Senior Data Scientist at Simula Research Laboratory

The Department of Applied AI at Simula Research Laboratory bridges the gap between academic discoveries and real-world challenges through high-quality consulting services and industrial research. We focus on delivering solutions within machine learning and related technologies for clients in the private and public sector.

Currently, we are strengthening our team further with a Senior Data Scientist in order to grow our capabilities within model development, infrastructure and advanced software engineering. 

As a new member of our team, you will be involved in exciting and challenging projects in different domains ranging from med-tech (e.g. developing models for personalized medicine) to energy (e.g. working on ML pipelines to increase production efficiency). You will help clients understand their needs and translate them into tangible and novel innovations. You will work closely with other data scientists and engineers; we prioritize a culture of collaboration. By collaborating closely with other departments in Simula you will get the opportunity to apply for funding for innovation and research activities that align with the goals of the Department of Applied AI.

In short, here’s what you will focus on

• Participate in various IT projects with external customers: understand a problem and gather requirements, translate business problems into technical requirements and turn data into insights.

• Work on problems requiring state-of-the-art computer vision, NLP, LLM and time series forecasting techniques.

• Initiate and join industrial research projects, collaborate on proposals and drive the R&D process.

• Collaborate with data scientists and ML researchers and get the opportunity to be involved in the entire machine learning life-cycle: training, deployment and maintenance.

• Take responsibility as a senior for mentoring others, help with project management, and client contacts.

As a senior data scientist we believe you recognize yourself in most of the following

• Have at least 4 years of working experience within solving industrial machine learning problems, being familiar with PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn and other libraries.

• Have affinity with consultancy, client communication and business case development.

• Be a curious and collaborative person that puts quality first.

Have industry-standard experience in software development, data engineering and deployment practices, including experience with Python, Docker, Microsoft Azure, SQL.

In addition, we consider the following beneficial:

• Be a driving and entrepreneurial force in the department.

• Interested in learning new technologies and sharing knowledge with others.

• A relevant network within Norwegian industry.

• Relevant research experience.

• Can work independently and take ownership of tasks from start to finish, while also enjoying teamwork. Experience in agile project management is a plus.

Simula Offers

• Excellent 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 environment;

• 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;

• Modern office facilities located in downtown Oslo;

• A competitive salary;

• 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.

• Relocation assistance: accommodation, visas, complimentary Norwegian language courses, 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 is a priority and we encourage them to make use of our flexible work arrangements to help balance their work and home lives efficiently. 

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should submit a short letter of motivation and Curriculum Vitae. Feel free to add examples of reference projects as we value practical experience.  

Application deadline: January 13, 2026.

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. The position will be filled as soon as possible.

Contact

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Holger Hussmann, holger@simula.no

About Simula

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, machine learning and cybersecurity. 

Simula's main objective is to create knowledge about fundamental scientific challenges that are of genuine value for society. This is achieved through high quality research, education of graduate students, industry collaboration, technology transfer, and commercialization. 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 new evaluation ranked Simula the highest of all Norwegian research institutions regarding impact and publication quality (see the national EVALMIT rapport, page 14).

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.

Simula uses Semac’s background check in our recruitment process. Employment for this position will be made according to the act relating to Control of the export of strategic goods, Services and Technology. 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

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