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The M3S (Empirical Software Engineering in Software, Systems and Services) research unit in the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (ITEE) at the University of Oulu, is inviting applications from highly motivated candidates for doctoral student positions. The candidates are expected to complete a doctoral degree in four years in the Doctoral Programme of Information Processing Science, at the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS). The four-year position can start at earliest on May 1st 2021. A six-month trial period is applied.

Research fields:
  • Empirical software engineering
  • AI and ML in software engineering
  • Behavioral and human factors in software engineering
  • Software and systems development methods, processes and tools
  • Agile and Lean software development
  • Requirements engineering
  • Software and systems architectures
  • Software and systems testing, quality, safety, security, privacy and trust
  • Software evolution and maintenance
  • Novel software-based solutions in AI, IoT, 6G and data analytics
  • Automotive software engineering
  • e-Health systems and services
  • Enterprise systems

Requirements:

  • Candidates should have a Master’s degree or equivalent preferably in software engineering. Related fields such as information systems, computer science, data science, information technology and informatics with software engineering studies will also be considered.
  • The major subject of the doctoral researcher is expected to be in software engineering.
  • The applicant’s master’s degree must have been completed before the selection with at least good grades. Applicants are expected to be at the early stage of research.

How to apply:

Submit application online and include the following attachments as five separate pdf files (please note that the online system has a maximum size limit for attachments):

  1. CV (max 2 pages): Including a list of all peer-reviewed scientific publications (if any) and theses with full reference details. The CV should link to the master’s thesis (or an attached copy of the master’s thesis in pdf)
  2. Motivation letter (max 1 page): Describing prior knowledge, research interests and career plan.
  3. Certificates/Diplomas: Scanned electronic copies of diplomas and transcripts of the records of relevant previous degrees
  4. Research plan: Please follow the structure given in the guidelines of the ICSE doctoral symposium (maximum 2+1 pages).
  5. Letter from the supervisor: In this document, the eligible supervisor (either a professor or a docent-level researcher who is employed by M3S research unit) states his/her willingness to act as the supervisor for the applicant and her/his research theme.
—————–Quick Overview————-
Organization University of Oulu
Country Finland
Fellowship Level Doctoral
Subject areas

Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology and Informatics with Software Engineering

Fellowship amount Varies
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline March 31st, 2021
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