&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;If you are unable to find a suitable position in our list of current vacancies, you are welcome to submit an open application. Please fill out the form below and attach your CV and Cover letter.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Administration

Oslo

Simula Research Laboratory

Open Application

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Solving fundamental problems in ICT that benefit society.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula’s vision is to be an excellent research lab, educating future technology leaders and providing independent advice to the government. We want to be an innovator and innovation partner and apply our expertise to problems that matter. We do this by concentrating on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/research&quot;&gt;five select research areas&lt;/a&gt; in ICT.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Learn more about: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/about&quot;&gt;working at Simula&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/careers&quot;&gt;careers at Simula&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Project/Job description&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the Department of ComplexSE, we are now offering a postdoctoral position within the Q-VERSE EU project, which aims to provide a ready-to-use quantum software toolkit that supports various APIs and HPC interfaces in an open and transparent manner for Europe’s quantum developers and industry stakeholders. Q-VERSE will develop dedicated GAIA-X-compliant quantum interfaces and will build its foundation on the first fully European-developed, open-source quantum software development kit, Eclipse Qrisp.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The postdoctoral fellow will carry out research on software infrastructure and enabling components for hybrid quantum–classical computing. The work will concentrate on creating frameworks and middleware that facilitate the integration of quantum computing with traditional HPC and cloud environments. Main activities include designing quantum–classical workflow frameworks, developing testing and benchmarking platforms for quantum applications and platforms, and building integration middleware to support European HPC and cloud infrastructures.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The postdoctoral researcher will coordinate the work package led by Simula, monitor task progress, and lead the preparation of project deliverables for which Simula is responsible, while also contributing to deliverables led by other project partners in which Simula is a contributor. The position involves close collaboration with international academic and industrial partners and contributions to the development of open-source tools and experimental platforms for real-world quantum computing applications.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Candidate Profile&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are looking for interested candidates who have:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;- PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;- Strong programming and system development skills and experience with quantum computing software architectures or middleware.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;- Strong expertise with software testing, benchmarking, and performance evaluation tools is desirable.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;- Interest in quantum computing and hybrid quantum–classical systems, with motivation to work in an international research collaboration.&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simula Offers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent opportunities for performing high-quality research, as part of a highly competent and motivated team of international researchers and engineers;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;An informal and inclusive international working environment;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Generous support for travel and opportunities to build international networks, through established collaboration with industry, exchange programs and research visits with other universities, and funding to attend conferences.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Modern office facilities located in downtown Oslo&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A competitive salary. Starting salary from NOK 595000&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Numerous benefits: access to company cabin, sponsored social events, generous equipment budgets (e.g., computer, phone and subscription), subsidized canteen meals, comprehensive travel/health insurance policy, etc.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Relocation assistance: accommodation, visas, complimentary Norwegian language courses, etc&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Administrative research support: e.g., quality assurance process for grant proposals (including RCN and EU programs).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees’ health and well-being is a priority and we encourage them to make use of our flexible work arrangements to help balance their work and home lives efficiently.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Application Requirements&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Interested applicants are requested to submit the following:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Curriculum vitae:&amp;nbsp; Summarize your educational background, working experience (in particular, any relevant academic or industrial work), list of scientific publications, etc.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cover letter: outline your motivation for applying, relevant experience and qualifications, research interests and how/why you are qualified for the position;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Transcripts from PhD, Bachelor and Master degrees.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Application deadline&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;September 1, 2026&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Additional enquiries regarding the position can be addressed to&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Shaukat Ali, shaukat@simula.no&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Simula and Norway&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula Research Laboratory AS is a publicly owned research lab located in Oslo, Norway. Simula conducts Information and Communication Technology (ICT) research in the fields of scientific computing, software engineering, communication systems, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula&#39;s main objective is solving fundamental problems in ICT that benefit society. This is achieved through high-quality, excellent and focused research, strong and strategic partnerships with leading universities and research groups, nationally and internationally. Simula provides independent, research-based advice to the Norwegian government on the risks and rewards of emerging technologies. Simula educates graduate students and the next generation of researchers and technology leaders that match societal needs. We promote an informed public conversation by sharing our knowledge and expertise. Simula works closely with industry and the public sector to turn knowledge into innovation and real-world impact. Simula promotes a culture of innovation, enabling commercialization and dissemination of research results by turning ideas into working solutions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Since 2001, scientific evaluations conducted by the Research Council of Norway have repeatedly placed Simula at the forefront of international research in ICT. In 2025, a recent evaluation ranked Simula the highest of all Norwegian research institutions regarding impact and publication quality (p14. in &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.forskningsradet.no/siteassets/publikasjoner/2025/evalmit-national-final-250403b.pdf&quot;&gt;National EVALMIT rapport)&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula appreciates diversity. We currently employ approximately 200 individuals from 35 countries and strive to create a family-friendly working environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage women to apply.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula has a close collaboration with leading universities in Norway and abroad, both in terms of research and education, and facilitates extended research stays abroad. Our Master&#39;s and PhD students conduct their research at Simula, and attend courses and receive their degrees from university partners.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Norway is famous for its epic outdoor scenery, with wonderful fjords, gorgeous waterfalls and majestic mountain ranges. Moreover, Norway is a safe and peaceful country with a thriving economy, offering a high standard of living and all the benefits of a social-democratic welfare state, such as social security and universal public healthcare.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Learn more about Norway: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.visitnorway.com&quot;&gt;Official travel guide to Norway&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Simula is subject to the Security Act, and security clearance may be required for this position. We are using background checks in our recruitment process, and this will be adapted to the security requirements for this position.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Employment for this position will be made according to the&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/1987-12-18-93&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt; act relating to Control of the export of strategic goods, Services and Technology&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;. Candidates who by assessment of the application and any attachments are considered to be in conflict with the export control regulations will not qualify for this position.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

