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About the position
The Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages (ILOS) at the University of Oslo is announcing a Doctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1017) affiliated with the research project NxtGenFake. The project examines how generative artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models, affects the production, dissemination, and understanding of digital content that may challenge democratic values and public trust.
More about the NxtGenFake project and the position
The NxtGenFake project, funded by the Norwegian Research Council, investigates how large language models shape political narratives and strategic communication in digital environments. The project focuses on so-called disinformation narratives, meaning narratives of a misleading or inaccurate nature. Large language models enable the production of synthetic content at scale, potentially flooding information ecosystems with text that is difficult to distinguish from human-generated material. At the same time, large language models are increasingly being used for information retrieval, which may amplify the spread of biased or inaccurate representations.
A particular focus of the project is how such models—trained on large datasets including social media—may reproduce disinformation narratives from actors such as Russia and China, and influence public opinion in democratic societies, including Norway. The project analyzes how these disinformation narratives emerge, spread, and affect public discourse.
We are now seeking a motivated and skilled Doctoral Research Fellow to contribute to the NxtGenFake project, preferably with experience in handling and analyzing large datasets, and a willingness to collaborate interdisciplinarily with other project participants in studies and publications.
Applicants are required to upload/attach a research proposal (hf.uio.no) stating research questions and theoretical and methodological approaches.
The person appointed will be affiliated with the faculty’s organized research training. The academic work is to result in a doctoral thesis that will be defended at the faculty with a view to obtaining the degree of PhD. The successful candidate will be part of the NxtGenFake project and contribute to its development. Read more about the Doctoral degree: PhD in the Humanities (hf.uio.no).
The appointment is for a duration of 3 years. All PhD Candidates who submit their doctoral dissertation for assessment with a written recommendation from their supervisor within 3 years or 3 ½ years after the start of their PhD position, will be offered, respectively, a 12 or 6 month Completion Grant (hf.uio.no).
The start-up date is estimated to 1 October 2026.
Responsibilities
- Conduct empirical and theoretical research on generative AI, disinformation, and political communication in line with the objectives of the NxtGenFake project
- Analyze disinformation narratives in AI-generated content and social media
- Handle and analyze large datasets
- Contribute to scientific publications and dissemination of research results
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team at ILOS and with other national and international partners
Qualification requirements
Mandatory requirements
- A Master's degree or equivalent in linguistics with a special focus on corpus and / or computational linguistics. The Master's degree must have been obtained and the final evaluation must be available by the application deadline.
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in English (preferably also in Norwegian) (see Language requirements (hf.uio.no)
- Experience with research on AI, digital media, and/or disinformation, and analysis of large datasets
- Skills in qualitative, quantitative, and/or digital methods
- Personal suitability and motivation for the position.
To be eligible for admission to the doctoral programmes at the University of Oslo, applicants must, as a minimum, have completed a five-year graduation course (Master’s degree or equivalent), including a Master’s thesis of at least 30 ECTS. In special cases, the Faculty may grant admission on the basis of a one-year Master course following an assessment of the study programme’s scope and quality.
Applicants who have recently graduated with excellent results may be given preference.
In assessing the research proposal (hf.uio.no), special emphasis will be placed on
- Scientific merit, research-related relevance and innovation
- Relevance to the NxtGenFake project
Employment is conditional on the candidate being assessed as personally suitable from a security perspective. In this connection, identity checks will also be carried out, as well as verification of documentation and background for relevant candidates.
Personal skills
Collaboration skills, communication skills, time management, self-motivation, perseverance / resilience, adaptability, ability to join interdisciplinary research communities, and critical thinking skills.
We offer
- Salary in position as Doctoral Research Fellow, position code 1017 in salary range NOK from 550 800 to 596 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
- A professionally stimulating working environment
- Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (spk.no), which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
- Attractive welfare benefits (uio.no)
How to apply
The application must include:
- Application letter describing your qualifications and motivation for the position
- Curriculum Vitae with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities
- Diploma and transcript of records of your Bachelor’s and Master's degrees.
