PhD Candidate in psychology

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This is NTNU NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim. At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world. You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KHQjc4ndas&t=41s About the position Are you motivated to take a step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities? As a PhD Candidate with us, you will work to achieve your doctorate, and at the same time gain valuable experience that qualifies you for a further career in higher education and research, in and outside academia. At the Department of Psychology, there are up to two available PhD research fellow positions for a period of three years. The positions are affiliated with the discipline of psychology within the PhD programme in Social Sciences at the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. The position is an open call within the field of psychology. Before applying, you must contact a potential supervisor at the Department of Psychology to write a research project description. Your immediate leader will be the head of the academic unit. Duties of the position Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate Carry out research of good quality within the framework described above Academic publications and popular science dissemination Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions Other career-promoting work Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment. Required selection criteria You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's Doctoral Programme, see Section 6-1 of the PhD regulations for more information. You must have a relevant Master's degree in [subject area] or equivalent. Your degree must include a major independent project (minimum 30 ECTS) equivalent to a master’s thesis You must have a strong and relevant academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker academic background, you may be considered if you can document that you are exceptionally suited for a PhD education, for example through relevant work experience and/or peer-reviewed academic works. Good oral and written presentation skills in English The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position. Preferred selection criteria Publications in scientific journals Good knowledge of scientific methodology Experience with scientific communication The quality of the project proposal and the feasibility of the proposed project will be taken into consideration in the assessment Good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian equivalent level B2 according to the language levels Personal characteristics 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 Analyze data, assess different perspectives and draw well-founded conclusions Be flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed Motivated to contribute to a positive working environment Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. We offer Evaluate and remove/add what is relevant for the position. An exciting job with an important mission in society Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues Working capital that can be used to implement the project Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2) As a PhD Candidate at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits. Diversity Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. 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 essential for us to achieve our goals. We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contri

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