Ph.D. student position in human aspects of AI for software engineering

22 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Blekinge Institute of Technology

Department

Department of Software Engineering

Research Field

Computer science » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Sweden

Application Deadline

5 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Stockholm)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

You are expected to conduct empirical research on technological change in the context of software development. The focus of the research will be on introducing and using artificial intelligence (AI) to support software development tasks and as a component of software products. The research will involve using and developing theories and frameworks of technology acceptance behavior to understand current software development processes and facilitate changes to these processes. The research is carried out in collaboration with various industry partners. The key responsibilities include:

• Studying the integration of AI solutions into software development processes.
• Conducting original research by using, developing, and refining relevant theories to address challenges related to technology acceptance behavior and organizational change in the software engineering context.
• Publishing research findings in top-tier conferences and journals, contributing to industrially relevant research in software engineering.

For this position, we are looking for a candidate with a background in data analysis and an interest in social and human factors in software engineering.

The Ph.D. position is a part of the strategic research area in IT and mobile communication ELLIIT, which is a partnership between Linköping University, Lund University, Halmstad University and Blekinge Institute of Technology.

Rules and benefits for Ph.D. students in Sweden apply to this position. The Ph.D. student will develop an individual study plan in software engineering together with his/her supervisors. The position may include up to 20% of other services, e.g., teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

In addition to the requirements described in the work description and the eligibility requirements for the position, the following degrees, competencies, and experiences are considered a merit:

• Master or Master of Science degree in software engineering, information systems, data science, AI, or computer science.
• Documented experience in professional software development.
• Experience of and interest in studying human aspects.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication in English.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Computer science » Other

Additional Information
Benefits

We are one of Sweden’s most distinctly profiled institutes of technology, with a focus on IT and innovation for a sustainable future. A key word at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) is closeness – close cooperation with industry and society, and closeness to our students and to our management.
Our closeness to the sea is also very apparent at both campuses, as well as being a comfortable bike ride away from the city and residential areas. BTH stands for quality and new approaches and strives to be recognised as an open, exciting and creative higher education institution.
We develop new knowledge through our research, which often takes place in collaboration with wider society and with a specific application in mind. The research contributes to a sustainable future, through directly through our research results as well as indirectly, through our PhD graduates and research-based undergraduate studies. To reach our goals, we need motivated and committed staff who are provided with the conditions to deliver research and education of the highest quality. Work environment and equal opportunities are consistently on the agenda and we strive for continuous improvements. Does this sound like your future?

Eligibility criteria

To be employed as a Ph.D. student, it is required that the applicant is or will be admitted to postgraduate education.

Eligible for admission to postgraduate education is a person who has completed a degree at an advanced level in a technical, mathematical, or scientific field or who has otherwise acquired knowledge to be able to benefit from postgraduate education in the subject.

Website for additional job details

https://www.bth.se/eng/about-bth/vacancies/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Blekinge Institute of Technology

Country

Sweden

State/Province

Blekinge

City

Karlskrona

Postal Code

37179

Street

Valhallavägen 1

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.bth.se/eng/about-bth/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=919&rmlang=UK

Contact

State/Province

Blekinge

City

Karlskrona

Website

https://www.bth.se/eng/

Street

Valhallavägen 1

Postal Code

37179

E-Mail

[email protected]
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STATUS: EXPIRED