Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position in Artificial Intelligence for Future Healthcare Solutions, Norway for Fellowship

  •  Fellowship
  •  01-Aug-2026
  •   Norway
  • $$  Salary in accordance with State salary scale code 1352, pension scheme, relocation reimbursement (if applicable), career development opportunities

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is announcing a three-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position in Artificial Intelligence for Future Healthcare Solutions. The role is part of the EU-funded TRUSTING project and focuses on developing voice and language-based AI tools for schizophrenia relapse detection.

To be eligible for this postdoctoral fellowship, applicants must hold a PhD in computer science or a closely related field, or have submitted their thesis by the application deadline. They should have a strong research background with publications, solid technical and coding skills, and expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, or speech-based AI.

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is the northernmost university in the world, located in Tromsø with campuses across Northern Norway. It is a leading institution in Arctic and northern studies, but also offers a wide range of programs in science, technology, health, humanities, and social sciences. UiT is known for its strong international collaborations, interdisciplinary research, and commitment to sustainable development in the High North.

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position in Artificial Intelligence for Future Healthcare Solutions, Norway for Fellowship Established in 1968, UiT Norges arktiske universitet (UiT The Arctic University of Norway) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Tromsø (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Troms. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Alta. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), UiT Norges arktiske universitet (UiT) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. UiT Norges arktiske universitet (UiT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 51 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Norwegian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible.

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Fellowship is awarded in Computer Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, NLP/SLP, and healthcare technology.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Hold a PhD in Computer Science or a related field (or have submitted their thesis by the deadline).

    • Have a strong publication record in computer science.

    • Demonstrate expertise in machine learning, NLP, speech-based AI, and health technology software.

    • Possess strong coding skills and familiarity with state-of-the-art ML frameworks.

    • Show motivation, independence, and ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary team.

    • Have documented fluency in English.

Offered Benefits

  • Participation in an excellent research group with ERC Synergy grant support.

  • Opportunities to work on groundbreaking AI applications in medicine.

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration with clinicians, researchers, and industry partners.

  • Flexible working hours under a state collective agreement.

  • Pension scheme through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

  • Relocation reimbursement (if moving to Tromsø).

  • Unique lifestyle opportunities in the Arctic region, including outdoor activities like skiing under the northern lights.

Application Process

Applicants must apply via Jobbnorge before the deadline (31st August 2025) and include the following documents:

  • Application letter with a 1-page motivation statement.

  • CV with education and professional experience.

  • Proof of English proficiency.

  • Contact details of 2–3 references.

  • Up to five academic works (including the PhD thesis).

  • Description of academic and software production, with links to open-source code if applicable.

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