Postdoc – Sound characterization systems - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The research will be conducted in collaboration with industrial partners in a broader medical application scope, but with focus on device based sound characterization of heart sounds.

The research will be conducted in the research group Visual Sensor Systems (VSS). You will actively collaborate with other researchers of the department.

Duties: The research project gives you the opportunity to work together in a research group with international collaborations that explores heart sound characterization based on audible or semi audible sound. Challenges that the position can have a focus on include machine learning optimization of characterization models and adaptations to embedded systems used for stand-alone heart diagnostics. In the postdoc position, you will work to develop characterization models and optimize and characterize embedded systems for the application.

Required qualifications and selection criteria: To qualify for an employment as a post-doctor, the applicant must hold a PhD degree or a foreign qualification deemed equivalent to a PhD and the PhD degree must have been obtained no more than three years prior to the application due date; however, for example, periods of sick leave or parental leave can be deducted from the three-year period. For this position, it is required to have a PhD in electronics, electrical engineering or computer science with a specialization in machine learning and/or sound characterization. Skills in signal processing, embedded systems, electronic system design and sensor networks are meriting.

Employment: One year full-time employment, possible extension for another year.

Location: Sundsvall

Starting date: Subject to agreement.

Salary: Individually negotiated salary.  

For further information about the position, please contact: Assoc. Prof. Jan Thim, jan.thim@miun.se, +46 (0)10 142 85 856 or Head of Department Claes Mattson, claes.mattsson@miun.se, +46 (0)10 142 84 98  

The application must contain the following: • A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated. • A current curriculum vitae. • Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and PhD). • Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications. • References/recommendations.

The application must be received via our recruitment system no later than 22nd of August.  

We welcome your application via miun.se/en/University/career/