103107 Q-verse 

Three-Year Postdoctoral Fellow in Quantum Software Systems and Infrastructure

&lt;h2&gt;Project / Job description&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A 3-year PhD Research Fellowship is available at Simula Metropolitan Center for Digital Engineering (SimulaMet), within our research effort on the security and safety of AI systems.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Most security and safety work on AI happens where models are built. We work where they are used. As AI systems move into hospitals, public administration, and other consequential settings, the institutions that deploy them, and the regulators and auditors who oversee them, need to establish whether a given system is safe to use, independently of the vendor that built it. Today, they largely cannot. Closing that gap is the purpose of this position, and it grows more urgent as accountability shifts toward the organisations that deploy and audit AI, not only those that train it.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The PhD researcher will develop methods and tools for evaluating, red-teaming, and monitoring AI systems as they are actually deployed, large language models today, and increasingly agentic and multimodal systems. The work pursues two goals at once:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A science of failure. Not counting failures, but explaining why and when systems fail, so that findings generalise beyond the single system tested. This means treating a model as one part of a larger socio-technical system, evaluating data, training, deployment, and feedback continuously rather than once, and weighting the catastrophic 1% over the comfortable 99% average.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Open, vendor-independent tools. Practical, local-first instruments that any regulator, auditor, hospital, or public agency can run without commercial dependencies and without access to the vendor of the system under test.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You would build on and extend an existing, openly released toolset: SimpleAudit (scenario-based safety auditing; a verified Digital Public Good), swarm-attack (adversarial swarm red-teaming), and the Moltbook Observatory (passive monitoring of deployed agents). The precise direction will be shaped together with you and the supervisory team, and may emphasise scenario-based auditing, adversarial and swarm red-teaming, agentic-system security, continuous monitoring, multilingual and national-language deployment, or the methodology of evaluation itself.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A defining strength of the group is direct collaboration with the institutions where failure is costly, including partners across Norwegian public health and the public sector, which grounds the work in real deployment contexts rather than synthetic benchmarks.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The purpose of a PhD fellowship is to qualify the candidate for work in positions that require a high level of scientific competence, leading to the award of a doctoral degree (PhD). The successful candidate will be admitted to a doctoral (PhD) programme at OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University. A career development plan will be drawn up for the fellow, and SimulaMet is responsible for following up on this plan and ensuring access to supervision and career guidance throughout the period. Research stays abroad and presentation of results at international and national conferences are facilitated and strongly encouraged, and training and support for academic writing are provided throughout the fellowship.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Candidate Profile&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We will consider candidates who have (or will have completed before the start of the position) a Master&#39;s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or another relevant discipline. The applicant is required to demonstrate how the degree corresponds to the profile of the post. Other qualifications include:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A strong background in machine learning, data science, benchmarking and evaluation of AI systems, AI security and safety, AI alignment or a closely related area.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Research experience, demonstrated for example through a strong Master&#39;s thesis, and ideally through publicly released code or publications.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Proficiency in a high-level programming language (e.g., Python).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;An open and collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and in culturally diverse teams.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Experience with large language models, red-teaming or adversarial testing, AI evaluation, or safety-critical / high-stakes application domains (e.g., healthcare, public sector) is an advantage but not a requirement.