PhD Candidate in Physical Education and Sport Science

2 months ago


Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time
About the Job

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified PhD candidate to join our research group at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The successful candidate will be part of a 3-year research project examining the disability experience of students and recently graduated adults from Norwegian schools, with a focus on understanding the disability experiences in physical education and sport contexts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement a research project within the parameters set by the position
  • Conduct scientific communication and research dissemination
  • Participate in professional organizations and/or conferences
  • Write and defend a PhD thesis
  • Be an active participant in the research group, department, and research environment at the institute
Requirements
  • Professionally relevant background in physical education
  • Master's degree from a five-year Norwegian degree program, with 120 credits obtained at master's level
  • Strong academic background from previous studies, with an average grade from the master's degree program equivalent to B or better
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability to write and publish international scientific articles based on carried out research tasks
  • Documented training in adapted physical education, adapted physical activity, special education, disability sport, or another related field
  • Oral and written communication skills in Norwegian and/or experience working in a Norwegian educational context
Personal Characteristics
  • Good communication and collaboration skills
  • Structured, systematic, and goal-oriented approach
  • Ability to work independently
  • Willingness to collaborate and engage in international research and networking opportunities
  • Motivation to contribute to a good working environment, both academically and socially
We Offer
  • Exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
  • An open and dedicated team of colleagues
  • Favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated and qualified PhD candidate to join our research group in the Department of Teacher Education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The successful candidate will be part of a 3-year PhD project examining the disability experience of students and recently graduated adults from Norwegian schools,...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated and qualified PhD candidate to join our research group at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The successful candidate will be part of a 3-year research project examining the disability experience of students and recently graduated adults from Norwegian schools, with a focus on understanding the...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated and qualified PhD candidate to join our research group in the Department of Teacher Education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The successful candidate will be part of a 3-year PhD project examining the disability experience of students and recently graduated adults from Norwegian...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the Position The Norwegian University of Science and Technology is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to conduct research in the field of physical education and disability studies. The successful candidate will be part of the International Disability Research in Education and Teacher Training (IDRETT) research group and work on a research project...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the PhD Position in Sports EngineeringThe Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking a PhD candidate to join our team at the Senter for Sports Facility and Sports Technology (SIAT). This 3-year position is part of the NRC IPN grant "FramSki – The future of responsible skiing" (FramSki) and focuses on the development of...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the JobThe Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified PhD candidate to conduct research on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and higher education. The successful candidate will be part of the University Pedagogy (UNIPED) section and contribute to the development of AI-based...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the JobThe Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified PhD Candidate to join our research group in university pedagogy. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and interdisciplinary team focused on educational processes.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a candidate who can conduct...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the PhD PositionWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our computational neuroscience group at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The goal of the position is to complete a doctoral education leading to an obtained doctoral degree.The research group is led by Soledad Gonzalo Cogno, a computational neuroscience group...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the JobThe Norwegian University of Science and Technology is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research group New Technologies and Educational Design (NTED-DIGIT) in the Department of Teacher Education. The successful candidate will contribute to the project "Climate Change, Language Education, and AI" in cooperation with our...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the JobThe Department of Teacher Education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking a PhD candidate to join the project "Climate Change, Language Education, and AI". This is a full-time, three-year position that offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in environmental humanities, language...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the JobThe Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified PhD Candidate to conduct research on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and higher education. The successful candidate will be part of the University Pedagogy (UNIPED) research group, which focuses on educational processes.Key...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the JobThe Department of Teacher Education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking a PhD candidate to join the project "Climate Change, Language Education, and AI" in cooperation with the research group New Technologies and Educational Design (NTED-DIGIT).The project examines how language education can be a site of...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the PositionWe are seeking a highly motivated and qualified candidate for a PhD research position in social anthropology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The successful candidate will work on an ethnographic research project focusing on peatland restoration and sustainability in Norway.As a PhD candidate, you will be part...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the JobThe Norwegian University of Science and Technology is seeking a highly qualified PhD candidate to join our research group in the Department of Teacher Education. The successful candidate will be part of a three-year project focused on the intersection of environmental humanities, language education, and artificial intelligence.Job SummaryWe are...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join our research group at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Soledad Gonzalo Cogno and will be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on understanding neural circuits and systems in the...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join our research group in the Department of Biology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The successful candidate will be part of an international team working on a three-year ERC SYNERGY project, HYDROSENSING, which aims to determine how plants perceive...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the JobThe Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research group New Technologies and Educational Design (NTED-DIGIT) in the Department of Teacher Education. The successful candidate will contribute to the project "Climate Change, Language Education, and AI" in cooperation with...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research group in the Department of Biology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The successful candidate will be part of an international team working on a three-year ERC SYNERGY project, HYDROSENSING, focusing on plant drought stress perception.The PhD project...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join our research group at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The successful candidate will work on developing computational models to determine the mechanisms by which ultraslow oscillations in the medial entorhinal cortex (MEC) are generated and organized...


  • Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled PhD candidate to join our research group at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The successful candidate will work on developing computational models to determine the mechanisms by which ultraslow oscillations in the Medial Entorhinal Cortex (MEC) are generated and organized...