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The Computer Science Department at the IT University of Copenhagen invites applications for faculty positions in data science and machine learning at the rank of associate professor. The proposed starting date is December 2023 or soon thereafter.
The candidate
The qualified candidate is expected to hold a PhD in data science, computer science, applied mathematics, computational statistics, computational physics, or a closely related field.
The candidate is expected to collaborate with existing researchers in the department (see below) and to conduct research and research-based teaching in some of these areas:
- Machine learning, neural networks
- Network science, applications in computational social science
- Computational neuroscience
- Natural language processing
- Fairness and accountability in data science and machine learning
- Publications of research at a high international level in well-respected peer reviewed venues
- Competences in developing and conducting teaching that is well received by students
- A record of contributing to the goals of the institutions in which they have worked, for example participation in committees, etc.
- Attract external research funding
- Supervise PhD students
- Read/speak a Scandinavian language or be willing to learn Danish
Job description
The candidate is expected to conduct research and to collaborate with fellow faculty members in the Computer Science Department and to develop interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaborations when relevant. The candidate is expected to contribute to the IT University’s education programs, chiefly BSc and MSc Data Science and similar technical programs, both by giving courses and by supervising BSc and MSc theses. The candidate is expected to be affiliated with the national AI Pioneer Centre. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to engage with society through external collaboration, to participate in securing external funding, and to contribute to the IT University’s strategic goals.
General information
The IT University of Copenhagen is a public university focusing entirely on information technology, with a cross-disciplinary emphasis that includes business, computer science, and design.
The IT University’s vision is to create and share knowledge that is profound and leads to ground-breaking information technology and services for the benefit of humanity. The Computer Science Department seeks to conduct research and education that are both foundational and have impact on industry and society.
Working at the IT University
Located in modern architecture at the intersection of the new Ørestad and the old Amager, a 6-minute metro ride from the center of Copenhagen, the IT University offers an informal working environment, a varied everyday life, and a highly motivated, ambitious, competent, and international faculty, with PhD degrees from 17 different countries. The IT University is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself in actively and successfully pursuing an improved gender balance among students and among faculty. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups.
Working in Copenhagen
Copenhagen has a strong educational system, a rich cultural life, universal healthcare, good childcare, and well-functioning infrastructure. Copenhagen is among the world’s most livable cities according to the Economist Global Liveability Index. Living and working in Copenhagen will be a pleasant experience for you and your family.
Salary
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Taxation’s agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and job structure for academic staff at universities.
Application
The application should be in English and should include:
- A motivated application, including a cogent argument for how qualified you are for the position and brief statements of research and teaching plans that relates to the criteria in ITU´s Competency Development Profile
- A full CV, including name, address, phone number, e-mail, previous and present employment and academic background
- Documentation of academic degrees (copy of degree certificates etc.)
- Copies of 3-5 publications relevant to the position.
- A numbered list of publications. The enclosed publications should be marked with an asterisk (*)
- Documentation of pedagogical experience and teaching record within at least one of the teaching areas listed for the position
- Preferably documentation of both a) received observation and feedback on teaching, b) pedagogical training courses as a teacher, c) a formal written assessment of teaching competence and d) a teaching record within at least one of the teaching areas listed for the position
The applicant will be accessed according to the Appointment Order from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of 13 March 2012.
The IT University may use shortlisting in connection to the recruitment process. In case of shortlisting, the Chair of the hiring committee selects applicants for assessment in consultation with the hiring committee after the application deadline. All applicants are notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The shortlisting of candidates for assessment is based on the criteria in the job posting.
Early contact with our faculty staff is encouraged.
Questions about the positions can be directed to Head of Computer Science Department Peter Sestoft, IT University of Copenhagen, email sestoft@itu.dk or phone +45 7218 5083.
Application procedure
You can only apply for this position through our e-recruitment system. Apply by pressing the button "Apply for position" in the job announcement on our website: http://en.itu.dk/About-ITU/Vacancies
Please note that all application material will be destroyed after the assessment.
The IT University uses tests in connection with the recruitment process.
Application deadline: Friday 8 September 2023 at 23:59 CEST.
Applications/enclosures received after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration. If you submit an application, it is your responsibility to ensure that it arrives before the deadline, so please allow sufficient time for upload of publications and other documents.
The IT University invites all qualified researchers regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background to apply for the positions.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
København Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
IT-Universitetet i København, Rued Langgaards Vej 7, 2300 København S
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 08-08-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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