PhD Student Position, Computer Science: Umeå University 1612 views

PhD student position in Computer Science with focus on trustworthy anomaly detection at the Umeå University, Department of computing science

The Department of Computing Science, Umeå University, is seeking outstanding candidates for a PhD student position in Computer Science with focus on trustworthy learning for anomaly detection.

Description

The position funded by The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation through The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP), Sweden’s largest ever individual research program, and a major national initiative for strategic basic research, education and faculty recruitment. The vision of WASP is excellent research and competence in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software for the benefit of Swedish society as well as industry.

Disciplines / Subject areas: Computer Science

Qualifications/ Requirements:

Admission requirements

1. The applicant is required to have completed a second-cycle level degree, or completed course requirements of at least 240 ECTS credits, of which at least 60 ECTS credits are at second-cycle level, or have an equivalent education from abroad, or equivalent qualifications.

2. To fulfill the specific entry requirements for doctoral studies in computing science the applicant is required to have completed courses at advanced level in computing science or another subject considered to be directly relevant for the specialization in question, equivalent to 90 ECTS credits.

3. Documented knowledge and a solid background in machine learning and security or distributed systems is a requirement.

Terms of employment

The position is aimed for PhD studies and research equivalent of four years full-time, leading to a PhD degree. It is mainly devoted to postgraduate studies (at least 80% of the time), including to take part in the WASP Graduate School, but may include up to 20% department service (usually teaching). If so, the total time for the position is extended accordingly (up to maximum five years). The employment will start as soon as possible, or as otherwise agreed.

How to apply:

Submitting your application

A complete application should contain the following documents:

1. A cover letter including a description of your research interests, your reasons to apply for the position, and your contact information
2. A curriculum vitae
3. Certified copies of degree certificates and other completed academic courses
4. Reprints / copies of Bachelor’s / Master’s thesis, and other relevant publications, if any
5. Contact information for two reference persons
6. Documentation and description of other relevant experiences or competences, such as from software development and work in or with industry.

The application must be written in English or Swedish. Documents must be in Word or pdf format. Applications must be submitted electronically using the e-recruitment system of Umeå University, and be received no later than 11th of April, 2021.

The department of Computing Science is actively striving for gender balance, and thus encourages applications from women.

Contact details: Further information can be obtained from Assistant Professor Monowar Bhuyan, (email: monowar@cs.umu.se) and Professor Erik Elmroth (email: elmroth@cs.umu.se).