Postdoctoral researcher in Computer Science

Örebro University and the School of Science and Technology are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with background in computer science, mobile robot olfaction and AI in mathematics education research for a fixed-term position of two years.

Subject area
The subject area for this position is: Computer Science.

Background
This postdoc position is connected to the Centre of Applied Autonomous Sensor Systems (AASS), which carries out multi-disciplinary research at the intersection of computer science, robotics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and computer vision. AASS is one of Sweden’s largest research environments in robotics and AI and was established in 1998. Our research is often done in close partnership with world-leading corporations as well as the public sector, and our research contributions are recognised worldwide. Nationally, the research in AI and robotics at Örebro is leading, and this is evidenced by the University’s involvement in a number of high-profile initiatives related to AI (see oru.se/ai). Örebro University is a modern, broad-based, and growing university, and artificial intelligence is a strong priority here. We endeavour to be an attractive place of work where members of staff feel a sense of pride and satisfaction. You can read more at https://www.oru.se/english/working-at-orebro-university/jobs-and-vacancies/join-the-ai--robotics-team/

Duties and responsibilities
The appointment as a postdoctoral researcher is intended to enable persons who have recently been awarded their doctoral degree to consolidate and develop primarily their research skills.

This position is aligned with contemporary research topics in Mobile Robot Olfaction (research direction 1, approx. 50%) and mathematics education research (research direction 2, approx. 50%).

Mobile Robot Olfaction combines the science of gas sensing with artificial sensor systems (artificial olfaction) and mobile robotics. The objective of this research direction in SUM.MORMOR, to which this position will contribute, is monitoring of airflow and airborne particles with the aim to provide early warning of irrespirable atmospherics conditions. Specifically, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research work on probabilistic and data-driven approaches to reliable gas inspection (despite the presence of interferents), gas discrimination (especially using unsupervised learning techniques to deal with situations in which not all analytes are known a priori), local airflow modelling, multi-compound gas distribution mapping, gas source localisation, as well as modelling of sensors and gas dispersal. Research direction 1 will be carried out in close interaction Mälardalen Högskola, Epiroc and LKAB.

Mathematics education systematically studies the teaching and learning of mathematics. The projects DIDUNAS and MADITA investigate to which degree Eye Tracking support to identify mathematical difficulties can be replaced with digital app-based measures and how support, tailored to the specific needs of children, can be automatically generated from the identified individual set of developed and underdeveloped skills.

The researcher will work together with Professor Achim J. Lilienthal.

Qualifications and Assessment criteria
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Information
This is a full-time position for two years. At Örebro University, salary depends on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

For more information about the position, contact head of unit professor Lars Karlsson, +46 19 30 33 55, email: lars.karlssom@oru.se or project owner professor Achim J. Lilienthal, email: achim.lilienthal@oru.se.

At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change; take responsibility for their work and performance; demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development; as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach.

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application
The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:


• Covering letter, outlining how you believe you can contribute to the continued development of Örebro University
• CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience
• Account of research qualifications and experience
• Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met
• Relevant scientific publications (maximum of 10 and in full-text format)

Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian and Danish can be reviewed.
More information for applicants can be found on our career site: https://www.oru.se/english/working-at-orebro-university/jobs-and-vacancies/applicants-and-external-experts/

The application deadline is 2022-12-20. We look forward to receiving your application!

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As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.