Stipendiat i barnevern
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
NTNU is recruiting a PhD candidate in child welfare to study life-course experiences of young people who have been in contact with child-welfare services.
The current cycle is confirmed, the official application route is active and a closing date is recorded.
Source review was due 24/08/2026. Confirm details on the official page.
Vacancy terms
- Career stage
- Doctoral researcher
- Employment type
- Not stated
- Contract
- Not stated
- Contract ends
- Not stated
- Original contract term
- Three years of doctoral work plus one year of career-promoting duties
- Schedule
- Not stated
- Workplace
- Not stated
- FTE
- Not stated
- Salary
- Normally NOK 550,800 gross per year depending on qualifications and seniority.
- Department or school
- Not stated
- Posted
- Not stated
Responsibilities
- Complete doctoral education and conduct the child-welfare research project.
- Publish academically, disseminate findings and participate in research-group and international activities.
Qualifications and requirements
Qualifications
- Relevant higher education in child welfare, social work or equivalent corresponding to a five-year Norwegian course.
- Strong academic background, normally equivalent to grade B or better at master level.
- Norwegian/Scandinavian and English communication at approximately B2 level.
Requirements
- Meet admission requirements for the faculty doctoral programme.
- Interest or experience in research on vulnerable children and young people is desirable.
Documents and steps
Documents
- Bachelor and master transcripts and diplomas
- Project sketch
- Master thesis
- Relevant publications or research work if applicable
- Curriculum vitae
- Three referee contacts
Steps
Review the child-welfare PhD project and qualification requirements.
Prepare degree transcripts, CV, master thesis, research work if relevant, references and the required project sketch.
Submit electronically through Jobbnorge by 15 September 2026.
Why this vacancy is published
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Stipendiat i barnevern
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