- For applicants with education from a Norwegian higher educational institution: Please retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your Diploma and transcripts or grades.
- Applicants with education from a foreign university: Please upload copies of your diploma in addition to copies of your transcripts or grades. You must also attach an official explanation of your university's grading system.
- Do not submit other certificates, articles, master theses and the like unless specifically requested. If further documentation is wanted for assessment, you will be asked to submit it later.
- Project proposal, including a detailed progress plan for the project (3 - 5 pages, maximum 14.000 characters. See Template for project proposal (hf.uio.no)
- If applicable: Documentation of English Language requirements (hf.uio.no). The appointed applicant will be asked to document these skills prior to admission to the PhD programme.
- A list of 2–3 references (name, relationship, email, and phone number)
Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
Application with attachments must be submitted via our electronic recruitment system Jobbnorge—click “Apply for the position.”
Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.
We need different perspectives in our work
UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no.
We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?
We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.
If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps, we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian).
The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports.
More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.
We hope you will apply for the position with us.
General information
The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.
Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us.
Please refer to Regulations for the Act on universities and colleges chapter 3 (Norwegian), Guidelines concerning appointment to post doctoral and research posts at UiO and Regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at the University of Oslo.
The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.
Om arbeidsgiveren:
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
The Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages is involved in extensive research, teaching and outreach in the fields of literature, area studies and linguistics within European languages apart from the Nordic ones.The Department has an active research environment with a wide range of international collaboration. Many of our researchers play a part in giving the general public insight into the results of this research. The Department has about 130 members of staff: approximately 80 in academic posts, approximately 30 Ph.D. fellows and postdoctoral fellows, and 18 in administrative posts. The Department has approximately 300 master students and 1000 bachelor students.
About the position
One PhD Research Fellowship (SKO 1017) in Science & Technology Studies (STS) is available at TIK Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture at the University of Oslo (UiO) from August 2026.
Candidates are invited to apply for a three-year PhD Research Fellowship associated with the DataMines project (Governing data infrastructure and clouds in digitally mediated natural resource extraction and exploitation).
The position is for three years, with the possibility of extension for teaching activities.
The successful PhD candidate will define and carry out an individual subproject on the politics of bioprospecting in Norway, with a focus on legal and scientific practices. More information about the project is available in the project’s website and upon request ana.delgado@tik.uio.no
The appointed candidate will be part of the TIK Centre’s STS research group. The STS group at TIK analyses the relations between science, technology and society; how scientific knowledge and technologies emerge and how science and technology are employed in different social contexts, and with what social and political implications.
The research fellow must take part in the Faculty’s approved PhD program (TIK track) and is expected to complete the project within the set fellowship period. The main purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. For more information, please see the Faculty of Social Sciences’ web site.
In addition to their own research work, fellows may be invited to participate in teaching and/or administration activities connected to research and teaching in the programs offered at the Centre. All such work will be compensated with an equivalent extension of the research fellowship.
About the DataMines Project
DataMines combines approaches from STS, critical data studies and political ecology, and develops “track and tracing” ethnographic methods to follow the flow of genetic resources across land, oceans, jurisdictions, and global databases. It builds on a collaboration between the University of Oslo, Fridtjof Nansens Institute and the University College London, and it brings together an interdisciplinary team of international scholars in Europe and Brazil. The project is led by Associate Professor Ana Delgado.
Biodiversity loss is a main global challenge. DataMines addresses it by studying how genetic resources are digitalized and increasingly stored in and retrieved from databases, often as open data. The project analyses the challenges that turning biodiversity into data poses for biodiversity governance. It focuses on bioprospecting, i.e. the search for commercially interesting forms of biochemistry nature. Using an ethnographic approach it follows specific forms of biodiversity (plants and microbes) in Brazil and Norway.
The digital shift in bioprospecting poses several challenges to existing regulatory mechanisms for the fair access and use of genetic resources. Genetic data on critical biodiversity resources accumulate in databases in the Global North, even when that data has been collected from organisms and microorganisms in megadiverse countries in the Global South.
