Postdoc Position in GreenCode, Aalborg University, Cph (2024-224-06176)

Postdoc Position in GreenCode, Aalborg University, Cph (2024-224-06176)

A position to do research in the area of coding with AI assistance with focus on Green Coding (energy aware coding) practices is available at the Distributed, Embedded and Intelligent Systems (DEIS) group at the Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University (AAU), Denmark. The workplace will be in Copenhagen.The position is available for a flexible starting date as soon as possible after February 1, 2025. The position is for 3 years.

Jobbeskrivelse
Green coding is a set of software development practices used to create programs that consume as little energy as possible. Unfortunately, green coding practices are not in widespread use since they are not well understood, and they are cumbersome and time consuming to apply. In recent years Generative AI has emerged as a powerful tool in code development.

The GreenCode project addresses the problem of software and platform optimisation by leveraging specialised generative AI and Machine Learning to optimise and certify software for energy efficiency, enhancing developer productivity, code longevity, and ICT system value.

The project is a multi-national collaborative project with 26 partners in 9 countries in the ITEA programmehttps://itea4.org/project/greencode.html

The Danish part of the GreenCode project is funded by Innovation Foundation Denmark and AAU will be in close collaboration with the Danish company Edora A/S. The main contributions to the GreenCode project are:

1. Analyse existing methods and tools to measure and predict the sustainability of software in the sense of maintainability and energy consumption.
2. Provide tool support for analyzing the sustainability of systems in order to balance performance, energy consumption and technical debt.
3. Provide tool support for using AI techniques to optimize code in terms of energy utilization, and to measure the level of improvement allowed by the approach.

Requirements:

- PhD in computer science

- Excellent scientific background and publication record

- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team

- Excellent communication skills in English, oral as well as written

- Good software development skills

Advanced experience in one or more of the following areas will be an advantage:

- AI supported programming(e.g. GitHub Copilot)

- Large Language Models(LLM)

- Energy efficient programming techniques

• Compiler construction

Responsibilities:

- Participate in the GreenCode research project

- Perform excellent scientific research

- Develop research prototypes and conduct experiments

- Publish in leading international conferences and journals

- Participate in activities of the group and the department

Some teaching within the educations offered by the Department of Computer Science can be expected.

You may obtain further scientific information from Professor(MSO) Bent Thomsen, [email protected].

The Distributed, Embedded and Intelligent Systems(DEIS) research group covers mathematical foundation, verification tools, validation methodologies, programming technology, probabilistic graphical models and machine learning focusing on distributed, embedded and intelligent systems. More information about DEIS can be found at:https://www.cs.aau.dk/research/deis-distributed-embedded-and-intelligent-systems

About Aalborg University: According to the most recent US News and World Ranking, Aalborg University ranks 2nd in Europe and 16th in the world within Best Universities for Engineering. According to a 2018 MIT report, Aalborg University is considered to have the 4th best engineering program in the world. According to the recent Times Higher Education Impact ranking, Aalborg University ranks 9th in the World for UN SDG Impact.

Qualification requirements:
Appointment as Postdoc presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. Appointment as a Postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University.

The application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position.
• References/recommendations.
• Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

Shortlisting will be applied. After the review of any objections regarding the assessment committee, the head of department, with assistance from the chair of the assessment committee, selects the candidates to be assessed. All applicants will be informed as to whether they will advance to assessment or not.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact HR department by mail [email protected]. Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seen here.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state(AC collective agreement)(only in Danish) and circular concerning protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities(only in Danish).

Ansøgningsfrist
2025-01-15

Ref. nummer
2024-224-06176

Afdeling
Department of Computer Science