Job description

Applications are invited for a two year position as Researcher in language and reading development to be based at the Department of Special Needs Education, University of Oslo.

The position is connected to a project funded by the research council Norway, Preventing and Improving Special Needs Education in Children with Language Problems: A Campbell Review and Randomised Controlled Trials , Principal Investigators Monica Melby-Lervåg and Arne Lervåg. The work is related to doing statistical analysis of data in M-plus or other similar software and developing papers together with the principal investigators.

More about the position

The appointment is a fulltime position and is made for a period of two years.

Qualification requirements

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in psychology or education.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

The following qualifications will count in the assessment of the applicants: The candidate has to have knowledge about the development of language and reading skills. It is also an advantage if the candidate has knowledge and experience with topics that goes broader than language and reading skills, such as cognitive development and social emotional development. The candidate needs to have knowledge concerning statistical analyses and modelling of large data sets. International experience is important.

Personal skills

The candidate needs to be motivated and engaged. Also, the right candidate has the ability to work independent but also have good collaborative skills. The candidate needs to work in Norway, and also to engage in the activities in the department.

We offer

• salary NOK 534 100 – 586 500 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Researcher (position code 1109)
• a professionally stimulating international working environment
• attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include

• cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• a complete list of publications
• 3-4 numbers of academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered
• list of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented and academic qualifications as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Formal regulations

No one can be appointed as Researcher for more than one specified period at the same institution.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

• Monica Melby-Lervåg, phone number: +47 22858138, e-mail: monica.melby-lervag@isp.uio.no
• Arne Ola Lervåg, phone number: +47 22844701, e-mail: a.o.lervag@iped.uio.no

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