Dr. Niclas Kaiser

Associate Professor

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Biography

Niclas Kaiser is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Umeå University. His research focuses on process intersubjectivity, implicit shared intentionality, and systemic processes with an evolutionary biological underpinning of meaning. He is actively involved in understanding individual and group-level relational processes, utilizing concepts such as 'Social Breathing' to describe the ability to maintain an interactive psychological weave. His work demonstrates a paradigm shift in synchrony and temporal dynamics, connecting cognitivism and theories of mind with embodied experience and neuroscience. Kaiser is a member of various research projects aimed at exploring innovative approaches in relational neuroscience and psychotherapy, indicating his commitment to advancing the field through interdisciplinary collaboration and technical methodological development.

Research Interests

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.