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, with a focus on the health effects of men’s participation in the family and the drivers of diversity in men’s fertility and family experiences. The research leverages rich linkage of register data covering the Norwegian population and large health studies, and may include topics such as gender roles, parental leave, and traditional values in communities.

The PhD candidate will be based at the Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, and will work closely with researchers from demography, sociology, psychology, economics, and health sciences. Collaboration with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health is integral, offering part-time placement and opportunities for research exchanges with international partners in Europe and North America. The HUP Section, where the candidate will be affiliated, conducts research and education in health, developmental, and personality psychology, and comprises a diverse staff and student body.

The position is full-time for three years, with the possibility of extension to four years if teaching and administrative duties are included (up to 25%). The University of Oslo is committed to equality, inclusion, and diversity, and encourages applicants from varied backgrounds. Adjustments to working hours, tasks, and other practical measures are available to accommodate individual needs.

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 on the ECTS scale. Admission to a doctoral program is required, and proficiency in English is essential. Strong skills in statistics and applied work, preferably using Stata or R, are expected. Desired qualifications include demonstrated interest in men’s family life and health, knowledge of statistics, causal inference, and econometrics, as well as good collaboration and independent work skills.

The position offers a competitive salary (NOK 550,800–615,000), membership in Statens Pensjonskasse with excellent pension and insurance benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Applications must be submitted via Jobbnorge, including all required documents and references. The deadline for applications is 31st March 2026.

For further information, contact Vegard Skirbekk (Associate Professor/Project Manager), Asta Kristine Håberg (Professor), or Ragnhild Eek Brandlistuen (Senior Researcher). More details about the HUP section and the University of Oslo can be found online.