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Simula Offers&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent opportunities for performing high quality research, as part of a highly competent and motivated team of international researchers and engineers.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;An informal and inclusive international working environment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Generous support for travel and opportunities to build international networks, through established collaboration with industry and the public sector, exchange programmes and research visits with other universities, and funding to attend conferences.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Modern office facilities located in downtown Oslo.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A competitive salary. Starting salary from NOK 550 800.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Numerous benefits: access to company cabin, sponsored social events, generous equipment budgets (e.g., computer, phone and subscription), subsidised canteen meals, comprehensive travel/health insurance policy, etc.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Relocation assistance: accommodation, visas, complimentary Norwegian language courses, etc.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Administrative research support.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees&#39; health and well-being is a priority, and we encourage them to make use of our flexible work arrangements to help balance their work and home lives efficiently.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Application&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Interested applicants are requested to submit the following:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Curriculum vitae showing your educational background, working experience (in particular, any relevant academic or industrial work), and a list of any scientific publications and talks.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cover letter (approximately 2 pages) outlining your motivation for applying, relevant experience and qualifications, research interests, and how/why you are qualified for the position.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Transcripts from Bachelor and Master degrees.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Copy of your Master&#39;s thesis (or a draft, if it is not yet completed).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Contact information of at least two references.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please note that all documents must be in English. Do not submit other certificates, articles, and the like unless specifically requested. If further documentation is wanted for assessment, you will be asked to submit it later.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Deadline: 15.08.2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. Expected starting date before the end of 2026.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Contact&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Additional enquiries regarding the position can be addressed to Michael A. Riegler, michael@simula.no, who leads the group.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;General Information&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This position is part of SimulaMet&#39;s research on the security and safety of AI systems. The group develops measurement theory and open, vendor-independent tools for evaluating, red-teaming, and monitoring AI systems where they are deployed, with a focus on high-stakes domains such as healthcare, the public sector, and education. Its open toolset includes SimpleAudit, a lightweight, local-first framework for multilingual safety auditing and red-teaming via adversarial probing, developed together with partners including the Norwegian Directorate of Health, alongside swarm-attack (adversarial swarm red-teaming) and the Moltbook Observatory (passive monitoring of deployed agents).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information about SimulaMet and the research environment, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simulamet.no/careers&quot;&gt;see here&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Employment for this position will be made according to the&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/2018-06-01-24&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt; Security Act&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; and the&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/1987-12-18-93&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt; Act relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;. Candidates who by assessment of the application and any attachments are considered to be in conflict with these regulations will not qualify for this position.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;SimulaMet uses background checks in our recruitment process. All candidates are assessed for affiliation with high-risk countries. This assessment also considers whether the research area involves sensitive technologies, dual-use knowledge, critical infrastructure, or other security-relevant topics.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

