Associate Senior Lecturer in Informatics (Information Systems)

Halmstad University
Halmstad University adds value, drives innovation and prepares people and society for the future.

Since the beginning in 1983, the University has been characterised as forward-thinking and cross-border. Today, the University has around 600 employees and 12,000 students. The range of education is wide and the research is internationally renowned. Halmstad University actively participates in social development through collaboration with both industry and the public sector.

 More information about working at Halmstad University: https://hh.se/english/about-the-university/vacant-positions.html


The School of Information Technology
Halmstad University consists of four interdisciplinary Schools and the current position is located at the School of Information Technology (ITE). ITE is a multicultural school with around 130 employees from 20 different countries. It is a strong research and education environment, with focus on smart technology and its applications. Students and researchers are working with everything from AI and information driven care to autonomous vehicles, social robotics and digital design. ITE offers education on all levels, from undergraduate to PhD education, plus education for professional. The research is conducted within the research environment Embedded and Intelligent Systems (EIS). An innovation centre for information driven care called Leap for Life is connected to ITE, as well as a collaboration arena for electronic development, Electronics Centre in Halmstad (ECH).

More information about the School of Information Technology: https://hh.varbi.com/center/tool/position/437286/edit/tab:1/hh.se/ite-en

More information about the research environment Embedded and Intelligent Systems: https://hh.varbi.com/center/tool/position/437286/edit/tab:1/hh.se/eis-en

More information about informatics research and Digital Service Innovation:
https://www.hh.se/english/research/research-environments/embedded-and-intelligent-systems-eis/technology-area-digital-service-innovation.html 

Description
An Associate Senior Lecturer shall mainly be engaged in research and education. We are looking for applicants experienced and interested in informatics research within digital transformation, AI and automation in the public sector/healthcare, digitalization and ethics, smart mobility, or wants to help develop new research areas. The position represents an opportunity to be part of a team that develops and applies innovative and interdisciplinary information systems research approaches. This research is focused at the interface between academic scholarship and applied practice. The Associate Senior Lecturer will contribute to developing applied research with impact, and in collaboration with industry partners, as well as to academic scholarship and debate through publications.

The appointed Associate Senior Lecturer is expected to:

- conduct research of high international quality within design-oriented informatics
- develop research in DSI in collaboration with industrial partners, including applying for external funding
- conduct high-quality teaching in higher education and develop courses at different levels within the three educational programs in informatics
- contribute to developing research on DSI in an interdisciplinary setting 

Candidates must write a research proposal, including ideas about possible cooperation within the area of digital service innovation related to one of the two research profiles at Halmstad University (Health Innovation, and Smart Cities and Communities.

Qualification
The position is intended for applicants with a recent PhD degree in informatics (including Human Computer Interaction, Information Systems) or closely related fields not earlier than 5 years before the time limit for applying. The applicant should be an active researcher in the relevant field with a good publication record. Experience and interest in working in interdisciplinary research and development teams in an industrial environment are desirable. Pedagogical training in teaching in higher education and experience from teaching at different levels in relevant subjects is a merit. Education is an important part of our work, and the applicant should be interested, engaged, and willing to explore new ways of teaching to enhance the student learning experience at all levels. The applicant must be able to examine students in both Swedish and English.

Salary
Salary is to be settled by negotiation. The application should include a statement of the salary level required by the candidate.

Application
Applications should be sent via Halmstad University's recruitment system Varbi (see link on this page).

The application package shall consist of (preferable as one pdf file):

- a letter about the applicant's personal background and motivation for the application
- a CV (curriculum vitae)
- master and doctoral theses
- list of publications
- max eight (8) linked (or attached) selective publications the applicant wishes to refer to
- diplomas, certificates and other documents the applicant wishes to mention
- a research proposal
- contact information for at least three references


For further information, please contact Jesper Lund (Jesper.Lund@hh.se), Stefan Byttner (Stefan.Byttner@hh.se) or head of school Magnus Clarin (Magnus.Clarin@hh.se).

General Information
We value the qualities that gender balance and diversity bring to our organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds, gender, functionality and, not least, life experience.

Read more about Halmstad University at http://hh.se/english/discover/discoverhalmstaduniversity.9285.html

Information for International Applicants
Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea what we have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:
https://www.hh.se/english/about-the-university/vacant-positions/international-staff-support.html