Postdoctoral Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence in Investigative Journalism

at  OsloMet storbyuniversitetet

Oslo Metropolitan University is Norway’s third largest university with almost 22,000 students and over 2,500 employees. We have campuses in central Oslo and at Romerike. OsloMet educates students and conducts research that contributes to the sustainability of the Norwegian welfare state and the metropolitan region.
Faculty of Social Sciences offers study programmes within archivistics, library and information science, journalism and media studies, social work, social policy and child welfare, public management and business.
The faculty has about 4200 students and nearly 280 members of staff.
The Department of Journalism and Media Studies has approximately 450 students and 30 employees. Study programmes and research are closely connected and exhibit our international profile.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must:

• Hold a PhD degree in a relevant field, such as a doctoral degree in a relevant field, such as Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science. Candidates with a PhD in Journalism will be considered if they can demonstrate exceptional skills and competencies in programming, data analysis, and artificial intelligence.
• Good qualifications in qualitative research methods and research ethics, documented by independent contributions
• Be proficient in both written and oral English
• Good analytical skills
• Capacity to work independently, systematically and purposefully
• Good collaboration skills
• Professional commitment

Applicants who have submitted their doctoral thesis are eligible to apply. Accession to the position requires that the thesis has been approved and defended at the time of first submission.
The application must be accompanied by confirmation from the supervisor or Head of Department.
Applicants who do not have adequate proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, shall be offered Norwegian courses, and must acquire Norwegian skills corresponding to at least level B2 within three years of appointment.

YOUR PROJECT DESCRIPTION SHOULD INCLUDE:

Research Proposal. An explanation of your how your background, knowlegde, skills and competences, can be used to strenghten the use of AI in investigation Journalism. Specify how it could relate to the aforementioned research questions within the AI Journalism Resource Center’s scope.
Relevance to Tasks. A detailed description of how your approach and expertise will help realize the operational tasks associated with the role, such as adherence to ethical and legal standards, and innovation in AI methodologies.
Contribution to Field. Insights into how your work will advance the use of AI in investigative journalism, including potential impacts and innovations.
This document will be heavily weighted in the assessment of your application, reflecting your ability to contribute effectively to our team and the broader objectives of the AI Journalism Resource Center. [A2]
Please ensure that your proposal is written in English.
If you wish to apply for the position, please apply electronically in our recruitment system.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE TO

The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to conduct research that contributes to realizing the objectives of the AI Journalism Resource Center. The Fellow will have the opportunity to carry out own research within the Resource Centers topics.
Conduct Research. Actively engage in research activities that support the goals of the AI Journalism Resource Center.
Collaborate Effectively. Ensure robust communication and collaboration with investigative journalism teams to align technological capabilities with journalistic needs.
Project Management. Manage, monitor, and follow up on individual projects within the Resource Center. This includes setting project milestones, coordinating team efforts, and ensuring projects are delivered on schedule.
Ethics and Compliance. Ensure all activities adhere strictly to ethical standards and comply with GDPR and other relevant privacy laws. This will involve regular reviews of methodologies and practices to align with evolving legal frameworks.
Innovative Development. Contribute to the innovation of new AI-based methodologies that enhance investigative journalism practices.
Contribute to Broader Projects: Participate in other projects within the AI Journalism Resource Centre’s portfolio, offering your expertise and contributing to the success of a diverse range of initiatives.
Leadership in Funding Initiatives: Take a leading role in applying for grants and securing continued financial support for the AI Journalism Resource Center. This involves identifying potential funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and engaging with funding bodies.

You will be assessed by an expert committee. Please upload the following documents together with your application by the application deadline:

• Application letter
• Project description/research proposal, including research focus, theoretical perspectives, methodological strategies and plans for progress and dissemination of output (max 10 pages)
• CV, reference letters, and all pages of certificates/diplomas. The certificates/diplomas must include ECTS grades (A-F9. Foreign diplomas must be translated into English by the degree-conferring institution. Education taken abroad should be recognized in advance by HK-dir (Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills).
• A complete list of publications
• PhD dissertation
• Two references with contact informatio