Postdoc In the department of Holistic Systems

Simula Metropolitan

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Call for a Postdoc In the department of Holistic Systems

SimulaMet’s mission is to solve important and fundamental problems of science and engineering, with the main goal of benefiting and advancing society. We do this by concentrating on five select research areas in ICT and performing excellent research, by developing our people, and by spinning out applicable results into profitable startups.

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Project and Job descriptionIn the department of Holistic systems at SimulaMet we are now seeking a Postdoctoral researcher to work together with the group on challenging problems within the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and societal important topics such as health and sport science and child welfare.

Example use cases we are working on are Simula Metropolitan Center for Digital Engineering and In search of the ideal sperm cell - OsloMet.

Our goal is to develop novel methodologies and algorithms for machine learning and data mining and employ them to address challenging problems in high-impact applications. We seek to create and apply novel methods to provide new insights in a wide variety of applications ranging from biomedical signals and image analysis, systems biology to climate and communication networks, while contributing to the foundations of the scientific field. We are looking for researchers with extensive experience in the field of artificial intelligence / machine learning with a focus on deep learning, explainable AI (XAI) and systems .

The Postdoctoral researcher in this project will work on the development of AI-based systems addressing basic problems in the different application areas. This may include the development of new methods and algorithms, building complete systems taking the whole pipeline into account from data acquisition to explanation of the results to the final users.

Keywords

• Artificial Intelligence
• Explainable AI (XAI)
• Natural language processing
• Deep learning
• Machine learning
• Medicine
• Sport science
• Child Welfare

We are looking for interested candidates who:Have a completed (before the position starts) PhD degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or Computer Science with excellent grades.

experience with machine learning frameworks, such as Pytorch that does beyond black box usage. Excellent level of spoken and written English, good interpersonal and communication skills, are curious and creative, and show the willingness to learn and work as part of an international and interdisciplinary team.

Knowledge of explainable AI, AI system and applications and AI in medicine or sport science are an advantage.

SimulaMet is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Simula Metropolitan CDESimula Metropolitan Center for Digital Engineering is a research unit that is jointly owned by Simula Research Laboratory and Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet). It is the home of Simula’s research activities on networks and communications, machine learning and IT management, and it is OsloMet’s strategic partner in research, PhD and MS education in digital engineering. SimulaMet is organized as a limited company and is part of the Simula Research Laboratory group.

We offer

• Excellent opportunities for performing high quality research, as part of a highly competent and motivated team of international researchers and engineers.
• An informal and inclusive international working environment.
• Generous support for travel and opportunities to build international networks, through established collaboration with industry, exchange programs and research visits with other universities, and funding to attend
• High-standard facilities and offices located in Oslo.
• A competitive salary
• Numerous benefits: access to company cabin, BabyBonus arrangements, sponsored social events, generous equipment budgets (e.g., computer, phone and subscription), subsidized canteen meals and monthly bus pass, comprehensive travel/health insurance policy, etc.
• Relocation assistance: accommodation, visas, complimentary Norwegian language courses, etc.
• Administrative research support: e.g., quality assurance process for grant proposals (including RCN and EU programs).
• Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees’ health and well-being is a priority and we encourage them to make use of our flexible work arrangements to help balance their work and home lives efficiently.

Application requirements

• CV summarizing your educational background, working experience (in particular, any relevant academic or industrial work), list of scientific publications, etc.
• Cover letter: outline your motivation for applying, relevant experience and qualifications, research interests and how/why you are qualified for the position.
• Contact information of two references, including the PhD supervisor(s).
• A link to a repository of open source projects if available.

Application deadline: 20 March 2021.

Preferred starting date is June 1, 2021.Applications will be screened continuously, and a decision will be made as soon as we find the right candidate.Further information

For detailed information about SimulaMet please consult https://www.simulamet.no/

For more information about our work culture at Simula, see https://www.simula.no/about/simula-culture

Additional enquiries regarding the position can be addressed to [email protected] or [email protected]

Simula Metropolitan Center for Digital Engineering uses Semac´s background check in our recruitment process. According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

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