University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway invites online Application for number of Fully Funded PhD Degree at various Departments. We are providing a list of Fully Funded PhD Programs available at University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Eligible candidate may Apply as soon as possible.
(01) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position at the Department of Information Science and Media Studies
The PhD project will focus on the ethical aspects of Natural Language Processing (NLP), addressing challenges such as bias, fairness, alignment with human values, and safety in current language technologies. As NLP-based systems are increasingly deployed in society, there is a growing need for methods to understand and mitigate the ethical risks that such technologies may raise.
The project could investigate how ethical issues can emerge from data collection, model training, alignment techniques, or deployment. Possible research directions include measuring and mitigating social and cultural biases, evaluating safety and harm prevention mechanisms, studying value alignment, and developing robust evaluation and mitigation frameworks. Other relevant and related issues can also be proposed by the candidate as topics of investigations. The exact focus can be adapted to the candidate’s interests. The project offers flexibility to pursue multiple sub-projects while contributing to the broader goal of building ethically aware and socially responsible language technologies.
Deadline : 7th June 2026
(02) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Research fellow in coupled geodynamic-glacial erosion modelling
The main aim of this PhD-project is to understand how climate, glacial(-fluvial) erosion, and tectonic deformation interact over geological timescales to shape decaying mountain belts on Earth, with a specific focus on the evolution of Norway and Greenland. This will be approached with the help of novel coupled geodynamics-glacial erosion models. The research will involve:
- Using coupled geodynamic-glacial-fluvial erosion models to quantify the evolution of decaying orogens and comparing model results with mountain belts on Earth.
- Integrating numerical models tailored to Southern Norway and Greenland with existing datasets to investigate how their landscapes have formed.
- Presentation of results at international conferences.
- Publication of results in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
The work will be carried out at the University of Bergen, with research stays at the University of Aarhus (Denmark), and at GFZ Potsdam (Germany).
The position is affiliated with the project “ICICLE”, an interdisciplinary project aiming to quantify how tectonic deformation, glacial-fluvial erosion, and climate interact to shape mountain belts on Earth, by integrating novel coupled geodynamics-glacial erosion models with selected natural laboratories. The project is by Dr Sebastian Wolf, in collaboration with Prof Ritske Huismans, Prof Ann Rowan, Prof Kerim Nisancioglu (all U Bergen, Norway), Prof Vivi Pedersen (U Aarhus, Denmark), Prof Jean Braun (GFZ & U Potsdam, Germany), Dr Guillaume Cordonnier (INRIA, U Côte d’Azur, France), Prof Dave May (Scripps, UCSD, USA), and Dr Sean Eaves (U Wellington, NZ).
Deadline : 1st June 2026
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(03) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Research Fellow in Applied Mathematics (Fluid Mechanics)
The position will be integrated into the Fluid Mechanics Group (FMG) at the Department of Mathematics. The candidate will contribute to ongoing research activities and support emerging initiatives. The work will focus on FMG’s core scientific areas, including wave dynamics, marine and environmental processes, and particle and pollutant transport, with fluid mechanics as the scientific backbone.
A central component will be the use of modern machine‑learning methods within applied mathematics—particularly physics‑informed learning, anomaly detection, data‑driven modelling, and the construction of surrogate models grounded in physical laws. Through supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and participation in Bergen’s dynamic marine research community, the candidate will acquire expertise in fluid mechanics, computational methods, and marine applications. Furthermore, the candidate will establish a national and international network.
Deadline : 1st June 2026
(04) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Research Fellow at the Department of Geography
There is a vacancy for a PhD position in physical and environmental geography at the Department of Geography. The position is for a fixed-term period of 4 years, with 25% dedicated to teaching, supervision and administrative tasks at the Department.
The position is linked to the research group in Physical and Environmental Geography at the Department of Geography, and research with a focus on climate, landscape and environmental changes, emphasizing a Norwegian context. We are seeking a candidate with a professional background and an interest in either glaciers and climate, sea-level change, geohazards, caves, groundwater, plant succession, biodiversity, natural forests, nature loss, land-use change, geographic information systems (GIS) or remote sensing. With this position, the department aims to strengthen research and teaching related to these topics.
The candidate will be part of the department’s research group in Physical and Environmental Geography, which studies all Earth’s external processes (biological and geological), including early and ongoing climate change, water resources, geohazards, and the growing natural crisis research group in Physical and Environmental Geography. Career-promoting work includes supervising students in the field in Norway and teaching in physical and environmental geography, especially in cartography, GIS and remote sensing.
Deadline : 15th June 2026
(05) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position in Political Science (3 years)
At Department of Government, and Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism, we are recruiting a PhD candidate in political science. This position is based in the research project PROTECT (Protecting child rights and public safety: Premises for the integration of child’s best interest and crime prevention). We are looking for a candidate with high ambitions, strong qualifications in methodologies, a keen interest in comparative research and a clear motivation in the PROTECT research area. The duration of the position is three years. The start date is January 1, 2027. It is expected that the candidate who is hired will reside and work in Bergen.
