PhD Research Fellowship in Men's Health and Family Life at University of Oslo

Join the University of Oslo as a PhD Research Fellow and contribute to impactful research in men's health and family life. This three-year, full-time position is based at the Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, and is jointly supervised by the University of Oslo, the ERC HOMME grant (PI Vegard Skirbekk), and the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, ERC Biosfer grant (PI Mikko Myrskyla). The successful candidate will utilize rich linkage of register data covering the entire Norwegian population and several large health studies, enabling a unique opportunity to explore men's changing family and working lives and their influence on health and cognition. The research project addresses men’s demography, fertility, and health from an interdisciplinary perspective, aiming to understand preventable excess mortality among men and improve their health and cognition. The candidate will develop a research agenda focusing on health effects of men’s participation in the family, determinants of variation in men’s fertility and partnership trajectories, and the impact of gender roles, parental leave, and traditional community values on men’s life outcomes. Collaboration is central, with opportunities to work closely with researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (including part-time placement) and international project partners across Europe and North America. The Department of Psychology at UiO is a vibrant academic environment, hosting a large and diverse group of PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty. The HUP Section conducts research in health, developmental, and personality psychology. The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with a broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognized research communities. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent in Demography, Economics, Sociology, Health Economics, Psychology, or another relevant field, with a grade point average of A or B on the ECTS scale (C may be considered individually). Admission to a PhD programme at UiO within 3 months of start-up is required. Candidates should have documented skills in advanced statistics (preferably Stata and/or R), excellent academic results, strong analytical abilities, proficiency in English, and good collaboration skills. Additional preferences include interest in men’s family life, fertility, and health, knowledge of causal inference or econometrics, interdisciplinary research interests, creative scientific thinking, and well-organized work habits. Personal suitability and motivation are emphasized. The position offers a salary in the range NOK 550,800 to 615,000 per year, depending on competence and experience, with membership in Statens Pensjonskasse (including beneficial mortgages and insurance schemes). The workplace provides good welfare schemes, development and career opportunities, and up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours. The position may be extended to a fourth year with 25% teaching or other career-promoting duties, depending on qualifications and departmental needs. UiO is committed to equality, inclusion, and diversity, and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with immigrant backgrounds, disabilities, or CV gaps. Relevant workplace adjustments are available. Application materials must be submitted via Jobbnorge, including an application letter, CV, list of publications, transcripts, certificates, and references. Documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. The deadline for applications is 31st March 2026. For further information, contact Vegard Skirbekk (Associate Professor/Project Manager), Kamila Cholti (HR-officer), or Martin Flatø (Senior Researcher) via email. More details about the University of Oslo and the Department of Psychology can be found at uio.no . Apply now to join a committed team and contribute to meaningful research with societal impact.