to be made in accordance with  Regulations on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, Phd candidate, research assistant and specialist candidate  and  Regulations concerning the degrees of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) and Philosodophiae Doctor (PhD) in artistic research national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant 

Preferred selection criteria

In the assessment of the candidates the following qualifications will be emphasized:

• Grades from the master’s degree or cand. psychol.
• Good qualifications in quantitative and/or qualitative methods
• Relevant research experience such as publications in peer-reviewed journals and being involved in research
• Recommendations/references
• Good written and oral Norwegian language skills

Personal characteristics

Personal characteristics such as goal directedness, flexibility, good skills in cooperation, and motivation to contribute to excellent research and a good work environment will be emphasized. When assessing the best qualified, we emphasize personal suitability, as well as your motivation for the position. 

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• an open and  inclusive work environment  with dedicated colleagues
• favourable terms in the  Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• employee benefits

Salary and conditions

As a PhD candidate (code 1017) you are normally paid from gross NOK 532 200 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is  3  years

Appointment to a PhD position requires that you are admitted to the PhD programme in social sciences  Psychology – Programme Components – Social Sciences - NTNU  within three months of employment, and that you participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning  State Employees and Civil Servants , and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU.

After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis.

About the application

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in a Scandinavian language or English.

Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above.

The application must include:

• CV and certificates
• Confirmed transcripts and diplomas for the bachelor's and master's degrees. If you have not completed the master's degree, you must submit a confirmation that the master's thesis has been submitted.
• A copy of the master's thesis. If you have not submitted your master's thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.
• A project proposal (max five pages) that describes your PhD project, together with a letter of confirmation of supervision from a permanent employee at the Department of psychology.
• Publications or other relevant research work if you have such.
• Name and contact information of three referees.

If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, you must attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education, both bachelor's and master's education, in addition to other higher education. Description of the documentation required can be found  here . If you already have a statement from  Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills , - HK-dir (formerly NOKUT), you must attach this as well.

We will take joint work into account. If it is difficult to identify your efforts in the joint work, you must enclose a short description of your participation.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambitions, and potential will also count in the assessment of the candidates. 

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to  The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA  and The obligations  in the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment ( CoARA)  on responsible assessment of research and recognition of a wider range of academic contributions to science and society.

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Working at NTNU

NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is our strength. We want to recruit people with different competencies, educational backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to solving our social responsibilities within education and research. We will facilitate for our employees’ needs.

The city of Trondheim  is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with  current legislation . You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Head of department  Magne Arve Flaten , email [email protected] .

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Kristin Skogen, e-mail [email protected] .

If you think this looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation. Reference number:  SU-954.

Application deadline: 18.09.2024

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Department of Psychology

Our research and teaching are based on five perspectives: biological, cognitive, social, personality and developmental psychology. We offer a clinical programme in psychology as well as study programmes in the psychology of learning and in work and organizational psychology. We have also three outpatient clinics in which we treat patients as part of the clinical programme.  The Department of Psychology  is one of seven departments in the  Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences .

Questions about the position

Magne Arve Flaten Head of Departement / Professor +47 41047378 [email protected]

Kristin Skogen HR-consultant [email protected]

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Deadline:  18th September 2024 Employer:  NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology Municipality:  Trondheim Scope:  Fulltime Duration:  Temporary Place of service:  Dragvoll, 7491 Trondheim

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Psychology (master's two years)

The master's degree in Psychology provides you with advanced psychological knowledge. You will also gain practical experience through projects and lab work. The programme offers different specializations. Please note that the programme option in Cognitive Neuroscience is the only one that is taught entirely in English.

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Course - master's thesis in general psychology - psy3915, course-details-portlet, psy3915 - master's thesis in general psychology, examination arrangement.

