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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
Doctoral Researcher in Vehicular Computing
to join us in the M3S research unit at the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Empirical Software Engineering in Software, Systems, and Services (M3S) conducts research at a high international level and publishes widely in the top software engineering journals and conferences. M3S has very strong industry collaboration and a proven track record of making a high impact in the industry. The group has a versatile portfolio of externally funded projects, including Horizon Europe, ITEA, the Academy of Finland, and Business Finland.
The M3S research theme on software-based systems and services promotes innovative and intelligent applications in multiple domains, including vehicular computing and sensing. In close collaboration with relevant industry and academic organizations, we study edge-cloud computing continuum for vehicular networks, software-defined vehicle paradigm with a strong practical viewpoint, and applied machine learning and artificial intelligence for vehicular sensing and sensor data processing. Assistant professor Ella Peltonen and professor Tero Päivärinta lead the research theme.
About the job
In this position, you will:
What we offer?
Who are you?
We invite applications from candidates across fields and disciplines of computer science, software engineering, information processing science, mechanical or electrical engineering, or related areas. You have strong research skills in technical and empirical sciences, and you are interested in learning new technologies, including novel programming paradigms in vehicular computing, edge-cloud-continuum, and/or the latest ML/AI development.
Suitable candidates have the capability and passion for working on a research project examining, for example, how to utilize vehicular and environmental sensing data for automotive decision-making, integrating and evaluating edge-native applications for vehicular environment, and/or developing open-source software and interfaces for the vehicular computing environment.
To succeed and enjoy the position, we expect from you:
We also highly appreciate:
Please feel free to add your Github or similar account in your CV or describe projects you have gained experience.
Salary
The position is for a fixed term of four years starting on 1.8.2023 or as negotiated. A probationary trial period of six months is applied to the position.
The starting salary will be based on level 2 of Finnish universities' demand level chart for teaching and research staff. In addition, a salary component of 22% based on personal work performance will be paid. The salary develops according to the achievements to be specified in the doctoral training plan. The starting salary is roughly 2500 - 2600 Euro / month (before taxes).
How to apply?
Interested? If yes, please apply by 10.4.2023 (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 warmly welcome applicants from different backgrounds, such as people of different ages, genders, and members of foreign language, cultural, or minority groups.
Contact Information
If you have further questions, please contact Assistant Professor Ella Peltonen, ella.peltonen@oulu.fi.
Type of employment | Temporary position over 6 months |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | 1.8.2023 or as soon as possible thereafter |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 |
City | Oulu |
County | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
Country | Finland |
Reference number | 2023/189 |
Published | 14.Mar.2023 |
Last application date | 10.Apr.2023 |