The digitalization of bioprospecting, including the use of AI and datamining software to search for interesting sequences in databases, has opened up a new round of global controversies on genetic-resource extraction and exploitation, including what indigenous and activist groups see as a new form of digital biopiracy. A key problem is that regulatory and legal mechanisms are missing to regulate the flow of data, and to govern databases.
How does the governance of resource extractions change when the site of extraction is not only physical sites existing within national jurisdictions, but when resources also exist as data in databases and clouds? The project DataMines addresses this question, to produce theoretical and empirical knowledge that can be used to inform better policies, towards contributing to data sovereignty and environmental justice. You can read more about the project here: DataMines
Selection criteria
Qualification requirements
- Applicants must hold a 2 year Master’s degree or equivalent in the social sciences, the humanities or relevant interdisciplinary studies and meet the formal requirements for admittance to the Faculty of Social Sciences’ PhD program.
- The Master’s degree must be of high quality (grade A or B)
- The applicants must have:
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
- Good professional writing skills
- Demonstrated research capabilities
- Personal suitability and motivation for the position
Preferred qualifications
- Very good skills in Norwegian or other Scandinavian language is an advantage, but not a requirement.
- Sufficient knowledge of Science & Technology Studies (STS), strong interest in the development of STS research both theoretically and empirically, collaboration skills and an ability to work in interdisciplinary academic communities will be an advantage.
The successful candidate is expected to take active part in activities like seminars and workshops at TIK. Residency in or close to Oslo is expected.
Assessment
The evaluation of the candidates will be based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualifications - required as well as preferred - applicable to the position, including personal qualifications. The best qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.
The final hiring decision is the responsibility of the centre’s board and will be based on an evaluation of the overall qualifications of the shortlisted candidates as well as the centre’s needs.
We need different perspectives in our work
UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no.
We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?
We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.
If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps, we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian).
The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports.
More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.
We hope you will apply for the position with us.
We offer
- Salary between NOK 550 800-595 800 per annum, depending on qualifications. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund
- An academically stimulating working environment
- Attractive welfare benefits including excellent benefits for families (kindergarten, paid paternal/maternal leave etc) and a generous pension agreement.
- In addition, Oslo offers a family-friendly environment with rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities in its immediate surroundings.
Read more about the benefits of working in the public sector at Employer Portal.
Application
The application should be written in English and must include:
- Application letter (1-2 pages). Please describe your motivation for applying for a PhD and explain how your background, research and experience are relevant to this PhD position. Indicate which of the qualification requirements you meet.
- Project proposal (5-10 pages). The proposal should address how you would approach the project within your chosen research theme conceptually and methodologically and its relationship to your current experience. Please include a timeline of suggested activities.
- 3-page CV summarizing education, positions, research experience, and other activities. The period of enrolment (admission-completion) in the master's study program must be specified.
- A complete list of publications (if relevant).
- Academic diplomas and grade transcripts (university degrees only).
- List of 2 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number). Please note that references will only be contacted for candidates invited to interview.
Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position". Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their university's grading system. Please note that all documents must be in English (or a Scandinavian language in the case of transcripts; the application materials should be in English).
Contact information
- Associate Professor Ana Delgado
- Head of Administration Inger-Johanne Ullern
General information
The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.
Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us.
Please refer to Regulations for the Act on universities and colleges chapter 3 (Norwegian), Guidelines concerning appointment to post doctoral and research posts at UiO and Regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at the University of Oslo.
The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.
Om arbeidsgiveren:
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
TIK Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture is a cross disciplinary unit at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Oslo. TIK is home to 40 staff members working in research, education and research communication in innovation and science and technology studies (STS). A major part of TIK’s activity is externally funded research. TIK also offers postgraduate education; a PhD-programme and two Master programmes. The Centre also hosts OSIRIS - Oslo Institute for Research on the Impact of Science.
If you want to start your scientific career in biophotonics while working towards real-world impact in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.
