Nhung Trinh
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PhD Fellow in Pharmacoepidemiology UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biostatistics
Funding
Available
Deadline
Oct 11, 2026
Country
Norway
University
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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A PhD Fellow position in Pharmacoepidemiology is available at the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø. The position is linked to the IPSUM research group (Identification and Prevention of Suboptimal Use of Medication) and the GENESIS project on real-world evidence, early-life medication exposure, and better health outcomes across the lifespan.
The project examines glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), which are increasingly used for obesity and type 2 diabetes among women of reproductive age. Because current clinical guidance recommends discontinuation when pregnancy is planned, the project will study pregnancies that occur during or shortly after GLP-1RA use. Using Norwegian linked health registries and advanced statistical methods, the PhD will generate evidence on safety outcomes around conception and contribute to more robust guidance for pregnancy planning, with potential benefits for mothers and children.
The research environment covers pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy, pharmacoepidemiology, intervention studies, qualitative and quantitative approaches, and health economics. A research stay abroad with co-supervisors is planned, and the final project description will be developed together with the supervisor.
This is a four-year PhD appointment. The nominal PhD period is three years, while the fourth year is distributed as 25% each year and consists of teaching and other duties. Admission to the PhD programme at UiT’s Faculty of Health Sciences is a prerequisite for employment. Applicants should have a relevant master’s degree or be near completion, and must demonstrate English proficiency and suitability for research training. Experience with a master’s thesis or related scientific work is an advantage, but not required.
The salary is normally 580,000 NOK per year with a 3% yearly increase, together with standard Norwegian public-sector benefits including pension, insurance, and welfare schemes. The application deadline is 11 October 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Oslo). Applications must be submitted through Jobbnorge and include a motivation letter, CV, diplomas and transcripts, English documentation, references, thesis documents, and a project description of up to 1000 words including references.
Questions about the position can be directed to Associate Professor Nhung Trinh ([email protected]).
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Available
What's required
Applicants must have, or be near completion of, a master's degree or equivalent in a health-related discipline (for example pharmacy, medicine, nursing, psychology), statistics, public health, or a related field. Admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Health Sciences is required, with a bachelor's degree of 180 ECTS and a master's degree of 120 ECTS (or an integrated master's degree of 300 ECTS). The master's thesis must be at least 30 ECTS for a 120-ECTS master's or at least 20 ECTS for an integrated master's, and applicants must have grade C or better on the thesis and a grade point average of C or better overall. Applicants must document fluency in English and be able to work in an international environment. A master's thesis and related research experience are considered an advantage but are not required. The committee will also assess potential, motivation, personal suitability, structured and meticulous working style, independence, collaboration, communication skills, and ability to contribute to a positive working environment. Applicants with a doctoral degree or equivalent are not eligible.
How to apply
Apply via Jobbnorge before the deadline and include all required documents. Submit a cover letter, CV, diplomas and transcripts, official translations if needed, proof of English proficiency, two references, your master's thesis and any other academic works, and a project description of up to 1000 words with references. If you are near completion of your degree, include a draft thesis and a statement confirming when the degree will be awarded.
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