Assistant/Associate Professor of Smart Industry and Production Logistics

 Section Transport Engineering & Logistics (TEL), Dept. of Maritime & Transport Technology, invites applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professorship with a focus on Smart Industry and Production Logistics. 

Global challenges on sustainability, limited resource availability, pollution, and energy efficiency force industry to rethink current production & manufacturing processes and practices. New technological trends in the areas of smart industry, information & communication systems and digitization, autonomous systems (robotics), RFID, IoT, and AI provide opportunities for creating new ways of designing such systems. There is a strong need for developing insights in how the performance of next generation industrial production logistics systems and processes can be impacted, taking into account their large-scale and interconnected nature.

Do you have a fascination for these challenges, and is it your ambition to investigate in set of coherent scientific research lines, linked also to education, the potential of, e.g., Industry 4.0/5.0 modeling, analysis and design concepts, involving distributed production and supply chain logistics? Then apply now!

Embedded in the Dept. of Maritime & Transport Technology, with this position you set up new research lines inspired by industrial supply chain and production challenges, with a particular links to the ports & maritime area. You bring in your own methodological perspective/central driving idea as basis for your research and pursue these ideas towards both qualitative and quantitative assessment of new smart industry (production) concepts. Your directions address production logistics challenges at supply chain level and/or industrial (production/manufacturing) site / plant / facility level, making it possible to relate them to concepts such as Factories of the Future, (Maritime) Industry 4.0.

As assistant/associate professor, you will be entrusted responsibilities for initiating and carrying out high-level research projects and publishing research in leading journals. You become part of a section with a well-balanced range of expertises relevant for tackling upcoming smart industry challenges (including transport logistics, operations research, control, and mechanical & maritime engineering). As such, you will create addd value by working together with these colleagues, as well as relevant industrial and academic partners, to position your specific perspectives, apply for national and international research funding, and shape the research area of smart industry and production logistics. Bringing in practical experience within the production or maritime industry is highly valued. 

As part of your assistant/associate professorship, you contribute to relevant MSc education, such as the MSc track Multi-Machine Engineering (hosted by Section TEL), which educates the fundamentals of large-scale system design and operation, and their applications in the complex logistics and production area. This track adopts an interdisciplinary perspective, in which (1) mechanical systems expertise, (2) operations & maintenance, and (3) multi-machine system interactions are brought together for increasing efficiency, safety, and sustainability. You have the opportunity to develop courses and supervise Master students in their final year, reflecting the developments of your research, involving both online and practical teaching competences. In addition, you will supervise PhD candidates in their development towards independent, self-reflective researchers.      

Requirements

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

• A PhD (obtained, or soon to obtain) and strong track record in one or more of the following domains: Industry 4.0/5.0, production logistics, manufacturing systems engineering, supply chain engineering, smart industry, industrial automation / control, industrial engineering, mechanical / maritime engineering;

• Demonstrate the potential to initiate, acquire, execute, and coordinate research projects, including development of a vision on a specific new research line that fits in the Section TEL and M&TT department;

• Have a clear vision on modern engineering education, and being able to inspire students and develop their passion for and knowledge of smart industry and production logistics;

• Experience with and ability to work in teams in an academic, interdisciplinary environment with engineers as well as people in other disciplines;

• Be proficient in English, and, for foreign candidates, the willingness to learn the Dutch language;

• Have experience with the academic environment and awareness for the inclusiveness values of TU Delft. 

Conditions of employment

A tenure track position is offered for a maximum of six years. Tenure Track is a process leading up to a permanent appointment with the prospect of becoming an Associate Professor. During the Tenure Track, you will have the opportunity to develop into an internationally acknowledged and recognised academic. To support that, we offer a structured career and personal development programme, which accounts for individual needs and preferences. For more information about the tenure track and the personal development programme, please visit www.tudelft.nl/tenuretrack.

Based on performance indicators agreed upon at the start of the appointment, a decision will be made at the end of the fifth year whether to offer you a permanent faculty position.

The salary for a Tenure Track (Assistant Professor) position is min. €3.974 to max. €6.181 per month gross.

For exceptionally strong candidates, a shortened tenure track period or Associate Professor position can be considered.

For an Associate Professor position different terms of employment apply. Depending on background and experience, the salary can range from min. € 5.506 to max. €7.362 per month gross.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme.

TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language.

TU Delft creates equal opportunities and encourages women to apply.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity and aim to be as inclusive as possible (see our Code of Conduct). Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale.

Challenge. Change. Impact! 

Faculty Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

The Faculty of 3mE carries out pioneering research, leading to new fundamental insights and challenging applications in the field of mechanical engineering. From large-scale energy storage, medical instruments, control technology and robotics to smart materials, nanoscale structures and autonomous ships. The foundations and results of this research are reflected in outstanding, contemporary education, inspiring students and PhD candidates to become socially engaged and responsible engineers and scientists. The faculty of 3mE is a dynamic and innovative faculty with an international scope and high-tech lab facilities. Research and education focus on the design, manufacture, application and modification of products, materials, processes and mechanical devices, contributing to the development and growth of a sustainable society, as well as prosperity and welfare.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering. Do you want to experience working at our faculty? This video will introduce you to some of our researchers and their work.

Additional information

For more information about this vacancy, contact Prof.dr. R.R. Negenborn, e-mail: r.r.negenborn@tudelft.nl.
For information about the application procedure, contact Ms Nathalie van Benthem, HR-advisor, application-3mE@tudelft.nl.

Application procedure

Received applications will be considered on a regular bi-monthly basis. As such, you are encouraged to apply already now, rather than wait until the latest application deadline. Current latest application deadline is 15 October 2022. Apply via the application button and upload your motivation and detailed CV, a personal research and teaching statement and names and contact of three references.

A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.

You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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Assistant Professors Geoscience & Engineering

 We are looking for several Assistant Professors on an interesting range of geo related topics.

Job description

The department Geoscience & Engineering (GSE) is expanding in to new directions and as a result we are looking for new colleagues that share our vision, ambition, and enthusiasm to join our team.

We are inspired by the societal challenges posed by climate change, energy transition, resource security and a sustainable society in an urbanized delta. Research addressing these societal issues requires an interdisciplinary approach. The research at our department can be characterized as “application-inspired, fundamental research.”

The mission of our department GSE is that we contribute to: Responsible Use of the Geosphere considering the Impact on the Earth System and Society.

We are looking for colleagues that can develop internationally leading research on topics in the following themes:

• Geo resource extraction with a minimal negative impact on society and the environment
  • Geo-resources are indispensable for the energy transition. The extraction rate of these geo-resources (minerals and geothermal energy) has to increase significantly in the coming decades. This will lead to increased emissions into the atmosphere, soil, ground and surface water. A circular system prevents the creation of waste streams. For a large part of the minerals in the energy transition we require knowledge for understanding how to prevent waste and environmental impact by recovery from the various waste flows.
    We need to develop knowledge so that the probability of success increases for finding new ore deposits and geothermal reservoirs by integrating models into advanced simulators in a probabilistic context and with AI.
  • Induced earthquakes are the result of human intervention in the subsurface. We need to increase our understanding of the chain between intervention and the processes that lead to impact in society.  

• Water and sediment in complex man-made and engineered water systems
  • Climate change leads to an acceleration of the hydrological cycle which locally results in more severe hydro-meteorological extremes (floods, droughts). These lead to changes in the transport and accumulation of sediments and dissolved, reactive substances in soil, ground and surface water. Knowledge of these processes, particularly at the landscape scale, is urgent to provide governments with a better understanding of the effect of intended measures. Essential tools that need to be further developed are satellite data, dynamic modeling and data-assimilation;

Within these themes we have defined the following topics that we would like to work on in our department:

• Geological interpretation of seismic data
• Near-surface geophysical characterization and monitoring
• Dynamic simulation of sediment deposition in deltas
• Metal-speciation in mineralogy / geochemistry
• Bio-geochemical leaching of rocks
• (Bio geochemical) reactive transport in porous media
• Bio-geochemistry for Resources and Waste Engineering

Besides research, key job responsibilities of this job include;

Education: contributing to the development and teaching of graduate courses in our new MSc programs Environmental Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences)

Organization: Contributing to organizational / administrative activities and committees with the Department and Faculty.

Projects: Initiating and contributing to new research projects. We encourage proactive engagement with both government and private partners for increased societal impact.