AI Safety OsloMet recruits

SimulaMet

PhD Research Fellowship in Safety and Security Evaluation of Deployed AI Systems

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simula: Solving fundamental problems in ICT that benefit society.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula’s vision is to be an excellent research lab, educating future technology leaders and providing independent advice to the government. We want to be an innovator and innovation partner and apply our expertise to problems that matter. We do this by concentrating on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/research&quot;&gt;five select research areas&lt;/a&gt; in ICT.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Learn more about: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/about&quot;&gt;working at Simula&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/careers&quot;&gt;careers at Simula&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Project/Job description&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A 3-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is available at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simulamet.no/&quot;&gt;Simula Metropolitan Center for Digital Engineering (SimulaMet)&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This position is part of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://aid-center.no/&quot;&gt;Norwegian Centre on AI for Decisions (aiD)&lt;/a&gt;, funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN). The candidate is expected to actively collaborate with other partners in the center and especially the use cases, to develop methods that are relevant and of practical use.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The postdoctoral researcher will be working on the validation of AI-based decision making, involving one or multiple of reinforcement learning, combinatorial and constraint-based optimization, model-predictive control, or agentic AI systems. A specific focus will be on the validation of decisions under the presence of imperfect (world) models and misleading information. We will develop and apply methods for individual and joint validation of the decision making policy and any model used for planning, and ultimately ways to mitigate these shortcomings through post-training or shielding.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The purpose of a postdoctoral position is for the employee to develop a research profile and competence that qualifies them to apply for a Research Scientist or Associate Professor position. SimulaMet shall facilitate the acquisition of such competence during the employment period. A career plan shall be developed for the Postdoctoral Fellow, specifying the competencies the Postdoctoral Fellow should acquire. SimulaMet is responsible for following up on the career plan and ensuring that the Postdoctoral Fellow has access to career guidance throughout the postdoctoral term. The position may also provide other competencies relevant to the postdoctoral fellow&#39;s future career. In addition, for the professional career development of postdoctoral researchers, research stays abroad as well as presentation of the research findings at international/national conferences are facilitated and highly encouraged. In addition, training opportunities and support for writing grant proposals are also provided throughout the postdoc period.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Candidate Profile&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We will consider candidates who have (or will have completed before the start of the position) a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or other related relevant discipline. The applicant is required to demonstrate how the degree corresponds to the profile of the post. Other required qualifications include:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A strong background in machine learning, data science, optimization and/or software testing, proven by a high-quality publication record.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Previous experience in both designing novel data-driven learning and control methods and applying them to real data, as proved by publicly released code and publications.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Proficiency in a high-level programming language (e.g., Python).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and a record of previous talks at international conferences.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;An open and collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and in culturally diverse teams.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simula Offers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent opportunities for performing high quality research, as part of a highly competent and motivated team of international researchers and engineers;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;An informal and inclusive international working environment;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Generous support for travel and opportunities to build international networks, through established collaboration with industry, exchange programs and research visits with other universities, and funding to attend conferences.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Modern office facilities located in downtown Oslo&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A competitive salary. Starting salary from NOK 595 000&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Numerous benefits: access to company cabin, sponsored social events, generous equipment budgets (e.g., computer, phone and subscription), subsidized canteen meals, comprehensive travel/health insurance policy, etc.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Relocation assistance: accommodation, visas, complimentary Norwegian language courses, etc&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Administrative research support: e.g., quality assurance process for grant proposals (including RCN and EU programs).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees’ health and well-being is a priority and we encourage them to make use of our flexible work arrangements to help balance their work and home lives efficiently.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Application&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Interested applicants are requested to submit the following:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Curriculum vitae showing your educational background, working experience (in particular, any relevant academic or industrial work), a list of scientific publications and talks.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Transcripts from Master and PhD degrees.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Copy of your doctoral dissertation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Contact information of at least two references.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please note that all documents must be in English language.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Do not submit other certificates, articles, and the like unless specifically requested. If further documentation is wanted for assessment, you will be asked to submit it later.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Deadline:&lt;/strong&gt; 07.08.2026&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. Expected starting date before End of 2026 (flexible).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Additional enquiries regarding the position can be addressed to&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/people/helge&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Helge Spieker&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;, helge@simula.no&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;General Information&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Six national research centers for Artificial Intelligence (AI) launched in the Fall of 2025. Each of these centers will foster interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers to address both scientific and societal challenges, develop new technologies, understand the impact of AI, and drive innovation across both the business and public sectors. This initiative is established and financed through&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/research-policy-strategy/ltp/artificial-intelligence/&quot;&gt; the government&#39;s significant investment in artificial intelligence over the next five years&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sure-ai.no/&quot;&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://aid-center.no/&quot;&gt;aiD&lt;/a&gt; is one of these six centres.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Employment for this position will be made according to the&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/2018-06-01-24&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt; Security Act&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; and the&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/1987-12-18-93&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt; Act relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;. Candidates who by assessment of the application and any attachments are considered to be in conflict with these regulations will not qualify for this position.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;SimulaMet uses background checks in our recruitment process. All candidates are assessed for affiliation with high-risk countries. This assessment also considers whether the research area involves sensitive technologies, dual-use knowledge, critical infrastructure, or other security-relevant topics.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;If you have been funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN) in a previous position, you cannot apply for this job. RCN funding can only be granted for one period. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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800810 aiD

