SummPhD Position in Health Research: Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) offers a fully funded PhD position for a fixed-term post in Musculoskeletal Health and Mental Health research. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the Centre for Intelligent Musculoskeletal Health (CIM) and the Musculoskeletal Health research group, addressing the impact of adverse life events during adolescence on subsequent health care utilization for musculoskeletal disorders and mental health issues.
Fully Funded PhD Position in Musculoskeletal Health and Mental Health Research at Oslo Metropolitan University
Designation: Research Fellow/PhD Candidate
Research Area: Musculoskeletal Health and Mental Health
Location: Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in health sciences, social sciences, or other relevant fields of study
- Proficiency in using quantitative methods and epidemiological analyses
- Expertise in musculoskeletal disorders and mental health issues
- Proficient in written and spoken English
- Admission to the doctoral programme in health science
- Strong academic performance, with a grade of B or better in the master’s thesis/second degree level subject, or relevant experience and scientific publications if grades are lower than B
- Experience with managing and analyzing registry data (advantageous)
- Relevant clinical experience from the health care services (advantageous)
Job Description:
The PhD candidate will be employed at the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, collaborating with researchers at CIM, other research partners at OsloMet, and national and international partners. The focus will be on investigating the long-term effects of adverse life events on health care service utilization and exploring potential “buffer factors” such as resilience and social capital among adolescents. The project integrates data from the youth cohorts Young-HUNT1 and Young-HUNT3 with national health registries. Additionally, the position provides the opportunity to apply for a grant for an extended research stay abroad.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit their applications electronically via the “apply for the position” button on the university’s website. Required documents include an application, CV, copies of all pages of degree transcripts and diplomas, second degree thesis/master’s thesis, any scientific works or links to full articles, and a list of publications or presentations at international seminars/conferences. Original versions and translations of documents, if applicable, must be presented during an interview. The application deadline is 18 August 2024.
Last Date for Apply: 18 August 2024
