Associate Professor / Professor in Sport Nutrition

PhD position in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition

The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

About the Department​ The Department of Physical Performance contributes through education, research, and dissemination, to an understanding of what determines physical performance with a focus on exercise physiology, biomechanics and technology. The department is responsible for teaching and conducting research within areas of how physical performance is influenced by optimal training and technique in both a sport and health perspective as well as in rehabilitation of patients.  The department's activities take place in "state of the art" laboratories, equipped for studying human motions.  The department's target groups incorporate various populations; youth, elite athletes, the elderly population and patients.  We carry specific responsibility for research within the sports of cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, swimming, orienteering, and track and field. The position and the research project​ The Department of Physical Performance at NIH offers a three- to four-year PhD fellowship from September/October 2026, four-year if teaching 25%.  The fellowship is in Exercise Physiology, with the PhD project focusing on: • biological sex differences in performance-limiting factors • durability • metabolism • fatigue development • and the influence of nutritional strategies in well-trained individuals to elite athletes in endurance sports.                       This will be achieved through a combination of laboratory- and field-based studies. The exact research questions and methodological approaches will be further refined in collaboration with the successful candidate. The PhD candidate will play an active role in all aspects of the project, including planning and development of study design, participant recruitment, data collection (assessments of performance, indirect calorimetry and gas exchanges, metabolic measurements, muscle biopsy allocation and analysis, etc.), data analysis, and dissemination of findings. The candidate will work closely with researchers at NIH and external collaborators. There will be opportunities for international collaboration, and periods of research exchange at international institutions are encouraged, although not mandatory. The project will be under the supervision of Associate Professor Øyvind Skattebo, Associate Professor Kristin Lundanes Jonvik and Professor Jostein Hallén. The successful candidate will be requested to formally apply for enrolment as a PhD student at NIH. Employment as a PhD fellow will be conditional on successful enrolment in the PhD program. Job Description​ Your main tasks as a PhD fellow at NIH are to: • Complete an independent research project under supervision. • Complete PhD courses or other equivalent educational activities corresponding to 30 ECTS points. • Actively participate in research environments, including collaboration with fellow researchers. • Dissemination of results from your PhD project, both at international conferences and in scientific journals. • Write a PhD thesis based on your project. • Optional: The candidate may gain teaching experience, depending on the department's teaching needs and the candidate's competencies. Qualification requirements and the Selection Process​ The applicant must be eligible for admission to the doctoral program at NIH: PhD program - Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. Applicants should hold a two-year master’s degree in Sport Sciences or equivalent with the grade B or better. It is the candidate responsibility to document and eventually transform the grade. Selection Criteria​ • Experience in human studies and experience in scientific writing, i.e. publications in scientific peer reviewed journals, are considered an advantage. • Demonstrate competence/experience and motivation to conduct independent research using advanced methods to investigate determinants of endurance performance such as, but not limited to, the study of metabolism and cardiorespiratory fitness using indirect calorimetry, the measurements of hemoglobin mass and blood volume using carbon monoxide rebreathing, and the analysis of metabolic markers in blood and muscle.  • Experience with performance- and cardiopulmonary exercise testing of well-trained individuals or highly trained athletes is considered a requisite • Familiarity with handling and interpreting complex datasets is an advantage. • Programming experience is advantageous but not required; willingness to learn will be considered a strength • Quality of the master's thesis and the relevance of the master's thesis to the project topic, both academically and methodologically. • Good collaboration skills, and ability to independently find innovative solutions. • Good written and oral skills in English is required. • Structured, reliable, and motivated to contribute to all phases of a research project. The purpose of the recruitment position is for the candidate to achieve a PhD during the fellowship period. Admission to the doctoral program is therefore a condition for employment as a research fellow. The candidate must be able to complete the project during the fellowship period.  