Mid Sweden University, Department of Information Systems and Technology

The Department of Information Systems and Techonology is situated at Campus Sundsvall. Its activities include research in the field of Computer and System science, mainly in the fields of the subjects Computer engineering and Industrial organization and economy.

Job description: You will work in the area of artificial intelligence and machine learning for resource constrained distributed systems, focusing on industrial applications. You are expected to:

  • Actively engage in research, developing a distinct line of research through independent projects
  • Actively contribute to education on all levels
  • Supervise PhD students and master students
  • Apply for external research funding
  • Participate in faculty- and university-wide obligations
  • Participate in international cooperation on a high academic level
  • Cooperate with other research groups, both within and outside the university

Qualification required: For this position, it is required to have a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related subject. The PhD and later research should have been focused on machine learning, artificial intelligence, or similar, and be well documented by publications in top-ranked technical journals. Furthermore, the eligibility requirements and criteria described in Appointment procedure for teachers at Mid Sweden University and established Instructions for the appointment of senior lecturers at the Department of Science, Technology and Media, general qualification.

Knowledge in some of the areas wireless networks, mathematical statistics, optimization, security or image recognition is considered a merit. Your qualifications are expected to meet, or almost meet, those required for promotion to associate professor. During the evaluation, special attention is given to the quality and amount of publications. Pedagogical education is a requirement and pedagogical experience from teaching and supervision as well as educational responsibilities, e.g. course and program management, are merits.  

You will have to communicate in several contexts. The research is conducted in an international environment and good command of English, both orally and in writing, is therefore required. The on advanced level is also typically performed in English, but on under graduate level it is often conducted in Swedish. The ability to communicate in Swedish is therefore considered a merit. Post-doctoral or equivalent stays at an institution other than the one where the PhD was awarded are considered as merits. Additionally, you are expected to show a great commitment, together with good leadership abilities and cooperation skills. 

Procedure: The recruitment process follows the regulations of the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 4, and the employment procedures applicable to Mid Sweden University.

Terms of employment: Full-time with start September 1st 2021, or according to agreement.

Placement: Sundsvall.

Salary: Salary is determined on an individual basis.

Information: More details can be given by research leader Prof. Tingting Zhang, e-mail: tingting.zhang@miun.se, and head of department Dr. Patrik Österberg, e-mail: patrik.osterberg@miun.se.

Application:  The application must contain the following:

- A personal letter 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). On request, you could be asked for an official English translation.

- 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 five publications in full text.

- Additional qualifications in relation to the position, including participation on committees and boards, participation in organizations etc.

- References/recommendations.

Welcome to apply through our recruitment system no later than February 28th 2021.

Type of employment Permanent position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment September 1st 2021, or according to agreement.
Salary Salary is determined on an individual basis.
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Sundsvall
County Västernorrlands län
Country Sweden
Reference number MIUN 2020/1935
Union representative
  • Per Bergman, Fackförbundet ST, 010-142 83 71
  • Ummis Jonsson, Saco, 010-142 88 09
Published 22.Dec.2020
Last application date 28.Feb.2021 11:59 PM CET

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