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The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 3,600 employees who produce new knowledge based on high-standards research and provide research based education to build a more sustainable, smarter, and more humane world. The University of Oulu community has about 17,000 people in total. Our northern scientific community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of innovations.
We are now looking for
to join us in the Hybrid Intelligence: Human-AI Co-evolution and Learning in multi-realities (HI) research programme at the University of Oulu. The programme is part of our national profiling actions supported by the Academy of Finland. HI stands on the fundamental research on emotion AI, learning processes and perception engineering for AI-based solutions e.g. in education and nursing. HI research combines the strengths of both humans and machines, emphasizing mutual understanding and learning from each other in their co-evolution. We propose building the metaverse idea by combining our physical and virtual realities towards a multi-reality. The programme focuses on international top-level collaborative and multidisciplinary research, supported by unique LeaF, a learning and interaction research infrastructure and its new Ethics Forum and Data Forum, which will establish a new deep crosscutting HI discussion in ethical and responsible ways. HI aspires to scientific leadership in solving global challenges by facilitating human-human and human-technology interaction, understanding and collaboration for the human capital behind AI. With its’ international networks HI will pave the way towards breakthroughs in how humans and machines interact and understand and learn from each other. HI will recruit new talented international researchers to bolster the scientific profile at the University of Oulu and initiate new collaborations with companies.
The doctoral researcher position will be located at the Faculty of Education and Psychology (Learning and Educational Technology (LET) Research Lab). We invite applications from candidates across various fields and disciplines who are interested in pursuing work that transcends disciplinary boundaries and who possess a strong background in learning sciences, computer sciences, or a relevant field.
The position is part of Hybrid Intelligence: Human-AI Co-evolution and Learning in Multi-realities (HI) profiling research programme at the University of Oulu, funded by the Academy of Finland in the Profi7 initiative. Your role will involve conducting multidisciplinary research employing advanced analytical methods, encompassing multimodal and AI-driven learning analytics, to comprehend human learning processes and to develop socio-technical systems for hybrid intelligence. You will conduct research within a team, manage project-related tasks, and disseminate research findings in leading international scientific journals.
In order to succeed and enjoy the position, we expect from you:
We also appreciate
The position is fixed-term for 4 years as of 15.04.2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The starting date for this role could be subject to negotiation with the successful applicant.
The salary will be based on the levels 2-4 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approx. 2300-2600 € per month (before taxes). A trial period of 6 months is applied in the position.
Interested? If yes, please apply by 31.03.2024 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.
The application should be written in English and include the following:
The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, genders and lingual, cultural or minority groups.
If you have any further questions, please contact Assistant Professor Andy Nguyen, andy.nguyen(at)oulu.fi
Application period extended from 15.3 to 31.3. All applications are being considered. /Updated 1.3.2024
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Oulu |
County | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
Country | Finland |
Reference number | 2024/62 |
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Published | 13.Feb.2024 |
Last application date | 31.Mar.2024 |