Requirements

If you have:

• A PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant engineering or science field such as: geology, (bio-)geochemistry, geophysics, petrophysics, geohydrology, earth science, physical geography, environmental science, mining engineering, environmental engineering or a related discipline;
• Proven affinity with academic teaching in a variety of settings such as field and laboratory work and computational modeling;
• Good understanding of the higher education environment, including diversity and inclusion values;
• The ability to deliver high quality research and evidence to prove this;
• The capacity to communicate effectively with peers, students and stakeholders.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Conditions of employment

Our intention is to offer you a permanent position after a probation period in which you will be evaluated based on performance indicators agreed upon at the start of the appointment. We expect that you have the potential to grow towards an Associate Professor and/or Full Professor role in the future.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme.
TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language within three years.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity and aim to be as inclusive as possible (see our Code of Conduct). Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale.

Challenge. Change. Impact! 

Faculty Civil Engineering and Geosciences

The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource depletion, urbanisation and the availability of clean water, conducted  in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced that Open Science helps to achieve our goals and supports its scientists in integrating Open Science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences.

To discover more about Research, Education, our Lab facilities and your possible future colleagues at the Department of Geoscience and Engineering, check out our website: www.tudelft.nl/en/ceg/about-faculty/departments/geoscience-engineering

Additional information

For information about these vacancies, you can contact prof. Timo Heimovaara T.J.Heimovaara@tudelft.nl, +31 6 3882 9119

Even though you may not have a 100% match to one of the mentioned positions we invite you to send in your application anyway and let us know in which area you are able to contribute to the bigger picture.

Application procedure

For these positions we will review applications on a monthly basis. We plan to provide the feedback mid September, October and November 2022. 

For information about the procedure you can contact recruitment-citg@tudelft.nl.

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply as soon as possible via the application button and upload your:

• letter of motivation with a clear explanation of the fit within the department (max  2 pages),
• 'personal research & teaching statement' (max 3 pages),
• detailed CV,
• contact information of two persons who can provide references, 
• publication list,
• abstracts of your MSc and PhD thesis,
• and two selected publication.

You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.

A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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PhD Position Software Restructuring

 The Spoofax team at TU Delft is pursuing a broad research program to develop a language workbench that supports high-level declarative language definition, the generation of programming environments (including editors, parsers, type checkers, and interpreters/compilers) from language definitions, and the (automated) verification of properties of language definitions and their implementations.

One line of research in this program is concerned with the formalization of the name binding rules in programming languages. To that end, the group has developed a theory of name resolution based on scope graphs, and applied it in the design and implementation of a meta-language for static semantics. In dynamic semantics, scope graphs provide a uniform model for memory at runtime and serve as the basis for intrinsically-typed definitional interpreters, enabling the automatic verification of type soundness.

We are seeking two PhD Students to join the Spoofax team to (1) extend the theory and application of scope graphs to the specification of programmable software restructurings, (2) develop analogs to scope graphs for capturing and transforming control flow, (3) develop a software restructuring framework for the C++ programming language based on this framework, and (4) validate the restructuring infrastructure through restructuring production C++ code at Philips Healthcare.

We are looking for versatile candidates who can contribute to the development of theoretical foundations, design of meta-languages, implementation and integration of languages and libraries in the language workbench, and evaluate the new techniques in case studies.

For more information see the publications on scope graphs. For this project see the ESOP’15, OOPSLA’18, OOPSLA’20 papers. Also see the work on Coccinelle on patching C programs based on control-flow graph matching.

The PhD student will be co-supervised by Casper Bach Poulsen. Furthermore the students wil collaborate with the PhD student from TU Eindhoven, with co-applicants Jan Friso Groote and Jeroen Keiren at TU Eindhoven, Arjan Mooij from TNO/ESI.

http://pl.ewi.tudelft.nl/hiring/2021/phd-students-software-restructuring/

Requirements

We are looking for an excellent candidate with the following qualifications, knowledge, and skills:

A master’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science

A strong and demonstrable interest in program languages and language engineering, including experience with language engineering topics such as compiler construction, type checking, and definitional interpreters.

A strong commitment to research: turn insights about programming languages and software development into generalizable and elegant theory and solutions; investigate the state-of-the-art/literature; evaluate ideas and solutions against relevant and motivating examples from software engineering practice.

A strong commitment to turning theory into software and demonstrable software engineering skills (with object-oriented and functional programming languages) to realize that.

