About this role
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. You can find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here . Video: https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0 About the position Are you ready to take your research career to the next level in a leading, internationally oriented AI research environment? We offer an exciting 3-year postdoctoral position connected to the AI for Decisions (AID) Center, providing a unique opportunity to develop a strong and visible research profile at the intersection of artificial intelligence, information systems, and human–computer interaction. The purpose of a postdoctoral position is to build up a researcher profile that qualifies for a position as associate professor. The position may also offer additional skills that are relevant to the postdoctoral fellow's future career. The position offers substantial opportunities for international collaboration, high-impact publications, industrial engagement, and contribution to policy-relevant research on trustworthy and responsible AI. The postdoctoral fellow will be hosted by the Department of Computer Science and affiliated with the Information Systems and Human–Computer Interaction (ISCHI) research group , while being a core member of the national AI researcher center AID. Apply for this position to become part of our research environment and take the next step in your career with us. Your immediate leader will be the Head of Information Systems and Computer Human Interaction (ISCHI) group. About the project The position is funded through the AI for Decisions (AID) Cente r, a national research center focused on developing safe, trustworthy, and human-centered AI systems for decision-making in complex, high-stakes domains. The postdoctoral project focuses on advancing the science and practice of human–AI collaboration for decision-making in professional organizations. The research will explore how AI systems can augment human judgment, foster trust, and improve decision quality in domains such as energy, manufacturing, logistics, and other industrial and organizational contexts. The project adopts a socio-technical perspective and integrates methods from information systems, human–computer interaction, and artificial intelligence. Central themes include interpretable and adaptive AI agents, trust calibration, human-in-the-loop decision support, and responsible AI governance. The successful candidate will play a leading role in WP9 at NTNU and collaborate closely with other AID work packages and industrial partners. Duties of the position Carry out independent, high-quality research within the scope of the AID Research Center Contribute to AID deliverables, policy briefs, and popular science dissemination Collaborate actively with industrial partners and other academic institutions Academic publications and popular science dissemination Participate in the research group Information Systems and Human Computer Interaction Apply for research funding and write applications and report on progress to funding sources Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions Take part in mentoring PhD and master’s students and advising on methodology and academic writing Engage in career-promoting activities, including limited teaching and supervision, as relevant Required selection criteria A completed doctoral degree in information systems, computer science, human–computer interaction, artificial intelligence, management science, or a closely related field Demonstrated research competence relevant to human–AI interaction, decision support systems, trustworthy or explainable AI, or socio-technical systems Strong analytical and methodological skills, with experience in experimental, design-oriented, qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research If you are in the final phase of your doctorate and can document that the thesis has been submitted or that the defense date has been confirmed, your application can be considered even if you have not defended. NOTE: Documentation of the obtained doctorate must be presented before you can take up the position. Good oral and written presentation skills in English equivalent level PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application” . If you do not already have educational competence that meets the requirements for a position as associate professor in Norway, NTNU will arrange for you to acquire such competence during the employment period. In such cases, you will also be assigned relevant teaching as part of the career-promoting work. The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions and Regulations concerning the degrees of philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) in artistic development work at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) for general criteria for the position. As a result of the new Act relating to universities and university colleges with associated regulations of 01/08/2024, NTNU has, during a transitional period (for decisions on employment in recruitment positions before 1 August 2025), chosen to use the terms of employment in the old regulations of 31 January 2006 no. 102 on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, research fellow, scientific assistant and specialist candidate Preferred selection criteria Experience with human-centered AI, explainable AI, decision support systems, or AI governance Familiarity with design science research and/or experimental research methods including neurophysiological methods Experience collaborating with industry or working in interdisciplinary research teams A