The employment period is three or four years, depending on teaching qualifications and needs. The fellow will have their workplace at the Department of Physical Performance, NIH, Oslo, Norway. The candidate is required to submit an admission to the PhD program no later than six weeks after employment. A complete project description, including a proposal for the plan for the doctoral education/progress plan, will be developed in consultation with supervisors with the aim of formal admission to the doctoral program at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. The application will be processed in accordance with applicable guidelines for employment in fellowship positions, and employment is contingent upon admission to the PhD program. The study plan for all required coursework must be approved no later than three months after commencement. NIH offers​ • Salary as a doctoral research fellow in position code 1017 (starting salary gross annual salary NOK 550 800) • A good and active working environment at the Department of Physical Performance at NIH • Good arrangements for pension, loans, and insurance in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund • Excellent training facilities, corporate sports teams, and opportunities for exercise during working hours • Immediate proximity to the metro and locked bicycle parking Application should inlcude​ The application should be written in English; all attachments must be written in a Scandinavian language or English. The application with attachments must be submitted via our electronic recruitment system Jobbnorge, and comprise: • A cover letter, stating your motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD project (max. one page).  • Full CV, including a short description of relevant methodological competencies. • Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc including grade transcripts) • A list of 2-3 relevant references or recommendations, if any • A copy of the master’s Thesis  • Publication records, if any When assessing applicants, emphasis will be placed on the applicant's academic and personal qualifications to complete the project. Suitable candidates will be invited for an interview. For education outside Scandinavia, we request an explanation of the grading system. Applicants with a foreign master's degree are encouraged to apply to HKDIR for recognition of foreign education: Apply for recognition of your foreign higher education | HK-dir. Formal regulations​ For more information about the PhD program at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, please refer to the following website: PhD program - Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. Employment is subject to the conditions applicable to state employees. NIH has mandatory membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. According to the Freedom of Information Act § 25, second paragraph, information about the applicant may be disclosed even if the applicant has requested not to be included on the applicant list. Inclusion and diversity are strengths, and NIH has a personnel policy goal of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, NIH seeks employees with diverse skills, subject combinations, life experiences, and perspectives. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, a gap in your CV, or an immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box in the job applicant portal for this. NIH will invite at least one applicant for an interview if they are qualified, and if you get the job, we will accommodate any needs you may have. The ticking is used solely for anonymized statistics, apart from selecting the right candidate. The further process​ After the deadline for applications has expired, an expert committee will be appointed in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants. Selected applicants will be called for interview, and a final decision is expected within the end of September.  Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation. Contact and questions​ Interested applicants are advised to contact the academic community in preparing the application.  Further details can be obtained by contacting:  • Main Supervisor, Associate Professor Øyvind Skattebo, oyvindsk@nih.no  • Co-Supervisor, Kristin Lundanes Jonvik, kristinlj@nih.no  • Co-Supervisor, Professor Jostein Hallén, josteinh@nih.no  • Head of Department, Truls Raastad, trulsr@nih.no  Contact administration:  • HR Department, Senior Advisor Bente Johansen-Aarbostad; email: bentejoh@nih.no  • PhD Program/Study Department, Senior Advisor, Mari Corell; email: maric@nih.no

