PhD Research Fellow in Fostering Digital Health Uptake

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Position as PhD Research Fellow is available at the Department of Technology Systems (ITS) at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

Preferred starting date is 1.september 2024.

The fellowship period is 3 years.

A fourth year may be considered with a workload of 25 % that may consist of teaching, supervision duties, and/or research assistance. This is dependent upon the qualification of the applicant and the current needs of the department.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

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Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is central to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and particularly SDG 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all. This would entail all individuals and communities having equal access to key promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative health interventions without financial constraints. Despite gains of 2.6% for sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) UHC coverage between 2010 to 2019, improvements monitoring for maternity, neonatal and child health outcomes highlight that SSA has trailed behind other regions.

Digital global health is an entry point and enabler for the digital transformation, addressing health, healthcare, participation and society. Digital Global Health aims to share knowledge on strategies seeking to enhance efficiency of healthcare delivery, community empowerment, sensor-supported diagnosis, treatment and monitoring, highlighting studies and global data. Digital health has the potential to advance capacity for global health research, education and communication.

The PhD position is devoted to enhance the uptake of digital health education/promotion (DHP) with a specific focus on women and girls. The work combines the aspects of digital transformation, society empowerment and global health. 

Through previous work in the “Non-discriminating access for Digital Inclusion (DigI)” project, we have developed the methodology and created digital health animations for empowering people in rural Africa on health topics.

The PhD scholar’s research topic for the PhD project will be to

• synthesize peer-reviewed evidence, grey and fragmented literature on DHP targeting women and girls
• contribute to digital health information packages
• develop and adapt an evaluation framework for DHP focusing on applicability in SSA
• contribute to SDG 3 strategies for equitable access to health information
• develop implementation strategies for DHP, as a cornerstone to the digital transformation in SSA

In terms of approach, the PhD project’s main focus will be on formulation of shared vision (community acceptance) of DHP, and seek implementation studies for health information to demonstrate the applicability of the framework.

The work will be conducted in close collaboration with the Centre for Global Health at UiO and the Oslo University Hospital (OUS).

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

• Master’s degree or equivalent in technological areas (e.g.  Communication Engineering, Computer Science), global health or relevant areas, with a Master Thesis in the Master’s degree program
• Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
• Documented significant knowledge or research background on the domains
• Proven applicability of multi- and interdisciplinary approaches, including digital and health

Desired qualifications:

• Prior documented experience in work on digital health
• Interest in the Global Challenges and the SDGs
• Ability to write in a structured, clear and concise manner
• Experiences working in an International Team
• Clear understanding and applicability of scientific methods

Grade requirements:
The norm is as follows:

• The average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
• The average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• The Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements:

https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8 

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. 

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position.

For more information see: 

http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/
 
http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/

The candidate should also possess good interpersonal and communication skills and show high level of motivation to work as part of an international team

When assessing applications, emphasis will further we placed on:

• High interest in the topic
• Creativity and pro-activeness
• High motivation for interdisciplinary collaboration

• Salary NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement 
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Career development programmes
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

The application must include:

• Cover letter - statement of motivation and research interests
• A motivation letter for the position (2-3 pages), envisaging own ideas and potential approaches for the position
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
• Copies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma, transcripts of records
• Documentation of English proficiency
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references including Master supervisor(s) (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system (please follow the link “Apply for this job”). Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

UiO has an agreement for all employees , aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

For further information about the position please contact:

Professor Josef Noll, phone: +47 9083 8066  

For technical questions regarding Jobbnorge, please contact:

HR Adviser Olga Holmlund, e-mail: [email protected]

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society. 

The University of Oslo (UiO) is expanding the activity at Campus Kjeller to strengthen our education, research, and innovation in technology for a sustainable future. UiO is a well-ranked research university where the Department of Technology Systems at Kjeller (ITS) is focused on applied research in sustainable energy, autonomous systems, space, and security.

At Kjeller, ITS is co-located with the Norwegian Defense Research Establishment (FFI) and the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), which both offer rich opportunities for collaboration.

ITS also has a range of interdisciplinary research collaborations that include the UiO Blindern Campus and Oslo Science City, as well as many other national and international institutions and industries.

ITS offers several master level programmes, alone and jointly with other departments: Renewable energy systems, Cybernetics and autonomous systems, Robotics and intelligent systems, and Information security.

ITS also hosts the Centre for Space Sensors and Systems (CENSSS), which incorporates operation of an instrument on the NASA Perseverance rover on Mars. A new master program in Space systems is in the planning stage.

The department currently has 9 permanent scientific staff, approximately 35 adjunct staff from the research institutes at Kjeller and from industry, as well as about 20 PhD candidates.

This position is part of an ongoing expansion of the UiO activity at Campus Kjeller. Campus Kjeller is located 20 km northeast of Oslo, between the city center and Oslo Airport. It is a 20 minutes commute with public transportation from Oslo city center to the campus.
 

31st March 2024

University of Oslo

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