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7 Aug 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: University of Bergen
- Research Field: Computer science, Physics
- Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)
- Positions: Other Positions
- Application Deadline: 26 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo)
- Country: Norway
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by an EU programme
Offer Description
Associate professor
There is a vacancy for a tenure track associate professor at the Department of Informatics within quantum technology and quantum computing. This is a 6-year fixed term, with a possible promotion to full professor at the end of this period.
About the department
The digitization of businesses, industry, public administration, and education underscores the crucial role of informatics in the development of our society. Research and education in computer science are crucial for the digital transformation of our society to succeed. The Department of Informatics at the University of Bergen is a central actor in the advancement of computer science with its eight internationally recognized research groups in algorithms, bioinformatics, information security, machine learning, optimization, programming theory, visualization, and didactics. Affiliated centers and labs include the Center for Data Science (CEDAS), the Computational Biology Unit (CBU) and the Energy Informatics Lab, serving as important extension of the Department’s research and education activities.
The Department offers computer science education at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, observing a growth in the number of students, research directions, and employees. Currently, the Department has about 1000 students and 150 employees from over 35 countries, among which 37 are Faculty members and 50 PhD candidates.
Work tasks/research field
Quantum Technology is a current recent focus area of the University of Bergen. The Faculty of Science and Technology is now establishing Quantum UiB – Bergen Centre for Quantum Technology, which will be hosted by the Department of informatics, in tight collaboration with the Department of physics and technology. The centre, which will be operative in August 2026, is supported financially by the Trond Mohn Research Foundation and involves academic and industrial partners. The Department of informatics is also participating in the new integrated 5-year master (siving) study program in quantum technology that is right now accepting its first students. To strengthen our research expertise in quantum technology, as well as our teaching and supervision capacity in the new study program, the department opens a tenure track position.
Within the department, several of our research groups are engaged in quantum computing and Quantum UiB; in particular the research groups in secure communication, in bioinformatics, in optimization, and in machine learning. With this announcement we are seeking candidates to strengthen one of the main research directions of Quantum UiB: quantum optimization and simulations, involving a large degree of machine learning. In particular, we are seeking candidates who are experts in quantum technology and computing, with expertise and strong interest also in optimization or machine learning (preferably both). The person employed will become a member of either the research group in optimization or the research group in machine learning, and also contribute to the research, teaching and supervision in that group.
The successful candidate is expected to apply for external research funding.
Qualifications and personal qualities
- Doctoral degree within the field of computer science or physics, obtained within the last 5 years (may be extended for example in connection with statutory leave).
- Documented research expertise and experience in quantum technology and quantum computing is a requirement.
- Documented research experience and interest in optimization or machine learning in terms of a strong publication record in one of these fields is a requirement.
- Research experience in both optimization and machine learning (in terms of a strong publication record) is an advantage.
- Teaching and supervising experience in quantum technology and computing or related fields is an advantage.
- Scientific achievements including publications, educational and outreach activities will be evaluated and appreciated accordingly. The elapsed time since the award of the PhD, statutory leaves taken into account, will be taken into consideration in the overall assessment.
- Ability to work independently as well as having strong collaborative skills is a requirement.
- Ability to contribute to research teams both as leader and as participant is a requirement.
- It is expected that the successful applicant contributes to externally funded research activities. A good track record to attract external research funding commensurate with the applicant’s career stage is therefore beneficial.
- Experience in communicating and working with people outside of academia is an advantage.
- Applicants should summarise any contributions made to gender balance, inclusion, and diversity in academia, and provide a short description of their envision contributing to this at the Department of informatics and UiB.
- Excellent skills in oral and written English are required.
Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.
Special requirements for the position
The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.
Educational competence requirements
Basic teaching training and experience with the supervision of students at university level is a requirement for the position as associate professor. This implies the ability to document
- completed formal pedagogical training (relevant courses in combination with actual teaching experience can in some cases compensate for a completed course in teaching and learning in higher education).
- basic skills in planning, implementation, evaluation and development of teaching and supervision.
Educational competence must be documented in an educational portfolio which should include a documented overview of practical experience and competence as well as a brief reflection statement. The statement should primarily describe the applicant’s own teaching philosophy and an evaluation of own teaching in relation to his/her knowledge of students’ learning at a higher education level. You will find more detailed information about criteria and documentation requirements for assessing educational competence here.
Applicants who are unable to document adequate educational competence upon appointment, can still be hired, and must then meet the requirements within two years of assuming office. The University of Bergen provides pedagogical training and educational competence gaining opportunities to be able to meet the requirements within the given timeframe.
The teaching language will normally be Norwegian. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to attend courses in order to learn Norwegian and must be able to teach in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language within three years of assuming office.
The University of Bergen emphasizes the importance of educational competence in scientific positions.
About the tenure track position
The aim of the employment in a tenure track position is to recruit a candidate to a full-time permanent position as professor. The faculty and the department are committed to facilitate the development of the qualifications within teaching, research, dissemination and innovation for the successful applicant.
- The applicant should have obtained a PhD degree within the last 5 years. This time limit may be extended due to statutory leave.
- A midterm evaluation will be carried out at the start of year 4.
- A final evaluation will be carried out at the start of year 6.
- The promotion to professor is subject to a satisfactory evaluation.
- The successful applicant will carry out the same tasks as a permanent faculty member.
- A PhD student will be assigned to the position.
- Senior faculty members will assist with mentoring in the first half of the period.