Associate Professor in Quantitative Research Methodology

University of Oslo

About the position​ A permanent position as an Associate Professor (SKO 1011) in Quantitative Research Methodology is available at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Psychology. The position is affiliated with the Section for Methodology, Work and Organizational Psychology, Culture and Community Psychology, and Social Psychology (MAKS). The Department of Psychology is Norway’s largest provider of psychology education, offering programmes for both licensed clinical psychologists and non-clinical professionals.  The MAKS section covers basic and applied research and teaching for the Bachelor, Master, Professional (clinical) and PhD programmes within its four units. The section strives to offer an inclusive and diverse environment with good onboarding and openness to researcher-driven initiatives. We facilitate collaboration, learning and career development.  The MAKS Section has currently 44 national and international permanent and non-permanent staff and includes University Lecturers, Associate Professors and Professors (45% women), as well as PhD & Postdoc fellows and Adjunct Professors. More about the position​ The methodology unit of the MAKS-section includes five permanent academic positions in quantitative methods. The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in research design, statistics, and other quantitative methodologies, and supervise graduate and undergraduate student research. The successful candidate is expected to lead and initiate research, and to actively engage in and contribute to initiatives related to quantitative methods. The position also involves administrative and other duties in accordance with university regulations. Teaching-related work and administrative tasks account for 53 % of the position, while the remaining 47% is allocated to research activities. What skills are important in this role?​ Necessary requirements​ • PhD or equivalent qualification in psychology or a closely related field. Applicants who have not yet been awarded their PhD degree must document that their thesis has been submitted for evaluation by the application deadline. Appointment to the position is conditional upon the PhD degree having been awarded before the candidate takes up the position. • A documented track record of scientific publications showcasing expertise in, and practical implementations of: • Psychometrics • A range of diverse research designs, which may include quasi-experimental designs, randomized trials or survey methodology.  • Advanced data analytic approaches, which may include multivariate general and generalized models, Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), multi-level modelling, Bayesian statistics, or approaches combining quantitative data analyses with machine learning. • Documented experience in teaching and related activities, such as presentations and dissemination efforts. • Documented pedagogical skills (i.e., a certification in university pedagogics) and an ability to take active part in teaching and administrative work as well as contributing to the further development of teaching in quantitative methodology. Applicants that cannot document basic pedagogical competence at the time of employment must acquire this within the first two years subsequent to their appointment. The Department will support this certification, and the University of Oslo will offer required courses.  • Applicants must have fluent oral and written communication skills in English. Applicants who are not fluent in a Scandinavian language will have to learn Norwegian within the first three years of employment to effectively participate in the functions required by the position (documented proficiency: CEFR Independent user Level B2 or equivalent). The Department will support learning Norwegian by available courses at the University of Oslo. The successful candidate is expected to take up residence in the greater Oslo region to actively participate in and contribute to the working environment at the Department of Psychology. Additional favorable qualifications​ • Proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is considered an advantage • Research expertise in one or more key research areas central to the MAKS-section Publications that highlight advancements in research methodology. • Documented experience in teaching research designs and quantitative analyses at the university level. • Experience with Open Science practices. • Familiarity with R, Python, Julia, or other relevant computing languages.  • Active involvement in international research networks. • A history of securing external funding for research projects. Personal skills​ The following qualifications are of relevance for the assessment of applicants: • An open-minded, respectful and friendly approach towards both students and colleagues.  • High motivation, work capacity, and strong dedication to the subject matter. • Initiative and the ability to collaborate efficiently with colleagues. • Responsibility towards maintaining a positive work environment and contributing to shared tasks. • The willingness to share expertise and knowledge, especially in supporting the development of junior scholars. Assessment of candidates​ Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal suitability and motivation for the position.  Qualified applicants will be ranked based on the requirements outlined above. Top-ranking applicants will be invited to an interview as well as a ​trial lecture. In assessing academic achievements, the focus will be on both the quality and content of the work and the quantity and journal metrics. Academic achievements will be assessed in the context of an applicant's career stage and any career breaks, such as parental leave. Special emphasis will be placed on: • Research and development work within the field of quantitative methodology  • Publications from the last five years  Please see formal regulations under General information regarding procedure and guidelines for assessment. Why should you choose us?​ • Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development. • Committed colleagues in a good working environment.  • Good welfare schemes. • A workplace with good development and career opportunities.  • Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes. • Salary in position as Associate Professor, position code 1011 in salary range NOK 750 000 - 900 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund. • The Associate Professor will have the opportunity to apply for promotion to (Full) Professor after commencing the position, see Qualification requirements for promotion to Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences • Read more about the benefits of working in the public sector at Employer Portal. Career development at PSI​ The Department of Psychology wants to facilitate future career opportunities for PhD students, postdocs and associate professors at the Department. We follow UiO's personnel policy, which requires the individual leader to actively follow up his or her employees, among other things by ensuring the individual's opportunity for development at work. UiOs competence development offer We need different perspectives in our work ​ UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no. We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one? We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures. If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps, we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian). The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.  Diversity and gender equality​ Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives. The Department of Psychology shall work actively for equality, ensure equal opportunities and rights, and prevent discrimination. Application​ The application must include the following documents:  • Application letter. The letter should include a 1–3-page description of the applicant’s academic profile, how the applicant views his/her academic interests in relation to the core areas of this position and the research group, and how the applicant wishes to contribute to the development of research and teaching in Quantitative Methodology at the department in the short and long term. • CV (complete list of education; positions; research, pedagogical, administrative, research communication and public dissemination qualifications and experience; as well as other qualifying activities). • A complete list of scientific publications. • Copies of educational certificates (in English or a Scandinavian language). • Academic works (up to 5 publications) and a brief account of these. (Please note that these publications should be articles, chapters, brief reports or the likes. Please do not submit entire books.) • Educational portfolio of 3-6 pages documenting educational competence and experience, including a reflection note in which your own practice and learning vision is related to the characteristics of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). • Applicants who have had statutory care leave are encouraged to provide documentation for this period. Candidates who are invited to interviews will be asked to provide references later in the process The application with attachments must be submitted via our online recruitment system.  When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. General information​ Interviews and trial lecture will be used in the selection process. The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews. Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us. Please refer to the Rules for Appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships at the University of Oslo, Rules for practicing the requirement for basic pedagogical competence at the University of Oslo and Guide for applicants for Professor and Associate professor positions - University of Oslo.  The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.