Independent, self-motivated, reliable, and eager to learn.

Ability to work in a project team and take leadership and responsibility for different research tasks.

An excellent command of English and good academic writing and presentation skills

Conditions of employment

TU Delft offers PhD-candidates a 4-year contract, with an official go/no go progress assessment after one year. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2434 per month in the first year to € 3111 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity and aim to be as inclusive as possible (see our Code of Conduct). Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale.

Challenge. Change. Impact! 

Faculty Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) brings together three disciplines - electrical engineering, mathematics and computer science. Combined, they reinforce each other and are the driving force behind the technology we use in our daily lives. Technology such as the electricity grid, which our faculty is helping to make future-proof. We are also working on a world in which humans and computers reinforce each other. We are mapping out disease processes using single cell data, and using mathematics to simulate gigantic ash plumes after a volcanic eruption. There is plenty of room here for ground-breaking research. We educate innovative engineers and have excellent labs and facilities that underline our strong international position. In total, more than 1,100 employees and 4,000 students work and study in this innovative environment.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science.

Additional information

For more information about this vacancy you can contact: Casper Bach Poulsen, Assistant Professor. 

For information about the selectionprocedure you can contact Roniet Sharabi, Secretary, email: r.sharabi@tudelft.nl. 

 

Application procedure

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 31 December 2022 via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.

• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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PhD Radiochemistry

 Radiopharmaceuticals are indispensable for health care professionals to diagnose numerous diseases, including many types of cancer. In about 80% of these applications the radionuclide Tc-99m is used, which has ideal imaging characteristics and can easily be extracted on-site from a Mo-99/Tc-99m generator. However, current production methods are based on just a few (aging) nuclear reactors worldwide, and produce considerable amounts of long-lived radioactive waste. To be able to continue using these essential isotopes in the future, we propose to use new, clean production routes via the irradiation of stable molybdenum isotopes. However, this direct production route results in very low specific activity Mo-99, rendering existing generators with low adsorption capacity unable to adsorb a sufficient quantity of Mo-99 for use in the clinic.

 

Our innovative approach is to develop a nanomaterial-based Mo-99/Tc-99m radionuclide generator, which will enable local Mo-99 production by overcoming the inherent capacity problems of the current generator material. In this project, you will combine concepts from different fields including nanotechnology (synthesizing molybdenum-based nanomaterials) and radiochemistry (radiochemical separation to selectively extract Tc-99m) to create the new generator, demonstrate production site versatility in both research reactors and accelerators, and assess whether the produced Tc-99m conforms to the European pharmacopeia standards for use in the clinic. The research will be highly multidisciplinary, including all aspects of designing, synthesizing, characterizing, and fabricating the novel radionuclide generator in close collaboration with industry leaders and university hospitals. 

Requirements

We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD student who

• has an MSc in a relevant field, such as chemical engineering, physical chemistry, inorganic or coordination chemistry, radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry or similar
• combines creativity with a sound academic attitude;
• has excellent experimental skills;
• has excellent communication skills in English, both in writing and speaking;
• is motivated to work in a multidisciplinary team;
• is a good team-player and able to work in a collaborative environment.

Conditions of employment

Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1.5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2.5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.

TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. An International Children’s Centre offers childcare and an international primary school. Dual Career Services offers support to accompanying partners. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment; an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor; and a Doctoral Education Programme aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills. Please visit www.tudelft.nl/phd for more information.

Department

Faculty of Applied Sciences

The Faculty of Applied Sciences is the largest faculty of TU Delft, with around 550 scientists, a support staff of 250 and 1800 students. The faculty conducts fundamental, application-oriented research and offers scientific education at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels. The faculty is active in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Applied Physics.

The department of Radiation Science and Technology (www.rst.tudelft.nl) focuses on research and education in materials, energy and health with radiation as the common denominator. Fields of interest are medical radioisotopes, materials for energy storage, technologies for diagnosis and treatment of diseases, advanced instrument development and sustainable nuclear energy. The section Applied Radiation & Isotopes (ARI), where this project will be based, runs projeActs on the production of radionuclides, chemical separation and radiolabeling, targeting approaches for radionuclide therapy,  chemical speciation, application of radiotracers in life science, and the combination of radiation therapy with different treatment modalities.

https://www.tudelft.nl/en/faculty-of-applied-sciences

Additional information

For information about this vacancy you can contact Dr.ir. Robin de Kruijff at r.m.dekruijff@tudelft.nl or tel. +31152781485.

