Researcher in Behavioural Data Science and Strategic Research Development, MediaFutures
Deadline: 03.05.2026
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Researcher
There is a vacancy for a fixed-term full-time position as Researcher (code 1109) at MediaFutures: Research Centre for Responsible Media Technology & Innovation, University of Bergen. The position is for a period of two (2) years and is externally funded.
Latest start date: 1st of October 2026.
Place of service: Media City Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
About MediaFutures/ the position
About MediaFutures
MediaFutures is a Centre for Research-based Innovation (SFI) funded by the Research Council of Norway and hosted by the University of Bergen. The centre is located at Media City Bergen and is closely connected to the Department of Information Science and Media Studies, the DARS research group, and adjacent computational social science and AI research environments at UiB.
MediaFutures conducts interdisciplinary research on responsible artificial intelligence and media technologies, including media trust, recommender systems, AI-driven content production and analysis, content interaction and accessibility, Norwegian language technology, and broader questions in computational social science and behavioural data science.
The centre produces scientific publications, prototypes, tools, and innovation outputs in close cooperation with industry partners. In the coming years, MediaFutures is also expected to play an important role in shaping possible post-SFI research structures and future research trajectories at UiB, including activities linked to DARS and to the broader scientific agenda associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab.
As MediaFutures enters the final phase of the SFI period, the centre is strengthening its long-term portfolio-building and external funding capacity in order to support possible post-SFI organisational models and future research trajectories at UiB.
This position is designed as a strategic research-development role and will work closely with the Centre Director to help build future national and international funding pipelines, while also contributing active research within DARS and within the broader scientific agenda associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab.
The position will collaborate closely with the Centre Director on a daily basis and report formally to the Centre Director at MediaFutures.
About the Position
The position will be affiliated with the DARS research group. The successful candidate is also expected to conduct research relevant to the broader scientific agenda associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab at UiB and to demonstrate an understanding of the research themes, methods, and long-term academic ambitions connected to this environment.
This position focuses on strengthening MediaFutures', DARS', and related research environments' future research portfolio and funding capacity.
The successful candidate will combine active research with the identification, development, and shaping of new national and international grant opportunities, especially within RCN, EU, and other strategically relevant funding schemes.
Responsibilities
Conduct research in behavioural data science aligned with MediaFutures' strategic priorities and with the broader scientific agenda associated with DARS and the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab.
Contribute actively to the development of new national and international grant proposals.
Identify funding opportunities and support concept development for large-scale interdisciplinary research initiatives.
Draft and further develop scientific sections of proposals and coordinate academic and partner input where relevant.
Support long-term portfolio development, visibility, and strategic positioning of MediaFutures, DARS, the broader scientific environment associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab, and adjacent research environments.
Contribute to publications and other scientific outputs linked to ongoing and emerging research themes.
Help structure proposal processes, timelines, internal review rounds, and knowledge transfer across applications.
Qualifications and personal qualities:
The applicant must:
Hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within Data Science, Computer Science, Information Science, Computational Social Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field.
Have submitted the PhD thesis at the time of application and have been awarded the degree before the starting date of the position
Demonstrate strong competence in statistical analysis, computational methods, and data-driven research.
Have a clear research profile relevant to the centre's scientific priorities and the broader research themes pursued in DARS and in the scientific environment associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab.
Demonstrate excellent writing skills and the ability to formulate clear and convincing scientific arguments.
Demonstrate ability to combine independent research with strategic and collaborative development work in a shared research environment.
Be proficient in written and spoken English, as English is the working language of the centre.
The following will be considered an advantage:
Experience with national or international proposal development.
Familiarity with Norwegian and European research funding landscapes.
Experience supporting strategic research development, portfolio work, academic positioning, or the building of research environments.
Potential candidates may be invited to the centre for an interview.
We can offer:
A professionally stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment.
Close collaboration with the Centre Director and integration into the DARS research group and related research activities at Infomedia.
Participation in nationally and internationally competitive research projects.
Salary according to the Norwegian government salary scale (code 1109). Salary is currently NOK 657 000, - per year before tax. Further promotion follows standard regulations.
Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
Practical questions about the application process should be directed to HR Adviser Gudrun Horvei; gudrun.horvei@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.
We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.
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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.
