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PhD Fellow in Pharmacoepidemiology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Medical Science
Funding
PhD position for four years; the nominal PhD programme is three years plus a fourth year distributed as 25% teaching and other duties. PhD Fellows are normally paid 580,000 NOK per year with a 3% yearly increase. Includes good welfare schemes, pension, insurance, and loan schemes through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
Deadline
Oct 11, 2026
Country
Norway
University
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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PhD Fellow in Pharmacoepidemiology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway (Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences) in Tromsø, Norway.
This PhD project is affiliated with the IPSUM research group and the GENESIS project, focusing on pharmacoepidemiology, clinical pharmacy, pharmacy practice, medication safety, and public health. The specific topic concerns GLP-1 receptor agonist exposure around conception and pregnancy planning, using Norwegian linked health registries and advanced statistical methods to generate evidence-based guidance for women of reproductive age.
The position is a 4-year PhD fellowship, with the fourth year including teaching and other duties. The post is intended to lead to a doctoral degree, and admission to the PhD programme is required for employment.
Eligibility highlights: a master's degree or equivalent in a health-related discipline, statistics, public health, or a related field; applicants near completion may still apply. English fluency is required. A master's thesis and relevant research experience are advantageous. Applicants should be structured, meticulous, independent, collaborative, and able to communicate well in an international environment.
Funding: salary is normally 580,000 NOK/year with a 3% yearly increase, plus pension, insurance, and welfare benefits through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
Application deadline: 11 October 2026. Apply via Jobbnorge and upload the required documents, including a cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, English documentation, references, thesis, and a project description of up to 1000 words.
Funding details
PhD position for four years; the nominal PhD programme is three years plus a fourth year distributed as 25% teaching and other duties. PhD Fellows are normally paid 580,000 NOK per year with a 3% yearly increase. Includes good welfare schemes, pension, insurance, and loan schemes through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
What's required
Master's degree or equivalent in a health-related discipline (e.g. pharmacy, medicine, nursing, psychology), statistics, public health, or a related field; applicants near completion of the master's degree may still apply. Applicants must document fluency in English and ability to work in an international environment. Admission to the PhD programme requires a bachelor's degree of 180 ECTS and a master's degree of 120 ECTS, or an integrated master's degree of 300 ECTS, plus a master's thesis of at least 30 ECTS (or 20 ECTS for an integrated master's), a grade C or better on the thesis and a grade point average of C or better. A master's thesis and additional research experience are advantageous but not required. Applicants should be structured, meticulous, able to work independently, have strong collaboration and communication skills, and be willing to contribute to a positive working environment.
How to apply
Apply through Jobbnorge by the deadline and include all required documents. Submit a cover letter, CV, diplomas and transcripts, translations if needed, grading explanation for foreign education, proof of English proficiency, two references, master's thesis and other academic works, and a project description of max 1000 words with references. If the master's degree is not yet completed, include a draft thesis and a statement from the supervisor or institution stating when the degree will be obta
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