About the Job

The Department of Electronic Systems has a vacancy for one researcher in statistical machine learning and signal processing. The successful candidate will be offered a two-year appointment. The position reports to the Head of the Department of Electronic Systems. The workplace will be Trondheim.

Are you a highly motivated researcher with expertise in signal processing, wireless communications, and statistical machine learning? If so, we invite you to apply for our researcher position within the COPS project: Comprehensive Privacy and Security in IoT/CPS.  As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking research topics such as secure and privacy-preserving learning, federated and meta-learning, and resource-efficient approaches for distributed inference, with a specific focus on wireless communications. You will be part of a collaborative environment, working alongside accomplished researchers, and have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.  Take the first step and apply now, embarking on a transformative postdoctoral experience where you can make a significant impact in the realms of distributed machine learning and inference, IoT/CPS, privacy, and security.

Duties of the position

As a valued team member, you will collaborate closely with Prof. Stefan Werner on cutting-edge research projects focusing on artificial intelligence, trustworthy decentralized inference, and innovative machine-learning techniques specifically tailored for emerging communication systems.

We are specifically looking for candidates who possess a deep passion for research and demonstrate the potential to excel in various cutting-edge research areas within emerging IoT/CPS. These areas encompass machine learning for wireless communications, meta-learning for heterogeneous systems, networked federated learning, secure and privacy-preserving machine learning, Byzantine-resilient learning, and robust resource-efficient distributed optimization. 

As an independent and self-motivated researcher, you will be able to collaborate with scientists from international partner institutions and contribute to groundbreaking research in your expertise. So don't miss out on this exciting opportunity – apply now! The best-qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. 

Required selection criteria

We are seeking a highly motivated and independent candidate passionate about contributing to innovative research in their field of expertise. To be considered for the researcher position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Norwegian doctoral degree or a foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD.
• Have a professionally relevant background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or another relevant discipline.
• Have a Ph.D. thesis related to statistical machine learning, optimization, signal processing for wireless communications, applied mathematics.
• Demonstrate substantial research experience documented with peer-reviewed scientific papers in tier-one publications (at least one IEEE transaction paper, preferably IEEE Trans. Inf. Theory, IEEE Trans. Signal Process., IEEE Trans. Wireless Commun., or similar).

A good command of the English language (spoken and written) is also required.

Preferred selection criteria

• A strong interest in learning and performing the tasks of a more senior academic position.
• Excellent coding skills (MATLAB, Python).
• Strong background in wireless communications.

Personal characteristics

The successful candidates should be:

• Creative and innovative.
• Independent, persistent, and self-motivated in addressing technical problems.
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work efficiently independently and as part of a team.
• Committed with respect to deadlines.

We offer

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• employee benefits

Salary and conditions

The gross salary for the position of Reasercher(code 1109) is normally remunerated at gross from NOK 594 500 before tax per year, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

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

The position is subject to external funding 

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

About the application

The application and supporting documentation must be in English.

Please note that your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must, therefore, ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified 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. 
• A copy of the doctoral thesis. 
• Complete list of publications.
• Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment (maximum ten publications).
• Research plan for the position (top 2 pages).
• Name and contact information of three referees.

Joint work will also be considered. If it is difficult to identify your specific input to a joint project, you must include evidence of your contributions.  

In the assessment of the best qualified applicant, we will emphasize education, experience and personal suitability as well as your motivation for the position. 

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA. This means that we pay special attention to the quality and professional breadth of these works. We also consider experience from research management and participation in research projects. We place great emphasis on your scientific work from the last five years.

General information

NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is a strength. We want our faculty and staff to reflect Norway’s culturally diverse population and we continuously seek to hire the best minds. This enables NTNU to increase productivity and innovation, improve decision making processes, raise employee satisfaction, compete academically with global top-ranking institutions and carry out our social responsibilities within education and research. NTNU emphasizes accessibility and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, ability status, periods of unemployment or ethnic and 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. 

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Stefan Werner, email stefan.werner@ntnu.no  If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR e-mail: hr@ies.ntnu.no  

If you think this looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation. 

Application deadline: 24.09.24

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Department of Electronic Systems

The digitalization of Norway is impossible without electronic systems. We are Norway’s leading academic environment in this field, and contribute with our expertise in areas ranging from nanoelectronics, phototonics, signal processing, radio technology and acoustics to satellite technology and autonomous systems. Knowledge of electronic systems is also vital for addressing important challenges in transport, energy, the environment, and health. The Department of Electronic Systems is one of seven departments in the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering .

Questions about the position

Stefan Werner
Professor
stefan.werner@ntnu.no

Deadline 24th September 2024
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Temporary
​​​​​​​Place of service Høgskoleringen 1, 7491 Trondheim