PhD Position in Clinical Assessment of Pedophilic Disorder
Join a Horizon Europe-funded project to advance clinical assessment and treatment of pedophilic disorder through evidence-based research.
Best for:Best for psychologists or clinical researchers with a master’s degree in psychology, forensic psychology, or related fields, strong quantitative methods expertise, and an interest in clinical assessment and psychometric analysis.
Overview
This PhD position at the University of Bergen’s Faculty of Psychology offers a three-year opportunity to contribute to the HELP.d-project, a Horizon Europe initiative aimed at improving the understanding, assessment, and treatment of pedophilic disorder. The successful candidate will conduct systematic evidence mapping, develop clinical measures, and refine psychometric tools under the supervision of leading researchers. The role involves collaborative work within an international network and requires strong quantitative skills, independent research ability, and proficiency in English. This position is ideal for psychologists or related professionals with a passion for clinical and forensic research.
What you'll do
- Conduct a systematic evidence map of measures used in pedophilic disorder research to identify gaps and best practices.
- Develop or refine clinical assessment scales and psychometric tools for evaluating pedophilic disorder constructs.
- Contribute to the creation of a conceptual framework for core clinical constructs in pedophilic disorder research.
- Perform psychometric analyses to validate and improve clinical assessment instruments.
- Collaborate with an international research network to integrate findings into broader treatment and intervention strategies.
- Participate in joint workshops and conferences as part of the HELP.d-project.
- Present research findings at academic conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Engage in structured PhD programme requirements, including coursework and progress reviews.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in psychology, forensic psychology, clinical psychology, health psychology, or a closely related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency in both written and oral English required
Instruction: English
- Proven expertise in quantitative research methods and statistical analysis
- Strong written and oral proficiency in English
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a structured manner
- Experience with systematic literature reviews or evidence synthesis (advantageous but not mandatory)
- Must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in psychology or a related field at the time of application
- Grade B or above normally required for the master’s thesis or equivalent qualification
- Cannot currently hold a PhD in the same academic field or have previously held a PhD position at the University of Bergen
- No prior fixed-term PhD employment at the same institution
- No restrictions on nationality or residency, but export control regulations may apply
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-18 (Europe/Oslo)
Applicants must submit their application through the JobbNorge portal. Required documents include a research statement (max 1 page), a letter of affirmation from the PhD supervisor (contact Sara Jahnke for details), CV, transcripts, diplomas, and certified translations if applicable. Additional relevant documentation, such as publications or reference letters, should also be included. Foreign education must be recognized by HK-dir if not from an automatically recognized country.
- Research interests and motivation statement (max 1 page)
- Letter of affirmation from PhD supervisor
- Names and contact details of two references (one must be the main master’s thesis supervisor)
- CV
- Transcripts and diplomas (higher education)
- Certified translations of foreign education documents (if not in English or Scandinavian)
- HK-dir recognition confirmation for foreign education (if applicable)
- Additional relevant documentation (e.g., publications, conference presentations)
Contact
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