DTU Health Tech invites applications for a PhD researcher investigating how tissue optics can improve both the imaging depth of optical coherence tomography and the sensitivity of this method for detecting pancreatic cancer. Funded by the ERC Synergy Grant Zee-Zoom-Zap, the position will be part of the Biophotonic Imaging Group in the Optical Imaging and Sensing (OASIS) section. You will be joining a dynamic, collaborative and interdisciplinary team where you will get all the necessary support to turn your ideas into great results. Additionally, you will be part of a vibrant international collaboration with opportunities to expand your knowledge through external research visits.
In the Biophotonic Imaging Group, our aim is to drive cutting-edge research in multimodal, functional optical bio-imaging, and to establish a biophotonic imaging resource for translational research at DTU Health Tech. We develop and innovate new optical imaging concepts and technologies that enable novel insights into tissue function and disease biomarkers, and new clinical achievements that improve healthcare.
Pancreatic cancer is the 12th most common cancer, but one of the deadliest, with a 5-year survival rate around 13%. This poor prognosis is due to the lack of screening technologies that can detect pancreatic cancer at an early stage – diagnosis at stage Ia would increase the 5-year survival rate 10-fold. This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of an exciting new theragnostic platform for screening, early diagnosis, and in situ treatment of pancreatic cancer.
We are looking for a candidate with experience in experimental optics to explore how novel fluorophores can enhance the imaging depth achievable with cancer-specific fluorescence imaging. Fluorophores that emit light in the second biological window (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm), experience less optical scattering and therefore can be detected deeper in tissue. Your role will be to investigate the imaging depth that can be achieved with the candidate probes and to explore the optimal collection protocols to ensure optimal imaging depth. This work will be undertaken in close collaboration with the team developing the novel fluorophores. Additionally, you will investigate how the combination of fluorescence imaging, confocal reflectance imaging, and optical coherence tomography can aid in the detection of pancreatic cancer. Your work will be applied through experimental investigations on human and animal pancreas tissue.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to investigate the limits of imaging depth with NIR-II fluorophores. You will contribute to the development and characterization of novel fluorophores and design an imaging system for optimal signal collection. You will contribute to the development of imaging processing protocols for localizing the fluorescence signal in depth. Your work will be experimentally validated in tissue phantoms and ex vivo pancreas tissue with the aim of developing novel cancer biomarkers and protocols for tumour margin detection.
Your primary tasks will be to:
- Investigate links between tissue optical properties, fluorophore properties, and the maximum imaging depth that can be achieved with NIR-II fluorophores
- Develop protocols to characterize the performance and properties of novel NIR-II fluorophores
- Develop an optimized fluorescence detection system for collecting signals withing the pancreatic duct
- Develop image processing protocols for localization of the fluorescence signal deep in tissue, taking advantage of AI modelling
- Collaborate with a tightly linked international team
- Co-supervise BSc and MSc students
- Disseminate your work through journal publications and participation in scientific conferences
You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree. Your background should preferably be in applied physics, biophotonics, biochemistry or photonics engineering, i.e., a solid background in optics, photonics and optical imaging. Knowledge of fluorescence microscopy/spectroscopy, biochemistry and data processing is an asset. We expect the candidate to have strong laboratory skills in the above areas. Good communication skills in written and spoken English is a must.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education
.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is 3 years. Starting date is 1 September (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here
.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Peter E. Andersen (peta@dtu.dk).
You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.dtu.dk/
.
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark
. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar
” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 June (23:59 Danish time)
. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file
containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file
. The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
DTU Health Tech
With a vision to improve health and quality of life through technology, DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation based on technical and natural science. We educate tomorrow’s health tech engineers and create the foundation for new and innovative services and technologies for the globally expanding healthcare sector with its demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech’s expertise can be described through five overall research areas: Diagnostic Imaging, Digital Health, Personalised Therapy, Precision Diagnostics, and Sensory and Neural Technology. Our technologies and solutions are developed with the aim of benefiting people and creating value for society. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD Students, and a technical/administrative support staff of about 100 persons of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.
DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.
If you want to start your scientific career in biophotonics while working towards real-world impact in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.
