Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Digital Culture - 2 positions

• English
• Norsk Nynorsk

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.

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The Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies invites applications for 2 postdoctoral positions in digital culture, starting 01.09.2024 or as agreed. The positions are for a fixed-term period of three years.

The department employs an academic staff of 80, administrative staff of 15, and about 40 ph.d. fellows and postdocs. We offer study programs in Art History, Classical philology, Comparative Literature, Digital Culture, Linguistics, Norwegian as a Secondary Language, Old Norse Philology, Scandinavian Studies, Theatre Studies and Norwegian language courses for international students and employees at the University of Bergen. LLE is also the proud host for the Norwegian Center of Research Excellence Center for Digital Narrative (CDN), and responsible for three of the most important dictionaries of the Norwegian language.

The project “Algorithmic folklore: The mutual shaping of vernacular creativity and automation” (ALGOFOLK) is funded by the Trond Mohn Foundation, PI: Gabriele de Seta. The project studies how algorithms are changing the relationship between creativity and automation across the globe, using a combination of ethnographic research and digital humanities methods. Read more about this project here: https://www.uib.no/en/cdn/166832/investigating-modern-myths-algorithms .

The position as postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment for three years, with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The successful applicant shall prepare a plan for qualifying for top academic positions in cooperation with the Head of Department.
It is a requirement that the postdoctoral project is completed during the period of employment.

Candidates cannot be employed as a postdoctoral fellow for more than one fixed term period at the same institution. The successful applicant will be expected to conform to the regulations that apply to the position and must accept that their primary residence will be in Bergen for the full term of the appointment.  

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent foreign degree in Digital Culture, Digital Humanities or a related field with a specialization in algorithmic culture or similar topics, and demonstrated experience working with qualitative research methods, or in Media Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Cultural Studies or a related field with specialization in digital media and demonstrated experience in working with ethnographic methods. The doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation within the closing date of the application. The PhD degree must be obtained prior to appointment.
• The applicant must provide a project proposal (max. 5 pages) aligned with the goals of the ALGOFOLK project, that is, using digital humanities and social science methodologies to study the relationship between algorithmic automation and vernacular creativity in a global context, with a particular emphasis on both EU and Global South contexts. The proposal should include a progress plan for the project’s main activities, and a plan for publishing results in recognized international channels.
• The applicant must be able to work independently in a well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.
• The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English.

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed project, the relevance to the project and regional representation within the ALGOFOLK-project, and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered.

In cases where applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant's personal eligibility will be considered.

• A good and professionally challenging working environment. 
• Salary at pay grade 63 (code 1352) in the state salary scale, currently equivalent to a gross annual salary of NOK 615 700 following ordinary meriting regulations. Further salary advancement will depend on seniority in the position.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise).
• Good welfare benefits

Applications must be sent electronically via the “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” link on this site. The applicant must use the electronic CV form. The application must include:

• A cover letter including a brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
• A project proposal of up to five pages/12.000 characters, when bibliography is not included. The project proposal should describe the research project, including research background, main research questions, theory, method, etc.
• Bibliography for the proposed project.
• A progress plan for the proposed project, and a plan for publishing results in recognized international channels. 
• Full list of scientific works (publication list). 
• 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.    
• CV. 
• A short summary of the PhD-thesis (up to three pages). 
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees, and diploma for the PhD or documentation showing that the thesis has been submitted for assessment.  
• Relevant certificates/references.  
• The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the main supervisor for the PhD thesis. 

The application and attachments must be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages must be accompanied by certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language. Please ensure that all attachments are in either Word or PDF format and are uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

For further information and for a full project description, applicants may contact the PI of the ALGOFOLK project, Dr. Gabriele de Seta, email: [email protected] , phone: +47 920 99 270 or the Head of department, professor Anders Fagerjord, email: [email protected] , phone: +47 55 58 36 52.

The public sector shall reflect the diversity of the Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

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

Shortlisted candidates will be called in to an interview.

Questions or queries about the electronic application process can be directed to [email protected] .

Further information about our employment process can be found here .

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

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7th May 2024

University of Bergen

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (2 positions) Fulltime (%)

Permanent

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