Researcher Position in User Modelling, Personalisation and Engagement at MediaFutures

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Bergen, Vestland, Norway 1 stilling Full time
Researcher Position in User Modelling, Personalisation and Engagement at MediaFutures

Arbeidsgiver: Universitetet i Bergen

Stillingstittel: Researcher Position in User Modelling, Personalisation and Engagement at MediaFutures

Frist: 15.03.2025

Ansettelsesform: Engasjement

UiB - Knowledge that shapes society

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

Researcher position in User Modelling, Personalisation & Engagement at MediaFutures: Research Centre for Responsible Media Technology and Innovation.

There is a vacancy for a Researcher position at MediaFutures: Research Centre for Responsible Media Technology & Innovation. The position is for a period of 2 years. We are looking for an ambitious and self-motivated colleague to join us.

MediaFutures is a new centre for research-based innovation at the Department for Information Science and Media Studies, University of Bergen, located at Media City Bergen. The centre is part of the Norwegian Research Council's Research-based Innovation scheme. MediaFutures cooperates with industry partners from news media and media technology research topics like media experiences, recommender technology, content production and analysis, content interaction and availability, and Norwegian language technology. The goal is to develop responsible technological solutions to societal challenges like AI, fake news, echo chambers, and political polarization.

About the project/work tasks:

This position will be part of Work Package 2, User Modelling, Personalisation & Engagement at MediaFutures, focused on the development of novel user modeling and personalisation techniques capable of effectively eliciting user preferences in order to enhance the user experience when interacting with media content.

The work will include conducting literature studies, surveys, and using the gained knowledge to develop user models, personalization and engagement technology. Research will be conducted by developing models or interfaces and performing simulation studies using qualitative and/or quantitative methods.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • The applicant must hold a PhD or an equivalent degree within Information Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Informatics, Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence – or must have submitted their doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline.
  • Strong programming skills are a must.
  • A firm basis in quantitative research methods and data analysis skills (e.g., in Python, R, or STATA) is an advantage.
  • Background within data science and recommender systems is an advantage.
  • Experience from scientific work (e.g., previous conference and journal publications) is a requirement.
  • Experience in innovation work, grant writing, and proposal authorship is an advantage.
  • Great motivation for research and innovation work, interest in the topic, and good knowledge of relevant theory and methods are a must.
  • Proficiency in both written and oral English.

We can offer:

  • Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment.
  • Salary at NOK 624 500,- per year (code 1109) on the government salary scale upon appointment.
  • A cross-disciplinary, interactive and challenging working environment.
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
  • Good welfare benefits.

Your application must include:

  • A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
  • The names and contact information for two reference persons.
  • CV.
  • Transcripts and diplomas and official confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted.
  • Relevant certificates/references.
  • List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

Closing date: 15.3.25. The application has to be marked: 25/545.

General information:

Information about the position is obtainable by contacting the center's director Christoph Trattner.

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.

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