DTU Health Tech invites applications for a PhD researcher investigating how tissue optics can improve both the imaging depth of optical coherence tomography and the sensitivity of this method for detecting pancreatic cancer. Funded by the ERC Synergy Grant Zee-Zoom-Zap, the position will be part of the Biophotonic Imaging Group in the Optical Imaging and Sensing (OASIS) section. You will be joining a dynamic, collaborative and interdisciplinary team where you will get all the necessary support to turn your ideas into great results. Additionally, you will be part of a vibrant international collaboration with opportunities to expand your knowledge through external research visits.
In the Biophotonic Imaging Group, our aim is to drive cutting-edge research in multimodal, functional optical bio-imaging, and to establish a biophotonic imaging resource for translational research at DTU Health Tech. We develop and innovate new optical imaging concepts and technologies that enable novel insights into tissue function and disease biomarkers, and new clinical achievements that improve healthcare.
Pancreatic cancer is the 12th most common cancer, but one of the deadliest, with a 5-year survival rate around 13%. This poor prognosis is due to the lack of screening technologies that can detect pancreatic cancer at an early stage – diagnosis at stage Ia would increase the 5-year survival rate 10-fold. This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of an exciting new theragnostic platform for screening, early diagnosis, and in situ treatment of pancreatic cancer.
We are looking for a candidate with experience in tissue optics and who is comfortable working in a photonics lab to explore how spatial offset optical coherence tomography (SO-OCT) can be advanced for cancer detection over a large depth range in tissue. SO-OCT is a new technology pioneered at DTU that leverages multiply scattered light to extend the imaging depth of OCT, potentially beyond, potentially beyond 5 mm and thereby revolutionize non-invasive diagnostics. Your role will be to explore the link between tissue optical properties, offset magnitude range, spatial resolution, and the maximum achievable imaging depth with SO-OCT. Additionally, you will investigate how optical properties including the scattering coefficient and polarization properties of tissue can be used to improve the sensitivity of SO-OCT for cancer detection. Your work will be applied through experimental investigations on human and animal pancreas tissue.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to investigate the limits of imaging depth with SO-OCT, with an emphasis on exploring the role of tissue optical properties. You will additionally contribute to the development of a modelling framework for extracting optical properties from SO-OCT images. Your modelling work will be experimentally validated in tissue phantoms and ex vivo pancreas tissue with the aim of developing novel cancer biomarkers and protocols for tumour margin detection.
Your primary tasks will be to:
- Investigate links between tissue optical properties, offset magnitude, spatial resolution, and the maximum achievable imaging depth with SO-OCT.
- Develop frameworks for extracting optical properties from SO-OCT images including scattering coefficient, anisotropy, birefringence, depolarization, etc.
- Investigate experimentally how SO-OCT and optical properties can aid in cancer detection deep in tissue, taking advantage of AI modelling
- Collaborate with a tightly linked international team
- Co-supervise BSc and MSc students
- Disseminate your work through journal publications and participation in scientific conferences
You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree. Your background should preferably be in applied physics, biophotonics, or photonics engineering, i.e., a solid background in optics, photonics, optical imaging and data processing is an asset, and knowledge of microscopy is an advantage. We expect the candidate to have strong laboratory skills in the above areas. Good communication skills in written and spoken English is a must.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education
.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is 3 years. Starting date is 1 September (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here
.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Peter E. Andersen (peta@dtu.dk).
You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www. www.healthtech.dtu.dk/
.
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark
. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar
” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 June 2026 (23:59 Danish time)
. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file
containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file
. The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
DTU HealthTech
With a vision to improve health and quality of life through technology, DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation based on technical and natural science. We educate tomorrow’s health tech engineers and create the foundation for new and innovative services and technologies for the globally expanding healthcare sector with its demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech’s expertise can be described through five overall research areas: Diagnostic Imaging, Digital Health, Personalised Therapy, Precision Diagnostics, and Sensory and Neural Technology. Our technologies and solutions are developed with the aim of benefiting people and creating value for society. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD Students, and a technical/administrative support staff of about 100 persons of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.
DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.
