PhD student in psychology
PhD student in developmental psychology
Are you interested in working with research in developmental psychology, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employee relations and offers secure, favorable working conditions? Welcome to apply for employment as a PhD student at Uppsala universitet.
Within the group Development and Neurodiversity Lab (DiVE), we research early childhood development. One of our projects is a unique longitudinal twin study of young children, where we investigate how genetic and environmental factors contribute to individual differences in brain development and behavior. The PhD student will work within this study, focusing on temperament development, emotion regulation, and prosocial behavior. Data collection for the study is completed, and the study includes over 1000 twins (500 pairs).
Tasks
The tasks consist mainly of formulating research questions, analyzing data, writing scientific articles, and presenting results orally in various contexts. In addition to the research work, the doctoral education includes courses of 60 higher education credits. The tasks may also include teaching and other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 20% of full-time employment.
To be eligible for admission to doctoral studies, one must both fulfill the requirements for basic eligibility and possess the special eligibility prescribed by the faculty board. Furthermore, for eligibility, the applicant must be assessed to have such other ability as is needed to undertake the education. (SFS 2010:1064, HF 7 kap 35 §).
Basic eligibility is held by those who have completed a degree at an advanced level, fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits are at an advanced level, or have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way, within or outside the country. The faculty board may, for an individual applicant, grant an exemption from the requirement of basic eligibility if there are special reasons. (SFS 2010:1064, HF 7 kap 39 §).
Special eligibility is held by those who have passed courses amounting to 90 higher education credits in psychology. Special eligibility is also held by those who have acquired equivalent knowledge in another way, within or outside the country.
Specific requirements for this position
Very good ability to speak and write in English is a requirement, as well as good general communication and collaboration skills. The position also requires documented experience of, and aptitude for, quantitative data analysis and statistics.
Other desirable/merit-based qualifications
Experience of similar research to that conducted in the group. Documented experience of taking personal responsibility for projects and driving them forward under supervision. Skills in programming.
For more information about doctoral education in psychology:
https://www.uu.se/institution/psykologi/utbildning/forskarutbildning
Provisions for PhD students can be found in Högskoleförordningen 5 kap §§ 1-7.
Application procedure
The application must be drafted in Swedish or English and include the following:
Application for admission Personal letter of max 1 A4 page where you specifically comment on your suitability in relation to the specific requirements and wishes mentioned above, as well as any other directly relevant information Curriculum vitae (CV) Certified degree certificate confirming that you have basic and special eligibility Transcript of records for completed relevant courses Contact details for clinical and academic references Other qualifying information, for example publications
Here you can find more information about the admission procedure.
About the employment
The employment is time-limited, according to HF 5 kap § 7. The scope is full-time. Commencement February 1, 2027, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala, Sweden.
Information about the employment is provided by: Professor Terje Falck-Ytter, terje.falck-ytter@psyk.uu.se
Welcome with your application no later than October 26, 2026. UFV-PA 2026/2915.
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