Senior researcher at NKVTS combined with Professor II/ Associate Professor at UiO

NKVTS works for a better life for those affected by violence and trauma. The research center operates on an international level, developing key knowledge of the impact of violence and trauma, as well as societal preparedness and response, on the health, wellbeing, participation and social security of individuals and populations. Through our research efforts, we inform and report on best practices for practitioners and contribute to the academic field of violence and traumatic stress. Our goal is to prevent and mitigate the negative health and social consequences of violence and trauma.

The main position in psychotraumatology is affiliated to NKVTS, section for disasters, trauma and forced migration – adults and elderly. The position particularly holds responsibilities for building strong research groups to deliver high quality research, supervision, collaboration and dissemination ultimately aiding in mitigating the adverse impact of exposure to war, disasters, forced migration and other trauma on individuals and populations. It is combined with a professor II/associate professor position (20 percent) at the Department of Adult Psychiatry, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Institute of Clinical Medicine at the University of Oslo (UiO). This requires the applicant to hold a PhD in medicine with specialization in psychiatry and with broad clinical experiences to teach medical students both in classrooms and in clinical small group teachings. For more information about the combined position at UiO, please see: https://www.med.uio.no/klinmed/om/ledige-stillinger/stillingsbeskrivelser/2024-18387_description_of_position-medicine(psychiatry).pdf

Responsibilities and requirements for the main position

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement projects.
• Advance the center's research profile in psychotraumatology by securing research funding nationally and internationally.
• Contribute to research collaboration nationally and internationally.
• Disseminate findings to practitioners and the general public.

Qualifications:

• PhD in medicine with specialization in psychiatry, preferably with clinical and research experiences in trauma and trauma related disorders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Norwegian and English.
• Applicants who are not competent in Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish must acquire such competence within two years subsequent to their appointment and must be competent in English in the interim period.
• Solid understanding of research methods/research approaches.
• Proven experience in obtaining external research funding.
• Personal suitability will be considered.
• Leadership experience will be emphasized.

Personal qualities:

• Strong dissemination abilities.
• Good collaboration and communication skills will be emphasized.
• High work capacity and results-oriented.
• Possesses strong analytical skills.
• Can work both independently and as part of a team.

What can NKVTS offer?

• Professional development, support, and follow-up.
• Participation in seminars and conferences.
• Flexibility in how you organize your work.
• Possibility for exercise during work hours.
• Membership in The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK).

NKVTS values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Please note that applicants' names may be made public even if requested to be excluded from the list. If the request is not granted, the applicant will be notified and given the opportunity to withdraw their application (Freedom of Information Act § 25 ).