The position is a temporary position aimed at qualifying for a PhD degree. A Master’s degree is a requirement for employment.
The Department of Government, one of seven departments within the Faculty of Social Sciences, specializes in political science, studies of public policy, public administration, welfare state, democracy and participation, as well as political institutions and organisation. Research at the department is structured around dedicated research groups. The PROTECT project is situations in the research group Law, Politics and Welfare.
Deadline : 30th June 2026
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(06) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position in Political Science
The PhD project must be independent and situated within a relevant and contemporary area of political science.It should present a clearly defined research topic and a specific research question. Where relevant, applicants are encouraged to indicate their preferred supervisor at the Department.
The total duration of the PhD research fellowship is four years, including 25% career-promoting work related to research, teaching, and dissemination. If the applicant has previously held a recruitment position, deductions may be made from the appointment period.
The successful candidate is expected to reside and work in the Bergen area during the project period and to participate actively in the academic community at the Department.
Deadline : 7th June 2026
(07) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Research fellow in mathematics focused on differential geometry
Research at the Lie-Størmer Center (LSC) aims to explore uncharted territory at the interface of computational and pure mathematics, targeting foundational mathematical challenges relevant to the modern information society and geometric dynamical control in engineering.
For the project of this PhD position, we will investigate questions related to the subfields of differential geometry called sub-Riemannian geometry or non-holonomic geometry, where we only have an inner product on a subbundle of the tangent bundle. Many questions related to symmetry, rigidity and conformal deformations related to the metric are still unanswered in this setting. Using tools from Cartan geometry will be central in order to investigate such properties.
Deadline :14th June 2026
(08) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Research Fellow in mathematics focused on signatures and rough paths
Research at the Lie-Størmer Center (LSC) aims to explore uncharted territory at the interface of computational and pure mathematics, targeting foundational mathematical challenges relevant to the modern information society and geometric dynamical control in engineering.
Computational mathematics is a cornerstone of modern science. Its methods are reshaping the foundations of pure mathematics, while abstract mathematical concepts generate fresh insights into algorithms and discretization techniques – critical for numerical computations and simulations. This convergence signifies a pivotal phase in the mathematical sciences, where the divide between pure and applied mathematics is narrowing. Advancing this integration demands collaboration across these fields, which the Lie-Størmer Center will champion.
For the project of this PhD position, we want to look at signatures of curves, rough paths and rough differential equations and the relatively recent field of signatures of surfaces. The approach to the problem will be mostly from the point of view of analysis, but topics from algebra, in particular Lie theory will also play a central role.
Deadline : 14th June 2026
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(09) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position within Digital Sovereignty, AI and Media Innovation
The Research Fellow shall strengthen research and insight at the intersection of digital sovereignty, artificial intelligence, and media innovation within media technology or production, and/or at an overarching strategic institutional level. The candidate will thus investigate the development of media professions, media production, and/or media institutions in light of AI technology—preferably within media and technology companies in the Media City Bergen cluster. Methodological approaches for the project may include qualitative methods such as case studies, interviews, observation, fieldwork, and document analysis. Central theoretical perspectives may include political economy, democracy, and media innovation.
Deadline : 14th June 2026
(10) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Research Fellow in Automated Catalyst Discovery
The UiB‑led iCat4Bio project is developing an integrated catalyst‑discovery platform that links computational de novo molecular design with robotic and automated synthesis, testing, and data‑driven feedback, building on UiB’s strengths in molecular design and high‑throughput experimentation.
The PhD student will, by leveraging the new NorHTE facility together with expertise and resources available in iCat4Bio, create advanced automated workflows, including closed-loop discovery cycles, for catalyst assembly and screening. The position is part of an internationally collaborative research effort, with possibilities for short‑term research stays with project partners abroad.
Deadline : 31st May 2026
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(11) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Research Fellow in Nuclear Technology
SAINT conducts research on civil nuclear power as a zero-emission solution for maritime transport, with the aim of developing and testing technologies for commercial use and enabling demonstration vessels in the early 2030s. The centre brings together around 30 stakeholders from across the entire value chain and evaluates alternative concepts such as LFR, MSR, and gas-cooled reactors. The project employs a range of simulation tools to analyse key physical phenomena and compare solutions, with the goal of improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability in future nuclear-powered shipping.
The candidate will have the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary and international research environment, with close collaboration between academia and industry. The position offers the possibility to develop advanced expertise in the simulation and analysis of nuclear energy systems for maritime applications, and to contribute to research with high relevance for future sustainable shipping. The candidate will also have the opportunity to publish in scientific journals, present results at international conferences, and build a strong professional network.