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Doctoral students in Computer Vision/Deep Learning for Autonomous Driving

 “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 collaborative. Halmstad University offers popular and reality-based education programmes. The research is profiled within two focus areas: Health Innovation and Smart Cities and Communities. The research at Halmstad University is internationally renowned and is pursued in multidisciplinary innovation and research programs. The University takes an active part in the development of society through extensive and recognised collaboration with both the private and 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. Research is conducted within aware intelligent systems, smart electronic systems, cyber physical systems and digital service innovation. These four areas constitute the four technology areas of ITE. 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: hh.se/ite-en

Description
The selected PhD students will carry out research on developing AI-based novel sensor denoising and adaptive fusion approaches to have robust in-vehicle perception algorithms for autonomous vehicles.  More specifically, the PhD works involve the following topics:

1. Developing a novel generative deep neural network model to detect, identify, and filter out noisy Camera, LiDAR, and RADAR readings affected by rain, fog, snow, and slush.
2. Developing a novel adaptive sensor fusion algorithm based on optimum cost-effective sensor combinations to handle possible sensor failures in a multi sensor setup.

The PhD positions are offered in the frame of a Horizon Europe project ROADVIEW (Robust Automated Driving in Extreme Weather) coordinated by Prof. Aksoy from Halmstad University.

The selected PhD students will be responsible for conducting research within the ROADVIEW project and for participating in the required PhD course activities. The employments also includes teaching responsibilities corresponding to a maximum of 20% of full-time. Applicants will be part of an international workgroup and an English-speaking environment. 

This is two full-time positions available from September 2022 for a period of four years. Enough resources to fund experiments and conference travels are available.

Work environment
The position is at CAISR (Center for Applied Intelligent Systems Research), which is a long-term research program on intelligent systems at the School of Information Technology at Halmstad University. The focus of the centre is on aware intelligent systems, computer systems that are human aware, situation aware and to some extent “self-aware". This means systems that can communicate with humans, systems that can be aware of human intentions, systems that can fuse information and be aware of the situation and not just individual sensor readings, and systems that can be self-monitoring.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in computer science, machine learning, robotics, mathematics, or a related engineering discipline. A strong background in computer vision, machine learning,  artificial intelligence, data mining, or signal processing is desirable. Excellent programming skills, analytical problem solving and organizational abilities are required. Prior practical experience in deep learning is a plus.

Students expecting to finalize their degree in the coming months are also welcome to apply. Only those who are or have been admitted to third-cycle courses and study programmes at a higher education may be appointed to doctoral studentships. (The Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 Section 3). The student’s ability to benefit from doctoral studies will be taken into account when we make the appointment. (The Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 Section 5).

Salary
Doctoral students are employees of the University and paid a salary according to a uniform salary scale, adjusted in relation to the progress in education.

The positions includes studies up to a doctoral degree and is annually extended in accordance with the The Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 Section 7. The total employment period is four years but may be extended to a maximum of five years if the student performs 20% teaching or other tasks within the university.

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

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

 

Type of employment	Temporary position longer than 6 months
Contract type	Full time
First day of employment	2022-09-01 or as soon as possible
Salary	Monthly salary
Number of positions	2
Working hours	100%
City	Halmstad
County	Hallands län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	2022/91
Contact	Håkan Pettersson, 035-167306 Stefan Byttner, +46729773601
Union representative	Anniqa Lagergren, OFR, 072-9773745 Kristina Hildebrand, Saco-S, 072-3734135 Camilla Soto, ST, 076-6087233
Published	23.May.2022
Last application date	01.Sep.2022 11:59 PM CEST

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Senior lecturer in in pharmaceutical physical chemistry with focus on soft matter and biological interfaces

 Malmö University is an innovative, urban and international institute of higher education, located in the centre of Malmö. We have around 1,800 employees and 24,000 students. Our research and education are characterised by the role we believe a university should play in an open society — to contribute to sustainability and equality in a scientifically grounded way with external partners and stakeholders. Identifying and addressing the challenges of the future are of highest priority. Our researchers and students work collaboratively to create, share and spread knowledge in order to understand, explain and develop society — both locally and globally.

