Phd candidate
On-Site
550800 NOK
Salary and conditions. In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 550 800,- per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. The employment period is 3 years.
OPEN
The PhD position is funded by the WelGain project, financed by the Research Council of Norway. The WelGain project studies why the public debate about welfare often focuses more on the costs than on the benefits. Our goal is to develop a framework that helps researchers and policymakers measure both the visible and the hidden gains of welfare programs. We combine theory with data to evaluate how social policies contribute to sustainable welfare systems, economically and socially. By highlighting both costs and benefits, WelGain aims to promote a more balanced understanding of welfare policy and contribute to a debate that values social inclusion and long-term sustainability.
PhD Candidate in Impact Evaluation of Welfare Programs
Employer: NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Application deadline: 15th February 2026
The successful applicant will conduct quantitative research with emphasis on the impact evaluation of welfare programs in Norway and internationally.
- Undertake empirical research in close collaboration with the supervisor and the other project partners.
- Academic publications and popular science dissemination.
- Participate in the research group Welfare and Migration.
- Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions.
- Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.
Required selection criteria:
- You must have a relevant Master's degree in the social sciences (economics, sociology, political science, social and welfare policy, social work), or equivalent.
- Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master's level.
- Master students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position and no later than 15.02.2026.
- You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale.
- Experience in quantitative analysis and statistical/econometric methods.
- Very good competence with statistical software (Stata, R, Python).
- Good written and oral English language skills.
The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions and Regulations for the degrees philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) and philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) in artistic development work at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) for general criteria for the position.
We offer:
- An exciting job with an important mission in society
- Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
- Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period
- Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
- Working capital that can be used to implement the project
- Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU
- Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)
- Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2)
Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world.
About the application. The application must include:
- Transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degrees
- CV
- Copy of Master's thesis
- Project outline containing proposals for an overall description of research questions
- Short letter of motivation
- Possibly publications etc. other relevant research work
- Names and contact information of three relevant referees
For more information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage.
Contact:
Roberto Iacono
Phone: +47 909 46 148
Email: roberto.iacono@ntnu.no
Terese Brå
Email: terese.bra@ntnu.no
Høgskoleringen 1
7491 Trondheim , Norway
