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Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology

Postdoctoral Fellow in Language Acquisition and Language Processing, SHAPE Project Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

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Norway

University

Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology

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Keywords

Computer Science
Psychology
Cognitive Science
Biology
Natural Language Processing
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Eeg
Neuropsychology
Eye Tracking
Language Learning
Children
Linguistics

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NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Language Acquisition and Language Processing Lab in the Department of Language and Literature, Faculty of Humanities, in Trondheim, Norway.

The position is a 100% temporary postdoctoral appointment for three years, planned to start late 2026. The work is embedded in the newly awarded ERC Synergy grant SHAPE and focuses on research in language acquisition, language processing, visuo-perceptual cognition, autism, and developmental research with toddlers. The lab uses advanced methods including eye tracking, EEG, fNIRS, and robot-assisted experimental setups, and the postdoc will contribute to behavioral studies, participant recruitment and testing, data processing, analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Required qualifications include a completed doctoral degree in cognitive science, psychology, or computer design/programming; experience with technical research methods such as eye tracking, EEG/ERP, or acoustic analysis in Praat; experience with deep learning or multimodal AI for identifying behavioral cues and analyzing video and speech/language data; excellent statistical skills; prior research on autism, especially infants and toddlers; and strong English communication skills. Norwegian language skills are an advantage.

Funding details: the salary is from NOK 633,400 per year before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. The position is conditional on external funding.

How to apply: submit the application electronically via Jobbnorge.no with transcripts and diplomas, CV, one representative publication, a 5-page reflection document on studying/analyzing visuo-perceptual cognition and early vocabulary skills in children at risk for autism, and contact details for three referees. The deadline is 2026-09-11.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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