Arbetsbeskrivning

Mälardalen University (MDU) is the youngest university in Sweden. In line with our vision, to be a progressive and collaborative University where we shape a sustainable future together, we wish to make a difference. Do you want to be involved and contribute to our development? Together, we can create a sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that knowledge and new perspectives are best attained and reached together in collaboration with others – our colleagues, students, the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally At the School of Innovation, Design and Engineering our students are studying to be for example innovators, entrepreneurs, illustrators, information designers, network technicians and engineers. We have five research specializations with different research profiles and research schools. 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 Scope: Full time Number of positions: 1 Closing date for application: November 18th 2024 Campus location: Västerås School: School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, (IDT) Position description The purpose of the position is to give the employee an early opportunity to develop his or her independence as a researcher and to create the conditions for further acquisitions of qualifications after completing the doctoral degree.The position is part of efforts to underpin the future supply of skills. The position is a temporary employment of maximum 3 years. The ASSURE project is announcing a Postdoctoral position in dependable human-centric cyber-physical systems. The project focuses on developing methods to analyze robustness and safety with a human-centric, sustainability-driven approach. The Postdoctoral researcher will work on using AI-powered formal methods, testing, and simulation technologies for the verification and validation of system requirements. We will model the real-world scenarios to enhance the verification process and ensure systems meet safety and performance standards. The position includes both the above-mentioned research and collaborative interdisciplinary research within Mälardalen University, e.g., collaboration with other researchers and writing project applications when needed. Qualifications requirements The applicant is required to have a PhD degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.  The applicant must have completed the degree no more than three years before the end of the application period. You have not previously held a position as a postdoctoral researcher in the same or related subject area at MDU that exceeds one year. For this position prior knowledge about cyber-physical systems is mandatory. The position requires a strong motivation for research, good verbal and written communication skills in English.       Assesment criteria Additional knowledge in cyber-security, AI, modeling and formal verification is a merit.  In an overall assessment of suitability, emphasis is also placed on personal abilities. All employees at MDU are expected to cooperate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the organisation and their own work duties and contribute to a positive work environment. Ability to cooperate with other researchers, being able to take initiative and ability to work independently as well as in teams will be given special emphesis.  We value the qualities that an even distribution of age and gender, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, can contribute to the organization. Application Application is made online. Make your application by clicking the "Apply" button below. The scientific publications that you do not have in digital form are to be sent by post to: Mälardalen University Division of Human Resources Ref.no: 2024/2489 Box 883 721 23 Västerås 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! Union representatives: Saco-S [email protected] Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89 We decline all contact with recruiters and salespersons of advertisements. We have made our strategic choices for this recruitment.