Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Artistic Research - AI in Artistic Processes

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow position

At the Art Academy - Department of Contemporary Art, Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design (KMD), a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position (100%) in Artistic Research is available. The position is for a fixed-term period of three years, connected to the newly formed MishMash Centre for AI and Creativity, with a desired start date of September 1, 2026. 

About the project/work tasks:

MishMash Centre for AI and Creativity is a Norwegian AI centre funded by the Research Council of Norway (2025-2030). It comprises more than 200 faculty members from many higher education institutions in Norway, in collaboration with numerous public and private sector partners. The primary objective of MishMash is to create, explore, and reflect on AI for, through, and in creative practices. MishMash researchers will investigate AI’s impact on creative processes, develop innovative CoCreative AI systems and educational strategies, and address AI’s ethical, cultural, legal, and societal implications in creative domains. See mishmash.no for more information.

The appointed candidate will join MishMash’s Work Package 2: AI in Artistic Processes and will work closely with WP2 leader Dr. Budhaditya Chattopadhyay, as well as with the rest of the research team from Work Package 2 and other MishMash Work Packages, collaborate across the MishMash network, and participate in all relevant MishMash activities.  

Applications will be assessed based on the candidate's artistic practice, project quality, and relevance for the AI centre and Work Package 2.  

The department will host an online orientation meeting for the position 8 January 2026 at 14.00 hrs (CET). Participate at: https://uib.zoom.us/j/62281498137?pwd=Qakqii2iD8DxRLgrArHcugDrNKyEbW.1

Project proposal: The artistic research project proposal should place the project in a subject/artistic research field, and present the theme, problems, and research questions, context, method, and plan for dissemination of results (artistic and other). The project proposal should present the project's placement and relevance to the academic environment at the department and MishMash Centre for AI and Creativity, WP2. The applicant should explain any specific needs for academic and material resources, as well as addressing any legal and ethical considerations. Applicants must also indicate potential collaborating institutions and partners.  

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:

The purpose of a postdoctoral position is to enable the employee to develop a research profile and acquire competencies that qualify them to apply for an associate professorship. The position may also provide additional skills relevant to the postdoc’s future career.

A career development plan shall be prepared for the postdoc, specifying the competencies to be acquired. The institution is responsible for ensuring that this plan is followed and that the postdoc has access to career guidance throughout the postdoctoral period. 

If the postdoc does not already possess educational competence that meets the requirements for an associate professorship, the institution shall facilitate the acquisition of such competence during the employment period.

It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution.

There is a residency requirement for Postdoctoral candidates employed at the faculty. 

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• Applicants must have a PhD in artistic research or a practice-based PhD. The PhD result must have been submitted for evaluation within the application deadline, and the PhD degree must be obtained prior to appointment.
• Applicants must have experience in artistic practice and production at a high level.
• Applicants must have experience in the application of Artificial Intelligence in the arts.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate strong collaboration skills.
• Applicants must have proficient written and oral English skills.

Personal and interpersonal qualities will be emphasized, with consideration given to ambitions and potential.

If the appointed candidate does not have proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish at level A2 at the time of employment, the institution will offer free Norwegian language training with the aim of achieving at least this level. 

We can offer:

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment.
• A position as Postdoctoral research fellow (position code 1352) with an annual salary of NOK 657 000 gross. A mandatory 2% contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted. Further promotion is made in accordance with the length of service.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 
• Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• Documentation of formal qualifications. This includes diplomas/degree certificates and academic transcripts of records for completed Bachelor's, Master's and PhD Degrees. Applicants who have not yet completed their PhD degrees must deliver documentation confirming that the PhD result has been submitted for assessment.
• A brief statement outlining the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
• Research proposal of up to 3000 words.
• Progress plan.  
• Budget (download template here).
• Documentation of relevant artistic practice.
• CV
• It is desirable to include the names and contact information of two references. One of these should preferably be the main supervisor of your PhD. 

Applications and attachments with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded to JobbNorge.

Please note: Applications lacking documentation at the application deadline will not be considered, and it will not be possible to submit additional documents afterward.

No written evaluations of applications will be provided. Shortlisted candidates will be called in to an interview. 

General information:

Contact information for the department head Katrine Hjelde, phone +47 455 19 545, e-mail: Katrine.Hjelde@uib.no  or the project WP2 leader, Budhaditya Chattopadhyay.  e-mail: Budhaditya.Chattopadhyay@uib.no 

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