About the project/work tasks : The candidate will perform quantitative data analysis in particular using techniques such as signal processing, modeling, dynamic systems and/or artificial intelligence. The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary manner to design new outcome measures for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. The candidate will supervise analyses in PhD projects. The candidate will contribute to the conduction of the DARK.DEM trial together with a team of clinicians, PhD students, research nurse and statistician, and as such, it is required that the candidate spends most of their time at campus at Alrek.

Qualifications and personal qualities: The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics or other relevant fields or have the doctoral thesis submitted prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded at the latest within 5 months after the closing date for applications. Experience from or formal training within health technology, analysis and processing of large data sets, signal processing or programming will be emphasized (relevant programs include for instance: Matlab, Python, R) Prior experience from elderly care or research is an advantage but is not essential. Proficiency in both written and oral English is a requirement. Good Norwegian language skills are an advantage but are not essential. Work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate with others Personal characteristics that will be emphasized in the consideration of applicants include the ability to work independently in a structured manner, cooperate with others, motivation, sense of responsibility and accountability, work capacity and enthusiasm for research.

In the assessment of candidates, great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:

The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. You cannot be employed as a postdoctoral fellow for more than one fixed term period at the same institution. The employee may be assigned required duties in the form of teaching and similar work at the department. See regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow etc.

Upon appointment, applicants must submit a project proposal for the qualifying work including a work schedule. For postdoctoral research fellow positions associated with externally financed projects, the completion of the project proposal for the qualifying work will take place in consultation with the project/centre manager. It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment.

We can offer: Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment Salary NOK 615 700 (code 1352, pay grade 63) in the state salary scale. For applicants with a degree in Medicine or Dentistry, salary NOK 624 500 (code 1352, pay grade 64). For applicants with a medical specialization, salary NOK 646 000 (code 1352, pay grade 66) Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund Good welfare benefits

About The University of Bergen (UiB)

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Our main contribution to society is excellent basic research and education across a wide range of disciplines.

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