Frode Guribye

UiB - Knowledge that shapes society. The University of Bergen is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the Department of Information Science and Media Studies , hosted by the Research group for Human-computer interaction . The project is Responsible AI in interaction design practice (RAID) , and it focuses on how artificial intelligence can be used responsibly in interaction design. The research involves empirical studies , participatory design , and research through design , with attention to both professional and educational practice in interaction design. A specific work package is centered on Generative User Interfaces (GenUI) . The successful candidate will work with interaction design students and professionals, conduct field trials of GenUI applications developed in the project, and collaborate closely with external participants, stakeholders, and project partners, including time spent at one of the partner universities. This is a 3-year fixed-term postdoctoral appointment at the University of Bergen, with the possibility of an additional year for teaching and other departmental duties. The position is externally financed. The advertised salary is NOK 685,900 per year at code 1352, with possible further increases based on seniority and potentially a higher salary for an exceptionally qualified applicant. Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree in information science or a related field with a focus on human-computer interaction. The doctoral thesis must have been submitted by the deadline, and the PhD must be awarded before employment begins. Experience in participatory design, intelligent user interfaces, conversational user interfaces, human-AI interaction, field trials, workshops, and qualitative methods is expected. Strong written and spoken English is required; Norwegian is an advantage. Application deadline: 29 October 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Oslo). Applications must be submitted via Jobbnorge with a research proposal (4–5 pages excluding references), a progress plan, a publishing plan, a budget for operating expenses, CV, transcripts and diplomas, confirmation of thesis submission, references, publication list, and up to five selected academic publications.