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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Statistical Machine Learning and Signal Processing

About the position 

The Department of Electronic Systems has a vacancy for 2 Postdoctoral Researchers in the area of statistical machine learning and signal processing. The postdoctoral fellowship position is a temporary position where the main goal is to qualify for work in senior academic positions. The successful candidate will be offered a 3-year position.

The position reports to the Head of the Department of Electronic Systems. The work place will be Trondheim.

Duties of the position

One position is linked to the project SIGNIFY and one position is linked to the project DARIO. Both projects deal with methodologies related to Big data, Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence as key enablers of the digital transformation. The main objectives of the projects include the development and the integration of signal processing and machine learning methodologies for anomaly detection.

The project SIGNIFY is funded by the Research Council of Norway and is in collaboration with SINTEF Energy. The project DARIO is funded by the European Space Agency and is in collaboration with the Geological Survey of Norway. Use cases for the project SIGNIFY are related to Carbon Capture and Storage, while use cases for the project DARIO are related to Ground Motion Monitoring via satellite data. 

The postdoctoral research fellows will have the opportunity to be affiliated with the IoT@NTNU and with the Norwegian Open AI lab, and to collaborate with research scientists from international partner institutions. 

Postdoc Position N.1 – Hybrid Analytics for Sensor Validation 
The activities related to this position include exploring and defining advanced solutions by integrating model-based and data-driven approaches to sensor validation within a Bayesian framework. Graph signal processing and transfer learning methodologies are likely to be considered in the research.

Postdoc Position N.2 – Machine Learning for Ground Motion Monitoring 
The activities related to this position include dataset preparation from satellite data and development of anomaly detection tools for multivariate time-series which can handle effectively both spatial and temporal aspects. Compressed sensing, data fusion and deep learning are likely to be considered in the research.

Required selection criteria

We search for candidates with keen interests in these interdisciplinary tasks, and those with the best qualifications will be invited for an interview. The successful candidate is expected to be able to work independently, have a solid mathematical background and a PhD in statistical signal processing, statistical machine learning, applied mathematics, statistics, electrical engineering, or related fields. Good command in English language (spoken and written) is a prerequisite. An eligible candidate should have submitted the PhD thesis for assessment by the application deadline.

  • You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD 
  • You must have a professionally relevant background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or other relevant discipline
  • Strong mathematical background
  • Strong research experience documented with peer-reviewed scientific papers
  • Significant experience with programming (preferably Matlab and/or Python)
  • Excellent with verbal and written communication in English

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant  

Preferred selection criteria

The successful candidates have preferably experience with one or more application domains:

  • Carbon Capture and Storage
  • Ground Motion Monitoring

Personal characteristics

The successful candidates should be:

  • Creative and innovative
  • Independent and self-motivated
  • Able to work in team

We offer 

Salary and conditions

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 545 300 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 

The period of employment is 3 years.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis. 

About the application 

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English. 

Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.  

If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result. 

The application must include: 

  • Application letter describing your motivation, relevant experience, skills and qualifications
  • CV, certificates and diplomas
  • Transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-, master's- and PhD degrees
  • Full list of publications
  • Most relevant publications (maximum 10 publications)
  • Brief research plan for the position (maximum 2 pages)
  • Contact information for three referees

If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well. 

Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation. 

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability. 

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA. 

General information 

Working at NTNU 

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background.  

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.  

As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted. 

Information Act (Offentleglova), your name, age, position and municipality may be made public even if you have requested not to have your name entered on the list of applicants. 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Pierluigi Salvo Rossi (email pierluigi.salvorossi@ntnu.no). 

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI).  

If you are invited for interview you must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number 2021/56249 when applying.  

Application deadline: 30.11.2021 

NTNU

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Department of Electronic Systems (IES)

Currently, IES has approximately 165 full-time employees spread across 45 professors, 70 PhD, 25 research/Post.Doc and 25 engineering/administration. IES has the principal responsibility for education and research in electronics at NTNU. IES research portfolio comprises the areas of statistical signal processing, wireless communications, marine acoustics/sub-sea communications, multimedia and speech technology, micro- and nano-technology, sensors, and medical technology.

The Department of Electronic Systems is one of seven departments in the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering .

Deadline 30th November 2021
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Temporary
Place of service NTNU Campus Gløshaugen

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