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There is a vacancy for a fixed-term full-time position as Researcher (code 1109) at MediaFutures: Research Centre for Responsible Media Technology & Innovation, University of Bergen. The position is for a period of two (2) years and is externally funded. Latest start date: 1st of October 2026. Place of service: Media City Bergen, Bergen, Norway. About MediaFutures/ the position About MediaFutures MediaFutures is a Centre for Research-based Innovation (SFI) funded by the Research Council of Norway and hosted by the University of Bergen. The centre is located at Media City Bergen and is closely connected to the Department of Information Science and Media Studies, the DARS research group, and adjacent computational social science and AI research environments at UiB. MediaFutures conducts interdisciplinary research on responsible artificial intelligence and media technologies, including media trust, recommender systems, AI-driven content production and analysis, content interaction and accessibility, Norwegian language technology, and broader questions in computational social science and behavioural data science. The centre produces scientific publications, prototypes, tools, and innovation outputs in close cooperation with industry partners. In the coming years, MediaFutures is also expected to play an important role in shaping possible post-SFI research structures and future research trajectories at UiB, including activities linked to DARS and to the broader scientific agenda associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab. Read more about the centre at: https://mediafutures.no/ Strategic Context As MediaFutures enters the final phase of the SFI period, the centre is strengthening its long-term portfolio-building and external funding capacity in order to support possible post-SFI organisational models and future research trajectories at UiB. This position is designed as a strategic research-development role and will work closely with the Centre Director to help build future national and international funding pipelines, while also contributing active research within DARS and within the broader scientific agenda associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab. The position will collaborate closely with the Centre Director on a daily basis and report formally to the Centre Director at MediaFutures. About the Position The position will be affiliated with the DARS research group. The successful candidate is also expected to conduct research relevant to the broader scientific agenda associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab at UiB and to demonstrate an understanding of the research themes, methods, and long-term academic ambitions connected to this environment. This position focuses on strengthening MediaFutures', DARS', and related research environments' future research portfolio and funding capacity. The successful candidate will combine active research with the identification, development, and shaping of new national and international grant opportunities, especially within RCN, EU, and other strategically relevant funding schemes. Responsibilities Conduct research in behavioural data science aligned with MediaFutures' strategic priorities and with the broader scientific agenda associated with DARS and the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab. Contribute actively to the development of new national and international grant proposals. Identify funding opportunities and support concept development for large-scale interdisciplinary research initiatives. Draft and further develop scientific sections of proposals and coordinate academic and partner input where relevant. Support long-term portfolio development, visibility, and strategic positioning of MediaFutures, DARS, the broader scientific environment associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab, and adjacent research environments. Contribute to publications and other scientific outputs linked to ongoing and emerging research themes. Help structure proposal processes, timelines, internal review rounds, and knowledge transfer across applications. Qualifications and personal qualities: The applicant must: Hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within Data Science, Computer Science, Information Science, Computational Social Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field. Have submitted the PhD thesis at the time of application and have been awarded the degree before the starting date of the position Demonstrate strong competence in statistical analysis, computational methods, and data-driven research. Have a clear research profile relevant to the centre's scientific priorities and the broader research themes pursued in DARS and in the scientific environment associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab. Demonstrate excellent writing skills and the ability to formulate clear and convincing scientific arguments. Demonstrate ability to combine independent research with strategic and collaborative development work in a shared research environment. Be proficient in written and spoken English, as English is the working language of the centre. The following will be considered an advantage: Experience with national or international proposal development. Familiarity with Norwegian and European research funding landscapes. Experience supporting strategic research development, portfolio work, academic positioning, or the building of research environments. Potential candidates may be invited to the centre for an interview. We can offer: A professionally stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment. Close collaboration with the Centre Director and integration into the DARS research group and related research activities at Infomedia. Participation in nationally and internationally competitive research projects. Salary according to the Norwegian government salary scale (code 1109). Salary is currently NOK 657 000, - per year before tax. Further promotion follows standard regulations. Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund Good welfare benefits An inclusive workplace at Media City Bergen and the University of Bergen. For more information about moving to Bergen and Norway, please visit: https://www.uib.no/en/international/128545/international-staff Your application must include: A cover letter describing research interests and motivation for applying. CV. Publication list. Up to five selected scientific publications. Transcripts and diplomas, including confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted. Names and contact information for two reference persons (one normally being the PhD supervisor). Relevant certificates/references. Applications and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded via Jobbnorge. Applications and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded via Jobbnorge. Applications sent by e-mail or without requested documents will not be evaluated. Application deadline: May 3, 2026.

