Postdoctor in Streaming Data Analysis

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We have a vacancy for a Postdoctor in streaming data analysis at the Department of Computer Science. The position is funded by the IDI MUSED research project and will be affiliated with SFI NorwAI , the new 8-year research-based innovation Center for AI Innovation. 

The postdoctoral fellowship position is a temporary position where the main goal is to qualify for work in senior academic positions. 

The postdoc researcher will be a member of the NorwAI project team. The task of the postdoc is to develop frameworks and scalable techniques for supporting streaming data analysis. The actual research problems to work on will depend on the candidate’s background, and research from either an algorithmic, machine learning, or information retrieval perspective is of interest.

The main scientific supervisors of the research will be Prof. Heri Ramampiaro and Prof. Kjetil Nørvåg. 

You will report to the Head of Department.

• Perform research on streaming data analysis
• Work closely with other researchers in the group

• You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD.
• You must have relevant research background in data mining, databases, algorithms, information retrieval, or machine learning.
• Publications in top venue scientific conferences or journals.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant .

• Good written and oral English language skills
• Experience in working with streaming data

• Ability to work independently and in team
• Enthusiasm and passion
• Perseverance and commitment
• Critical thinking

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 545 300 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 

The period of employment is 3 years.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work. 

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis. 

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English.

Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above. 

If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result.

The application must include:

• CV, certificates and diplomas
• Transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-, master's- and PhD degrees 
• Research statement (max. 4 pages) including:
  • A short presentation of the motivation for the Postdoc position
  • How the applicant sees his/her background suitable
  • The applicant’s view of research challenges within streaming data analysis, from either an algorithmic, machine learning, or information retrieval perspective.
  • A proposed research plan within the topic of the position 
• Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment (up to 5 items)
• Research plan
• Name and address of three referees

If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well. 

Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation. 

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambitions, and potential will also count in the assessment of the candidates. 

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA .

Working at NTNU

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background.  

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.  

As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted. 

Information Act (Offentleglova), your name, age, position and municipality may be made public even if you have requested not to have your name entered on the list of applicants. 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Kjetil Nørvåg, email [email protected] , or the Head of The Department Professor Heri Ramampiaro, email [email protected] .

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI) .  

If you are invited for interview you must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number 2021/50159 when applying.  

Application deadline: 21.10.2021

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