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Validation of AI-based Decision Making

&lt;p&gt;Simula UiB (&lt;a href=&quot;https://simula-uib.com&quot;&gt;simula-uib.com&lt;/a&gt;) is a research institute in Cryptography and Information Theory based in Bergen, Norway. We are seeking a Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist for a permanent position in the Department of Information Theory, specialising in either machine learning or quantum information science.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Department of Information Theory at Simula UiB conducts research on two main areas: statistical learning theory and quantum information theory. It currently comprises 9 members, including permanent staff, postdoctoral researchers and PhD students, and is led by Dr Eirik Rosnes. Simula UiB also hosts the Centre for Quantum Communication Networks and Applications (&lt;a href=&quot;https://prosjektbanken.forskningsradet.no/en/project/FORISS/361582?Kilde=FORISS&amp;amp;distribution=Ar&amp;amp;chart=bar&amp;amp;calcType=funding&amp;amp;Sprak=en&amp;amp;sortBy=date&amp;amp;sortOrder=desc&amp;amp;resultCount=30&amp;amp;offset=0&amp;amp;Fritekst=qcna&quot;&gt;QCNA&lt;/a&gt;), one of Norway’s four national centres for quantum technology research. Launched in May 2026, QCNA has eight academic and industry partners, and includes distributed quantum applications as a core research theme. The Department of Information Theory is also part of Centre for Sustainable, Risk-averse and Ethical AI (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sure-ai.no&quot;&gt;SURE-AI&lt;/a&gt;), one of Norway’s six national centres for AI research. As a member of the Department of Information Theory, the successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to activities within both the QCNA and SURE-AI centres.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Description&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are currently hiring a permanent (senior) research scientist to conduct research in either machine learning (ML), including statistical learning theory and distributed and privacy-preserving computation, or quantum information science, including quantum information theory, quantum error-correction, quantum computing and communications, and quantum algorithms. As an integral part of the research, the successful candidate is expected to supervise and mentor early-career researchers (PhD students and postdoctoral researchers) and contribute positively to the collaborative research environment at Simula UiB and our international research profile. The appointee will play an active role in developing externally funded research activities at Simula UiB, including preparing and coordinating research proposals at both the national and European levels, particularly through programmes such as the Research Council of Norway (RCN) and Horizon Europe, including the European Research Council (ERC).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Candidate Profile&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are seeking candidates with a PhD in information theory, computer science, applied mathematics or a related discipline, with expertise in machine learning and/or quantum information science.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Research track record: &lt;/em&gt;The successful candidate should be able to conduct both independent and collaborative, high-impact research and have experience in statistical learning theory, privacy-preserving machine learning, or quantum information theory, demonstrated through publications in leading international venues. Expertise in related areas, such as coding theory or information-theoretic privacy and security more broadly, will be an advantage.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Supervision and scientific leadership: &lt;/em&gt;We are particularly interested in applicants with supervisory experience, including supervising PhD students and junior researchers. Experience contributing to research leadership, including shaping collaborative research activities or developing new research directions, will be highly valued. While the position carries no formal teaching obligations, opportunities may arise through collaborations with partner universities to contribute to teaching or supervision of master’s and undergraduate students.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Project and grant management: &lt;/em&gt;The successful candidate should have experience in managing research projects. Experience in securing competitive research funding is highly desirable.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Other: &lt;/em&gt;We are looking for a motivated and collaborative researcher who will contribute positively to the research environment at Simula UiB. Excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English are required.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula UiB is part of the Simula group (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.simula.no&quot;&gt;www.simula.no&lt;/a&gt;), a leading research institute in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Norway. The Simula group values diversity and promotes an inclusive and international working environment, with around 180 members of staff from 37 countries. We aim to provide a family-friendly workplace and are an equal opportunity employer, especially encouraging women to apply. More information about the culture at Simula: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.simula.no/about/simula-culture&quot;&gt;www.simula.no/about/simula-culture&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simula UiB offers:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;An ambitious and internationally oriented research environment with excellent opportunities to conduct high-quality research in information theory/machine learning/quantum information science.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A highly collaborative and intellectually vibrant department, with close interaction among permanent researchers, postdocs and PhD students, as well as with national and international partners.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;An informal, inclusive and international working environment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Support for travel and opportunities to build international networks.