Postdoctoral Fellow/Researcher - "Artifical Intelligence: Human-LLM Communication"

UiO/Anders Lien
30th April 2025
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English

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Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas 

Postdoctoral Fellow/Researcher - "Artifical Intelligence: Human-LLM Communication"
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About the position 

A position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Researcher (SKO 1352 / SKO 1109) is available at the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas, University of Oslo.

The position is associated with the project Artificial Intelligence in Real Life: Human-LLM Communication , funded by The Research Council of Norway. The research fellow will be responsible for conducting experimental research on the pragmatics of human-LLM interaction. The candidate is expected to present a research project closely connected to the main project.

The position is available for a period of 3 years. 
There is a 10 % component of the position which is devoted to teaching and administrative duties if the successful candidate is to be employed as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Applicants who are or have previously been employed as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow  at the University of Oslo cannot be hired in another Postdoctoral Fellowship. Such candidates are eligible for a position as Researcher. In that case the percentage of teaching and administrative duties is not applicable.

The successful candidate is expected to become part of the research environment/network of the department and contribute to its development. The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

Qualification requirements and selection criterias 

• PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in areas relevant for the project (philosophy, linguistic pragmatics, experimental psychology, computational linguistics or digital humanities) 
• The candidate's research project must be closely connected to the main project
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of a Scandinavian language is an advantage.
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position

Appointment is dependent on the public defense of the doctoral thesis being approved. 

The following attributes are also highly desirable:

• Experience with experimental methods/statistical analyses in linguistics/pragmatics/psychology
• Experience working with people from atypically developing/neuroatypical populations, particularly autism.

In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:

• The research project’s scientific merit, research-related relevance and innovation
• The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and contribute to the main project
• Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines

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We offer 

• Salary NOK 579 700 – 661 600 per annum depending on qualifications 
• A professionally stimulating working environment 
• Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Attractive welfare benefits

How to apply 

The application must include

• Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
• Curriculum Vitae with grades listed (with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities)
• List of publications
• Project description (appox. 3–5 pages, maximum 14,000 characters. See Template for project descriptions ). The project description must present a feasible progress plan. It is expected that the applicant will be able to complete the project during the period of appointment 
• Two academic article-length writing samples that the applicant wishes to be considered (these can include dissertation chapters and must not necessarily have been published).

Diplomas, certificates, doctoral thesis and other academic works may be requested later.

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, jobbnorge.no. Applicants with education from a foreign university must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system.

The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

General information

See also Regulations concerning Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships.

Following the Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) § 25, Chapter 2, information about the applicant may be used in the public list of applicants even if the applicant opts out from the entry in the public application list.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo.

The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its employees, including research results.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

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University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Department embraces four disciplines: Philosophy, Classical Languages (Greek and Latin), History of Ideas and Art History. The Department is also responsible for the introductory philosophy courses, obligatory for all students attending study programmes at the University of Oslo. The Department has about 110 employees.

Questions about the position

Ingrid Lossius Falkum

Professor

i.l.falkum@ifikk.uio.no

Anders Rykke

HR Adviser

anders.rykke@hf.uio.no

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Deadline

30th April 2025

Employer

University of Oslo

Municipality

Oslo

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Duration

Temporary

Place of service
Boks 1072 Blindern, 0316 Oslo

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