Assist. Prof. Computer Science, Specialization Algorithms and Data Analysis
Assist. Prof. Computer Science, Specialization Algorithms and Data Analysis
KTH - Royal Institute of Technology - School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Stockholm, Sweden
Subject field
Computer Science with specialization in Algorithms and Data Analysis.
Subject description
The subject consists of the mathematical and computational foundations of data analysis, with emphasis on the underlying theory to distill knowledge from large complex datasets. Areas of interest include but are not limited to models and algorithms for knowledge discovery, novel computational methods for big data management, optimization for machine learning, analysis of information networks and social networks, methods for explainable machine learning and AI, fairness, and transparency in learning systems.
Duties
The work primarily consists of research and supervision of doctoral students within the subject area. The assistant professor will be expected to establish and lead a research program, including establishment of a research group of PhD students, post-doctorates, and researchers. In addition, it is expected that the assistant professor will attract research funding and establish industrial and academic collaborations both nationally and internationally.
The position also includes developing and teaching first-, second- and third-cycle courses within the subject area.
The assistant professor will be given opportunity to develop their independence as researcher and gain accreditation that may allow them to take other teaching positions with higher eligibility requirements (see Chapter 4, Section 12 a of the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance). Following application, the assistant professor can apply for promotion to associate professor in accordance with Chapter 4, Section 12 c of the Higher Education Ordinance.
Eligibility
An individual who has completed a doctorate or equivalent scientific competence is qualified for appointment as an assistant professor. Candidates who met those qualifications a maximum of five years before the deadline for applying for the appointment as an assistant professor has expired should be prioritized. Other candidates may also be considered there are special reasons. Special reasons refers to absence due to illness, parental leave or other similar circumstances.
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