PhD research fellow in games and entertainment technology, focusing on young people’s mental health

15th January 2024
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PhD research fellow in games and entertainment technology, focusing on young people’s mental health
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About the position

Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Nord University, Norway, invites applications from outstanding candidates for a three-year PhD position in games and entertainment technology focusing on young people’s mental health. The scholarship position has a focus on mediating recovery stories from young people (16-30 years), via visual and interactive technologies, such as e.g. "serious games" or “social impact games”.

The PhD fellow will be part of one of four work packages in the research project "NEON Young Norway Study: Facilitating narrative experiences online to provide mental health support for young people". The NEON Young Norway Study is financed by the Research Council of Norway, and includes national and international partners. The overall aim of the project is to gain increased knowledge and understanding of young people's recovery stories and to develop a digital health intervention that gives young people direct access to mental health support. The scholarship holder will mainly be associated with work package three, NEON Young Interactive, aiming to engage young people in recovery narratives through interactive media. The PhD fellow will explore how young people’s narratives are used in interactive media, examine what digital interactive media platforms recovery narratives could be disseminated and how young people experience recovery narratives integrated in serious- and social impact games.

The PhD research fellow will have close collaboration with researchers at the Recovery Research Team at the University of Nottingham, Mental Health Youth and municipalities involved in the NEON Young Norway Study. Arrangements can be made for the PhD research fellow to carry out a shorter or longer research stay at the University of Nottingham or other relevant university abroad.

Employment in the position requires an application for admission to the Ph.D. in Science of Professions at the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences. The project outline is drawn up in consultation with the supervisor after employment. The thesis must be written in English.

The successful candidate will be part of one of the academic division Health and Community Participation.

The contract will be for a 3-year period without teaching.

The position is to be located in Levanger.

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Qualification requirements

• Master degree of 120 ECTS or the equivalent, as well as basic professional training at Bachelor or Master level in Health, Social or Educational studies or equivalent education that fulfils the requirements for the PhD programme at the faculty.
• An average grade of B or better (or equivalent score) for a master’s programme and thesis.
• Analytical skills and good knowledge about research methods relevant to the proposed project.
• Proficiency in oral and written English is essential
• The successful candidate will join the PhD program in Science of Professions at Nord University and is expected to complete the study within the period.

The candidate should fulfill the admission requirements and participate in the training component stipulated in regulations of the PhD program. Application for admission to the program must be submitted within three months after taking up the position. For admission requirements and regulations, see our web page.

Qualified applicants will be ranked according to the following criteria:

• The applicant’s knowledge of, or experience with interactive, digital communication, such as serious computer games and social impact games will be given weight.
• Knowledge and interest in mental health, recovery and health technology will count positively
• Relevant experience from research work will count positively.
• Experience with various research methods
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position.
• The applicant's ability to work independently, purposefully and systematically
• The applicant’s ability to collaborate with others
• Motivation for staying abroad during the project period

We offer

The annual salary for doctoral researchers (code 1017) is set at wage level 54, NOK 532 200,- in the Norwegian State Salary Scale.

• Advantages within the Government Pension Fund for borrowing, insurance and pension
• Creative and collegial working environment 
• A workplace with steady progressive development 
• Flexible working hours 
• Active university sports team 

General information

The person who is appointed must abide by the applicable laws, agreements, and directives. The responsibilities and duties associated with the position may change with future reorganization at Nord University.

The public sector workforce is expected to reflect the diversity of the population in general. Nord University therefore encourages qualified candidates with disabilities, gaps in their CV, immigrant backgrounds or different life experience to apply. 

If applicants indicate they have disabilities or gaps in their CV, their details may be used anonymously for the purposes of governmental annual review.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting :

• Main supervisor and leader for work package 3, NEON Young Interactive, Helga Dis Isfold Sigurdardottir. E-mail: [email protected] , Phone. +47 74 11 21 14
• Project leader and co-supervisor in The NEON Young Norway Study and Head of the research group Mental Health, Kristin Berre Ørjasæter. E-mail: [email protected] , Phone: +47 74 21 23 37
• Head of Division Health and Community Participation: Ingunn Skjesol, E-mail: [email protected] , Phone: +47 74 21 23 29
• For administrative inquiries about the PhD program: Counselor Synnøve D. Tollåli. E-mail: synnø[email protected] , Phone:  +47 75 51 72 63
• Senior Advisor HMR, Ann Karin Størvold, E-mail: [email protected] , Phone: +47 74 11 20 48

Application process

Applicants will be evaluated by an internal expert committee. Relevant applicants will be invited for an interview.

The Faculty reserves the right not to hire applicants who may be scientifically qualified but who do not meet other criteria such as language, educational background or personal characteristics

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically by 15.01.2024.

The application should include:

• Cover letter outlining the candidate’s motivation and suitability for the position
• A complete CV (education, work experience and publications)
• Copies of academic degree transcripts for academic degrees (both bachelor and master degree) and other relevant qualifications
• Other activity that is considered relevant, such as list of publications and academic work
• Contact details for at least two referees

• Applicants with education from countries outside Scandinavia with diplomas issued in a language other than English, must enclose witnessed diplomas in both the original language and authorized English translations

All documents must be uploaded as attachments to the electronic application form.

It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the complete documentation within the deadline.

After the application period has expired a list of applicants will be published. Note that, in special cases, the identity of particular applicants to a position may be made public even when that applicant has requested that their application be processed confidentially. Applicants requesting an exemption from publication of their identity must explain their reasons for doing so in their application. In this case, advance notice will be given in the event of a decision to make any information about the applicant public.

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Nord University

Through research, education and social engagement, Nord University contributes to the creation of a sustainable future.
In cooperation with society, business and industry in Northern and Central Norway, our 11,500 students and 1,350 staff promote innovative solutions and knowledge-based practice, both locally and internationally.
Nord University has four strategic focus areas: blue and green growth, sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship, societal security, and health, welfare and education.

The Faculty of Nursing and Health (FSH) Sciences educates competent and future-oriented nurses and specialists in health, care and praxis-oriented research. We shall contribute to solving future challenges in health and welfare. The Faculty offers an inter-faculty PhD in Professional Praxis. The faculty for Nursing and Health Sciences has 2,400 students and 200 employees. The professional communities are organised into the following divisions: Nursing, Pharmaceuticals, and Social Education and Mental Health.

Read more: www.nord.no/fsh

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Deadline

15th January 2024

Employer

Nord University

Municipality

Levanger

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Duration

Fixed Term

Place of service
Høgskoleveien 27, 7600 Levanger

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