Aas Erlend

Education: PhD Candidate (08/2021 - Present), Department of Clinical Substance Abuse and Addiction Research (Rusforsk), Oslo University Hospital. PhD Affiliation: Institute of Psychology, University of Oslo. Studying the feasibility of IPS employment support on people with substance use and addiction disorders.

Master's Degree in Sociology (2011-2013), University of Oslo. Bachelor's Degree in Culture and Social Studies - Sociology (2007-2011), University of Oslo. Journalism Studies (2004-2006), Norwegian School of Creative Studies.

Work Experience: Project Coordinator (05/2019 - 07/2023), Research Project: "Hooked on Work," Rusforsk, Oslo University Hospital. Planning and starting the IPS service in the Hooked on Work project. Responsible for recruitment and data collection. Media Correspondent in Norway (05/2017 - Present), Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). Reporting and media correspondence for UEFA-related events in Norway. HR Advisor/Job Coach/Course Manager (01/2014 - 04/2019), Follo Futura AS / Stepp Inn AS. Providing HR advisory, job coaching, and managing training courses, especially in supported employment methods. Freelance Journalist/Information Officer (11/2007 - 01/2014), Norwegian Football Association. Freelance journalism and public relations work related to Norwegian football.