Examination arrangement: Master thesis and oral examination Grade: Letter grades

Course content

The Master's thesis is an academic in-depth work within general psychology, where the student writes a scientific document in line with relevant guidelines in regards to structure and theory. The subject of the master's thesis, which can be either experimental or purely theoretical, should be decided in consultation with a competent supervisor.

Students apply to have their thesis topic approved and a supervisor appointed by filling in a master's thesis agreement. Here the student must include a project description in which the research purpose, theoretical grounding, methodological approach and practical implementation are explained. Check with the department regarding the deadline for submitting this master's thesis agreement. The institute is responsible to assess and approve both topic and supervisor.

Learning outcome

The student:

• has advanced knowledge within general psychology and specialized insight into a limited area

• has in-depth knowledge of theory and method in psychological research and of how a scientific project is carried out

• has in-depth knowledge of what is required of a scientific text in psychology, including advanced knowledge of APA style

• has in-depth knowledge of conducting professional argumentation with the use of theory, research, method and method choice and own data and analysis

• has advanced knowledge of quality requirements for research, including adherence to research ethical guidelines and principles

• can analyze and relate critically to various sources of information and use these to structure and formulate professional reasoning

• can analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations within the subject area and work independently with practical and theoretical problem solving

• can use relevant methods for research and professional development independently

• can design and carry out an independent, limited research project under supervision and in line with applicable research ethics norms

• can analyze professional issues and understand complex research data

• can communicate scientific findings - both in writing and orally.

• can find out and relate critically to various sources of information

• can familiarize themselves with literature that is relevant for carrying out research within a limited area of ​​psychology

• can communicate the research work

• The student can formulate a precise and clear problem with relevance for psychological theory or practice and present a well-considered rationale for the choice and use of method and literature

• The student can think critically and draw scientific conclusions based on research

• The student can use the APA standard for scientific publishing

General competence:

• can analyze relevant professional, professional and research ethical issues

• can apply their knowledge and skills in new areas to carry out advanced tasks and projects

• can convey extensive independent work and masters the subject's forms of expression

• can communicate about professional issues, analyzes and conclusions within psychology

• can apply their knowledge to find answers to relevant issues in psychology

• can convey extensive independent research work within psychology's forms of expression

• can communicate psychological research

Learning methods and activities

Own work with compulsory guidance.

The work on the master's thesis will be a combination of independent activity and work under supervision. The academic guidance must ensure that the student is provided with the necessary knowledge, that all parts of the work have a satisfactory quality (e.g. when collecting and processing data) and that the project as a whole takes place in line with current research ethical guidelines.

The master's thesis seminar in the second semester consists of information on how to find a topic, a presentation of potential supervisors and the design of a project description. The master's thesis seminar in the third semester consists of a lecture that gives tips and advice on the process of writing a master's thesis and a seminar where the student presents his topics and receives constructive feedback from other students and staff. Participation in the master's thesis seminars must be approved before submission of the master's thesis can take place.

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory participation in the thesis seminar

Further on evaluation

The master's thesis is assessed with letter grades (A-F). The assignment is delivered individually or as a joint work. If the thesis is delivered as joint work, a document describing the individual candidate's contribution must be attached. This will normally involve an individual assessment of the candidates.

The students give a final oral presentation and are examined on the assignment. The oral examination consists of an explanation from the student of approx. 10 minutes and a subsequent questioning. Oral examination is used to adjust the grade. The student can choose an open or closed exam. If it is an open examination, the audience may be present during the examination, if it is a closed examination, only the committee and the student are present.

Check with the institute for the deadline for submitting the project description and master's thesis.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required: Psychology (MPSY)

Required previous knowledge

All examinations in the Masters in General Psychology should be passed before the thesis can be submitted.

Version: 1 Credits:  45.0 SP Study level: Second degree level

Term no.: 1 Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Term no.: 2 Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

• Audrey Lucia Hendrika van der Meer
• Roxanna Morote Rios

Department with academic responsibility Department of Psychology

Examination

Examination arrangement: master thesis and oral examination.

• * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.

For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"

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