Research Engineer (developer) specialising in simulation, visualization, and data

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH) is looking for a research engineer with a focus on simulation, visualization, and data analysis. CDH is a dynamic workplace where all employees have good opportunities to influence the work flow. The tasks are varied, and as a research engineer, you have many opportunities for acquiring new and advanced subject area knowledge as well as great scope for personal development and initiatives of your own. We look forward to welcoming you to our work team; for more information about us, please visit our website gu.se/digital-humaniora and our research portal dh.gu.se/

CDH is a multidisciplinary research infrastructure which was established in 2015. CDH is open to researchers, teaching staff and doctoral students working at the University of Gothenburg as well as at other Swedish and international higher education institutions, research institutes and cultural heritage organisations. In addition to expertise in several humanities disciplines, we have expertise in digital technology and method development, data management and digital knowledge theory. More specific areas include: Digital text and data mining, textual analysis, spatio-temporal data visualisation, 3D visualisations (object and spatial contexts), AI and image recognition, virtual and augmented reality simulation, agent-based simulations, historical environment modelling, critical digital humanities, archive and interface design, information modelling and data management for the humanities, network and cluster analysis, and statistical analysis for the humanities.  

Simulation, data visualization, data science, machine learning, archaeology, digital humanities, digital cultural heritage.

The successful applicant will contribute their skills in simulation, visualization and data management/analysis in the research program Maritime Encounters (funded by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond). In the project, an international and interdisciplinary team of researchers focuses on the importance of the sea for long-distance contacts and the development of cultures. For more information about the research program: https://www.gu.se/forskning/maritima-moten .

The responsibilities include advancing the development of a tool (https://voyager.dh.gu.se) for agent-based simulation of sea routes in time and space. The responsibilities also include analysing data, visualising and communicating results together with researchers.

The applicant is also expected to participate in the Centre for Digital Humanities' development and strengthen existing infrastructures for research on digital cultural heritage. The position includes working in an international, interdisciplinary, and creative research environment with regular meetings, workshops and seminars.

The position provides ample opportunities for gaining new subject knowledge and conducting in-depth research, as well as ample room for personal growth and initiative. 

• Master's degree in computer science, data science, physics or related field with a focus on numerical simulation or data analysis     
• Documented experience of working with data analysis, agent-based simulation, and machine learning      
• Excellent programming skills (e.g., Python, R, or Javascript)       
• Documented experience of data management      
• Experience in software version management, such as Git, SVN     
• Good communication skills in speech and writing and good ability to cooperate with others

The following are also considered a plus 

• Experience in geographic information systems (GIS) applications or software packages, such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Leaflet       
• Experience in numerical simulation       
• Experience in database management

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability for the position.

Type of employment: Permanent
Extent: 100 %
Location: The Department of Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion, University of Gothenburg
First day of employment: As soon as possible or by agreement

The recruitment process will include interviews and contacting referees.

Cecilia Lindhé, Director, Centre for Digital Humanities
Telephone: +46 738 299901
[email protected]

Katarina Leppänen, Head of Department of Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion
Telephone: +46(0)31-786 5872
[email protected]

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande  

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. 

Your application should include: 

• A personal letter in which you describe why you have applied for the position
• CV including any publications and referees
• Degree certificate and/or official transcript of records, or equivalent, of completed courses, or work experience.

Applications must be received by: 2022-08-15

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.