Research Assistant position on data analytics and machine learning for smart cities - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Information Technology has a leading position in research and education. The Department currently has about 280 employees, including 120 teachers and 110 PhD students. More than 4000 students study one or more courses at the department each year. More info: http://www.it.uu.se

Subject Area/Duties: Cities around the world are currently under quick transition towards a low carbon environment, high quality of living, and resource efficient economy. Data from various sources (e.g. Internet-of-Things, smart systems) and context (e.g. water, energy) are considered to be valuable asset for smart cities. However, the heterogeneity of data makes it difficult to interpret, analyze, and support decision-making. Artificial intelligence and big data analytics are valuable techniques to be explored for addressing this challenge.

Successful candidate may contribute to the following potential topics:

• Machine learning algorithms for extracting correlations, discovering patterns, and making prediction from big data in smart cities
• Data analytics and optimisation for smart city applications, such as smart energy systems, transportation, and healthcare.
• Intelligent systems for data collection, data analytics, and decision support for smart cities.

Requirements: Qualified applicants should have a Master degree in Computer Science, Earth Science, or related discipline. The applicant should have a strong background in statistics and machine learning. Good programming skills and communication skills are required in this project. We expect the candidate to have demonstrated ability to do research, as seen through his/her thesis and publications.

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Application: Applications should include a description of research interests and past experience, including a motivation for applying for this position, a CV, copies of exams, degrees and grades, relevant publications, and other relevant documents. Candidates are encouraged to provide up to 3 letters of recommendation and contact information to reference persons. Applications should contain information about earliest feasible starting date of employment.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: 01-10-2019 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position ending 30-09-2020.

Scope of employment: 100%

For further information about the position please contact: Dr. Edith C.-H. Ngai, phone +46 18 – 471 5745, edith.ngai@it.uu.se

Please submit your application by 27 September 2019, UFV-PA 2019/2964.

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