The Norwegian Academy of Music is announcing a PhD research fellow position within the PhD programme in Artistic Research and the MishMash Centre for AI and Creativity. The position is a three-year full-time appointment starting 1 September 2026. Candidates may apply for a 75% position, which extends the fellowship period to four years at 75% salary. Any agreement on such an extension must be made at the time of appointment.
The PhD programme places artistic practice at the core of the study, while artistic reflection forms an essential part of the project. The programme consists of a training component and an artistic doctoral project, leading to the degree PhD in Artistic Research in Music. Completion of the programme qualifies for appointment as Associate Professor. Further information about the programme can be found here.
Artistic research at NMH is grounded in principles of sustainability and promotes ethically conscious and reflective research and development practices. All artistic research projects are part of the Arne Nordheim Centre (NordART) and are largely organized under departments and disciplinary groups where senior researchers and PhD fellows collaborate, discuss, and develop projects.
We are looking for artists with a high level of expertise and a strong artistic portfolio who wish to carry out performing and/or creative doctoral projects in music. We welcome projects across all genres and musical practices, including those that cross departmental boundaries or introduce disciplinary groups within NordART.
For admission in 2026, we are announcing one position in the MishMash Centre for AI and Creativity. We are looking for projects across all genres and musical practices where artificial intelligence is a central part of the artistic work.
MishMash Centre for AI and Creativity is a Norwegian AI centre funded by the Research Council of Norway (2025-2030). It comprises more than 200 faculty members from many higher education institutions in Norway, in collaboration with numerous public and private sector partners. The primary objective of MishMash is to create, explore, and reflect on AI for, through, and in creative practices. MishMash researchers will investigate AI’s impact on creative processes, develop innovative CoCreative AI systems and educational strategies, and address AI’s ethical, cultural, legal, and societal implications in creative domains. Visit mishmash.no for more information.
It is expected that the appointed candidate will join one or more of MishMash’s work packages, collaborate across the MishMash network, and participate in all relevant MishMash activities.
Applicants for this position must relate their project to one or more of the research questions in MishMash’s Work Package 1 and/or 2. Opportunities for collaboration with other work packages in MishMash will be considered an advantage. Strong collaborative skills will be emphasized in the recruitment process.
Please read the application guidelines carefully before you submit the application form.
