Researcher

At Mälardalen University people meet who want to develop themselves and the future. Our 16 000 students read courses and study programmes in Business, Health, Engineering and Education. We conduct research within all areas of education and have internationally outstanding research in future energy and embedded systems. Our close cooperation with the private and public sectors enables us at MDH to help people feel better and the earth to last longer. Mälardalen University is located on both sides of Lake Mälaren with campuses in Eskilstuna and Västerås.

At the School of Innovation, Design and Engineering our students are studying to be for example innovators, entrepreneurs, illustrators, communications officers, network technicians and engineers. Here we have the research specialisations of Embedded Systems, and Innovation and Product Realisation. Our work takes place in cooperation with and in strategic agreements with companies, organisations and public authorities in the region.

Employment information
Employment: Temporary employment 2 år
Scope: Part-time 10%
Closing date for application: 2020-06-21
Campus location: Västeras
School: School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, (IDT)

Position description
The School of Innovation, Design and Technology (IDT) announces a position of a Researcher in computer science with a focus on clock synchronization for industrial networks and embedded system security, with placement in the division of Networked and Embedded Systems (NES). The scope of the position is 10 % under two years.

We are looking for a skilled PhD in Computer Science, with a research background in embedded systems, industrial network communication, and security of safety-critical systems to join FIN and Serendipity Projects.

The tasks to be conducted within the framework of the employment mainly consist of research and supervision of PhD students, in the area of clock synchronization for industrial networks and embedded systems security.

When performing the research and PhD supervision the candidate is expected to work closely with the MDH staff and other scientific partners, as well as the national industrial partners of the university.

Qualification requirements
The qualification requirement for appointment as a Researcher is a PhD degree in computer science, data communication or networking, or equivalent academic competence.

The applicant's research focus should be within applied and industry-oriented research with a focus on industrial networks communication and embedded systems. Applicants must have experience in: i) working with clock synchronization, ii) security as a system property for safety-critical systems, its assurance and providing related guarantees, and iii) second and third level students supervision.

To be qualified for appointment as a Researcher the applicant must have demonstrated the academic skills required for the appointment, the ability to carry out both independent and team-based research within national and international environment.

Decisive importance is attached to personal suitability. We value the qualities that an even distribution of age and gender, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, can contribute to the organization.

Assessment criteria
The assessment criteria shall be based on the degree of skills required for the appointment. In general terms these assessment criteria shall include the ability to cooperate as well as the ability and suitability otherwise required to fulfil the duties well.

Decisive importance is attached to personal suitability. We value the qualities that an even distribution of age and gender, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, can contribute to the organisation.

Merit
Publications in leading conferences and journals, as well as proven track record of collaboration with industrial partners are essential. International experience and expertise in industrial networks communication and embedded systems are important aspects. In particular, experience in the fields of clock synchronization, embedded systems security assurance, safety-critical systems as well as collaborative research with industry and hands-on industrial experience in listed topics are considered of merit.

Application
Application is made online. Make your application by clicking the "Apply" button below.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the University no later than closing date for application.

We look forward to receiving your application.


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