Professor or Associate Professor to head the Applied AI and Data Science Centre
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The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute at University of Southern Denmark in Odense seeks to recruit a head for its Applied AI and Data Science Centre. The appointment will be as professor or associate professor depending on academic qualifications. Talent for leadership and experience in translating AI and Data Science into real world impact will be important. A central mission will be to maintain and further excellence in the research and education of the centre.
More information on the centre and current projects can be found at:
https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/institutter_centre/sdu_applied_ai_and_data_science
The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute is an internationally recognized institute, which has maintained a leading position in robotics for more than three decades. The institute is the origin of robotics research in Denmark and has spawned the world-renowned cluster of robotics in Odense with more than 130 robotics companies including Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots. Building on our expertise in robotics and software, we have raised strong research centres in related domains, such as Health Informatics and Energy Informatics, and in recent years also put the institute in the lead of drone research.
Learn more about our institute at https://www.sdu.dk/mmmi
Job description
AI and Data Science are central to our activities in Robotics, as well as a broad range of other domains, including medicine, health, and renewable energy. You will interact with a dynamic group of researchers working in interdisciplinary teams on developing potent solutions to societal challenges. An essential task for the head of the Centre for Applied AI and Data Science will be to identify and implement a portfolio of scientifically broad and sound projects that all start from clear risk/value assessment and are conducted with recurring assessment of outcome prospects in terms of lives saved, enhanced value of life, etc.
As head of centre, you will be responsible for all academic and economic aspects of the centre and its staff including attracting and nurturing talent, and development and implementation of strategy. You will report to the Head of the Department and be part of the leadership group of the institute.
We expect
You have a PhD in a computational or engineering discipline relevant to this position, and you have a strong academic record and funding success commensurate with the targeted rank (professor or associate professor) within the area of Applied AI and Data Science.
Ideally you have experience doing research in commercial contexts, and bringing technology all the way from proof of concept to validation in real life settings, including identification of value propositions, risk analysis, and strategic partnership building with awareness of regulatory constraints
You are an excellent collaborator, able to work in complex international multi-stakeholder environments. You are an effective and inspiring communicator and an attentive listener.
You have leadership experience, visions, and foresights to identify, leverage and further develop the competitive advantage of the centre and its staff. You will participate in the collective actions with fellow leaders across the institute, faculty and beyond.
We offer
Contact information
Further information is available from the Head of Department Kasper Hallenborg at email [email protected].
Conditions of employment
The candidate should have a PhD degree within the mentioned research area.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.
Employment as an Associate Professor or Professor is a permanent position.
The starting date will be agreed with the successful candidate.
The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process.
Application procedure
The faculty expects applicants to read How to apply before applying.
The application must be in English and must include:
The application deadline is 25. August 2020.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.
Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.
More information on the centre and current projects can be found at:
https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/institutter_centre/sdu_applied_ai_and_data_science
The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute is an internationally recognized institute, which has maintained a leading position in robotics for more than three decades. The institute is the origin of robotics research in Denmark and has spawned the world-renowned cluster of robotics in Odense with more than 130 robotics companies including Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots. Building on our expertise in robotics and software, we have raised strong research centres in related domains, such as Health Informatics and Energy Informatics, and in recent years also put the institute in the lead of drone research.
Learn more about our institute at https://www.sdu.dk/mmmi
Job description
AI and Data Science are central to our activities in Robotics, as well as a broad range of other domains, including medicine, health, and renewable energy. You will interact with a dynamic group of researchers working in interdisciplinary teams on developing potent solutions to societal challenges. An essential task for the head of the Centre for Applied AI and Data Science will be to identify and implement a portfolio of scientifically broad and sound projects that all start from clear risk/value assessment and are conducted with recurring assessment of outcome prospects in terms of lives saved, enhanced value of life, etc.
As head of centre, you will be responsible for all academic and economic aspects of the centre and its staff including attracting and nurturing talent, and development and implementation of strategy. You will report to the Head of the Department and be part of the leadership group of the institute.
We expect
You have a PhD in a computational or engineering discipline relevant to this position, and you have a strong academic record and funding success commensurate with the targeted rank (professor or associate professor) within the area of Applied AI and Data Science.
Ideally you have experience doing research in commercial contexts, and bringing technology all the way from proof of concept to validation in real life settings, including identification of value propositions, risk analysis, and strategic partnership building with awareness of regulatory constraints
You are an excellent collaborator, able to work in complex international multi-stakeholder environments. You are an effective and inspiring communicator and an attentive listener.
You have leadership experience, visions, and foresights to identify, leverage and further develop the competitive advantage of the centre and its staff. You will participate in the collective actions with fellow leaders across the institute, faculty and beyond.
We offer
- A position where you will be leading and developing a dynamic centre while working in an area of tremendous potential and societal relevance.
- A vibrant and adventurous environment comprising research and teaching at international level in robotics, applied AI and data science, drone and autonomous system technology, games and learning technology, software engineering, and health informatics and technology.
- Tight integration into the world-renowned Odense Robotics Cluster.
- Interdisciplinary collaborations both with in SDU and with many external entities.
- Excellent technical facilities both at the Institute and in the wider Engineering Faculty are available to support adventurous research.
- Experienced administrative support at Section level
- The opportunity to live and work in one of the happiest countries in the world.
Contact information
Further information is available from the Head of Department Kasper Hallenborg at email [email protected].
Conditions of employment
The candidate should have a PhD degree within the mentioned research area.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.
Employment as an Associate Professor or Professor is a permanent position.
The starting date will be agreed with the successful candidate.
The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process.
Application procedure
The faculty expects applicants to read How to apply before applying.
The application must be in English and must include:
- A motivational cover letter indicating whether you are applying for professorship or associate professorship.
- A draft strategic plan for the centre covering scientific research objectives and indicating expectations for key questions, activities and outcomes.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Certificates/Diplomas (MSc and PhD).
- Information on previous teaching and supervision experience. Please attach as Teaching Portfolio .
- Documentation of leadership experience.
- List of publications and four selected research articles. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication.
The application deadline is 25. August 2020.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.
Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.
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