The associate professor shall participate in research and education similarly to our current academic staff. This includes teaching and supervision of bachelor and master students, as well as supervision of at least one PhD student until completion of the degree in order to achieve the required qualifications as professor by the end of the 6-year appointment.
The successful applicant shall
- teach bachelor, master, and doctoral students in quantum computing, and either optimization or machine learning and related fields,
- when needed, for instance when new study programs are established, to develop and teach new courses complementing the current portfolio,
- supervise PhD and master students in quantum computing and either optimization or machine learning,
- do research within the field of quantum computing, quantum optimization and simulations,
- develop an extensive international collaboration network,
- disseminate scientific results at highly recognized conferences and in top ranked journals,
- jointly with other faculty members in the group, to develop the optimization or machine learning group to become leading in research and teaching,
- take a leading role in writing applications for external funding of research, and do public outreach activities within the field of quantum computing and technology.
We can offer
- a good and professionally stimulating working environment.
- position as associate professor (code 1011 in the basic collective agreement) and a gross annual salary of NOK 790 900 to NOK 900 000. Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well-qualified applicant.
- enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- good welfare benefits
Your application must include
- CV
- diplomas, references
- a complete list of publications
- a brief outline of the applicant's interest and motivation to apply for this position, an explanation of which research group (optimization or machine learning) they would like to join and how they would contribute to strengthening this group, as well as a summary of the most important research results (2-3 pages)
- educational competence documented in an educational portfolio, or if such is lacking, then a brief statement of teaching experience, reflections and philosophy (see above)
- a list of academic work that the applicant believes should be taken into consideration in the assessment, including information about where this work was published
- the names of at least two referees, where at least one is familiar with your tutorial skills
The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge. Applications sent to individuals per email, will not be considered.
General information
For further details about the position, please contact: Professor Ahmad Hemmati, Department of Informatics phone +47 55584163/ e-mail: Ahmad.Hemmati@uib.no or Head of Department, Professor Inge Jonassen phone +47 55584713 / e-mail: Inge.Jonassen@uib.no.
For HR related questions, contact HR advisor Maria Svåsand on phone +47 55 58 86 62/e-mail maria.svasand@uib.no.
Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.
We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.
The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.
Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.
We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. For further information about the recruitment process, click here.
Qualifications needed to get a permanent position as professor at the end of the tenure track period
The contract of employment, along with the announcement text and the description of the position, determine the results, demands and criteria that the applicant should fulfil during the tenure track period in order to get a permanent position as professor.
In addition to the demands following the "Rules for employment in scientific positions and academic/administrative management positions” should the following requirements be fulfilled in order to get a permanent position:
1. Research:
- Be able to demonstrate good progress in developing her/his own research career.
- To have the capacity for independent research, interdisciplinary collaboration and research management.
- Documented co-publication with other researchers in highly rated international journals.
- Documented active participation and presentations at national and international research conferences.
- Have supervised at least one PhD-candidate who has attained her/his PhD-degree.
- Have a good reputation as research supervisor.
2. Teaching:
- Have participated in regular teaching, supervision and examination procedure.
- Have achieved satisfactory student evaluations of her/his own teaching within the tenure track period.
3. Dissemination:
- Be able to demonstrate both professionally oriented and general communication of her/his own research through articles, lectures, chronicles and other instruments.
4. Academic leadership:
- Have participated actively in the academic development at the departmental, faculty and university level.
- Demonstrate good communication and cooperation skills and participation in various public administrative bodies, expert committees, other bodies in the sector, and to cooperation with other relevant institutions.
- Demonstrate assignments with peer review of scholarly works.
5. International cooperation:
- Active participation in international cooperation, implementation of joint projects, and publications with international co-authorship.
Requirements for employees holding a Tenure Track position as Associate Professor
During the tenure track period the applicant should qualify for a permanent position as professor. Within four years of the tenure track period a mid-term review will be carried out in which the applicant will be assessed regarding the progression of her/his work according to the requirements for professor competence. The evaluation will be conducted on the basis of the contract of employment, and should guide the applicant regarding the tasks to be prioritized in the rest of the tenure track period to meet the requirements for a permanent position as professor.
The applicant will also be evaluated before the end of the tenure track period to see if the requirements that were set in the contract of employment have been met. Within 12 months before the tenure track period ends, the Faculty Board will appoint an expert committee and set a deadline for submitting the work from the applicant and the committee. The applicant will then be informed about deadlines and the expert committee.
The applicant will be informed about the outcome of the final evaluation at the latest six months before the end of the tenure track period. The applicant may submit remarks to the evaluation and additional information to those parts of the evaluation will be given.
Based on the final evaluation, the Faculty Board determines whether the candidate should obtain a permanent position as professor.
To get a permanent position as professor at the Department of [institutt] (cf. § Chapter 3 in the regulations on Universities and University Colleges Act) after the end of the tenure track period, the candidate must, through a final evaluation, have achieved the current requirements for professor competence as approved by the Faculty Board at the Faculty of Science and Technology.
The opportunity to apply for personal promotion for professor competence is not valid for the period the candidate is employed in the tenure track position as associate professor.
Reference is made to the University's General Regulations which state that as part of the normal duties of the position, the successful applicant may also be required to undertake teaching, supervision and work in connection with examinations in her or his particular field outside the organisational unit to which the appointment belongs.
About The University of Bergen
The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.
There are seven departments and several centres at Faculty of Science and Technology. Read more about the faculty and departments.
Where to apply
Requirements
Research Field: Physics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Department of Informatics
- Country: Norway
Contact
City: Bergen
Website: https://www.uib.no/en/charterandcode
Street: Muséplassen 2
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