Postdoc: AI for Urban Mining of Building Components

Karlstad University; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Support for research funding

Access to Swedish language courses

Job summary

A leading university in Sweden is seeking a Postdoc in Data Science for Urban Mining of Building Components. In this position, you'll develop and apply innovative data science methods to create a digital inventory of building components, supporting reuse and recycling in the urban environment. This role requires a doctoral degree in a relevant field, excellent communication skills, and experience with large datasets. Join a dynamic research team focused on sustainability and circular economy initiatives. The position offers a temporary employment for two years, with a collaborative environment in Gothenburg.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree must be completed by the time the employment decision is made.
• Experience applying Machine Learning, particularly Computer Vision algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Create data structures for detailed inventories.
• Develop automated methods for data collection using images.
• Conduct case studies to test developed methods.
• Share findings in high-impact journals and conferences.
• Contribute to supervision of Master’s and PhD students.
• Engage in teaching at the undergraduate or Master’s level.
• Support acquisition of future research funding.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Proven experience in handling and structuring large datasets

Ability to independently lead research tasks

Collaborative mindset

Education

Doctoral degree in Data Science, Industrial Ecology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or Urban Studies

Tools

Python

R

GIS

Data Visualisation

Job description

A leading university in Sweden is seeking a Postdoc in Data Science for Urban Mining of Building Components. In this position, you'll develop and apply innovative data science methods to create a digital inventory of building components, supporting reuse and recycling in the urban environment. This role requires a doctoral degree in a relevant field, excellent communication skills, and experience with large datasets. Join a dynamic research team focused on sustainability and circular economy initiatives. The position offers a temporary employment for two years, with a collaborative environment in Gothenburg.