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Universitetet i Bergen
PhD position in User Modelling, Personalisation & Engagement at MediaFutures
Bergen
FULL TIME
November 29, 2024
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Ph D position
There is a vacancy for a Ph D position at Media Futures: Research Centre for Responsible Media Technology & Innovation. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years.
Media Futures is a centre for research-based innovation hosted by Department for information science and media studies, University of Bergen, and located at Media City Bergen. The centre is a part of the Norwegian Research Council’s Research-based Innovation scheme. Media Futures is in cooperation with industry partners from news media and media technology research topics like media experiences, recommender technology, content production and analysis, content interaction and availability, and Norwegian language technology. The goal is to develop responsible technological solutions to societal challenges like AI, fake news, echo chambers and political polarization. The results are new digital tools, analysis methods and content types for the future of media. The center also performs research training within media technology and innovation. This creates outputs such as prototypes, research articles and software, as well as innovative start-ups.
Read more about the centre at https://www.mediafutures.no
Media Futures is a centre for research-based innovation hosted by Department for information science and media studies, University of Bergen, and located at Media City Bergen. The centre is a part of the Norwegian Research Council’s Research-based Innovation scheme. Media Futures is in cooperation with industry partners from news media and media technology research topics like media experiences, recommender technology, content production and analysis, content interaction and availability, and Norwegian language technology. The goal is to develop responsible technological solutions to societal challenges like AI, fake news, echo chambers and political polarization. The results are new digital tools, analysis methods and content types for the future of media. The center also performs research training within media technology and innovation. This creates outputs such as prototypes, research articles and software, as well as innovative start-ups.
Read more about the centre at https://www.mediafutures.no
About the project/work tasks:
This position will be part of Work Package 2, User Modelling, Personalisation & Engagement at Media Futures, focused on the development of novel user modeling and personalisation techniques for the media tech industry in Norway.
The main research question we are interested in pursuing in this work package is: To what extent can we effectively and responsibly engage users in online news and streaming platforms? The work will include conducting literature studies, surveys, and using the gained knowledge to develop responsible personalization and engagement technology. Research will be conducted by developing prototypes and performing studies using qualitative and quantitative methods.
Furthermore, the candidate will perform user studies to evaluate the prototypes developed employing statistical methods and will perform field tests with the industry partners to evaluate the technology’s impact.
The work will be performed in close collaboration with the industry partners in the centre. Expected outputs of the work include publication of high-impact papers, demos with code repositories and novel types of data and insights, e.g., in the form of reports both for academia and industry partners in the centre.
The candidate will be supervised by the work package leadership and will carry out secondments at industry partners in Media Futures.
The candidate will submit a Ph D plan to The Faculty of Social Sciences within 3 months after the start of the Ph D together with the work package leaders and approved by the center's director.
The personal manager of this position is the centre director at Media Futures.
The position shall start work no later than the 1st of June 2025.
The main research question we are interested in pursuing in this work package is: To what extent can we effectively and responsibly engage users in online news and streaming platforms? The work will include conducting literature studies, surveys, and using the gained knowledge to develop responsible personalization and engagement technology. Research will be conducted by developing prototypes and performing studies using qualitative and quantitative methods.
Furthermore, the candidate will perform user studies to evaluate the prototypes developed employing statistical methods and will perform field tests with the industry partners to evaluate the technology’s impact.
The work will be performed in close collaboration with the industry partners in the centre. Expected outputs of the work include publication of high-impact papers, demos with code repositories and novel types of data and insights, e.g., in the form of reports both for academia and industry partners in the centre.
The candidate will be supervised by the work package leadership and will carry out secondments at industry partners in Media Futures.
The candidate will submit a Ph D plan to The Faculty of Social Sciences within 3 months after the start of the Ph D together with the work package leaders and approved by the center's director.
The personal manager of this position is the centre director at Media Futures.
The position shall start work no later than the 1st of June 2025.
Qualifications and personal qualities:
- The applicant must hold a master’s degree within information science, data science, computer science or the equivalent in one of the relevant disciplines – or must have submitted his/her master thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded
- Programming skills and knowledge of a programming language, such as Python or R, is essential.
