About the position
A fixed-term 100 % position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Fine Arts as a Post-doctoral Research Fellow in AI and Cultural Heritage, affiliated to the Department of Popular Music, for a period of 3 years. The position may be extended to 4 years including 25% teaching and administrative duties, depending on the Department’s teaching needs. The position is located at the University of Agder’s Kristiansand campus. The starting date is negotiable with the faculty.
The Faculty of Fine Arts has approximately 530 students and 95 academic staff. It consists of the Department of Popular Music, the Department of Classical Music and Music Education and the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.
The Department of Popular Music offers study programmes in performing rhythmical music at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. The department employs highly qualified staff with specialised expertise in performance, teaching, research and supervision, and maintains extensive national and international networks. The Department of Popular Music has been accredited and awarded a Centre for Excellence in Education (CreaTeME) and is a central partner in MishMash.
The position is funded by the Cultiva foundation and is linked to MishMash - Center for AI and Creativity, a Norwegian AI center funded by the Research Council of Norway (2025-2030). MishMash includes more than 200 professionals from various higher education institutions in Norway, in collaboration with a number of public actors and industry partners. The main goal of MishMash is to create, explore, and reflect on artificial intelligence for, through, and in creative practices. MishMash researchers will investigate AI’s impact on creative processes, develop innovative co-creative AI systems and educational strategies, and reflect on AI’s ethical, legal, cultural, and societal implications in creative fields. See MishMash Centre for AI and Creativity for more information.
Responsibilities
This postdoc position will be part of WP6 (AI for cultural heritage) of MishMash, with the possibility of also contributing to other work packages.
The focus of this position is to explore AI integration in the discovery, organizing and distribution of Nordic Cultural Heritage, including archives, libraries and museums, but also more commercial and market driven entities. WP6 has a broad focus, however in this call we seek projects exploring how we can significantly advance AI to effectively discover, organise, and showcase the vast richness of cultural heritage and creative works in all forms. And/or how we can develop interlinking systems within cultural heritage and creative works to enhance rights management and highlight their profound impact on contemporary creativity. In WP6, particular attention will be dedicated to minority cultural expressions, including Norwegian folk music, Sámi joik and world chant cultures.
The appointed candidate is expected to collaborate across the MishMash network and participate in all relevant MishMash activities.
The Department of Popular Music has built a strong national and international profile in research and education on music, creativity, and new technologies. Awarded Centre for Excellence in Education status (CreaTeME) and a central partner in MishMash, the department are well positioned for further growth. The appointed candidate will contribute to this development and help lead applications for larger external grants (e.g., Horizon Europe).
Required qualifications
- Doctoral degree in a relevant subject area. Potential applicants must have had their theses approved by the time of the application deadline.
- Fluency in English, both written and oral.
- Strong academic writing skills (academic paper(s) published or submitted)
The working language at the University of Agder is Norwegian. The position does not require proficiency in Norwegian, but knowledge of Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is an advantage.
Criteria for positions as Post-doctoral Research Fellow (in Norwegian).
Desired qualifications
- An interest in AI and creativity
- Good understanding of the creative and cultural industries, their infrastructures and power dynamics
- Understanding of and ability to collaborate with non-academic partners
- Experience from collaborations with external partners in the field of practice
- Experience in applying for grants
- Practical and/or academic knowledge of the creative and cultural industries
In assessing the Research proposal, emphasis will be placed upon the research proposal relevance to the call and to MishMash goals and objectives. The scientific merit and quality of the research proposal will also be assessed, as well as the research project's feasibility within the time frame of the position.
In the research proposal, applicants may plan for collaborations with relevant project partners from the public and private sectors within the MishMash network, including partners in the local MishMash network in Kristiansand.
Personal qualities
- Motivated to get involved and contribute to the development of a rapidly growing research environment
- Strong ability to work purposefully, systematically, and independently
- Good collaboration skills and an ability to join interdisciplinary academic communities
- Good communications skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
Personal qualities and suitability for the position will be emphasised.
We offer
- professional development in a large, exciting and socially influential organisation
- a positive, inclusive and diverse working environment
- modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare benefits
- membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (if eligible)
More about working at UiA.
The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.510, code 1352, NOK 600 000 – 650 000 gross salary per year. Higher salary grades may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.
General information
UiA is an open and inclusive university. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and makes us better. We, therefore, encourage qualified candidates to apply for the position independent of gender, age, cultural background, disability or an incomplete CV.
The Faculty of Fine Arts aspire to engage more women in top artistic-/scientific positions, and from a long-term perspective, women are strongly encouraged to apply for the position.
The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning the acts relating to Control of Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.
A background check may be conducted to verify information that appears in available documents. Background checks are always done with the applicant's consent, and employment in the position requires an approved background check. Relevant applicants will receive further information.
Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment. Read more about the employment process.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act § 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.
Application
The application and any necessary information about education and experience (including diplomas and certificates) are to be sent electronically. Use the link "Apply for this job".
The following documentation must be uploaded electronically:
- Research proposal, stating research questions and theoretical and methodological approaches as well as a feasible progress plan (3-5 pages)
- A complete list of publications
- CV with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities
- Certificates with grades
The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English.
Application deadline: August 9.
Contact
For questions about the position:
For questions about the application process:
- Tone Elisabeth Furre, senior HR adviser, mobile +47 911 00 030, e-mail [email protected]
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