Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded in cognitive neuroscience at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for postdoctoral research programme at University of Oslo.
Scholarship Provider: University of Oslo, Norway
Scholarship can be taken at: Norway
Accreditation: University of Oslo is an accredited university. University of Oslo is accredited by the EUA.

Eligibility: -In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the quality of the project description and on the scientific publications submitted by the applicants, and on personal and professional qualities for completing the project within the given time frame.
-The appointment requires a PhD or a degree equivalent to a Norwegian PhD in psychology. A prerequisite for applicants who have not yet defended their thesis, is that the PhD work is submitted for assessment before the closing date for applications. Appointment to the post-doctoral position is dependent on the public defense of the doctoral thesis being approved.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Norwegian and international candidates can apply for this postdoctoral research fellowship.

Scholarship Description: 

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience

A post-doctoral research fellowship position in cognitive neuroscience is available at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo. Projects addressing brain mechanisms underlying adaptive cognitive control functions in the human brain, through the use of functional brain imaging methods, will be prioritized. Both healthy and brain injured samples may be focus of research, and collaboration with national and international research partners are welcomed. The post-doctoral research fellow is expected to participate in one of the research groups at the department, and to contribute to the development of research within one of these fields.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The fellowship period is 3-4 years. A 4 year position includes 25 % teaching requirements, supervision of students, etc. Post-doctoral research fellows who are appointed for a period of four years are expected to acquire basic pedagogical competency in the course of their fellowship period within the duty component of 25 %.

What does it cover? Total offer is of:
-a friendly working environment
-salary based on salary level 57-65 (NOK 482 800-559 600)
-favourable pension arrangement
-attractive welfare arrangements

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Applicants must submit a project proposal, including a time schedule, for the qualifying work. Personal suitability and co-operation skills will receive special attention in the selection process.  The application must include:
-Application letter, including a description of the motivation to apply for the position
-Project description with a budget plan (max. 10 pages)
-CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
-Copies of educational certificates
-Letters of recommendation
-References (list of max. 3 persons)
-A complete list of publications and up to five academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 2nd 2015.

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