The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science invites applications for an assistant professor position in Computer Science. The position is part of our planned expansion of the Centre for Visual Data Science. We define the area of visual data science broadly, and a core activity in the Centre for Visual Data Science is conducting interdisciplinary research collaborations with a strong focus on data visualisation with domain experts in Humanities, Social Sciences, Linguistics, Biology or Health Sciences.

Requirements
The candidate we are looking for should
• have a PhD in Computer Science at the start of the position;
• have a strong record of research at a high international level, reflecting the academic age of the candidate;
• be able to teach and advise in Computer Science and Data Science at all levels as well as courses in related topics offered to degrees in other subjects.

The candidate should have a background in data visualisation, visual analytics, human-computer interaction, computer vision, natural language processing, computational linguistics, digital humanities and/or related areas of research. Experience in developing machine learning solutions in this research field is a plus. The candidate should also be able and willing to contribute to the interdisciplinary collaborations at the Centre for Visual Data Science.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Danish is not a requirement: more English than Danish is used when teaching in Computer Science, and more than half of the academic staff members in Computer Science have international backgrounds. However, the primary administrative language at SDU is Danish and staff should therefore be willing to acquire Danish skills within a couple of years. New staff members are offered Danish courses by the university.

About the position
The position will involve research, teaching and student supervision, as well as completing the Lecturer Training Programme at SDU. An assistant professor will normally have a reduced teaching load compared to more senior research staff categories.

An appointment as assistant professor lasts for three years, and contingent on successful completion of the Lecturer Training Programme and a positive performance evaluation, a permanent position at associate professor level is normally opened, and the assistant professor can apply for this.

We expect the candidate to start the position between 1 August and 1 September 2023. Application deadline: 12 May 2023.

For further information, please contact Associate Professor Stefan Jänicke at [email protected].

About the department
Based at SDU in Odense, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers an inclusive and international working environment with state-of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition for collaboration across departments and faculties, and with other educational institutions, municipalities, and industries. The degrees offered by the department include BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in Computer Science, and an MSc degree in Data Science.

About the university
The University of Southern Denmark was founded in 1966 and now has more than 27,000 students, almost 20% of whom are from abroad. It has more than 3,800 employees, and 115 different study programmes in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. Its main campus is located in Odense, the third largest city in Denmark. Odense provides family-friendly living conditions with the perfect combination of a historic city centre with an urban feel and yet a close proximity to beaches and recreational areas. Its location on the beautiful island of Funen is ideal with easy access by train or highway to the bigger cities of Aarhus and Copenhagen. As the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark’s famous fairy tale author, the city is home to a vibrant and creative population that hosts numerous festivals and markets throughout the year.


Application, salary etc.
Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The application must include the following:
• A curriculum vitae
• A full list of publications
• Copies of all publications on which the applicant wishes to be evaluated
• A brief survey of the applicant's most important research results and research plans for the next three years.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

Please note that applicants are expected to have completed their PhD.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply online". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.

Since not all members of the appointment committee are Danish-speaking, it is recommended that your application is submitted in English.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.