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Research Scientists (MSc / PhD / Postdoc) – AI Engineering

SINTEFOslo, Oslo fylke, Norge

28 days ago

Job description

At SINTEF Digital, we develop cutting-edge methods and technologies that enable trustworthy and sustainable digital solutions. As software systems become increasingly central to industry, smart cities, and society at large, we focus on ensuring that these systems are reliable, secure, and capable of supporting the green transition.

The Trustworthy Green IoT Software (GIoT) research group advances tools and methodologies for creating intelligent, trustworthy (secure, privacy-preserving, and safe), and sustainable software systems that operate seamlessly across the IoT–edge–cloud continuum. We are a highly international community, working with Norwegian and European partners across diverse domains including manufacturing, energy, health, maritime, and agrifood.

The GIoT group currently consists of 11 researchers. With strong and growing demand for our expertise, we are seeking ambitious Research Scientists (MSc, PhD, or Postdoc level) to join one of Europe’s leading research teams in software engineering and AI.

Your responsibilities

At SINTEF, we deliver projects in close collaboration with industry and the public sector. Our researchers take pride in creating high-quality results with real-world impact, while actively disseminating findings to the academic community and society at large.

In this position, you will :

Get hands-on with data pipelines, multi-agent AI, and workflows that span edge, fog, and cloud computing
Bring your ideas to life by prototyping solutions and demonstrating them in real industrial and societal applications
Validate your solutions through rigorous experimentation
Publish in leading conferences and journals, and openly share your code with the research community
Depending on experience, contribute to project management, proposal writing, and research leadership

Who are you :

You are an early-career or mid-career researcher with an MSc, PhD, or Postdoc in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field

You have strong hands-on and AI-enabled coding and prototyping skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, performant software

You are passionate about validating your ideas through rigorous experimentation, benchmarking against state-of-the-art approaches, and demonstrating scientific impact.

You enjoy tackling complex challenges and turning creative ideas into practical results

You are a team player with strong communication skills, comfortable collaborating with both colleagues and external partners

You have strong communication skills in English (proficiency in Scandinavian languages is an advantage but not compulsory)

You have a strong interest in one or more of the following :

Software engineering for AI

AI for software engineering

AI engineering for the computing continuum (cloud, edge, fog)

Multiagent AI

Trustworthiness and sustainability of AI

Ideally, you have experience in collaborative research projects and may feel ready to take on responsibility as a project manager.Bonus : You bring an interdisciplinary perspective (e.g. from arts, philosophy, physics, neuroscience, law, or related areas) that can enrich our approaches to AI trustworthiness and sustainability

The position is based at SINTEF in Oslo, Norway, and requires willingness to reside here.

What we can offer you :

A role in one of Northern Europe’s largest institutes for applied research, with extensive scientific networks worldwide

A fast-paced working environment that generates both excellent project results and high-quality scientific publications

Opportunities for professional and personal growth, including leadership responsibilities

A competitive salary and benefits package (pension and insurance plans, kindergarten access, relocation assistance, etc.)

A high degree of autonomy and flexible working hours

An inclusive and collaborative culture that values knowledge sharing and innovation

At SINTEF, we value diversity and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply to our available positions. We believe that diversity fosters innovation and a dynamic work environment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone's talents are recognized and valued.

To contribute to greater gender balance in STEM research fields, we particularly encourage women to apply for this position.

What you need to do

Submit your CV, cover letter and transcript of grades.

SINTEF is one of Europe’s largest research institutes, offering specialist multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of technology and the natural and social sciences. SINTEF is an independent foundation that since 1950 has generated innovation by means of research and development projects for the private and public sectors both in Norway and overseas.

SINTEFhas 2,100 employees from 80 countries and an annual turnover of more than NOK three billion.SINTEFinvests any profits into further research and innovation.

Our vision : Technology for a better society.

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