Faculty

Our education and research is conducted with the vision of promoting health and participation. The faculty conducts research that focuses on societal problems and seeks solutions in several fields of research. We develop leading professional education programs that provide healthcare, social work and enterprises with competent staff. Our education and research are located in three locations in Malmö. Read more about the Faculty of Health and Society here.

Department

The Department of Biomedical Science at Faculty of Health and Society (www.mau.se/hs) offers a programme leading to a professional qualification as Biomedical laboratory scientist (first cycle, 180 credits), and a Masters' programme, Biomedical Surface Science (second cycle, 120 credits), as well as first and second cycle freestanding courses. The Department negotiates the multifaceted intersection between biology, chemistry, medicine, physics, and technology and the interdisciplinary approach to research and education aims to further develop the theoretical and practical understanding of the complex subject matter. Drawing on the balance between basic and applied research, the Department has been successful in attracting funding from regional, national, and international research funding bodies. In addition, in the pursuit of possible applications, several industry funded contract research projects are currently running at the Department.

The research at the Department is also linked to our research center “Biofilms - Research Center for Biointerfaces” (www.mau.se/brcb), which combines biomedical science with clinical and translational research in medical, dental, food and environmental application areas in close collaboration with regional industry.

Work duties

The Department of Biomedical Science is now seeking a Senior lecturer in pharmaceutical physical chemistry with focus on soft matter and biological interfaces. The main criteria for employment are a strong commitment to teaching and research, as well as the condition that the candidate can contribute long term to the development of the department.

The successful candidate will be able to act as an expert for a part of the subject surface chemistry, to teach undergraduate and graduate students, and to supervise post-graduate students. In particular, he/she must be qualified to teach in several courses at our biomedical laboratory science program (basic level, in Swedish), in corresponding courses at our foreseen pharmacy program (basic level, in Swedish/English), and in corresponding courses at our biomedical surface science program (advanced level, in English). Moreover, a documented ability to plan, implement and evaluate teaching, supervision and examination at the undergraduate and graduate level is a merit. Active participation in the development of different types of courses and teaching methods is also a merit.

The successful candidate must conduct research in pharmaceutical physical chemistry, with focus on soft matter and biological interfaces, that also carries a strong potential to further integrate the educations provided on undergraduate/graduate  level in the joint research environment at the department. Demonstrated experience in methods for addressing issues in this domain on molecular level is a requirement and good understanding of the Swedish healthcare system is a merit. Previous experience from research collaboration with industry and public sector is also a merit. Assessment of scientific proficiency will focus on the quality and originality of independent research in pharmaceutical physical chemistry, with focus on soft matter and biological interfaces, and the timeliness of these research achievements. It will also include an assessment of the ability to initiate, plan and manage research and PhD-level education where emphasis is placed on scientific work published in internationally prestigious journals and the ability to obtain research funding.

Duties can also include administrative tasks within the department and the faculty. The successful candidate should preferably be able to demonstrate administrative skills including a proven ability to lead and develop organization activities and personnel, a proven ability to initiate, plan and manage research, a proven ability to plan, implement and take responsibility for undergraduate education and a proven ability to interact with the wider community.

Qualifications

Those qualified for appointment as a senior lecturer are, except in disciplines in the fine, applied or performing arts, a person who has demonstrated teaching expertise and been awarded a PhD or has the corresponding research competence or some other professional expertise that is of value in view of the subject matter of the post and the duties that it will involve (Chapter 4, Section 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance).

A teacher at Malmö University is expected to have university teacher training corresponding to at least 15 credits, or corresponding formal university teacher training, which is determined through validation. New staff members lacking this training must, within the scope of their appointment, commence such training within one year of assuming their position.

