Five PhD Positions at the department of Computer Science and Engineering

This is a broad call for up to five fully funded PhD positions in computer science and engineering covering areas such as: data science, logic and types, natural language processing, formal methods, software engineering, interaction design, computer graphics, and networks and systems.

Information about the department
The department of Computer Science and Engineering is strongly international , with approximately 300 employees from over 50 countries. The department is a fully integrated department with the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology as principals. The department is organized into four divisions : Data Science and AI, Computer Networks and Systems, Computing Science, and Software Engineering and Interaction Design. Each student will be posted in an appropriate division with Chalmers University of Technology as the employer.

You will join a large student body comprising over 140 PhD students in the department. The department allocates a faculty member as main supervisor for you, whose role is to mentor you towards becoming an independent researcher. In addition to the main supervisor, you will also be allocated a co-supervisor and examiner who together support you in your progress towards achieving the requirements of the degree. The studies are followed regularly to support the you as a student. We encourage everyone to have a good work-life balance throughout their employment.

These PhD positions are full-time employment with a competitive monthly salary and full social benefits (e.g., parental leave and compensation for sick leave) for up to five years. There are no tuition fees for PhD studies at Chalmers.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Our aim is to actively improve the gender balance and diversity in our staff. We therefore welcome a diversity of applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply.

Major responsibilities
The positions come with enrollment in our PhD program, designed for 5 years. As a PhD student , you acquire the skills and knowledge to conduct independent research, culminating in writing a scientific dissertation contributing to the development of knowledge in the subject area. Besides devoting 80% of your working time to performing research, the remaining 20% of your working time is devoted to departmental duties, such as helping as a teaching assistant in courses offered by the university. Those duties can be concentrated on certain parts of the year depending on the needs of the department in consultation with the students.

More specifically, you will read, review, and write research papers; give presentations; take courses that complement your background; perform research appropriate for the topic of the project you are appointed in (e.g., conduct systematic literature reviews; design and conduct empirical studies; develop algorithms and theories, implement prototype programs to test your ideas, interact with industrial companies; or perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis) under guidance of the supervision team of experienced researchers. The proposed work includes many opportunities for collaboration and interaction at the department, in companies, and other universities.

Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here .

Information about the positions
We invite applications to work within one of the following projects and under the guidance of the respective supervisor. Applicants apply to work within a specific project and with the project’s supervisor. Applicants may choose one additional project that they would also be interested in.
Appointed candidates will be appointed to work within the requested projects. The details of research proposals can be found here .
A list of supervisors and project titles is available below:

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, by the starting date, you must complete the requirements for a master's level degree of at least 240 higher education credits in Computer Science and Engineering or in a study program relevant to your chosen research area.

The working language at the department is English, the position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English.

Contract terms
Full-time employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg .
Read more about working at Chalmers  and our benefits  for employees.

Swedish is not a pre-requisite for applying. If you wish to learn Swedish, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to support your integration in Swedish society.

Information for International Applicants
Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step, and a good work-life balance is important for students throughout their employment. To give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner, in addition to the links above, please visit Move to Gothenburg .

Application procedure
The application must include the following materials:

• Selection of minimum one and maximum two of the projects indicating, which of the two is the preferred project to work on.
• A cover letter explaining the merits of the candidate and describing clearly their suitability to the first ranked project. The cover letter must not exceed two pages. In the case of candidates who have not completed their required qualifications, the letter should include a clear statement as to their expectations to complete their qualifications.
• A CV detailing previous experience including links to additional materials such as theses, publications, previous projects, or similar.
• Certificates of previous degrees and transcripts of courses the student passed and their grades.

The application is to be written in English.

The interview and assessment process will include:

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

Application deadline: 2024-04-15

For questions, please contact:
Regarding employment, application procedures, and positions: Sanna Staf ([email protected] )
Regarding the projects and other questions: Nir Piterman ([email protected] )

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***

Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
 

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