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Professor II (20 %) at the Department of Philosophy

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Professor II (20 %) in Artificial Intelligence and causal analysis

The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a position as Professor II in Artificial Intelligence and Causal Analysis. The start date for the position is 1 September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The end date for the position is 31 December 2028. 

The Department of Philosophy has around 45 academic staff, six administrative staff and around ten PhD- and postdoctoral fellows. The Department offers bachelor’s degrees, master’s and PhD-degrees in Philosophy. Research at the Department spans a wide area. An overview of the research groups at the Department can be found here.

Appointment to a position as Professor II requires that the applicant holds a primary position of at least 50 percent with an employer other than the University of Bergen.

Work tasks/research field:

The position is funded by the "Akademiaavtalen IV" - an agreement of collaboration between the University of Bergen and Equinor which provides funding for basic research. The successful applicant will contribute to the further development of the Coincidence Analysis (CNA) method for causal data analysis. Currently, CNA has four key limitations: (I) inability to process high-dimensional data due to combinatorial explosion, (II) reliance on error-prone data preprocessing, (III) demanding data quality requirements that are hard to meet in observational settings, and (IV) frequent production of too many equally fitting models. The position will involve leveraging AI techniques custom-built for processing high-dimensional, noisy data to help CNA overcome these limitations.

Information about Coincidence Analysis (CNA). 

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• Significant research contributions equivalent to that of a professor. 
• Research competence in artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, statistics, or a related field with a focus on AI methods and/or causal data analysis.
• Documented interest in causal data analysis and/or in the development or application of advanced AI techniques.
• Strong theoretical knowledge and substantial practical experience in applying AI to complex, real-world datasets.
• Expertise in one or more of the following is highly desirable: 
  • Advanced variable/feature selection (e.g., LASSO, Elastic Net, Random Forests, wrapper methods). 
  • Dimensionality reduction/feature aggregation (e.g., autoencoders, PCA, manifold learning). 
  • Pattern recognition neural networks (e.g., Tsetlin Machines, Graph Neural Networks, RNNs for time-series causal discovery, XGBoost). 
  • AI-driven heuristic search (e.g., genetic algorithms, genetic programming, simulated annealing). 
• Interest and ability to work in interdisciplinary research. 
• High proficiency in written and spoken English. 
• Solid track record of peer-reviewed publications. 
• Suitability for the position, including excellent cooperation and communication skills, and enthusiasm for the work. 

An appointment as Associate Professor II may be considered in the absence of highly qualified applicants as Professor II. 

We offer:

• A professionally stimulating work environment.
• The position is 20% of a full-time post. The current annual salary for a full-time position is NOK 967 000 before taxes for Professor II (code 1013) and NOK 757 600 before taxes for Associate Professor II (code 1011). A higher salary may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants.

How to apply:

The application must be sent electronically within the deadline by using the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” on this page. 

The applicant must fill in the electronic CV form, and the application must include: 

1. A Cover letter.

2. A CV.

3. Relevant Higher Education diplomas and recommendations (scanned versions of originals or certified copies).

4. A complete list of academic publications.

5. Up to five academic works (may include theses, monographs and articles) that are to be given special consideration in the assessment of your academic qualifications.

6. The names of three references, with contact information.

The application and appendices must be written in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documentation in other languages must be followed by certified translations. Appendices must be uploaded within the application deadline as Word- or pdf-files. Applicants may be asked to send additional documentation. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview.

General information:

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the:

• Head of Department, Professor Steinar Bøyum, e-mail steinar.boyum@uib.no, or
• Professor Michael C. Baumgartner, e-mail michael.baumgartner@uib.no

For questions regarding the online application process please contact fakadm@hf.uib.no.

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

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met. 

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

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. 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.

Application deadline: 7 September 2025

UiB-ID: 25/8384

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