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Modern office facilities, located at Marineholmen in the city centre of Bergen.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Administrative research support, such as a quality assurance process for grant proposals and budgeting assistance.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Professional development and researcher training opportunities (see &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/education/simula-academy&quot;&gt;Simula Academy&lt;/a&gt;).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Numerous employee benefits, including access to a company cabin, sponsored social events, an equipment budget, and a comprehensive travel/health insurance policy.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Relocation assistance, including accommodation, visas and complimentary Norwegian language courses.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Healthy wellness and work-life balance arrangements.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Application&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Interested candidates should provide:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resume&lt;/strong&gt;, including details of your educational background, work experience (in particular academic or industrial experience), publications, supervision experience, invited talks, research funding and other relevant professional activities.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cover letter, &lt;/strong&gt;outlining the motivation for applying for the position, relevant experience and qualifications, and how your expertise and research interests align with the activities of Simula UiB.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Research statement &lt;/strong&gt;describing past research contributions, current research interests, and future research plans, including potential directions for externally funded research activities and collaborations.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact information&lt;/strong&gt; for three references, who may be contacted with the candidate’s consent.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The application deadline is 30 August 2026 (23:59 CEST). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may conclude the recruitment process as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified. The starting date is negotiable.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Only applications submitted through the application portal will be considered.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For further enquiries about this position, please contact Eirik Rosnes (&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:eirikrosnes@simula.no&quot;&gt;eirikrosnes@simula.no&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;br&gt;For administrative enquiries, please contact &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:bergen@simula.no&quot;&gt;bergen@simula.no&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Simula and Norway&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula UiB AS is a research institute owned by Simula Research Laboratory AS and the University of Bergen (UiB). It collaborates closely with leading universities in Norway and abroad, both in research and in the education of master’s and PhD students. One of its goals is to strengthen Norway’s cyber security expertise through research and education in cryptography and information theory.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula UiB provides an ambitious and internationally oriented research environment, with a strong focus on high-quality fundamental and applied research, international collaboration, and long-term scientific impact. In the recent EVALMIT research evaluation conducted by the Norwegian Research Council, Simula UiB was rated “internationally outstanding in terms of research output and very good to excellent in terms of collaboration with industry and public sector partners.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula Research Laboratory AS is a publicly owned research lab that conducts ICT research in the fields of Scientific Computing, Software Engineering, Communication Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security. Simula&#39;s main objective is to create knowledge about fundamental scientific challenges that are of genuine value to society. This is achieved through high-quality research, education of graduate students, industry collaboration, technology transfer, and commercialisation. Since 2001, scientific evaluations conducted by the Research Council of Norway have repeatedly placed Simula at the forefront of international research in ICT. Learn more about &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/about&quot;&gt;working at Simula&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/careers&quot;&gt;careers at Simula&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Norway is famous for its outdoor scenery, with gorgeous fjords, waterfalls and mountain ranges. Moreover, Norway is a safe and peaceful country with a thriving economy, offering a high standard of living and all the benefits of a social-democratic welfare state, such as social security and universal public healthcare.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Learn more about Norway: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.visitnorway.com/&quot;&gt;Official travel guide to Norway&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Simula UiB uses Semac’s background check in our recruitment process. Employment for this position will be made according to the &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/2018-06-01-24&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Security Act&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; and the &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/1987-12-18-93&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Act relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;. Candidates who, by assessment of the application and any attachments, are considered to conflict with these will not qualify for this position. Candidates who may be eligible for a security clearance in Norway will be prioritised.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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