University Researcher, Computer Networks And Ubiquitous Computing

12 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

KHALIFA UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Computer science

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Finland

Application Deadline

4 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

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

The University of Helsinki (https://www.helsinki.fi/en ) is an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities in Europe and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer an attractive and diverse workplace in an inspiring environment with a variety of development opportunities and benefits.

As a part of the Faculty of Science, the Department of Computer Science (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/computer-science ) is a leading unit in Finland in its area and responsible for the teaching and research in computer science at the University of Helsinki. The number of professors at the department has grown in recent years and there are now 32 professorships. The main research fields at the department are artificial intelligence, big data frameworks, bioinformatics, data analysis, data science, discrete and machine learning algorithms, distributed, intelligent, and interactive systems, networks, security, and software and database systems. The department has extensive international collaboration with companies and universities. Within teaching, the department’s professors and staff are in charge of the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral Programmes in Computer Science, as well as the separate Master’s Programme in Data Science, in which other departments also participate.  

The Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Helsinki invites applications for University Researcher, computer networks and ubiquitous computing

Position description and requirements

The Department of Computer Science is looking for University Researcher in computer networks and ubiquitous computing with special emphasis on network technologies in 5G and beyond systems, Internet of Things, and cloud technology. The position is related to the Nokia Center for Advanced Research (NCAR) and the Edge AI Special Interest Group (SIG) connecting two Academy of Finland flagships, the Finnish Center for AI (FCAI) and the 6G Flagship. The experimental research work is supported by the cutting edge national 5G Test Network Finland (5GTNF). The University Researcher is expected to conduct top research, lead research tasks and supervise students in computer networking and distributed systems, especially in the area of edge computing, edge AI and 6G. In addition to research work, the University Researcher is expected to commit 5 % (80 hours) of their annual workload to teaching.

The appointment is for five years. The starting date is negotiable but the position will be filled as soon as possible.

The candidate is expected to have a PhD in computer science or other relevant field, strong research track with publications in top venue of the research field, such as the premier ACM and IEEE forums. In addition to research track record, research project management and coordination skills are important for the position as well as ability to provide high-quality teaching based on research. Success in the position requires fluency in English.

The University of Helsinki is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from individuals of diverse genders, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds.

Salary and benefits

Salary range for the position is 4300-5000 €/month depending on the qualifications and experience of the applicant.

The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The University provides support for internationally recruited employees with their transition to work and life in Finland. For more on the University of Helsinki as an employer, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers .

How to apply

Please submit your application in a single PDF file in English, which should include the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae including the applicant´s scientific, teaching and other relevant merits
• List of publications
• Cover letter describing the candidate´s motivation to apply and suitability for the position

Applications must be submitted through the University of Helsinki´s recruitment portal. Please note that applications or any related materials sent via email will not be considered.

The deadline for applications is April 4th, 2024 (23:59 UTC +3).
Additional information

For more information on the position, please contact Professor Sasu Tarkoma (sasu.tarkoma(at)helsinki.fi ).

For support with the recruitment system, please contact HR Specialist Jussi Hartikainen (jussi.a.hartikainen(at)helsinki.fi ).

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

KHALIFA UNIVERSITY

Country

Finland

City

Helsinki, Finland

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Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/367151/university-research…

Contact

City

Helsinki, Finland

STATUS: EXPIRED