The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.dScience – Centre for Computational and Data Science at the University of Oslo is an interdisciplinary centre within science and technology. The centre establishes new, efficient mechanisms for collecting, processing, managing and sharing high-quality data for knowledge and business development in Norway and internationally. dScience works with basic, long-term research, creates collaboration across disciplines and sectors, offers digital services and contributes to the education and guidance of students. The center was established on 1 January 2021 with premises in the center of Blindern.
About the position
We are seeking a candidate for the position as research coordinator at NORA.ai. NORA is a national network hosted at the University of Oslo (UiO).
We are looking for a research coordinator with responsibilities related to NORA Research Schools. Task related to national and international research coordination activities and administrative tasks may be assigned to the position. You will be given the opportunity to build and strengthen Norwegian research and innovation within artificial intelligence - one of the most exciting and important fields, mentioned as a priority area within Emergent and industrial technologies in Norway’s Long-Term Plan for Research and Higher Education.
The position is externally financed from Research Council of Norway until 2029.
About NORANORA – the Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium – is a national collaboration between 8 universities, 5 university colleges, and 4 research institutes within artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Our goal is to strengthen Norwegian research, education, and innovation in AI, machine learning, and robotics, as well as other relevant fields within artificial intelligence. Learn more about NORA at.
The NORA Secretariat consists of eight dedicated staff members with diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. The University of Oslo, through the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and dScience – Centre for Computational and Data Science – hosts NORA. We are located at Blindern and share offices with dScience.
Your main tasks will be
NORA has received funding from Research Council of Norway for establishing two Research Schools, which are:
NORA's Research School for cutting edge technologies within AI (NORA Tech)
Research School for humanities and societal questions within AI (NORA HS)
The position will primarily cover tasks related to NORA Research Schools.
The Research Coordinator will work closely with NORA´s existing Research Coordinator. The person who is hired will also get administrative tasks and responsibilities.
More about work tasks:
Plan and manage seasonal research schools for NORA Research Schools PhD students, including proposing and working closely with the program committee on scientific content, as well as overseeing all logistics and execution
Plan and manage private and open public events bringing together academia, startups, and industry
Engage PhD students and early-career researchers by curating and sharing relevant opportunities in the AI field, and by involving them in the Student Council to strengthen inter-institutional collaboration
Facilitate connections between Norwegian startups and relevant academic researchers
Lead and contribute to funding applications, including event and outreach funding from the Research Council of Norway, and support reporting obligations
Communicate research activities and initiatives to a broad audience, including writing short reports, news pieces, and articles for the NORA website and other relevant channels
Manage national and international academic collaborations and related administrative tasks, including correspondence, agreements, and partner relations
Monitor developments in the Norwegian and international AI landscape and provide input on strategic positioning and communication
The tasks will be varied, and good collaboration skills are required. The person appointed will work closely with the CEO and the rest of the secretariat. The position can be assigned other tasks. Some travelling must be expected.
What skills are important in this role?
Required skills
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in AI field. Practical competence may replace the educational requirement.
Experience with research administration and coordination
Experiences with National Research Schools.
In-depth knowledge of research funding from NFR and/or the EU's research programs.
Very good oral and written presentation skills in English are a prerequisite for the position.
Preferred skills
Knowledge about the Norwegian AI landscape
Experience with international collaboration
Experience with academic event planning
Master’s degree or equivalent in AI field
Basic oral and written communication skills in Norwegian are an advantage.
Personal skills
We will focus on the following personal skills:
Independent, proactive, and solution-oriented
Good collaboration and communication skills
Positive and flexible attitude
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can handle various tasks.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment
Service-minded
Analytical and systematic
We need different perspectives in our work
UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no.
We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?
We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.
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A workplace with good development and career opportunities
Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes
Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
Salary as Adviser position code 1434 in the salary range 640 000 – 705 000 kroner, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2% is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
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Application
Your application should include:
Application letter
CV
Copies of the original bachelor’s or master’s degree diploma, transcripts of records
Copies of certificates
Names and contact information on 2 references (name, connection to applicant, e-mail address and telephone number)
Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position".
When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
General information
The best qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.
Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us. The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.
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Questions about the position
For questions about the position, please contact
Michael Solvang (CEO at NORA), +4793410934, michael.solvang@nora.ai
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