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LEAD AI Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position in Democratising AI, Norway 

The University of Bergen announces a four-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position at SLATE, focusing on democratising AI in education through the LEAD AI programme.

To be eligible, applicants need to comply with the LEAD AI mobility rules, meaning they should not have resided or worked in Norway for more than 12 months in the three years before the application deadline. Candidates cannot have been previously employed as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Bergen or be employed by another institution during the fellowship.

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Established in 1946, the University of Bergen is Norway’s second-oldest public research university located in Bergen, with roots tracing back to 1825 through institutions like the Bergen Museum. UiB hosts over 20,000 students and nearly 4,200 staff across seven faculties, emphasizing interdisciplinary research in fields like medicine, law, and natural sciences.

Application Deadline: 30th November 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: University of Bergen (UiB)
  • Department: Centre for the Science of Learning & Technology (SLATE), Faculty of Psychology
  • Course Level: Postdoctoral
  • Award: Fixed-term employment contract with a gross annual salary starting at NOK 657,000
  • Access Mode: Online application via Jobbnorge portal
  • Number of Awards: One position advertised under LEAD AI programme
  • Nationality: Domestic and international
  • The award can be taken in the: Norway

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Applicants from all countries fulfilling the LEAD AI mobility requirements

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Preference given to candidates with backgrounds in experimental psychology or human-computer interaction (HCI), but open to other related disciplines in AI and learning sciences

  • Admissible Criteria:

    • Must hold a PhD according to Norwegian standards (or have submitted doctoral thesis before application deadline)

    • Candidates must not have held a previous postdoctoral fellowship at UiB or be concurrently employed elsewhere

    • Genuine interest in AI, learning sciences, and ethical, user-centered AI applications in education

    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively; excellent English communication skills required.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the Jobbnorge portal, including a research proposal, motivation letter, CV, mobility declaration, ethics and open science assessments, PhD diploma, and references. Early contact with the potential UiB supervisor is strongly advised.

Benefits

  • Career development support including teaching and project work

  • Access to exclusive LEAD AI training activities

  • Welfare and social benefits under the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme

  • Parental leave, sick leave provisions, and Norwegian language courses free of charge

  • Opportunity to work within an internationally collaborative, interdisciplinary environment focused on advancing human-AI hybrid intelligence in education

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