Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Systems or Computer Science

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Systems or Computer Science
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow 

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 two (2) years. The position is part of the recently established Centre for Complex Conditions and Ageing (CC.AGE), financed by the Trond Mohn Foundation. CC.AGE is a part of the Centre for Elderly and Nursing Home Medicine (SEFAS), led by Professor Bettina S. Husebø. SEFAS has 15 employees and is growing rapidly with several new researcher positions. SEFAS has its offices at the Alrek Health Cluster with high focus on innovation, interprofessional collaboration, user involvement, and collaboration with industry partners. 

CC.AGE has close collaboration with the Centre for Nutrition, Department of Clinical Medicine, UiB, and Bergen Centre for Ethics and Priority Setting in Health (BCEPS), UiB. CC.AGE has formally started in February 2024 to support older adults to live safely and independently at home by exploring and developing novel technology. This postdoctoral position is closely connected to an active research network with experience and expertise from complex health interventions in home-dwelling older adults, and people with complex conditions, including dementia and Parkinson’s disease. The project is expected to produce results of high clinical relevance that qualify for publications in international renowned peer-reviewed scientific journals. SEFAS facilitates scientific career building with a long-term perspective.

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

About the project/work tasks:

• The postdoctoral research fellow will work interdisciplinary and design new digital biomarkers for tracking the health status and quality of life of older adults with complex conditions, 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 contribute to setting up the procedures for data collection with sensing devices, support the data management process, and perform analyses of quantitative data from sensors using signal processing, modelling, dynamic systems and/or artificial intelligence.
• 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 actively participate during the supervision process of PhD-students as main or co-supervisor.
• The postdoctoral research fellow will be actively included in SEFAS’ national and international collaboration.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• 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 health technology, 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 fulf 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.

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:

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. The fixed-term period for this position is 2 years. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow 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.

We can offer:

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment.
• Salary NOK 624 500 (code 1352, pay grade 64) 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). Salary is under adjustment.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund .
• Good welfare benefits .

Your application must include:

• 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)

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge

General information:

For further information please contact 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.

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

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.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. 

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Deadline

15th August 2024

Employer

University of Bergen

Municipality

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Duration

Fixed Term

Place of service
Årstadveien 17, 5018 Bergen

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