Associate professorships in data science and machine learning

Dsts; København; On-site; DKK 485,074 - 634,328; Full time

Job summary

The Computer Science Department at Dsts is inviting applications for an associate professor position in data science and machine learning. The qualified candidate should hold a PhD and have a strong record of research, teaching, and the ability to attract funding.

We seek a dedicated individual who can engage with students and contribute meaningfully to our programs. The position will involve collaboration with faculty and participation in national AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven record of high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in developing and conducting courses effectively.
• Participation in committees and contributions to institutional goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and collaborate with faculty members.
• Supervise PhD students.
• Contribute to BSc and MSc Data Science programs.

Skills

Machine learning

Neural networks

Network science

Computational social science

Natural language processing

Fairness in data science

Education

PhD in data science or related field

Job description

The Computer Science Department at the IT University of Copenhagen invites applications for faculty positions in data science and machine learning at the rank of associate professor. The proposed starting date is December 2023 or soon thereafter.

The candidate

The qualified candidate is expected to hold a PhD in data science, computer science, applied mathematics, computational statistics, computational physics, or a closely related field.

The candidate is expected to collaborate with existing researchers in the department (see below) and to conduct research and research‑based teaching in some of these areas:

• Machine learning, neural networks
• Network science, applications in computational social science
• Computational neuroscience
• Natural language processing
• Fairness and accountability in data science and machine learning

The ideal candidate should document:

• Publications of research at a high international level in well‑respected peer reviewed venues
• Competences in developing and conducting teaching that is well received by students
• A record of contributing to the goals of the institutions in which they have worked, for example participation in committees, etc.

In addition, candidates should be able to:

• Attract external research funding
• Supervise PhD students
• Read/speak a Scandinavian language or be willing to learn Danish

The candidate is expected to conduct research and to collaborate with fellow faculty members in the Computer Science Department and to develop interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaborations when relevant. The candidate is expected to contribute to the IT University’s education programs, chiefly BSc and MSc Data Science and similar technical programs, both by giving courses and by supervising BSc and MSc theses. The candidate is expected to be affiliated with the national AI Pioneer Centre. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to engage with society through external collaboration, to participate in securing external funding, and to contribute to the IT University’s strategic goals.