Join a dynamic interdisciplinary research team at the University of Oslo as a PhD Fellow in the ERC Advanced Grant project “Health, Cognition, Family, and Employment among Men (HOMME)”. This project investigates how men’s evolving family and working lives impact their health and cognition, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to develop a research agenda focused on health effects of men’s participation in family life and the diversity in men’s fertility and family experiences. The research leverages rich register data covering the Norwegian population and large health studies, with potential topics including gender roles, parental leave, and traditional community values.

The PhD position is based at the Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, and is part of the HUP Section, which conducts research and education in health, developmental, and personality psychology. The section comprises around 40 staff members and a vibrant community of PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and associate professors. The candidate will collaborate closely with researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (with part-time placement offered) and have opportunities for international exchanges with project partners in Europe and North America.

The appointment is fulltime for three years, with the possibility of extension to four years if teaching or administrative duties (up to 25%) are included. The University of Oslo offers a supportive and inclusive work environment, committed colleagues, good welfare schemes, and career development opportunities. Membership in Statens Pensjonskasse provides excellent pension and insurance benefits, and the salary for the Doctoral Research Fellow ranges from NOK 550,800 to 615,000, depending on competence and experience (with 2% deducted for statutory pension contributions).

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent in Demography, Economics, Sociology, Health Economics, Psychology, or a related field, with a grade point average of A or B (C may be considered individually). Admission to a doctoral program is required, and proficiency in English is essential. Strong skills in statistics and applied work (preferably using Stata/R), as well as knowledge of causal inference methods/econometrics, are expected. The ideal candidate will demonstrate interest in men’s health and family life, possess good collaboration and independent work skills, and be able to think creatively within a scientific framework.

To apply, submit your application via Jobbnorge, including an application letter, CV, publication list, transcripts/certificates, and references. Education results should be retrieved from Vitnemålsportalen.no or uploaded if not available. All 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), Asta Kristine Håberg (Professor), Dordi Stavik (HR-officer), or Ragnhild Eek Brandlistuen (Senior Researcher). The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with a strong commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity.