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Aarhus BSS School of Business and Social Sciences Aarhus University

Psychology and behavioural sciences, the programme:.

The Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences includes several academic areas: Social and personality psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, work and organisational psychology, clinical psychology and educational psychology.

The research at the Department is organised in several research groups or  centres .

Research facilities available:

The Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences has ComputerLab facilities at its disposal for behavioural and psychophysiological experiments.

Affiliated centres/departments:

The Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research  is part of the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences. It is possible, however, specifically to apply for a PhD scholarship at the centre through the seventh PhD programme at Aarhus BSS: the  Social Science and Business Programme .

Examples of employment after graduation:

PhD graduates from the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences have found employment not only within universities and research institutions, but also within common psychological professions like clinical psychology and work and organisational psychology. A survey from 2010 showed that all former PhD graduates were employed, about half of them within institutions with research obligations.

Geographic location:

The programme is situated at Campus Aarhus.

National cooperation:

The programme is part of the collaboration between Danish Psychological PhD Programmes that also includes the University of Copenhagen, Aalborg University, Roskilde University, and the University of Southern Denmark. The cooperation primarily consists in the establishment of PhD courses.

Approx. number of PhD students:

Head of programme.

Dorthe Kirkegaard   Thomsen

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PhD -Scholarship: Psychological Factors and Participatory Planning in the Adoption of Cooperative Connected, and Autonomous Mobility (CCAM) Services

DTU Management’s Transportation Systems Modelling section invites applications for a 3-year PhD position starting on 1 October 2024 or earlier. The successful candidate will join the section under

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PhD position in refugee mental health: A longitudinal cohort project on mental health of displaced Ukrainians resettled in Denmark

The Department of Psychology , Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), invites applications for a fully funded PhD -position from 15 august 2024. The position and the project

External lecturer in Organizational Psychology

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Assistant or Associate professor in Neuropsychology

The position is primarily affiliated with the research section specializing in Cognition, Development, and Clinical Psychology . Emphasis within this section is on conducting research in

3-year Assistant Professorship at the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research

At the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Reseach (Center for Rusmiddelforskning  - CRF), Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Aarhus University, a 3-year position as an Assistant Professor

Postdoctoral position for a research project in Neurostimulation, Pain and Expectations

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Postdoctoral position for a research project in Neuroscience, Pain and Placebo

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Assistant Professorship (4 years) at Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research

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Department of Psychology

The vision of the Institute for Psychology is to develop a prominent international profile for education and research that provides new knowledge about psychological relations with a view of understanding and improving people's mental health.

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• prioritising clinical-, health- and medical psychology as main research areas;
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• offering research-based professional advice and evaluations to public and private institutions;
• communicating knowledge that contributes to solving psychologically related problems in the health and social sectors, in the educational sector; and in private and public institutions.

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• focus on establishing relevant inter-disciplinary relations to other national and international research environments;
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What is a PhD programme?

A PhD is usually a 3-year (180 ECTS) academic research degree. The components of the programme are:

• Independent research under supervision
• Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits)
• Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions
• Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible.
• The completion of a PhD thesis. The thesis can be a 200-page article or a collection of shorter research articles. The thesis is defended orally.

PhD programmes and courses are offered at Danish universities , which all offer excellent research, library and laboratory facilities for researchers and PhD students in addition to joint partnerships with industry.

PhD students are often encouraged to participate in research networks, including placements at overseas research institutions. A range of funding opportunities are available: Please visit the Researchers Mobility Portal for more information.

Who can apply?

As each institution in Denmark is responsible for its own admissions, requirements will vary. However, you will usually be required to have a recognised Masters degree in a relevant subject in order to be enrolled as a PhD student. Also, the applicants should also have good command of the English language.

For the students, who know that they want to pursue the researcher-path early on, the faculties have the option of starting a research degree directly after a bachelor’s. If this is the path you want to take, you can start a so-called 3+5 programme, which means starting your PhD and master's at the same time. Some faculties have a 4+4 programme where you can start your PhD after a year of master’s studies. The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen offers these two programmes, for example. Each individual universitiy lays down its own rules regarding this type of hybrid PhD. An example of this is Aarhus University’s 4- and 5-year PhD scholarships .

What should I include in my application?

In Denmark you must apply for PhD programmes in writing via advertised projects and scholarships . Usually, you either apply for an opportunity with a pre-defined research topic, or you propose your own research ideas.

You also have to include a transcript of your grades for your bachelor’s and master’s degrees with documentation of your grades, and a CV.

How can I finance my PhD?

For students from the EU/EEA/Switzerland higher education in Denmark is free

You may be eligible for free tuition as an international student, provided you meet one of the following conditions:

• You hold a permanent residence permit
• You hold a temporary residence permit that can be upgraded to a permanent one
• You hold a residence permit as the accompanying child of a non-EU/EEA holding a residence permit based on employment

All other students pay tuition fees. The fee is 50,000 DKK per year, i.e. 150,000 DKK for three years and is not postponed during any absence from the three-year PhD programme such as maternity/paternity leave, other leaves of absence or long-term illness.

The first rate is paid at enrolment, the second rate is paid in the first quarter of the calendar year following enrolment and the third rate is paid in the first quarter of the second calendar year following enrolment.

The grant provider must guarantee for the payment of the tuition fee for all three years when applying for enrolment.

The tuition fee covers

• PhD courses included in the Graduate School’s course catalogue
• PhD courses at other Danish universities and to some extent courses from other providers in Denmark or abroad
• Expenses regarding stays at other research environments in Denmark or abroad
• Activities in the graduate programmes
• Assessments and defense of your PhD thesis

Therefore, you have to be able to finance both your degree and your living costs. You can do this in several different ways:

Industrial PhD

If you aim to conduct a research project with commercial perspectives, you can apply for an industrial PhD. You will be employed by a private sector company and at the same time enrolled as a PhD student at the Graduate School at a university.

As an industrial PhD student you will carry out research where results are applied in an enterprise setting. The cooperation between university and industry gives you access to new knowledge and innovation provided by the private sector company.

Application process for the industrial PhD

• Start by finding a private sector company and a university supervisor for your PhD project.
• The private sector company must send an application to Innovation Fund Denmark to apply for the industrial PhD grant on your behalf.
• If successful, you can apply for enrolment at the Graduate School.

Visit the website of Innovation Fund Denmark to learn about application deadlines, requirements and how to proceed with your application.

How much can you expect to be paid as a PhD student?

If you are funded by a faculty  or a department, your salary is regulated by the Agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the Ministry of Finance (in Danish) (AC agreement). The average monthly salary for a PhD fellow at the University of Copenhagen is 32,567 DKK. After earning their doctorate , researchers go on to a postdoc which, in Denmark , can last up to four years at the same university.

PhD students employed at a hospital:

If you are employed at a hospital your salary follows the collective agreements in place at the Danish regions. In this agreement your employment depends on the degree you hold. Medical doctors are employed according to the collective agreement of the Danish Medical Association while other candidates are employed following the AC agreement. Contact your employer for more information.

Industrial PhD students employed by a private sector company

If you are employed as an industrial PhD student, your salary follows the collective agreement in place at your company. Contact your employer for more information.

Who gets accepted?

The head of the relevant PhD school decides which applicants will be accepted and enrolled into the programme – but of course it is not entirely at his/her own discretion. The applicants are selected based on a recommendation from the academic staff members on the faculty’s PhD committee.

When can I apply?

Job banks at universities are full of postings. You can also search for a PhD course here :

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PhD studies at Aalborg University

Aalborg University (AAU) has five Doctoral Schools which are specialised within the disciplines offered by the faculties. The Doctoral Schools educate PhD fellows of a high international standard.

Benefits of doing a PhD at AAU

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Admission to a PhD program

All PhD positions at Aalborg University require that candidates have acquired a Danish five-year Master’s degree or have completed another similar programme.

Apply for a PhD position at AAU

All PhD positions at Aalborg University are advertised on AAU's website for vacant positions, under PhD vacancies. You will find all current scholarships for all Doctoral Schools here. Each job advertisement will contain all relevant information about the position, including information on salary, period of employment etc.

In order to apply for a PhD position at Aalborg University, you must fill in the online form on AAU’s website for vacant positions. Only online applications sent through this portal will be accepted.

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Other PhD opportunities at AAU

At Aalborg University (AAU), you can apply to become a PhD student without being employed at the University. Before applying, you must make sure that your application meets the requirements specified on the websites of the AAU Doctoral Schools.

The following other opportunities for PhD studies are available at AAU:

Self-financed PhD studies

You can apply for enrolment as a self-financed PhD student, which means that you will pay all costs connected to your studies. These costs will depend on the individual Doctoral School and PhD programme.

Industrial PhD studies

You can apply for enrolment as an industrial PhD student in cooperation with the company where you are employed and the relevant doctoral school. Your company will be responsible for applying to the Ministry of Higher Education and Science for financial support for the project. It is a requirement that you are employed in a Danish company or a Danish department of an international company.

Co-financed PhD studies

If your employer or another party is willing to finance all or part of your PhD studies, it is possible to collaborate with AAU on a PhD project, provided that the project is strategically and academically relevant for the doctoral school.

PhD assessment without programme enrolment

You can also submit material for assessment in order to obtain a PhD degree without having been enrolled in a PhD programme. This particular approach requires that your material was prepared under supervision of a qualified supervisor, and that you meet the current requirements for PhD students and additional requirements. Further information on this particular option can be required by contacting AAU PhD

Further information about PhD studies at AAU

For further information on PhD studies at AAU, please contact AAU PhD .

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All PhD students at AAU have access to a variety of services that can develope themselves and their future career

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AAU PhD handles the PhD administration at Aalborg University for the 4 PhD schools.

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• Enrollment of PhD students
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• Awarding PhD degrees
• Managing doctoral dissertations
• Statistical reports to Statistics Denmark
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15 Best universities for Psychology in Denmark

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Denmark ranked based on their research performance in Psychology. A graph of 3.43M citations received by 129K academic papers made by 15 universities in Denmark was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Copenhagen

For Psychology

2. Aarhus University

3. University of Southern Denmark

4. Aalborg University

5. Technical University of Denmark

6. Copenhagen Business School

7. Roskilde University

8. IT University of Copenhagen

9. Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts

10. Lillebaelt Academy

11. University of Greenland

12. Aarhus School of Architecture

13. Danish National Academy of Music

14. Design School Kolding

15. Danish School of Media and Journalism

The best cities to study Psychology in Denmark based on the number of universities and their ranks are Copenhagen , Aarhus , Odense , and Aalborg .

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PhD Scholarship (3 years, full time) in Environmental and Health Psychology at the University of Copenhagen (Denmark)

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship at the Department of Psychology. Enrolment will be at the Faculty of Social Sciences under Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences.

The preferred starting date is 1. September 2024, or as soon as possible hereafter.

Who are we looking for? We are looking for a PhD candidate for a project spanning environmental and health psychology, investigating the relationship between physiology and psychology in response to extreme heat. The position is part of a larger interdisciplinary project, ICARUS, which will study the interactions between physiology, psychology, and culture to improve the mitigation of health threats associated with global warming. Combining expertise in physiology, pharmacology, photobiology, psychology, behavioral science, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) the project aims to develop an improved framework for identifying individuals at risk, but also for improving advice adherence and effective mitigation measures.

The successful PhD candidate will work closely with Rosa Lavelle-Hill, Assistant professor of Social Data Science and Psychology, and will be responsible for developing and collecting data using psychometric scales to assess perceptions of bodily experiences, handling of physiological stress, ability to endure physiological discomfort, and perceptions and attitudes towards climate change. In addition to developing psychometric measures, the candidate will also help build an experience sampling methodology to assess heat tolerance in the field. In addition, the candidate will carry out statistical and/or machine learning analyses to understand the relationship between psychology, biology, and culture in relation to heat tolerance in the lab, real-world risk-taking behaviors such as ”sun-seeking”, and concerns about climate change. Depending on interests and skills, the PhD candidate also has the opportunity to be involved in the machine learning analysis of large physiological and behavioral data sets.

Preferred skills include statistics, some basic coding experience (either in Python, R, or similar), and experience with psychometrics. Applicants can have a background in any quantitative social science discipline (e.g., psychology, social data science), medicine, or health sciences and should have experience conducting research independently.

Other collaborators and members of the ICARUS project are Professor Lars Nybo (University of Copenhagen), Professor Andreas Flouris (University of Thessaly), and Associate Professor Catharina Lerche (Bispebjerg Hospital). The successful candidate will also be formally co-supervised by Ingo Zettler, professor in Personality and Social Behavior (University of Copenhagen).

What do we offer? The PhD student will be enrolled in the PhD programme in Psychology , and the PhD scholarship will be hosted at the Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. We offer a competitive, fully funded PhD position for 3 years. The PhD candidate will be based in Copenhagen but will have the opportunity to travel and have research stays abroad, for example, in Cyprus, to work with collaborators.

Duties and Responsibilities Further information about the PhD study programme is available on the website of Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences: https://samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/english/ and https://samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/ .   

Under "Legal basis" on the website you will find information about the rules and guidelines for the PhD programme, and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities.

The 5+3 PhD study programme In order to be eligible for a scholarship in the 5+3 PhD study programme the applicant must have completed a two-year MSc degree programme or have earned 120 ECTS credits at an equivalent academic level before starting his or her employment. Applicants should check the study programmes for more detailed descriptions of the entry requirements. PhD students are paid a salary in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The PhD student has a work obligation of up to 840 hours over the 3-year period of time without additional pay. The work obligation can include for instance teaching. 

How to apply Submit a complete application at our online portal. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page to apply. The documents must be in Adobe PDF or Word.

The application should consist of:

·   Cover/motivation letter (max. 2 pages) ·   CV including relevant research experience (max. 2 pages) ·   Diplomas and transcripts of grades (if applicable) – both Masters and Bachelors ·   Bachelor and Master theses (if applicable)

On the website of Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences you will find information about the application process, and enclosures to include with your electronic application: https://samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/english/applicants/application/current_advertisement/

Applications The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding society, and invites all qualified applicants, regardless of personal background, to apply for the positions.

·  In order to be awarded a PhD scholarship the applicant has to enrol as a PhD student at the Faculty of Social Sciences, cf. the rules of the Danish Ministerial order No 1039 of 27 August 2013.

·  Please note that normally there is strong competition for these scholarships, and only a few applicants will be shortlisted.

Shortlisted applicants are notified of the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant themselves. You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ .

An Equal Opportunity Workplace The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. For more on the diverse working place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, see https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for- researchers/ .

International applicant? The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about these services as well as information on entering and working in Denmark here: https://ism.ku.dk/ .  

Contact information For further information about the position, please contact Assistant Professor Rosa Lavelle-Hill, [email protected] .

For further information on the PhD programme, please contact the Head of the PhD programme at Psychology, Associate Professor Seamus Power: [email protected] .

Information about the recruitment process is available from HR, e-mail: [email protected] - please refer to ID number: 211-1771/24-2H #1.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 CEST, 1 May 2024.

Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into account.

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

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April 9, 2024 - Shelly DeJong

The Caldwell award recognizes a psychology graduate student who exemplifies public-spirited attitudes and actions that encourage bridging divides to discover unity in common purpose and to be a positive force for hope and possibilities.   

“We are proud to have Alex represent our graduate program,” said Dr. Ann Marie Ryan, director of the psychology graduate programs. “Alex’s nominators – peers, faculty and community partner – noted her dedication to service, her elevation of marginalized individuals within our community, her high-quality mentorship, as well as her own research focus.”  

Vazquez’s research focuses on the origins and development of resilience, and identifying factors that help individuals from historically disadvantaged backgrounds overcome environmental adversity. In addition to her research, Vazquez co-chairs the Clinical Area’s Diversity Sciences Committee and has been active in The Alliances for Graduate Education and Professoriate (AGEP). For years, she has also been dedicated to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.  

“It’s such an honor to get this award and to be recognized for the work that I’ve been doing for the past few years,” said Vazquez. “I could not be where I am today without a lot of the support from my community and from different mentors that I've had. I really try to pay that forward to my peers and to students that are carving out a path of their own."  

Research & Mentorship  

Originally from Chicago, Vazquez was in the McNair Scholars program at DePaul, which helps prepare first-generation students for further education. Vazquez credits that mentorship as crucial to her success.  

“I really needed that support to move beyond an undergraduate education and pursue graduate studies. That mentorship was invaluable for me,” said Vazquez. “Now that I’m in graduate school, I really try to help undergraduates by exposing them to research and helping them with their applications to graduate school. I find it really rewarding to give back.”  

As an undergraduate student, Vazquez worked with her mentor, Dr. Cecelia Martinez-Torteya, an alum of the MSU Clinical Science program, to study the socio-emotional development of children. As a post-baccalaureate, she also worked on the Violence Prevention Project at DePaul University’s Center for Community Research, which worked to implement and assess an intervention to promote well-being among high school students in the Chicagoland area, particularly in urban, low-income areas.  

As a graduate student, Vazquez works with Dr. Alex Burt , the co-founder of the MSU Twin Registry. They use behavioral genetics methods to narrow in on environmental and genetic factors influencing youth resilience. In her second year, Vazquez was awarded a Graduate Research Fellowship for her master's thesis project through the National Science Foundation. Last year, Vazquez was awarded a National Research Service Award for her dissertation project through the National Institute of Health which allowed her to stay for a 6 th year in the Clinical Science program to do further research.  

As the co-chair of the Clinical Area’s Diversity Sciences Committee, Vazquez has worked to create a space for conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion within their program. They’ve also tried to increase initiatives—including successfully proposing a new DEI brown bag series that will begin in the fall. 

Last year, they also made community service a part of their mission. After exploring potential collaborations, they began working with Haven House, a local organization that supports unhoused families. They’ve run charity drives and have also used their clinical expertise to train staff on how to navigate interpersonal challenges, assess therapy needs, and make therapy referrals.  

Recently, Vazquez matched for an internship with a medical center called Denver Health, the biggest safety-net hospital in Denver that works with under resourced folks and underserved populations. She’ll be working with substance use populations, as well as having the opportunity to work with Spanish-speaking populations.  

“A lot of the research that I work on can take years to see any effect. Being able to do something where you can see an immediate effect in your community is important to me. It really drives me,” said Vazquez. “I’m in a very privileged position where I can leverage my expertise, time, and knowledge to help the community. That’s something I’m passionate about.”