At the Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT, education and research are conducted in Library and Information Science, Informatics, and Educational Work. The Department of Information Technology has more than 25 employees, three Bachelor's programmes, and one Master's programme in informatics. The department has a successful research environment in information technology with several significant externally funded projects, for example in data-driven innovation and service development, intelligent data analysis, and IT service management. The department also has strong collaborations with the business community in both research and education, including through the newly launched Techarena Borås.

Job description

The Department of Information Technology (IIT) is seeking an experienced and driven Professor of Computer Science to develop cross-disciplinary research and education in the field. The professor we are looking for will also work to develop strategies for the area's environment, and lead an active and successful computer science research group with a particular focus on applied artificial intelligence supported by high-performance and distributed systems. The position is based at IIT with a particular focus on developing the elements of computer science in the department's education and research. The research is carried out in projects in computer science with a special focus on artificial intelligence with applications in the region's business community.

The existing research environment in the field is characterised by close collaboration with the surrounding industry and a high proportion of externally funded projects. In this role, the recruited professor is therefore expected to be a driving force in the further development of the research environment by initiating and leading work on applications for external research funding. Furthermore, it is assumed that there will be active work with the funding of doctoral students, one’s own research, and scientific publications. Building relationships with the surrounding community is a natural part of the work, as is collaboration with other institutions nationally and internationally. The role also requires close collaboration with departmental colleagues, research group leaders, area and scientific leaders and students.

Duties also include supervising students and teaching in the department's courses. The teaching is mainly in advanced software development based on computer science principles, especially programming in different languages and environments with a focus on applied artificial intelligence. The tasks also include participation in pedagogical development, development of course material, development of courses, and certain other administrative tasks. Other tasks include the development and planning of education, mainly at the Master’s and doctoral levels, and educational administration.

Qualifications

Applicants must have proven scientific and teaching skills and hold a doctorate in computer science or an equivalent subject, with a specialisation in applied artificial intelligence or a related field. Applicants for the position should have successfully applied for awarded and significant external research grants, led major research projects, be able to demonstrate innovative research published at a high international level, and have longer experience of collaborative research with industry.

Solid experience of supervising at both the Master’s and doctoral level, as well as completed supervisor training or equivalent knowledge, are also required for the position. Applicants must also have been the main supervisor of at least one doctoral student up to the time of their defence. Additional requirements for the position are to have designed, applied for, and led research projects in artificial intelligence with practical application, in collaboration between academia and industry, and experience of working in prominent research environments in the field.

Good collaboration skills and a good command of English, both spoken and written, are also required for the position.

For a permanent position at the university, you must have completed training in higher education pedagogy equivalent to 10 weeks of full-time studies or have equivalent knowledge.  This course can be completed during the first two years of employment. Read about qualifying training in higher education pedagogy.

Desirable
Good knowledge of Swedish.

Type of employment: Permanent employment. A six-month probationary period may be applied.
Employment rate: 100%
Start date: As agreed upon
Position location: Borås, Sweden
Registration number: PA 2023/21

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Head of Department Hannes Göbel by phone at +46 (0)33-435 42 70. Trade union representative is Maria Ferlin, Saco-S. She can be reached via the university’s switchboard at +46 (0)33-435 40 00.

Application 

You can apply for the position via our website by clicking on “Apply.” 

Write clearly in your application which position you are applying for and include the applicable reference number.  A complete application should include the following electronic documents: 

1. Cover page/personal letter with brief reason for your application where the position and subject area applied for is stated
2. CV (overview list of education and work experience in chronological order) with reference contact information and desired salary
3. Merit portfolio according to the University of Borås’s guidelines (Template for merit portfolio in PDF format)
4. Copies of relevant degree certificates substantiating how you meet the requirements for the position
5. Copy of documentation of completed doctoral supervisor training
6. Any certificates documenting completed training in teaching and learning in higher education
7. Publication list
8. Relevant scientific publications cited in support of the application (maximum of 10)
9. Copies of relevant certificates/grades/documentation substantiating how you meet the requirements for the position

More information for you as an applicant can be found on our Job vacancies page: How to apply for a job with us 

Contact HR at hr@hb.se if you have scientific publications that cannot be attached electronically directly to your application. Such publications must be received by the university no later than one week after the application deadline. After the application deadline, no additions can be made electronically.

Please submit your application by midnight 30 November 2023 (CET, Central European Time).