Three PhD Research Fellows in Psychosocial Work Environment and Major Accident Risk
Investigate how psychosocial work environments shape major accident risk in the petroleum industry as a PhD fellow at the University of Stavanger.
Best for:Best for master's graduates in psychology, social sciences, or safety studies with a strong interest in organizational safety and research methods.
Overview
The University of Stavanger invites applications for three PhD Research Fellow positions within the PSYCHMAJOR research project at the UiS Business School. Successful candidates will examine the complex interactions between organizational conditions, human actions, and major accident risks in close collaboration with the petroleum industry and academic partners. The fellowship offers dedicated research training, academic autonomy, and supervision within an interdisciplinary environment. Candidates can choose a 3-year pure research track or a 4-year track combining research with career-promoting duties. The appointees will contribute directly to the project's scientific outputs and engage in international academic communities.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute an independent doctoral research project aligned with the PSYCHMAJOR research framework.
- Conduct qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods empirical studies examining workplace psychosocial factors and safety outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with industrial partners and academic project members across partner institutions.
- Participate in project seminars, workshops, data collection activities, and national or international research meetings.
- Complete required doctoral coursework and disseminate research findings through academic publications and presentations.
- Contribute to the broader scientific outputs and integrated theoretical goals of the PSYCHMAJOR project.
Requirements
Degree required: Five-year master's degree or professional degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, organisational psychology, social sciences, human factors, risk and safety studies)
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5, TOEFL iBT minimum score of 90, or equivalent approved documentation
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background with a master's thesis grade and weighted average grade equivalent to B or better
- Demonstrated interest in the psychosocial work environment, organizations, and safety
- Sound methodological foundation in qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively across disciplines
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet project deadlines and follow through on commitments
- Must meet the admission requirements for the PhD programme in Social Sciences at the University of Stavanger
Funding & terms
How to apply
Candidates must submit their application electronically through the Jobbnorge recruitment portal by clicking the apply button. The submission must include all required registration details regarding education, work experience, and language skills, along with a detailed application letter.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Master's degree diploma and transcripts
- Grade conversion documentation if applicable
- English language test results if applicable
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