Professor/ Associate Professor in Medicine (Psychiatry)

University of Oslo

About the position ​ The position is part of the Department of Adult Psychiatry, the largest university department in the Division of Mental Health and Addiction. The Department covers research and education in broad areas including anxiety, depression, and other affective disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, geriatric psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, transcultural psychiatry and trauma-related disorders, in addition to psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. It is desirable that the applicant has a research and clinical background to strengthen research and education in two or more of these areas. The applicant must also have sufficient clinical experience in adult psychiatry to be able to teach medical students. A detailed job description can be found here, including expected qualifications for the position and information about the assessment process. Duties of the position​ • Lead and initiate research and apply for external funding • Supervise researchers • Participate in teaching students and research fellows including clinical teaching in small groups • Undertake duties in connection with examinations • Administrative tasks as required by the prevailing regulations and needs of the Division, such as participation in adjudication committees for PhD theses evaluation, assessment committees regarding appointments in vacant academic positions, and to take the role as acting dean in disputations Qualifications and competence for Professor/ Associate Professor:​ • Significant contributions to research at the highest level, in accordance with international or national standards within the field. • A significant body of scientific work beyond the requirements for a PhD is necessary. The research should be of high quality, demonstrating both breadth and depth. The research production should reflect an independent research profile and show the ability to address new issues. Continuous research activity is a prerequisite for the award of professorial competence. • Documented qualifications beyond the regular performance of duties in a lower-level position, either in the application of knowledge or academic leadership and administration. • A broad range of skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating teaching. • Extensive experience in supervision, preferably at the master's/Ph.D. level. • Basic university pedagogical competence according to UiO's guidelines. Applicants who cannot document basic university pedagogical competence at the time of employment must acquire this within two years of employment. • Proficiency in written and spoken Norwegian/Scandinavian language and English is a prerequisite for performing all the duties of the position. Applicants who cannot document Norwegian language skills at the B2 level (or another Scandinavian language) must be able to do so within 3 years of employment. • Applicants must hold an MD and have sufficient clinical experience in psychiatry to teach medical students within this field of medicine UiO has developed a matrix for the assessment of qualifications that exemplifies results, competence, and reflection across the areas of the competence profile. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with this matrix and make use of it when applying for the position. Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal qualifications. We need different perspectives in our work​ UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no. We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We will do our best to meet your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures. If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps (Norwegian), we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian). The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports. We hope you will apply for the position with us. We can offer you​ • Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development. • Committed colleagues in a good working environment. • Good welfare schemes. • Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours. • A workplace with good development and career opportunities. • Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes. • Salary in the position as Professor, position code 1013 in salary range NOK from 930 000 to 1 200 000, depending on competence and experience. For the position of Associate Professor, position code 1011 in salary range NOK from 820 000 to 950 000. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund Application​ Your application should include: • Application letter. • CV. A complete list of publications. • A list of the 10 most relevant publications with full text articles • Transcripts and certificates. • A teaching portfolio (3-6 pages) providing a comprehensive and systematic presentation of the applicant’s educational expertise. • Documentation and reflection relating to the applicant’s own qualification within the areas of applied knowledge, academic management, administration and personal qualities relevant to the position. • Contact information for 2-3 references. Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position". Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language General information​ Interviews and trial lectures will be used in the selection process. The best qualified candidates will be invited for interviews. Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication, and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us. Please refer to the Rules for Appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships at the University of Oslo, and Rules for practicing the requirement for basic pedagogical competence at the University of Oslo See guidelines for designing the application, information for applicants, rules for appointments to Associate/Adjunct Professorships as well as rules concerning pedagogical skills: http://www.med.uio.no/om/jobb/veiledninger/index.html  The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.