Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Systems or Computer Science

• English
• Norsk Nynorsk

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At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, a full-time (100 %) position as postdoctoral research fellow is available for a period of three (3) years. The position is part of the groundbreaking ERC Consolidator project ”Decoding Death and Dying in People with Dementia by Digital thanotyping (5-D)”, financed by the European Research Council (ERC).

The 5-D project will develop methods and digital tools to identify that a person with dementia is at the end of life, aimed to understand underlying pain and distressing symptoms in people who are no longer able to explain their suffering. The project will combine traditional assessment scales with sensor-based measurements, with novel analyses based on signal processing and artificial intelligence.

5-D is part of an innovative, active, and multidisciplinary research group: The Centre for Elderly and Nursing Home Medicine (SEFAS), which has several ongoing studies in which sensor data from wearables and radar installation are used to monitor symptoms, intervention effects, and disease course in older adults and people with neurological diseases such as dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Professor Bettina S. Husebø is the head of SEFAS. The centre has approximately 15 employees, and a large network both nationally and internationally. SEFAS is a partner for the Alrek Health Cluster, Årstadveien, Bergen, and is supported by the Trond Mohn Foundation related to Complex Conditions and Ageing (CC.AGE).

Read more about the project: https://www.uib.no/en/sefas

• The postdoctoral research fellow will perform quantitative data analysis using advanced techniques such as signal processing, modeling, dynamic systems, and/or artificial intelligence, and will contribute to developing dynamic and knowledge-driven intelligent models.
• The postdoctoral research fellow will actively participate during the supervision process of PhD-students as main or co-supervisor.
• The postdoctoral research fellow will be part of an interdisciplinary team to design new outcome measures for pain and behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia.
• The postdoctoral research fellow will contribute to the conduction of the trial together with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, engineers, PhD students, statistician, and user-representatives.
• The postdoctoral research fellow will be actively included in SEFAS’ national and international collaboration.

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within computer science, systems engineering, cybernetics, applied mathematics or another relevant degree at the same level, and applicants must also have a specialization in bioinformatics, machine learning/artificial intelligence, simulation/visualization, dynamic systems, or signal processing/computer science, or have the doctoral thesis submitted prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded at the latest within 5 months after the closing date for applications.
• The applicant must have good programming skills, good general knowledge of algorithms and numerical methods, and at least basic knowledge of signal processing and dynamic system modeling
• Experience from or formal training within analysis and processing of large data sets, signal processing or programming will be emphasized (relevant programs include for instance: Matlab, Python, R)
• Prior experience from elderly care or research is an advantage but is not essential
• Previous experience with sensor technology is an advantage
• The applicant must be fluent in oral and written English
• Good Norwegian language skills is an advantage
• Experience from relevant research projects will be considered as positive
• Applicants who fulfil the requirements for the position will be ranked according to their strength within their respective fields in relation to the relevance of their competence towards SEFAS’ current needs, strategic goals, and prioritized areas for future development.
• Personal characteristics that will be emphasized in the consideration of applicants include the ability to work independently in a structured manner, cooperate with others, motivation, sense of responsibility and accountability, work capacity, and enthusiasm for research.
• In the ranking of candidates, great emphasis will be placed on the personal qualities required for the position.

The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. You cannot be employed as a postdoctoral fellow for more than one fixed term period at the same institution.

The employee may be assigned required duties in the form of teaching and similar work at the department.

See regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow etc.

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Salary NOK 615 700 (code 1352, pay grade 63) in the state salary scale. For applicants with a degree in Medicine or Dentistry, salary NOK 624 500 (code 1352, pay grade 64). For applicants with a medical specialization, salary NOK 646 000 (code 1352, pay grade 66)
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

• A brief account of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
• Transcripts and diplomas (applicants with education from other countries than Norway must enclose witnessed diplomas in both the original language and authorized translations) and documentation of submitted doctoral thesis
• Complete list of publications
• Publications (in PDF) it is important that each of the scholarly works on which the committee should place special emphasis, is attached in its entirety
• Two references (name and contact information)

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Monica Patrascu, e-mail: [email protected] or phone: +47 55 58 85 01

University of Bergen must follow Norway’s export control regulations when processing applications for this position.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Further information about our employment process can be found here .

The University of Bergen (UiB) is an internationally recognised research university with more than 14,000 students and close to 3,500 employees at six faculties. The university is located in the heart of Bergen.

Our main contribution to society is excellent basic research and education across a wide range of disciplines.

28th April 2024

University of Bergen

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Fixed Term

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