Associate Senior Lecturer in Computer and Systems Sciences, focusing on the Internet of Things

The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With over 200 employees and 4,500 students, the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is a strong and dynamic research and educational environment. The discipline of computer and systems sciences bridges the gap between technology and the humanities, social sciences and behavioral sciences, with great relevance to our lives today and in the future. Our research addresses how new information and communication technology should be designed to benefit individuals, organisations and society as a whole.

DSV offers a stimulating research community in an international environment. Many of our projects are interdisciplinary, and our researchers frequently collaborate with colleagues at other universities, in industry, and within the public sector. Our research is conducted within nine subject areas: AI and Data Science, Business Process Management and Enterprise Modeling, Cybersecurity, Digital Games and Simulation, Digital Transformation and Governance, Human–Computer Interaction, Language Technology, Risk and Decision Analysis, and Technology-Enhanced Learning.

DSV’s current location is Stockholm University’s campus in Kista, north of central Stockholm, and we will move to the main Frescati campus within a couple of years. For more information about us, please visit The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences.

Subject description

The Internet of Things (IoT) within computer and systems sciences refers to the interconnection of physical devices—such as sensors, vehicles, and household appliances—via the internet to collect and exchange data. The field encompasses technologies for communication, data processing, automation, and security in distributed systems.

Main duties

The main duties are research, teaching, course development, course responsibility and supervision primarily for courses within Internet of Things. The applicant is expected to strengthen the theoretical foundations and practical relevance of the courses.

As part of the Internet of Things research group, the applicant is expected to strengthen the group's theoretical and practical relevance.

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, majoring in Internet of Things, or have equivalent scientific competence. 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. Special reasons refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, or other similar 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, teaching and supervision.

Strong emphasis will also be placed on teaching proficiency demonstrated through 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, particularly the industry, 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.

It is a merit to have documented knowledge of teaching and supervision in Swedish.

About the employment

Employment as an associate senior lecturer is limited to four years in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100) (HF). The purpose of the position is to enable the associate senior lecturer to develop independence as a researcher and acquire the necessary qualifications for appointment to another more senior teaching position.

An associate senior lecturer at Stockholm University can apply for and ought to be promoted to senior lecturer for an indefinite term of employment if she or he meets the demands for promotion in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the Rules of Employment for the Recruitment and Promotion of Teachers at Stockholm University (AOSU) and Specific criteria for promotion from associate senior lecturer/assistant professor to senior lecturer/associate professor adopted by the The Board of Human Science (Dnr SU FV-1464-23). Note that the promotion criteria are the same regardless of the length of the employment.

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.

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.

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 Department, Professor Jelena Zdravkovic, phone +46 816 49 94, jelenaz@dsv.su.se.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact administrator Johanna Koivunen, phone: +46 8 120 768 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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