In order to qualify for this specific position, the applicant must have:

1. a strong commitment to teaching and research, as well as the potential to contribute long term to the development of the department
2. a high level of proficiency to teach, research and communicate in English, and preferably also in Swedish
3. qualifications to teach in several courses at our biomedical laboratory science program (basic level, in Swedish), in corresponding courses at our foreseen pharmacy program (basic level, in Swedish/English), and in corresponding courses at our biomedical surface science program (advanced level, in English).
4. established research in pharmaceutical physical chemistry, with focus on soft matter and biological interfaces, that also carries a strong potential to further integrate the educations provided on undergraduate/graduate level in the joint research environment at the department
5. acquired a Swedish ‘Docent’ title, or the equivalent and validated competences

The specific merits for this employment:

6. good knowledge and solid experience from i) soft matter and biological interfaces and ii) biomedical sensors, both practically hands on and theoretically, are highly valued merits
7. international research experience, scientific work published in internationally prestigious journals and proof of the ability to obtain significant research funding are further important merits
8. a good overview and understanding of experimental surface techniques is a further strong merit as techniques like atomic force microscopy, ellipsometry, quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation and reflectometry are frequently used in the department.
9. competence in research-based teaching and experience from teaching and working in an online, blended environment are also good merits
10. Experience in collaboration with national and international research entities
11. Experience in research collaboration with industry and public sector, understanding their needs

All invoked qualifications and skills must be accompanied with supportive documentation. 

In addition to formal competence, University's employees must possess the personal capacities necessary to perform the duties of the position well and to represent the University in the best possible way.

Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria for appointment as a senior lecturer shall be the degree of the expertise required as a qualification for employment. As much attention shall be given to the assessment of teaching expertise as to the assessment of other qualifying criteria (Chapter 4, Section 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance).

A senior lecturer must be established within their scientific field, taking into account the nature and tradition of the subject specialisation.

A senior lecturer must demonstrate:

• Documented competence in the field
• Documented ability to communicate and collaborate with actors in other parts of society with a clear connection to education and research

Teaching expertise relates to:

• Documented ability to carry out and lead education using various teaching methods within higher education
• Documented experience in pedagogical development work and a reflective presentation of their own   pedagogical outlook and practices
• Documented ability to link research and education with regards to both content and teaching

Scientific proficiency relates to:

• Documented ability to independently conduct research of a high quality
• Research within fields relevant to the appointment in question
• Active participation in the scientific community

Further information

For more information contact:

Prof. Johan Engblom (Dept. Head), +46 (0)70 6087525, johan.engblom@mau.se

Prof. Tautgirdas Ruzgas (deputy Dept. Head) +46 (0)40 6657431, tautgirdas.ruzgas@mau.se

For general questions regarding employment at Malmö university, contact:

Ewa-Marie Dahlgren (HR-specialist) 040-6657952, ewa-marie.dahlgren@mau.se 

In our recruitment work, Malmö University has taken a stand regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement. 

Application

You apply for this position via Malmö University's recruitment system by clicking on the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is completed in accordance with the job advertisement, and that it is submitted to the University no later than September 15th, 2022. The application must be written in Swedish, English or any of the Nordic languages. As an applicant, you are responsible for the application and its appendices being translated.

The rules for appointment of teaching staff at Malmö University are regulated in the Appointment Rules at Malmö University.

Merits and qualifications must be documented according to Qualifications portfolio for lecturers/researchers at Malmö University

Books and any other documents, such as publications, that cannot be sent electronically should be sent in triplicate in an envelope marked with reference number REK 2022/186 and posted to the HR Department, Malmö University, 205 06 Malmö. If the documents weigh more than 2 kg, they should be sent to the delivery address: HR Department, Malmö University, Matrosgatan 1, 211 18 Malmö, marked with reference number REK 2022/186.  

According to Malmö University’s qualifications portfolio, the application must include:

• Documentation of research expertise
• Documentation of teaching expertise
• Documentation of expertise in engagement with wider society

The application must also include:

• Personal qualifications portfolio (personal data, employment history as well as competencies and skills)
• Copies of degree certificates and other relevant certificates
• A brief account of research, teaching and other activities relevant to the position to which the application pertains, including a description of how the applicant envisions their future research and teaching
• The primary scientific and educational work to be considered (maximum five of each)

Miscellaneous 

Malmö University is a workplace and higher education institution that is characterised by an open and inclusive approach, where gender equality and equal terms add value to our activities.

Malmö University applies individual salary setting.

Start date

As soon as possible

Union representatives

SACO-S: Ann-Mari Campbell, ann-mari.campbell@mau.se

Lärarförbundet: Carl-Erik Blomberg, carl-erik.blomberg@mau.se

ST/OFR: Aje Carlbom aje.carlbom@mau.se 

 

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

You apply no later than 15/09/2022 by clicking the apply button.

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