Description The Bias, Ethics, and Privacy Cluster within the Center for Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CIDSAI) at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a Postdoctoral Associate under the supervision of Professor Hanan Salam to work on the development of frameworks, tools, and theoretical foundations for bias detection and mitigation in AI & data science, with a particular focus on applications relevant to the Arab world. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary research team working at the intersection of machine learning, algorithmic fairness, human-computer interaction, and responsible AI. The project aims to investigate how bias emerges in data pipelines and AI systems, understand the design and development decisions that propagate social biases, and develop theoretical and algorithmic approaches to mitigate them. Key responsibilities include developing bias detection tools, building fairness-aware algorithms, and contributing to practical guidelines and theoretical frameworks that address systemic bias in data-driven systems. This position offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant research environment with faculty and collaborators across computer science, data science, design, and ethics, and to contribute to high-impact research that shapes the development of equitable and inclusive AI technologies in the Arab region. Applicants must have a PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, AI, HCI, or a closely related field, and a strong track record of research in areas such as algorithmic fairness, bias in machine learning, ethics in AI, or sociotechnical systems. Strong programming and data analysis skills are essential. Preferred qualifications include experience working with interdisciplinary research. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. For consideration, applicants need to submit in PDF format: Cover letter Curriculum vitae with full publication list Research statement highlighting past and current research experience Research project explaining how the candidate sees their research fit in the research axes of the lab At least two letters of reference, all in PDF format The appointment will be for 1 year, with the option to renew further depending on performance (in total not to exceed 5 years). More information about professor Hanan’s lab can be found here: https://wp.nyu.edu/smartlab/ If you have any questions, please email Prof. Hanan Salam at hanan.salam@nyu.edu. The terms of employment are very competitive and the position provides salary higher than internationally competitive rates for Post-Doctoral positions, in addition to substantial benefits (generous housing, transportation and travel allowances, educational subsidies for children), together with full health insurance and retirement contributions. The UAE does not levy income tax. About NYUAD: NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity Employer UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 2,900 of them have a wide range of administrative tasks and thus support excellent research and teaching. Would you also like to do something meaningful for society with your work and do you enjoy organizing things? We are looking for a/an Organisational Assistent 46 Faculty of Philosophy and Education Startdate: 01.07.0001 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §54 VwGr. IIIa Reference no.: 5272 If you like to organize and maintain an overview even in the face of diverse tasks, then welcome to the team! The position is initially limited to 12 months. A permanent position (permanent employment is sought by mutual agreement) is desirable. Your personal sphere of influence: The Department of Education is part of the Faculty of Philosophy and Education. The main tasks of the Department are teaching and research in the field of educational science. At the department, a 7-member administrative team organises the academic staff, consisting of 70 members, who are dedicated to the description, critical analysis and scientific explanation of educational phenomena. The position is assigned to the areas of “Foundations of Education” (headed by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Daniel Tröhler) and “Educational Research and Theory” (headed by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Henning Schluß). You will independently teake care of general administrative tasks related to human resources, budget, teaching, research, and third mission, and will be available as a contact person for the department's academic staff, local and international guests and cooperation partners. Your future tasks: You will support the researchers in both research units in organizing and administering their research, project, and teaching tasks. In addition, and in consultation with the department coordinator, you will also support scientific staff in other research units as needed as a member of the team of administrative department staff. It will be possible to set priorities in this regard. The shared offices of the administrative staff, which are located close to each other, offer numerous opportunities for consultation and support. This means, among other things: You will deal with financial and personnel aspects in connection with externally funded projects. You will handle the auditing of project and appointment budgets. You will organize meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. You supervise events directly on site. You administer travel activities and cost reimbursements. You manage data in IT systems of the university. You will help with the administrative preparation of publication activities. You are the contact person and take care of correspondence in English and German with all interfaces (internal to the department, university, project partners, students, etc.) You take care of visiting scientists and cooperation partners. You fill the homepage with content relevant to the department. This is part of your personality: Professional experience in office management (preferably in a scientific/university context) General or vocational secondary or higher school (Matura) or commercial apprenticeship qualification and many years of Office experience Very good MS Office skills (especially Word, Excel and Power Point) Very good German and solid knowledge of English (from B 2 level, working language partly in English) Experience with content management systems (e.g. Typo 3 and u:cris, Moodle) Experience with SAP and HRFI is an advantage Joy in dealing with and supporting guests from home and abroad. Working style: You like to work independently and in a structured manner, you are service-oriented and you like to find solutions. You are a team player and have high social and communicative skills. What we offer: Work-life balance: You can enjoy flexible working hours, but work for a periode of time exclusivly in the office. Home office will be possible after completing a thorough training period by mutual agreement. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a committed team with diverse university backgrounds in a relaxed work environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 2.759,2 (full-time) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! It’s that easy to apply: With your CV / letter of motivation Leaving certificates Work certificates Further documents, if necessary. Via our job portal / apply button If you have any content questions, please contact: Veronika Wöhrer veronika.woehrer@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 04/06/2026