Senior Lecturer in Computer and Systems Sciences focusing on Agent-based social simulation

The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With more than 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 behavioural sciences, with great relevance to our lives today and in the future. Our research addresses how IT should be designed to benefit individuals, organisations and society as a whole.

For more information about us, please visit: The Department of Computer and System Sciences

Subject/subject description

System simulation is a central part of computer and systems science, used for analysis, exploration, understanding, and prediction. Agent-based simulation of social interactions and systems is a simulation methodology that has gained increasing importance as a basis for policy decisions concerning human behavior.

Main responsibilities

Main duties are teaching, course development, course responsibility, supervision, and research in agent-based social simulation and modelling and analysis of human decision making and behaviour.

The holder of the position expected to strengthen the theoretical foundation and practical relevance of courses.

The holder of the position is also expected to be active in the internal work of the department.

The employment is shared between research and teaching according to the current collective agreement.

Qualification requirements

Eligible applicants for the position of Senior Lecturer should hold a PhD in Computer and Systems Sciences or have equivalent research skills and have demonstrated teaching expertise.

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.

In order to be able to perform the duties of the position, the applicant must have a documented ability to use English in speech and writing at a professional level. This can be demonstrated, for example, by documented experience of teaching in English or a certificate of language skills corresponding to at least B2 level (CEFR).

Assessment criteria

Special and equal emphasis will be placed on teaching and research skills within the discipline. Teaching proficiency should normally have been demonstrated through teaching experience at both the undergraduate and master’s levels. Teaching proficiency 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 having successfully planned, applied for and obtained research project funds from external research funding bodies.

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

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 15 higher education credits in teaching and learning in higher education or to have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge.

Additional information

An applicant who does not have at least 15 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 for the position, but the applicant has to be ready to take on administrative and pedagogical tasks that demand an understanding and usage of Swedish after 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.

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 Professor Harko Verhagen, verhagen@dsv.su.se, or the Head of the Department, Professor Jelena Zdravkovic, phone: +46 8 16 49 94, jelenaz@dsv.su.se.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact administrator Johan Magnéli, phone: +46 8 16 40 57, johan.magneli@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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In the event of a discrepancy between the Swedish original vacancy and the English translation, the Swedish version takes precedence.