Researcher Position in Research & Innovation Integration

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Researcher

There is a vacancy for a Research position at MediaFutures: Research Centre for Responsible Media Technology & Innovation. The position is for a period of 2 years. We are looking for an ambitious and self-motivated colleague to join us in MediaFutures: Research Centre for Responsible Media Technology & Innovation. 

MediaFutures is a centre for research-based innovation hosted by the University of Bergen and is located at Media City Bergen. The centre is a part of the Norwegian Research Council’s Research-based Innovation scheme. MediaFutures is cooperating with industry partners from news media and media technology research topics like media experiences and trust, recommender technology, content production and analysis, content interaction and availability, and Norwegian language technology. The goal is to develop responsible technological solutions to societal challenges like AI, fake news, echo chambers, and political polarisation. The results will be new digital tools, analysis methods, and content types for the future of media. The centre performs research training within media technology and innovation. This creates outputs such as new prototypes, research articles, and software, as well as innovative start-up companies.

Read more about the centre at www.mediafutures.no.

Primary Objective

Advance the Centre’s consolidated research and innovation agenda by conducting and coordinating cross-stream research, with a particular focus on AI-driven media technology.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct Cross-Stream Research:
  • Develop, lead and carry out research activities that cut across multiple research and innovation areas.
  • Contribute to joint research outputs and innovation prototypes that integrate results from different streams.
  • Apply for grant applications that lie in the center’s strategic interest and integrate research and advance the center’s research portfolio.
• Facilitate Knowledge Integration:
  • Bridge work packages and research areas, ensuring alignment of goals and research directions.
  • Identify opportunities for collaboration and initiate joint activities.
• Coordinate the center’s research Consolidation Layer:
  • Act as the researcher responsible for scientific coordination in this layer.
  • Support strategic decision-making by synthesising research results and insights.
• Publish and Disseminate Findings:
  • Author and co-author peer-reviewed publications.
  • Present results at leading conferences, workshops, and industry events.
  • Produce reports summarising cross-stream achievements and impact.
• Organise Scientific Activities:
  • Initiate and coordinate meetings, workshops, and collaborative events for knowledge exchange.
  • Foster a strong scientific dialogue between academia and industry partners.

The position formally reports to the Centre Director at MediaFutures, who may delegate additional and other tasks over time.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within  Computer science, or Information Science, or any closely related field. It is a condition that the PhD thesis has been submitted by the time of application and that the PhD has been awarded by the starting date of the position.
• Demonstrated competencies and skills within programming and statistical analyses (e.g., in Python, R, etc) are a requirement.   
• A background in media technology & AI is a requirement, and knowledge in the centre’s research areas.
• The applicant must be able to work independently and in a structured manner, as well as have the ability to cooperate with others and coordinate work.
• Proficiency in both written and oral English (this is the working language of the centre).

Potential candidates may be invited to the center for an interview.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment. 
• Salary at 657 000 NOK per year (code 1109) on the government salary scale upon appointment. Further promotions are made according to the length of service in the position. 
• Good welfare benefits.
• An inclusive workspace at MediaCity Bergen or UiB.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

For more information about moving to Bergen and Norway, please visit https://www.uib.no/en/node/133625/, and https://www.uib.no/en/hr/74243/what-can-university-bergen-offer-its-employees.

Your application must include:

• A cover letter with a brief account of research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
• The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the main advisor from the PhD program. 
• CV
• Transcripts and diplomas and official confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted.
• Relevant certificates/references.
• List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).
• A maximum of five publications in your name

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge. 

The closing date is October 25th 2025.

The application must be marked: 2025/12167

Applications sent by e-mail will not be evaluated.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting center leader Christoph Trattner 

Practical questions about the application process should be directed to HR manager Bjørn Arild Petersen, bjorn.petersen@uib.no 

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times. 

About The University of Bergen

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

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