Department of Clinical Medicine
As a Post-Doc at the Department of Clinical Medicine, you will be part of what is probably the largest health science research department in Denmark. Our clinical research covers all the medical specialities and takes place in close collaboration with the university hospital and the regional hospitals in the Central Denmark Region. We have approx. 30,000 square metres of modern research facilities for experimental surgery and medicine, animal facilities and also advanced scanners at our disposal. The department has overall responsibility for the Master's degree programs in medicine and in molecular medicine. At the department we are approx. 670 academic employees, 500 PhD students and 160 technical/administrative employees who are cooperating across disciplines. As a postdoc, you will be working at Aarhus University in the Central Denmark Region. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here.
About the research project
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the QuantuMRI programme, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Interdisciplinary Synergy Programme and carried out in collaboration between Aarhus University, the Weizmann Institute of Science, and collaborators in Argentina. QuantuMRI aims to bridge quantum sensing and MRI to achieve imaging beyond the limits of conventional voxel-based imaging. The project will involve theoretical and computational work, with particular emphasis on physics-based simulations, biophysical modelling of signal formation and transfer mechanisms, and assessment of experimental feasibility in quantum-enhanced MRI. Depending on the candidate’s profile and the development of the project, the position may also include experimental activities in Aarhus and/or at Weizmann. We therefore welcome applicants who combine strong analytical skills with initiative, independence, and the ability to shape and drive their own research direction within a collaborative framework. The ideal candidate will contribute original ideas and complementary expertise in areas such as MRI/NMR physics, quantum sensing, biophysical modelling, or numerical methods.
Your job responsibilities
As a Postdoc in Quantum Enhanced MRI your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will interact closely with colleagues and collaborators across the consortium, while being expected to develop and pursue independent ideas within the project framework
Your main tasks will consist of:
- Independent research of high international quality, including publication.
- Development of physics-based and biophysical models relevant to quantum-enhanced MRI.
- Numerical simulations and analytical work aimed at understanding signal formation, magnetization transfer, and experimental feasibility in low-field MRI and quantum-sensing-based readouts.
- Contribution to the design, implementation, and analysis of NMR/MRI experiments, including saturation-transfer and related contrast mechanisms.
- Collaboration with project partners at Aarhus University, the Weizmann Institute of Science, and the collaborating lab at CNEA/CONICET in Argentina, including participation in consortium activities and annual workshops.
- Dissemination of research through conference presentations and scientific meetings.
You will report to Professor Sune Nørhøj Jespersen.
Your competences
You have academic qualifications at PhD level, preferably within physics, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or a related field. Candidates with experience in MRI/NMR, numerical simulations, and quantitative modelling are preferred. Experience with quantum sensing, magnetization transfer, low-field magnetic resonance, or related experimental and theoretical methods will be considered an advantage. We are looking for a candidate with strong analytical skills, scientific curiosity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and international research environment.
As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.
In order to be assessed as qualified for a Postdoc position, you must meet these academic criteria.
Shortlisting will be used.
To be considered for the position, applicants must meet the formal requirements for academic appointments at Aarhus University and submit all required application materials by the deadline. Applications that are substantially incomplete will not proceed to further assessment
Questions about the position
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Sune Nørhøj Jespersen, sune@cfin.au.dk.
Your place of work will be at the Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience, Department of Clinical Medicine, Universitetsbyen 3, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
We expect to conduct interviews in week 25.
Terms of employment
- Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
- Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
- The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
- Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health.
- The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 484.214,84 and DKK 538.720,20 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree. The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension (17.1 %). Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated. Authorisation supplemement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
- Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.
- Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff
Application
Your application must include the following:
- Motivated application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diploma
- Template for applicant - postdoc
- A list of publications
- A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios
- A maximum of five of the publications of greatest relevance to the job may be submitted (optional)
- Research plan can be uploaded (optional)
- Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional)
- References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
International applicant?
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here. Aarhus University also has a Junior Researcher Association and offers career development support. You can read more about these resources here.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 37,000 students (FTEs) and 8.700 employees and has an annual revenue of EUR 1.106 billion. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
This is NTNU
NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.
At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.
