Assistant Professor in Informatics

About the position

NHH in Bergen, Norway, invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor in Informatics at the Department of Business and Management Science. The duration of the position is four years. Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD degree in informatics or a closely related field such as computer science, information systems, operations research or applied mathematics.

NHH seeks a research scientist who is both creative and intellectually ambitious. The position presents an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, postdoctoral scientist to spearhead innovations in the realm of theoretical and applied computer science and actively contribute to the establishment of a climate-resilient economy.

The candidate is expected to fulfill the growing need for informatics expertise at NHH, encompassing two primary objectives. First, the candidate should actively engage in teaching responsibilities within the recently launched Bachelor’s Program in Business, Economics, and Data Science (BEDS) and the master profile in Business Analytics. Second, the candidate is expected to integrate into one or more of the research groups within the department.

The position involves teaching on average one course per year and possibly some graduate supervision. The candidate appointed to the position must be able to teach courses such as Introduction to Programming and Information Technology, Programming and Application Design, Algorithms and Computer Programming with Python and Application Development with Python. A successful candidate should be able to deliver high-quality teaching for large groups of students. The candidate should document plans for using innovative teaching methods and learning activities in introductory programming courses.

The Department of Business and Management Science has high ambitions in terms of research and offers a stimulating work environment. The main activities are organised in five broad research areas: i) Managerial Economics and Business Strategy ii) Business Taxation iii) Asset Management and Risk Analysis iv) Energy Markets, Resource Management, and Sustainability v) Shipping, Logistics and Operations Management. The department is multi-disciplinary, and the research covers both empirical and theoretical inquiries. For more information, please consult our webpage.

The candidate appointed to the position is expected to support the department’s Equinor Akademia group which works on quantifying emissions from energy products in Europe. The group collaborates with Climate Futures, a Center for Research-Based Innovation (SFI) supported by the Research Council of Norway. The candidate will aid in the construction of a repository by actively contributing to the collection, distribution, storage, analysis, and presentation of economic and environmental data. The candidate may engage in interactive collaborations with research partners, such as the Norwegian Computing Centre and NORCE Analytics.

When evaluating applicants, a strong emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s potential for high-quality research as well as international experience and teaching. The ability to work on topics of relevance for several research areas in the department will be an advantage. In the event of equivalent qualifications, female applicants will be given preference. 

NHH offers

• a competitive salary that is negotiable within the Norwegian State Salary Scale for Junior Positions. The salary will depend both on the level of competence and length of service. External research grants and teaching in executive programs may offer exceptional candidates opportunities for supplementing the base salary.
• a favorable membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) and good welfare benefits such as parental leave.
• research funds for traveling and conference participation and a bonus system for publication in top international journals (up to NOK 200 000).

Note that health care, schooling for children, and most other public services are free in Norway. The city of Bergen has a mild, coastal climate and offers rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities - as well as a family-friendly environment (explore visitnorway.com).

General information

The appointee must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.

NHH offers the opportunity to participate in a program for university pedagogy, and the appointee must take one basic module of the program during the fixed-term period.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The application should contain details of the applicant's scientific and pedagogical education and work experience. Applicants are requested to present a four-year research plan with their application. In addition, the applicant should provide an overview and assessment of the applicants' teaching experience and confirmation of teaching quality. The application and enclosed documentation, including a CV, certificates with grades, a maximum of 5 published or unpublished research papers, and a complete list of published papers, should be submitted through the Jobbnorge online portal. To open the application, please click 'Apply for this job'. For English version, go to the menu at the top right side.

Three reference letters (in PDF file format) must be submitted by the referees directly to NHH at hr-references@nhh.no, by 22 March 2024.

In accordance with §25 (2) of the Freedom of Information Act, information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have his/her name entered on the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Head of Department, Professor Jarle Møen, jarle.moen@nhh.no, phone +47 55 95 96 12 or Administration Manager, Kristin Reichel Teigland, kristin.teigland@nhh.no, phone +47 55 95 94 31.

Deadline for applications is 22 March 2024. This date also applies to the submission of publications/written work.