Ph.D. student position in AI for software engineering (AI4SE)

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 in the area of Artificial Intelligence for Software Engineering (AI4SE). The research will involve using AI to analyze software engineering data and artifacts to improve decision-making processes related to software development, including software testing. The research will go beyond purely technical aspects and also explore potential adoption concerns of your AI solutions. The research is carried out in collaboration with various industry partners. The key responsibilities include:

• Conducting original research in AI techniques such as machine learning, natural language processing, and knowledge representation to address challenges in software engineering.
• Designing and implementing AI techniques tailored to specific problems in software development, including but not limited to code analysis, testing, debugging, and maintenance.
• Integrating AI solutions into software engineering practices and tools, focusing on real-world applicability and impact.
• Publishing research findings in top-tier conferences and journals, contributing to industrially relevant research in AI4SE.

We are looking for a candidate with a machine learning or data science background who is well-versed 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, data science, AI, or computer science.
• Experience in natural language processing, machine learning, deep learning, or visualization.
• 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?

The Department of Software Engineering  consists of about 50 researchers and teachers from 20 countries. Our tradition in software engineering traces back to 1990 when we pioneered Sweden’s first academic education in the area in cooperation with Ericsson. The department’s research and education environment, SERL Sweden – the Software Engineering Research and Education Lab, has since then expanded into a world-leading research environment in empirical software engineering. The department is responsible for education programs in software engineering from Bachelor to Ph.D. levels.

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.

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=918&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