University of Stavanger
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Fully Funded PhD Fellowship in Biological Psychology: Physiological Reactivity, Stress, Immunity and Chronic Pain University of Stavanger in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
Fully funded three-year salaried PhD position with a gross annual salary of NOK 580,000, plus pension and insurance benefits, supervision, and career-development support.
Deadline
Nov 26, 2026
Country
Norway
University
University of Stavanger
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About this position
The University of Stavanger in Norway is offering a fully funded three-year PhD fellowship in Biological Psychology through the UiS Biopsychology Research Group in the Department of Psychology.
The doctoral thesis will investigate physiological reactivity, stress, immunity, health, personality and early chronic musculoskeletal pain. The project is suited to candidates interested in biological psychology, psychophysiology, stress research, pain research, health, and related neuroscience or biomedical approaches.
Applicants should hold a five-year Master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, biomedicine, cognitive science, or a related field. Research experience, quantitative-methods skills, and a demonstrated interest in psychophysiology, stress, or pain research are required or strongly preferred.
The position is fully funded and salaried at NOK 580,000 gross per year. The package also includes pension and insurance benefits, supervision, and career-development support. The application deadline is 26 November 2026.
Interested candidates should apply through the University of Stavanger PhD Fellowship in Biological Psychology (308356) listing on Jobbnorge.
Funding details
Fully funded three-year salaried PhD position with a gross annual salary of NOK 580,000, plus pension and insurance benefits, supervision, and career-development support.
What's required
Applicants must hold a five-year Master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, biomedicine, cognitive science or a related field. Research experience, quantitative-methods skills, and an interest in psychophysiology, stress or pain research are expected.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Stavanger PhD Fellowship in Biological Psychology (308356) listing on Jobbnorge using the provided application link.
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