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PhD Position in Neuroimaging and Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Bergen University of Bergen in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time PhD position for three years, funded by and connected to the EU Horizon FALCO project. Salary is NOK 593,700 per year before taxes with automatic salary progression up to four years and a possible higher salary for specialist qualifications. Includes enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund and welfare benefits.
Deadline
Oct 11, 2026
Country
Norway
University
University of Bergen

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PhD position at the Department of Clinical and Biological Psychology, University of Bergen, Norway.
This full-time, three-year PhD opening is linked to the EU Horizon project FALCO (Fighting Addictions, Improving Lives: Comprehensive Drug Rehabilitation with Music). The project is a large international randomized controlled trial studying the effects of music therapy on recovery from substance use disorder, with partners across six European countries and collaborators in Israel and Palestine.
The PhD project focuses on the neuroimaging component of FALCO. The successful candidate will work with structural MRI and functional MRI (fMRI) to investigate neural mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of music. Responsibilities include coordinating and conducting MRI/fMRI sessions, managing and quality-controlling data, analyzing neuroimaging datasets, and disseminating results through publications and conference presentations.
Required background: a master's degree or equivalent in psychology, neuroscience, medicine, biology, computer science, physics, or a related field. Admission to the PhD programme normally requires a grade of B or higher on the master's thesis or equivalent average. Strong interest in neuroimaging and clinical neuroscience is essential. Experience with MRI/fMRI, programming in MATLAB/Python/R, machine learning, multivariate analysis, longitudinal modelling, secure research infrastructures, or PsychoPy is an advantage.
Language and personal requirements include excellent English, good Norwegian or another Scandinavian language for clinical communication, strong organizational skills, independence, teamwork, and the ability to work with vulnerable clinical populations in an international interdisciplinary consortium.
Funding details: the position is funded through the EU Horizon FALCO project and offers an annual salary of NOK 593,700 before taxes, with pension and welfare benefits.
Deadline: 11 October 2026. Apply via the Jobbnorge portal and include a cover letter, CV, transcripts/diplomas, references, publication list, and any relevant publications. Foreign degrees require certified translations and HK-dir recognition documentation.
Funding details
Full-time PhD position for three years, funded by and connected to the EU Horizon FALCO project. Salary is NOK 593,700 per year before taxes with automatic salary progression up to four years and a possible higher salary for specialist qualifications. Includes enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund and welfare benefits.
What's required
Applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent in psychology, neuroscience, medicine, biology, computer science, physics, or a related discipline. A grade of B or higher is normally required on the master's thesis or qualifying degree average for PhD admission. Strong interest in neuroimaging research and clinical neuroscience is necessary; experience with fMRI/MRI, neuroscientific methods, programming (MATLAB, Python, or R), secure research infrastructures, or PsychoPy is advantageous but not mandatory. Applicants must have strong written and spoken English, good Norwegian or another Scandinavian language for communicating with clinical participants, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with vulnerable clinical populations in an international consortium.
How to apply
Prepare a cover letter, CV, transcripts and diplomas, certificates and references, publication list, copies of relevant publications, and referee contact details. If you have foreign education, include certified translations and HK-dir recognition documentation. Submit the application through the job advertisement portal before the deadline.
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