Research coordinator at NORA

About the positionWe are seeking a candidate for a temporary 1-year position as research coordinator at NORA.ai. NORA is a national network hosted at the University of Oslo (UiO). We are looking for an allrounder: a research coordinator to assist with tasks related to the NORA Research Schools, as well as tasks involving event organization, national and international research coordination activities and administrative tasks. You will be given the opportunity to build and strengthen Norwegian research and innovation within artificial intelligence - one of the most exciting and important research fields, mentioned as a priority area within Emergent and industrial technologies in Norway’s Long-Term Plan for Research and Higher Education. About NORANORA - the Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium - is a national collaboration between 8 universities, 5 university colleges, and 4 research institutes within artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Our goal is to strengthen Norwegian research, education, and innovation in AI, machine learning, and robotics, as well as other relevant fields within artificial intelligence. Learn more about NORA at https://www.nora.ai.  The NORA Secretariat consists of seven dedicated staff members with diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. The University of Oslo, through the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and dScience - Centre for Computational and Data Science - hosts NORA. Our workplace is at Blindern, Oslo. Your main tasks will beYour main task will be to contribute to the organization of NORA's two Research Schools NORA-tech (for cutting edge technologies within AI), and NORA-HS (for humanities and societal questions within AI) You will also contribute to the organization of other NORA events. More about work tasks: You will work closely with the CEO and the rest of the NORA secretariat. In particular, you will work closely with the Research Coordinator for the Research Schools and assist in the planning of research school events and their scientific content. You will also support the organization of NORA’s two main conferences and other national and international events. The tasks will be varied, and good collaboration skills are required. Some travelling must be expected. Specific tasks will be: Assist in the planning of the content and execution of research school events as well as NORA’s two main conferences, NORA’s Annual Conference and the Nordic AI Meet Oversee logistics and execution of research school events Prepare material about the research schools and the research school events for publication online Invite speakers and provide guidance on presentation formats You may also assist in the preparation of grant proposals The position can be assigned other tasks What skills are important in this role?Qualification requirements: In this role you must have: A bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to AI, digitalisation, or data-driven research. Practical competence may replace the educational requirement Experience with research administration and coordination, or research school administration and coordination Experience organizing seminars, events, or conferences Very good oral and written presentation in English Good oral and written presentation in Norwegian Desired qualifications: A PhD and research experience are an advantage Experience within the field of AI Knowledge of research funding from NFR and/or the EU's research programs UiO is subject to the Security Act, which governs the organisation's protection of security-sensitive objects and knowledge, in addition to other relevant legislation concerning access to and handling of sensitive information. Based on this, it is a requirement that successful applicants are security-eligible. We may use background checks as part of our recruitment process. What are we looking for in you?Personal skills: Independent, proactive, and solution-oriented Good collaboration and communication skills Positive and flexible attitude Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can handle various tasks Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment Service-minded Analytical and systematic Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal skills. We can offer youA pleasant and stimulating work environment Good welfare schemes. Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.  A workplace with good development and career opportunities. Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes. Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities Salary in position as Adviser, position code 1434 in salary range NOK 640 000 – 705 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2% is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund Inclusive work life and diversity at UiOInclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives. If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview. We hope that you will apply for the position. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.   How to applyThe application must include: Application letter CV (complete overview of education and work experience) Copies of the original bachelor’s and master’s degree diploma, transcripts of records Copies of certificates Names and contact details of 2 references (names, relation to candidate and telephone number) Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for this job". When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. General informationThe best qualified candidates will be invited for interviews. Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we can't, you will hear from us.