- Data analysis skills in Python, R, or STATA can be an additional asset.
- The requirements are generally a grade B or better on the Master thesis and for the Master degree in total.
- As an applicant you should have a considerable work capacity as well as an enthusiasm for research and the ability and interest to work in a team.
- A firm basis in quantitative research methods and data analysis is an advantage.
- As an applicant you should have an excellent written and spoken command of English.
- Experience with user research and recommender systems research is an advantage.
About the Ph D position:
The duration of the Ph D position is 3 years. The employment period for the successful candidate may be reduced if he or she previously has been employed in a Ph D position.
As a Ph D research fellow, you will take part in the Ph D programme at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Ui B. The programme corresponds to a period of three years and leads to the Ph D degree. To be eligible for admission you must normally have an educational background corresponding to a master’s degree with a scope of 120 ECTS credits, which builds on a bachelor’s degree with a scope of 180 ECTS credits (normally 2 + 3 years), or an integrated master’s degree with a scope of 300 ECTS credits (5 years). Master’s degrees must normally include an independent work of a minimum of 30 ECTS credits. It is expected that the topic of the master’s degree is connected to the academic field to which you are seeking admission.
As a Ph D research fellow, you will take part in the Ph D programme at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Ui B. The programme corresponds to a period of three years and leads to the Ph D degree. To be eligible for admission you must normally have an educational background corresponding to a master’s degree with a scope of 120 ECTS credits, which builds on a bachelor’s degree with a scope of 180 ECTS credits (normally 2 + 3 years), or an integrated master’s degree with a scope of 300 ECTS credits (5 years). Master’s degrees must normally include an independent work of a minimum of 30 ECTS credits. It is expected that the topic of the master’s degree is connected to the academic field to which you are seeking admission.
We can offer:
- Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
- Salary as Ph D (code 1017) NOK 540 500, - per year (pay grade 55 according to the state salary scale). Further promotions are made according to length of service in the position
- A cross-disciplinary, interactive and challenging working environment
- Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Good welfare benefits
- Workplace is Media City Bergen
Your application must include:
The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be also uploaded to Jobbnorge.
Closing date: 05.01.25 The application has to be marked: 24/14614
- A cover letter that includes a brief account of your research interests and motivation for applying for the position must accompany the application.
- The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of them must be the main advisor for the master's thesis or equivalent thesis CV
- It is an advantage (but not a requirement) to include a sample of some code you have written (either as a file or as a Github link or similar) that you are proud of, such as a script you wrote for your thesis or an assignment, or a hobby project you liked.
- Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees.
- Relevant certificates/references.
- A list of academic publications/conference presentations (if any).
- If you have a master's degree from an institution outside of the Nordic countries, or a 2-year discipline- based master's degree (or the equivalent) in a subject area other than the one associated with the applic.
The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be also uploaded to Jobbnorge.
Closing date: 05.01.25 The application has to be marked: 24/14614
General information:
Information about the position is obtainable by contacting the center’s director Christoph Trattner.
Practical questions regarding the application procedures should be directed to Adviser – HR, Pernille Hole, pernille.hole@uib.no.
Appointed research fellows will be admitted to the Ph D programme at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Questions about the programme may be directed to Adviser-Ph D: bodil.hagland@uib.no.
Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. Ui B therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.
Practical questions regarding the application procedures should be directed to Adviser – HR, Pernille Hole, pernille.hole@uib.no.
Appointed research fellows will be admitted to the Ph D programme at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Questions about the programme may be directed to Adviser-Ph D: bodil.hagland@uib.no.
Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. Ui B therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.
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.
The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.
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.
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.
The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.
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.
Life as a Ph D candidate at Ui B
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About Ui B
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 at Faculty of Social Sciences. Read more about the faculty and departments.
Deadline
5th January 2025
5th January 2025
Employer
University of Bergen
University of Bergen
Municipality
Bergen
Scope
Fulltime
Fulltime
Duration
Fixed Term
Fixed Term
Place of service
postboks 7802, 5020 Bergen
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