"PhD Fellow in Innovation Studies (AI)"

PhD Research Fellowship: Innovation Studies

TIK Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture

University of Oslo (UiO), Norway

Full-time | Fixed Term (3 years + possible teaching extension to max 4 years)

Application Deadline: 17 August 2025

Location: Boks 1072 Blindern, 0316 Oslo

About the Project

• The fellowship is part of the AIP project (Artificial Intelligence: Growth, Inequalities and Public Policies), funded by the Norwegian Research Council.
• The project examines the economic impacts of AI, including benefits like innovation and growth, and challenges like unemployment, market concentration, and income inequality.
• Focus on how public policies should balance these trade-offs.
• Led by Professor Fulvio Castellacci.

Research Themes

The PhD candidate will work on one or more of these:

1. Factors affecting AI adoption in firms.
2. Effects of AI adoption on firms’ innovation, productivity, and growth.
3. Labor market impacts of AI.
4. AI effects on market concentration and income inequalities.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree (2 years or equivalent) in a relevant field such as economics of innovation or economics of ICT/AI.
• High academic quality (grade A or B).
• Documented interest/experience in economics of innovation or economics of ICT/AI.
• Advantageous skills: applied microeconometrics, causal inference, machine learning, data science, NLP, LLMs, programming in R or Python.
• Fluency in English (TOEFL or IELTS required for non-native speakers outside EU/EEA).
• Non-Norwegian speakers hired after 1 Aug 2025 must take Norwegian language courses (15 ECTS A2 level).
• Residency in or near Oslo is expected.
• Active participation in seminars and workshops.

What They Offer

• Salary: NOK 537,000 – 580,000 per year, depending on qualifications.
• Stimulating academic environment at TIK Centre.
• Attractive welfare benefits (family benefits, parental leave, pension).
• Oslo offers family-friendly living and rich cultural and outdoor activities.

Application Documents

• Application letter (1-2 pages): Motivation, background relevance, which qualifications you meet.
• Project proposal (5 pages): Conceptual/methodological approach to your research theme, relation to experience, timeline.
• CV (3 pages): Education, positions, research experience, specify Master enrollment period.
• List of publications (if relevant).
• Academic diplomas and transcripts (only university degrees).
• Contact details of 2 references (only contacted if shortlisted).
• Submit via Jobbnorge.

Additional Info

• The selection includes interview stage.
• Public applicant lists can be requested for exemption.
• The University of Oslo promotes gender balance and diversity. Candidates with disabilities, employment gaps, or immigrant background are encouraged to apply and will be given special consideration for interviews.

Contact

Professor Fulvio Castellacci

Head of Administration: Inger Johanne Ullern