Research Scientists (MSc/PhD/Postdoc) – AI Engineering
At SINTEF Digital, we develop cutting-edge methods and technologies that enable trustworthy and sustainable digital solutions. As software systems become increasingly central to industry, smart cities, and society at large, we focus on ensuring that these systems are reliable, secure, and capable of supporting the green transition.
The Trustworthy Green IoT Software (GIoT) research group advances tools and methodologies for creating intelligent, trustworthy (secure, privacy-preserving, and safe), and sustainable software systems that operate seamlessly across the IoT–edge–cloud continuum. We are a highly international community, working with Norwegian and European partners across diverse domains including manufacturing, energy, health, maritime, and agrifood.
The GIoT group currently consists of 11 researchers. With strong and growing demand for our expertise, we are seeking ambitious Research Scientists (MSc, PhD, or Postdoc level) to join one of Europe’s leading research teams in software engineering and AI.
Your responsibilities
At SINTEF, we deliver projects in close collaboration with industry and the public sector. Our researchers take pride in creating high-quality results with real-world impact, while actively disseminating findings to the academic community and society at large.
In this position, you will:
- Get hands-on with data pipelines, multi-agent AI, and workflows that span edge, fog, and cloud computing
- Bring your ideas to life by prototyping solutions and demonstrating them in real industrial and societal applications
- Validate your solutions through rigorous experimentation
- Publish in leading conferences and journals, and openly share your code with the research community
- Depending on experience, contribute to project management, proposal writing, and research leadership
Who are you:
- You are an early-career or mid-career researcher with an MSc, PhD, or Postdoc in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field
- You have strong hands-on and AI-enabled coding and prototyping skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, performant software
- You are passionate about validating your ideas through rigorous experimentation, benchmarking against state-of-the-art approaches, and demonstrating scientific impact.
- You enjoy tackling complex challenges and turning creative ideas into practical results
- You are a team player with strong communication skills, comfortable collaborating with both colleagues and external partners
- You have strong communication skills in English (proficiency in Scandinavian languages is an advantage but not compulsory)
You have a strong interest in one or more of the following:
- Software engineering for AI
- AI for software engineering
- AI engineering for the computing continuum (cloud, edge, fog)
- Multiagent AI
- Trustworthiness and sustainability of AI
Ideally, you have experience in collaborative research projects and may feel ready to take on responsibility as a project manager. Bonus: You bring an interdisciplinary perspective (e.g. from arts, philosophy, physics, neuroscience, law, or related areas) that can enrich our approaches to AI trustworthiness and sustainability
The position is based at SINTEF in Oslo, Norway, and requires willingness to reside here.
What we can offer you:
- A role in one of Northern Europe’s largest institutes for applied research, with extensive scientific networks worldwide
- A fast-paced working environment that generates both excellent project results and high-quality scientific publications
- Opportunities for professional and personal growth, including leadership responsibilities
- A competitive salary and benefits package (pension and insurance plans, kindergarten access, relocation assistance, etc.)
- A high degree of autonomy and flexible working hours
- An inclusive and collaborative culture that values knowledge sharing and innovation
At SINTEF, we value diversity and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply to our available positions. We believe that diversity fosters innovation and a dynamic work environment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone's talents are recognized and valued.
To contribute to greater gender balance in STEM research fields, we particularly encourage women to apply for this position.
What you need to do
- Submit your CV, cover letter and transcript of grades.
