Postdoctoral researcher in computer science

“Our School and research environment is in a very exciting and expansive phase.

It is a large research environment with a strong international character. The goal is to be a nationally leading environment within, among other things, applied AI” – Magnus Clarin, Dean of the School of Information Technology.

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. 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

Description
The recruited person will be expected to teach up to 20% and do research at least 80%, within one or several scientific projects. Research activities will depend on competences and interests, but are expected to build upon our existing portfolio including below mentioned projects.

The recruited person will have an opportunity to teach Bachelor and Master level courses within computer science and communication systems. Finally, the recruited person is expected to participate in supervision of thesis projects for bachelor and master level students, as well as co-supervise PhD students.

Principal duties
The tasks within the PAV and IoT testbed projects are mainly modelling and simulation of different resource flows. Flows can be vehicles, energy, communication resources, or computational resources. Actively participating in the development of new solutions is also an essential part of the work. The technical infrastructure that exists today is not built to be open: it lacks open interfaces and relies on vertical technology pipes which often locks data into domains, making system innovation impossible. An important aspect of modelling work is the understanding that these systems often operate in a socio-technical context where many of the aspects are multidisciplinary.

Qualification
The applicant must hold a doctoral degree in computer engineering, computer science or in a related field. The applicant needs to demonstrate a strong research profile in the fields related to topics of computer science, including recent activities with high impact. A background in distributed systems, with a good understanding of communications and computer systems, is a requirement.
Experience in modelling/simulation of complex systems especially with respect to resource flows is an advantage. Experience in implementing IoT services and handling large data sets is desirable.
The scientific production is expected to be published in high-quality, peer-reviewed research journals and conferences. Documented experience from innovation, research and development in an industrial environment is also a strong merit. The applicant should share the value that diversity and equality among researchers and teachers brings higher quality to research and education. A postdoctoral position requires that the doctoral degree was awarded within three years of the employment decision.

For appointment as a postdoctoral researcher, the following assessment criteria will be applied:

- Ability to conduct research of high international quality in computer science
- Documented experience from research in collaboration with industrial partners and/or interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to conduct high-quality teaching and to develop courses at different levels
- Experience in supervision of master / PhD students
- Ability to attract external funding
- Dynamism, curiosity, independence, creativity and good teamwork
- Willingness to address opportunities and challenges within computer science

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:
1) a cover letter stating the purpose of the application and a brief statement of why you believe that your goals are well-matched with the goals of this position, together with a description of future research plans

2) a CV that includes at least
- a list of previous degrees, with dates and institutions
- a complete list of publications with 2-3 most relevant ones for this position marked
- a description of previous research and other work experience and links to online copies of the most important publications

3) contact information for at least three references.

For further information, please contact Pererik Andreasson (Pererik.Andreasson@hh.se), Magnus Jonsson (Magnus.Jonsson@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