Postdoctoral Positions in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

The Department of Business Development and Technology (BTECH) at Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University invites applications for postdoctoral positions in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.

The position is fixed-term full-time employment (one year). The starting date is 1. November 2024 (or as agreed upon).

Job description
The position is an interesting opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher to work with a variety of projects on artificial intelligence ranging from ethical concerns to industrial use cases in an applied research context.

The position entail projects related to data science and artificial intelligence in the context of educational materials, specifically considering ethics. Other projects are locally anchored with industry around manufacturing, logistics and the technical service industry. The candidate will support several of these activities jointly with other researchers.

Qualification requirements

• Possession of a Ph.D. in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Understanding of programming, particularly in deep learning tools such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Curious about or previously exposed to interdisciplinary research.

Who we are
BTECH is part of Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University – a top 100 university. BTECH is located in the business-oriented city of Herning. The department excels in business, IT and engineering disciplines and emphasises the importance of company collaborations. We have around 1,200 students and close to 100 faculty and staff. Each year, approximately 500 students are involved in company projects in more than 250 companies ranging from SMEs to leading multinationals.

More information about BTECH is available here.

Further information
For further information about the position and the department, please contact Section Head Mirko Presser, tel.: (+45) 3049 0976, email: [email protected].

If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Supporter, Charlotte Thomsen, email: [email protected]

Place of work
Birk Centerpark 15, DK-7400 Herning

International applicant?
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information here:
https://internationalstaff.au.dk/relocationservice/

Please find more information about research opportunities at Aarhus University here: http://international.au.dk/research/

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here:
http://talent.au.dk/junior-researcher-development-programme/ Terms of employment
The appointment is made in accordance with the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities as well as the circular on the Collective Agreement for Academics Employed by the State (in Danish).
The job content and qualification requirements are described in further detail in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Application procedure
When you apply for this position it is mandatory to attach the following:

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae. You are encouraged to declare any periods of leave without research activity, including, for example, maternity leave, since your research activities are assessed in relation to your actual research time
• Education (diploma for master's, PhD and possibly higher doctoral degree)
• List of publications (the enclosed publications must be clearly marked on the list of publications)
• Publications. Up to three publications can be included in the application. In the event of several authors the publications must be accompanied by a co-author statement concerning the applicant's share of the collaborative work with the consent of the co-authors. Please use this template
• Teaching portfolio. The specific requirements regarding the documentation can be found here

Materials which cannot be uploaded together with the application may be submitted in three copies to Aarhus BSS HR & PhD, Aarhus University, Tåsingegade 1, 2nd floor, DK-8000 Aarhus C.

Read more about how to apply for an academic post at Aarhus BSS here
The evaluation process
After the application deadline, an assessment committee is appointed. Please note that the assessment of applicants is based solely on the material received prior to the application deadline. For further information, see Guidelines for Assessment Committee, Aarhus BSS.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/

Department: Institut for Forretningsudvikling/Department of Business Development and Technology

Deadline: 25 July 2024

Location: Herning Birk Centerpark 15