PhD Research Fellow Cognitive Hearing Science, Language and Communication within Special Needs Education

Job description

Applications are invited for a three to four year position as PhD Research Fellow within the subject area of cognitive hearing science, language and communication to be based at The Department of Special Needs at The Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo.

For this position, we are looking for applicants with research interests related to cognitive hearing science, language and communication, dealing with the cognitive and physiological basis of hearing and learning in interaction with technical, educational and general rehabilitation support. The research can involve questions within a broad spectrum of hearing disorders in a lifelong perspective. The focus may be on topics such as tinnitus, the typical and/or atypical development of listening skills, the cognitive processes and/or dimensions underlying language learning.

It is expected that the research project is reflected in a project description.

The PhD Research Fellow is expected to participate in research groups at ISP. More information about research groups can be found on the faculty’s webpage.

More about the position

The fellowship period is up to 4 years, with 3 years devoted to research education. The position entails a compulsory work load of 25% that consists of teaching and supervision duties and research assistance.

The research fellow must take part in the Faculty’s approved PhD program and is expected to complete the project within the set fellowship period.

The main purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

For more information, please see our web site.

Qualification requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following requirements for admission to the Faculty’s PhD programme.

This normally includes:

• Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent with relevance for the announced position
• A Master’s degree (120 ECTS) with a minimum grade B (ECTS grading scale) or equivalent. The Master’s degree must include a thesis of at least 30 ECTS, with a minimum grade B.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language).

In the assessment of the applicants, emphasis will be placed on:

• The quality of the project description, the description of the research topic’s relevance to educational issues, the specific problems to be studied, the choice of scientific theory and method, and the proposed implementation plan for the study.
• The applicant’s experience, personal suitability and motivation for the post, including the applicants ability to collaborate and to form part of a cross disciplinary academic community.
• The applicant’s academic attitude and motivation with regard to completing the research training program.
• Familiarity with the Norwegian school system.
• Teaching experience.

We offer

• Salary NOK 501 200 – 544 400 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as PhD Research fellow, (position code 1017 ).
• 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 and research interests.
• A project description, including progress plan (8-10 pages). Please see our guidelines.
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work).
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only).
• Documentation of English proficiency (for information on required documentation, see information on this webpage).
• Master thesis.
• A complete list of publications and academic works.
• List of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number).

Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “Apply for this job”. 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).

When evaluating the application, emphasis will be given to the “project description” and the applicant’s academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project.

Applicants may be called in for an interview.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of 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 appointment may be shortened/given a more limited scope within the framework of the applicable guidelines on account of any previous employment in academic positions.

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

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

Contact information

• Professor, Head of Department, Ona Bø Wie
• Associate Professor, Simon Sundström

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