Postdoc position in Dependable Industrial Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Embedded Computing

Luleå University of Technology experiences rapid growth with world-leading expertise within several research domains. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results and drawing on our location in the Arctic region, we create global societal benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are carried out in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has an annual turnover of SEK 1.9 billion. Today, we have 1,815 staff and 19,155 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

The Chair of Dependable Communication and Computation Systems (DCC) belongs to the Division of Computer Science at Luleå University of Technology and is now searching for a post doctor. DCC are especially active in such areas as novel algorithms and knowledge models for artificial intelligence system and software engineering for future industrial automation systems, efficient and dependable embedded computations and automation of energy systems and datacenters.

Subject description
The research subject focuses on an integrated development of network architectures, resource efficient algorithms, and programming paradigms for enabling an application-tailored design of dependable communication and computation systems

Project description
The research activities at DCC focus mainly on various aspects of modern industrial computing, such as design and validation of industrial control and automation systems, simulation and verification and dependable communication.

The DCC group operates a unique laboratory “Factory in the Room ” that is used in research projects on future automation architectures for factories of the future. The laboratory combines models of flexible production systems integrated with industrial robots and cobots, and with the building automation and energy infrastructure. The laboratory is equipped with 5G access point and puts a special emphasis on the impact of wireless communication technologies enabling flexibility of industrial processes.

Duties
The position of a post doctor is open for research related to one of the key topics of DCC. It is expected that you strongly will contribute to research, publication and pedagogical activities, and will explore the wide industrial and research contacts of DCC towards future collaborative research projects, both national and international.

Qualifications
In order to be eligible for employment as post doctor you must have a PhD or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, industrial automation, or a similar topic is required.

Candidates who have been awarded a doctoral degree no more than three years before the application deadline will be given precedence, but other candidates may also be considered. Note also that the time between the doctoral degree and the application deadline can be considered shorter if there are special grounds, such as different types of statutory leave of absence.

Experience of a potential candidate in such priority areas, as industrial automation software architectures and Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, formal models of computation, will be highly appreciated.

If you are very close to finishing your PhD program you are also encouraged to apply, if you will have received your degree before starting the position.

Further information
Full-time fixed term employment for two years with placement in Luleå.

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Valeriy Vyatkin,  [email protected] , +46 920-49 2505 (between 10-16 CET; Mon-Fri)

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Application
We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the link below. The application should include a letter of motivation outlining experience and research interests. Your application should also include a CV, publication list, names and addresses of three references and copies of relevant university diplomas. Enclose a statement of purpose and the scientific work which you primarily want to use as support for your application. Please write your application in English as we have English speakers in the recruitment group. Mark your application with the reference number below.

Closing date for applications: October 26, 2022
Reference number: 3912-2022

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