Senior Re­searcher, Com­puter Net­works and Ubi­quit­ous Com­put­ing

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.

The Department of Computer Science (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/computer-science ), which is part of the Faculty of Science, is one of the leading Computer Science research and teaching units in Europe. The research themes of the Department cover machine learning and algorithms, computer networks and distributed systems, software systems and bioinformatics.

The Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Helsinki invites applications for

Senior Researcher, computer networks and ubiquitous computing

Position description and requirements

The Department of Computer Science is looking for Senior 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 Senior 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 Senior 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.

Salary and benefits

Salary range for the position is 4100-5000 €/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 with its attachments through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link “Apply for the position”.

The application shall include the following attachments as a single pdf file (in English):

• 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

The deadline for applications is December 6th, 2021.

Additional information

For more information on the position, please contact Professor Sasu Tarkoma ([email protected] ).

The University of Helsinki reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

Due date

06.12.2021 23:59 EET