PhD student with an orientation in Media Technology

Welcome to Linnaeus University! A place for knowledge, ideas and development. For growth potential and a belief in the future. In Småland and in the world.Linnaeus University was established on January 1, 2010, through the merger of Kalmar University and Växjö University. The university conducts teaching and research mainly at the campuses in Kalmar and Växjö, but also at other locations in the region of Småland. The announced PhD student position in Computer and Information Science with specialization in Media Technology is located in campus Växjö and associated with the Department of Media Technology, at the Faculty of Technology. The research carried out at the department comprises different subjects concerning social media and web technologies with applications in domains such as learning, e-health and environmental. The department has a broad regional, national and international contact network, which includes universities, companies and the public sector.

Tasks

 1         Graduate studies in the field of Computer and Information Science, in particular Media Technology, with a doctoral degree as the goal.

2         Research in the field of Computer and Information Science with a particular focus on the areas of Web and Mobile Technologies, Context-aware computing and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL).

3         No more than 20% of working time will be dedicated to teaching, tutoring and examination in Media Technology.

Bases of Assessment
Qualification requirements
General entry requirements comprise a completed undergraduate program of at least 240 credits, including 60 credits at advanced level, or the equivalent knowledge in some other way in or out of Sweden.

Transitional provision: The person before 1 July 2007 to comply with the requirements for basic qualifications (bachelor's degree and 60 "old" points on the subject) for admission to graduate must also be considered to have basic eligibility for admission to postgraduate studies. This is valid until year 2015.

The specific entry requirements are at least a Master’s degree in Media Technology, Computer Science, Interaction Design or equivalent education.

Other bases of assessment
Good knowledge in the focused research areas of "Web and Mobile Technologies” and TEL is a strong advantage. Candidates who are strongly interested in these fields are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated working experience within the focused research and educational areas is a great advantage, e.g. within the following topics:

1         Social Media and Web Technologies

2        Mobile cross-platform development and deployment

3       Context-aware applications

4       Modern information retrieval techniques for the social web

It is essential that the candidate has very good knowledge of the English language.

The PhD student is assumed to have capacity to conduct research within the described area. Interpersonal skills and flexibility are of great importance since the work will be carried out together with a research group.

Weight between qualifications  The basis of assessment for admission to PhD studies is the candidate’s ability to benefit from and to assimilate and utilize the content of the postgraduate program. Since the subject is male-dominated, female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Terms of employment: 100 % employment to the PhD. 

Further information Please contact, Professor Marcelo Milrad, Subject Chair and Head of Department, phone: 0470-708725, e-mail: marcelo.milrad@lnu.se Professor Staffan Carius, Dean of the Faculty  of Technology, phone 0480-497730, e-mail: staffan.carius@lnu.se Matters of employment will be answered by human resources consultant Carina Axelsson tel: 0470-708507, e-mail: carina.axelsson@lnu.se Student union in Växjö, phone number 0470-755455, e-mail: tufan@svi.vxu.se  The application has to be registered no later than May 8 2014. Ref.no is: PA 2014/226-2.2.1. More information will be found on the Linnaeus University homepage, under the heading Work with us, where you apply. Remember to enclose other relevant appendices like degree certificates, testimonials and publications, when applying via our website.

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