Video: https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0About the job
The Norwegian Center for Intelligent Computers and Electronics (NICE) is seeking an Innovation Manager to plan, execute, and continuously improve its innovation processes as well as to support the day-to-day operation of the center.
The purpose of NICE’s innovation processes is to maximize the commercial potential of its research results. This requires the Innovation Manager to work with the researchers themselves to identify ideas with commercial potential and then support them through the innovation pipeline, e.g., from proof-of-concept funding to license agreements with established companies or investor-backed spin-offs. The Innovation Manager is also responsible for tracking the center’s commercially relevant research results and for reporting on innovation-related key performance indicators.
Additionally, the Innovation Manager will be responsible for building and running the NICE Associated Partner program. The purpose of this program is to ensure that the reach of NICE includes the breadth of the Norwegian microelectronics industry and not only its industry partners.
The innovation manager will be part of the center’s leadership and report to the Center Director. The workplace will be at the Department of Computer Science at NTNU in Trondheim, and your immediate leader will be the Head of the Computing Unit.
About the project
NICE is a center for research-driven innovation (i.e., an SFI) in which NTNU, the University of Oslo, and key industry players work together towards developing the knowledge and technology required to move key Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications from Cloud datacenters to Edge devices. In addition to reducing demand for datacenters, Edge AI also has the potential to improve upon Cloud AI by reducing latency and communication bandwidth, improving privacy and security, reducing compute, bandwidth, and storage costs, and seamlessly supporting offline operation.
NICE is funded by the Research Council of Norway with co-funding from industry and academic partners.
Duties of the position
- Lead, plan, and continuously improve the innovation processes within SFI NICE.
- Participate in the center’s core and extended leader groups, as well as prepare strategic analyses for the NICE board.
- Facilitate and drive the commercialization of the center’s research results, including executing the processes required to find solutions for favorably protecting Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
- Support the day-to-day activities of the center.
- Initiate, manage, promote, and grow the NICE Associated Partner Program.
Required selection criteria
- A higher education degree, preferably at the Master’s level within a relevant area.
- Experience from working with innovation leadership within industry, the public sector, or academia.
- Good written and oral English language skills.
Preferred selection criteria
- Experience, knowledge, and interest in advanced technology development.
- Familiarity with the Norwegian academic innovation ecosystem, including the role of technology transfer offices and innovation funding schemes.
- Good written and oral Norwegian language skills.
Personal characteristics
- Goal-oriented and solution-driven with a demonstrated ability to achieve results.
- Strategic, analytical, and works well in a team.
- Ability to communicate ideas in a clear and well-structured manner.
- Ability to drive negotiations to a consensus in complex matters.
- Ability to build, maintain, and grow professional networks.
In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, as well as motivation, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement
We offer
- exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
- an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
- favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- employee benefits
Diversity
Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better worldandour values are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.
We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.
Salary and conditions
The gross salary for the position of senior advisor (code 1364) is normally remunerated at gross from NOK 650 000 – 830 000 before tax per year, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who, by assessment of the application and attachment, are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment, you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.
It is a prerequisite that you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis.
About the application
Please note that your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above.
The application must contain:
- A cover letter in which the applicant explains their motivations for applying for the position as well as how they meet the selection criteria. The cover letter can be written in Norwegian or English.
- CV, certificates and diplomas
- Name and address of three references
If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education, both bachelor's and master's education, in addition to other higher education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills, please attach this as well
General information
As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.
A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Magnus Jahre (professor and Center Director), telephone +47 952 22 309, email magnus.jahre@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact hr@idi.ntnu.no.
If you think this looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation.
Application deadline: 17.05.2026
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The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.
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NTNU - knowledge for a better world
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.
Department of Computer Science
We are the leading academic IT environment in Norway, and offer a wide range of theoretical and applied IT programmes of study at all levels. Our subject areas include hardware, algorithms, visual computing, AI, databases, software engineering, information systems, learning technology, HCI, CSCW, IT operations and applied data processing. The Department has groups in both Trondheim and Gjøvik. The Department of Computer Science is one of seven departments in the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering .