Associate Senior Lecturer in Computer and Systems Sciences focusing on Computational Decision Analysis

Department of Computer and Systems Sciences
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Subject/subject description

Computational decision analysis is an interdisciplinary field that combines mathematical methods, algorithms, and computer science to support decision-making in complex situations. It involves using computational tools to analyze alternatives, assess risks, and optimize decisions based on available data and models.

Main responsibilities

Main duties are research, teaching, course development, course responsibility and supervision. The teaching is within the unit of systems analysis and security. Research-led teaching related to risk and decision analysis that connects course content to ongoing scientific investigation is desirable.

The applicant will be part of the Risk and Decision Analysis Research Group and is expected to strengthen the group’s theoretical foundation and practical relevance, especially in computational methods for decision analysis. This includes one or more of the following methodological domains: operations research, game theory, stochastic optimization, machine learning, multi-criteria decision analysis, and participatory decision analysis. Application areas include defense, energy, finance, telecommunications, and transportation, for example.

The employment is shared between research 55 percent and teaching 45 percent.

Qualification requirements

Eligible applicants for the position of Associate Senior Lecturer should hold a PhD in Computer and Systems sciences, focusing on computational decision analysis, or have equivalent research skills. Priority will be given in the first instance, to applicants who received a PhD or equivalent qualifications no more than seven years before the deadline for applications. However, an applicant who has received such a degree earlier may be considered under special circumstances. 

The applicant must have the ability to cooperate with colleagues as well as other abilities that are required in order successfully to meet the demands of the position.

Assessment criteria

Special emphasis will be placed on research skills, shown through the applicant’s research.

Strong emphasis will also be placed on teaching proficiency demonstrated through supervision and teaching experience at the undergraduate and master’s levels. Teaching expertise should be well-documented and in a manner that makes it possible to assess the quality of the teaching activities.

Strong emphasis will be placed on a detailed research plan covering the employment period

Strong emphasis will be placed on a documented ability to cooperate well with colleagues and fellow researchers.

Emphasis will be placed on having successfully planned, applied for and obtained research project funds from external research funding bodies.

Emphasis will be placed on administrative skills and proven collaboration with the surrounding society, and dissemination of research and development findings.

It is a merit to have completed at least 7.5 higher education credits in teaching and learning in higher education or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge.

About the employment

This position (in Swedish, “biträdande lektor”) is a tenure track position, and the qualification requirements and terms of employment are regulated by the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2017:844).

For this tenure track position, the associate senior lecturer, is employed until further notice, but no longer than 4 years. The contract may be extended by 2 years under special circumstances, such as due to sick leave or parental leave.

An associate senior lecturer, may, on application, be promoted to a permanent position as senior lecturer. Specific criteria for the promotion have been established by the Board of Human Science.

An application for promotion to senior lecturer should be submitted to the faculty at least nine months before the appointment as assistant senior lecturer expires.

Additional information

An applicant who does not have at least 7.5 higher education credits in teaching and learning in higher education, and is not deemed to have acquired equivalent knowledge, must complete such training within the first two years of employment.

Proficiency in Swedish is not a requirement at the time of appointment, but the candidate should be prepared to carry out teaching and administrative duties that require proficiency in Swedish within two years of employment.

The Faculty of Social Sciences strives for a gender balance, women are, therefore, encouraged to apply for this position.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from the head of the unit, Tony Lindgren, phone: +46 8 16 17 01, tony@dsv.su.se.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact administrator Johanna Koivunen, phone: +46 8 16 768 38, johanna.koivunen@su.se.

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the University’s instructions, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

We would appreciate it if your application is written in English. Since it will be examined by international experts, English is the working language.

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You are welcome to apply!