Deadline : 2nd June 2026
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(12) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Research Fellow in Informatics – AI Safety
This position aims to advance scientific understanding of the internal mechanisms, failure modes, and alignment properties of modern AI tools like LLMs (large language models). The successful candidate will contribute to research that combines conceptual rigor with empirical analysis, helping to build an evidence-driven foundation for safer and more interpretable AI systems. Topics may include:
- Understanding emergent behaviors and representation learning in LLMs
- Developing causal or mechanistic approaches to interpretability
- Designing frameworks for steering model behavior in safety-critical contexts
Deadline : 3rd June 2026
(13) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Research Fellow in applied and computational mathematics
Subsurface operations are strongly influenced by the presence of fractures and faults, which may deform and evolve during the operation. DifFracS aims to enhance simulation of subsurface processes where fractures nucleate and propagate. The primary objective is to develop and implement simulation tools based on a formulation of fracture deformation which is amenable to differentiation. The secondary objective is simulation of two- and three-dimensional multiphysics problems with fracture propagation, investigating different thermal stress and fluid pressure regimes and propagation, merging, branching and nucleation of fractures.
The appointed candidate will mainly contribute to the primary objective, deriving a fully differentiable problem formulation for fracture propagation in coupled multiphysics systems and developing corresponding algorithms based on automatic differentiation. The algorithms will be implemented as extensions of the fracture deformation simulation functionality of the PorePy simulation toolbox. The candidate will also apply the new functionality to explore fracture propagation under different subsurface conditions.
Deadline :4th June 2026
(14) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Research Fellow in cell and molecular biology
Alternative splicing is essential for how genes are expressed in different cell types. Most genes produce multiple protein variants through alternative splicing of mRNA, which influences both protein activity and cellular function. In cancer, errors in alternative splicing can lead to the generation of disease-promoting mRNA variants. Tight regulation of alternative splicing, while therefore critical to ensure cell specific and timely gene expression, remains poorly understood. Our group aims to understand the mechanisms of regulation of alternative splicing by lipid-mediated signalling pathways in human cancer cells and Drosophila melanogaster. In this project, the goal is to identify changes in mRNA splicing events driven by signalling pathways using cell/molecular biology and biochemical methods, as well as CRISPR-Cas9-mediated editing. We are therefore seeking a highly motivated candidate with interest in research for cancer and developmental biology.
Deadline : 12th June 2026
(15) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD-position in molecular cancer research
- The project focuses on early epigenetic aberrations occurring during embryonic development, and resulting in increased risk of cancer in adult life. The overall aims are to identify the causes of such aberrations (hereunder genetic causes and environmental influence) and to identify the impact these aberrations have on development of cancer as well as on the clinical trajectories of established cancers (hereunder efficacy of treatment).
- The practical work will consist of advanced molecular methods, like high-sensitivity methylation specific sequencing, stem cell cultivation, laser microdissection, high sensitivity measurements of pollutants in biomaterial from patients.
- The project will include analyses of multiple types of cells, from different organs, and from both cancer patients and healthy controls.
- The hired candidate will work on, and lead, own projects, but at the same time work closely together with other PhD-candidates and researchers who work on similar topics.
- The hired candidate will work within the Bergen Breast Cancer Group at the Mohn Cancer Research Laboratory and the K.G.Jebsen Centre for Epimutations in Cancer (Mohn Cancer Research Laboratory | UiB). The research group currently consist of around 15 employees and work closely integrated with the Cancer Clinic at Haukeland University Hospital
Deadline : 20th July 2026
(16) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Research Fellow in Algorithms and Extremal Combinatorics
This project bridges two foundational fields in computer science and mathematics: Theory of Algorithms and Extremal Combinatorics. By integrating these areas, the project seeks to develop innovative computational techniques and theoretical insights that extend the frontiers of both fields. It focuses on leveraging recent breakthroughs that combine algorithmic approaches with classical results in extremal combinatorics. The anticipated outcomes are twofold: advancing state-of-the-art parameterized and approximation algorithms to address challenging computational problems with high efficiency, and formulating new stability theorems in extremal combinatorics, driven by practical algorithmic applications.
For the position, we are looking for a researcher who will contribute to the success and visibility of the project. A successful candidate for this position will conduct research within algorithms and extremal combinatorics, as well as interact with other members of the algorithms research group. We are looking for excellent candidates with a background and experience in one or more of the following areas: graph algorithms, parameterized complexity, approximation algorithms, extremal combinatorics, structural graph theory, and related fields.
Deadline : 2nd August 2026
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The University of Bergen (Norwegian: Universitetet i Bergen, Urban East Norwegian: [ʉnɪvæʂɪˈtèːtə ɪ ˈbæ̀rɡn̩]) is a research-intensive state university located in Bergen, Norway. The university today has over 4,000 employees and 18,000 students. It was established by an act of parliament in 1946 based on several older scientific institutions dating back to 1825, and is Norway’s second oldest university. It is considered one of Norway’s four “established universities” and has faculties and programmes in all the fields of a classical university including fields that are traditionally reserved by law for established universities, including medicine and law. It is also one of Norway’s leading universities in many natural sciences, including marine research and climate research. It is consistently ranked in the top one percentage among the world’s universities, usually among the best 200 universities[2] and among the best 10 or 50 universities worldwide in some fields such as earth and marine sciences. It is part of the Coimbra Group and of the U5 group of Norway’s oldest and highest ranked universities.
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