About the position
At the University of Agder, Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, there is a temporary 100 % position available as a postdoctoral fellow in developmental psychology for a period of three years. The position is affiliated with a Psychology faculty group, at the Department of Psychosocial Health. The position is located at Campus Kristiansand. The starting date is negotiable with the faculty.
The faculty consists of four departments: the Department of Health and Nursing Science, the Department of Nutrition and Public Health, the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, and the Department of Psychosocial Health. The Psychology faculty group is established under the Department of Psychosocial Health. The group is responsible for the development and establishment of a new professional psychology education program at the University of Agder, and thereby for strengthening research activity within psychology. The faculty hosts both research groups and research centers relevant to various areas of expertise in psychology. The postdoctoral researcher will be affiliated with one of these, depending on the nature of their proposed post-doctoral project.
Responsibilities
The purpose of the postdoctoral project is to contribute to the development of knowledge within developmental psychology, and the applicant is requested to prepare a project description that addresses key issues within developmental psychology as a basic discipline. Developmental psychology can be defined as the scientific study of both typical and atypical changes over time in individuals’ behavior, emotions, cognition, and social relationships.
The project description must not exceed 10 pages, including the reference list. In the description, the applicant should present and discuss potential research questions, methodological approach, and a timeline for the project. It is important that the applicant demonstrates knowledge of the research field by referencing relevant literature and previous studies, and clearly situates the project’s core idea within this context.
Required qualifications
The successful candidate must have:
- Master’s degree/Cand.psychol. degree in psychology.
- PhD in a relevant field, with a dissertation focused on a topic within developmental psychology.
Further provisions relating to the positions as Post-doctoral Research Fellows can be found in the Regulations Concerning Terms and Conditions of Employment for the post of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Research Assistant and Resident.
Good proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required
Desired qualifications
- Experience in research-related work
- Experience with project work
- It is desirable that applicants have completed their Ph.D. within the last five years.
Personal qualities
- Ability to work independently and with clear purpose
- Strong collaboration skills
- Proficient written communication
- Solid overall academic and professional background
- Relevant previous publications and development work.
We offer
- Professional development in a large, exciting, and socially influential organisation
- A positive, inclusive, and diverse working environment
- Modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers
- Membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
More about working at UiA.
The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.510, code 1352, NOK 700 000 - 765 000 gross salary per year. Higher salary grades may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.
General information
UiA is an open and inclusive university. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and makes us better. We, therefore, encourage qualified candidates to apply for the position independent of gender, age, cultural background, disability, or an incomplete CV.
The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.
Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment. Read more about the employment process.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act § 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.
In case of discrepancies between the Norwegian and the English version of this description, the Norwegian version takes precedence
Application
The application and any necessary information about education and experience (including diplomas and certificates) are to be sent electronically. Use the link "Apply for this job".
The following documentation must be uploaded electronically:
- Official transcripts with grades
- Certificates of employment or references
- Doctoral dissertation
- List of publications
- Up to five academic works the applicant wishes to be given particular consideration in the assessment
- A description of the applicant’s research interests, including a rationale for how their academic background is relevant to the advertised position and the outlined project
- A project proposal of no more than 10 pages, including references
The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English.
Application deadline: 15 August 2025.
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