Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Machine Learning for CoCreativity in Remote Operations

A Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is available at Simula Metropolitan Center for Digital Engineering (SimulaMet).

The position is part of MishMash Centre for AI and Creativity, which is a Norwegian AI centre funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN) (2025-2030). It comprises more than 200 faculty members from many higher education institutions in Norway, in collaboration with numerous public and private sector partners. The primary objective of MishMash is to create, explore, and reflect on AI for, through, and in creative practices. MishMash researchers will investigate AI’s impact on creative processes, develop innovative CoCreative AI systems and educational strategies, and address AI’s ethical, cultural, legal, and societal implications in creative domains. See MishMash Centre for AI and Creativity | A Norwegian AI Centre funded by the Research Council of Norway (2025-2030) for more information

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This postdoctoral researcher position will be part of WP7 (AI for creative problem-solving) within MishMash, with the possibility of contributing also to other work packages. The postdoctoral researcher will cover the topics in WP7 related to the design of novel Machine Learning (ML)-based systems that will be integrated into creative problem-solving workflows while explicitly supporting human agency, user control, and individual expressive intent in remote operations, including both human-to-environment and human-to-human interactions requiring embodiment mediated through robotic or virtual avatars. This will incorporate adaptive ML methods designed to reinforce human empowerment through CoCreativity, as well as AI interfaces with transparent and interpretable ML components, to enhance user experience and enable accessible, accountable, and effective cocreative interactions that respect physical and operational constraints. Related application scenarios to consider include remote control centers and remote industrial collaboration, as well as creative problem-solving and performative scenarios that explore human agency, embodiment, and expression in mediated interactio

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The appointed candidate is expected to collaborate across the multidisciplinary MishMash network and participate in all relevant MishMash activities, including engaging and collaborating with researchers from non-technical fiel

ds.
Research State

mentApplicants are required to prepare a (max) 2-page research statement providing a personal view about the main research questions they are interested in, their relevance to this position, as well as about the key theoretical and methodological approaches to be followed. Applicants are encouraged to propose research ideas that combine rigorous ML methods with creative, exploratory, or unconventional problem formulati

ons.More information about the position is available in the full announcem

ent.
Simula Research Laboratory (Simula) is a leading Norwegian research institute known for its excellence in cutting-edge ICT with a strong track record of top evaluations, active international collaborations, and successful in significant funding initiatives, including European and National RCN grants. SimulaMet is a research centre jointly owned by Simula and Oslo Metropolitan University. It is the home of Simula’s research activities on networks and communications, artificial intelligence and IT management, and it is OsloMet’s strategic partner in digital engineering. SimulaMet supports talent development through PhD and postdoctoral programs and provides also valuable research infrastructure, such as the national HPC facility, eX3, and network testbeds. The SIGIPRO and HOST Departments offer deep expertise in the areas of ML, Data Science, Signal and Image Processing, Optimization, Multimodal data systems, Multimedia systems and networks, and Multi-agent sys

tems.
Selection cri

teria We will consider candidates who have a PhD in Electrical Engineering, 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 in

• clude:A strong background in machine learning, data science, multimodal signal processing, and optimization, proven by a high-quality publication r
• ecord.Previous experience in one or more of the following: neuroscience/neurotechnology, human motion capture, physiological sensing, robotic control, audio, video, haptics, and prediction me
• thods.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 publica
• tions.Excellent software development skills demonstrated by previously released software packages, fluency in Python and/or M
• atlab.Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and a record of previous talks at international confer
• ences.Ambition to carry out interdisciplinary research and willingness to work as part of an international
• team.Sharing Simula’s core values: excellence, impact, curiosity, ambition and re

spect.
The doctoral dissertation must be (at least) submitted for evaluation by the application deadline. Appointment is dependent on the public defense of the doctoral thesis being ap

proved.
In addition, we will also evaluate the following personal

• skills:Personal suitability and motivation for the p
• osition.Strong ability to work purposefully, systematically, and indepe
• ndently.Time management and ability to carry out tasks within the allotted tim
• e frame.Very good collaboration skills and an ability to join interdisciplinary academic comm

unities.
The research statement will also be an important selection criterion based on: a) the candidate’s engagement with MishMash, WP7 in particular, and possibly other WPs, b) the awareness of the state-of-the-art in the areas mentioned above in the selection criteria, c) the suitability of their proposed methods for MishMash, and the innovativeness and scientific merit of their resear

ch ideas.
Sim

• ula offersExcellent opportunities for performing high-quality research, as part of a highly competent and motivated team of international researchers and
• engineers.An informal and inclusive international working en
• vironment.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 co
• nferences.Modern office facilities located in dow
• ntown OsloA competitive salary. Starting salary from NO
• K 595 000.Numerous benefits: access to a company cabin, sponsored social events, generous equipment budgets (e.g., computer, phone and subscription), subsidized canteen meals, comprehensive travel/group life insurance po
• licy, etc.Relocation assistance: accommodation, visas, complimentary Norwegian language cou
• rses, etc.Administrative research support: e.g., quality assurance process for grant proposals (including RCN and EU
• programs).Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees’ health and well-being are a priority, and we encourage them to make use of our flexible work arrangements to help balance their work and home lives ef

ficiently.
Check out our commitment to Excellence and personal growth in the full an

nouncement.

ApplicationInterested applicants are requested to submit th

• e following:Curriculum vitae showing your educational background, working experience (in particular, any relevant academic or industrial work), a list of scientific publication
• s and talks.Cover letter: outline your motivation for applying, relevant experience and qualifications, research interests and how/why you are qualified for t
• he position.Transcripts from Bachelor, MS and
• PhD degrees.Contact information of three references including the main PhD
• supervisor.Research statement (max.

two pages).
Please note that all documents must be in English language. Application with the requested attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system. Applications submitted by email will not b

e considered.
Deadline: A

pril 1st, 2026
Contact person: Baltasar Beferull-Lozano (balt

[email protected])
Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. Applications will be screened continuously and a decision will be made as soon as we find the

right candidate.
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