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About the position

Are you ready to take your research career to the next level? We offer an exciting 3-year postdoctoral position that gives you the opportunity to develop a strong profile as researcher. The postdoctoral fellow will work in an interdisciplinary environment associated with the research group Healthy Workplaces at the Department of Psychology (IPS) and NTNU WellFare at the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning. Both research groups are part of NTNU and collaborate in the EU-funded project Together4MH. The postdoctoral fellow will be based at IPS but will actively participate in the various work packages of the project led by these two research groups.
The project starts in October, and early commencement in the postdoctoral position is preferred.

This interdisciplinary approach will provide you with the opportunity to develop a strong and versatile research profile. You will also gain valuable experience and build networks through the international research team associated with the project, which may be relevant for your future career.
Apply for this position to become part of our research environment and take the next step in your career with us.

Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.

About the project

The postdoctoral position is part of the research project “Together for mental health: A scalable, participatory mental health toolbox for Europe (Together4MH).”
Mental health problems are one of Europe’s major public health challenges and affect educational outcomes, workforce participation, and social inclusion. Half of all mental health problems emerge before the age of 14, and many young people drop out during critical life transitions. Although many evidence-based interventions exist, they often remain fragmented and are not sustainably implemented.

The aim of the project is to investigate how mental health interventions can be adapted to local contexts, foster ownership, and be sustained over time in schools, universities, and workplaces. The project, funded by Horizon Europe, consists of 12 partners across 8 European countries.

Duties of the position

Carry out research of good quality
Academic publications and popular science dissemination
Participate in the research group Healthy Workplaces and NTNU WellFare
Apply for research funding and write applications and report on progress to funding sources
Assist in the development of tools, and in the collection and analysis of data in the respective work packages associated with the project
Assist with administrative tasks, dissemination, and reporting related to the project
Participate in consortium meetings for Together4MH and organize a seminar in Trondheim
Participate in international activities such as conferences
Supervise and teach students as needed
Other career-promoting work

Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.

Required selection criteria

You must have completed a doctoral degree in work- and organizational psychology or equivalent
If you are in the final phase of your doctorate and can document that the thesis has been submitted or that the defense date has been confirmed, your application can be considered even if you have not defended. NOTE: Documentation of the obtained doctorate must be presented before you can take up the position.
Good oral and written presentation skills in English
Documented knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods

If you do not already have educational competence that meets the requirements for a position as associate professor in Norway, NTNU will arrange for you to acquire such competence during the employment period. In such cases, you will also be assigned relevant teaching as part of the career-promoting work.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position.

Preferred selection criteria

Documented proficiency in research methods and statistical tools
Knowledge of the collection, analysis, and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data
Knowledge of mental health in the workplace and/or school settings
Knowledge of intervention research, and experience with participation/co-creation, implementation, evaluation, and scaling
Good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian and English
Commencement as early as possible

Personal characteristics

Working as a Postdoctoral fellow requires that you

Work independently
Work structured, set goals and make plans to achieve them
Present and discuss your research with other professionals and stakeholders
Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the research field
Be flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed

Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

We offer

An exciting job with an important social mission
Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
Career guidance throughout the postdoctoral program and together with you we will prepare a career plan, which contains the skills and knowledge you will acquire
Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU
Favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2)

As a Postdoctoral Fellow at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits.

Diversity

Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.

We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.

If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.

Salary and conditions

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 633 400,- per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3 years, depending on whether there is a need to include courses within educational competence.

The position is conditional on external funding from Horizon Europe.
As an employee at NTNU, it is important to keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and to adapt to them.
For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.
The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act, and Export control (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to be in conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.

About the application

The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in a Scandinavian language or English.
Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above.
The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request.

The application must include:

Transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's-, Master's- and PhD degrees. If you have not yet completed your PhD, you must provide confirmation on your estimated date for the doctoral dissertation, or confirmation that your PhD thesis has been submitted. Documentation of a completed doctoral degree must be presented before taking up the position.
CV
A copy of the doctoral thesis. If you are close to submitting, you can attach a draft of the thesis.
Motivation letter
Academic works - published or unpublished (up to 5 items)
Any letters of recommendation if available
Name and contact information of three referees

If all or parts of your education has been taken abroad, you must attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), attach this as well.

Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.
If you have had leave or another break in your career, it is important that this is stated in your application so that the selection committee can take this into account and that the amount of your research may be reduced as a result.
In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal qualities. Motivation, ambitions and potential for research will also be emphasized in the assessment of the candidates.

NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and has committed itself to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment and CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission).

General information

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public list of applicants, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Siw Tone Innstrand phone: +47 99234899, email: siw.tone.innstrand@ntnu.no, Marit Christensen, phone: +47 99712702, email: marit.christensen@ntnu.no or Ottar Ness, phone +47 90125312, ottar.ness@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Ina Halvorsen, email: ina.g.halvorsen@ntnu.no

Application deadline: 21.06.2025

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the tech capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

Postdoctoral fellow in work- and organizational psychology