Postdocs in Technologies for a Digital Transformation - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

KTH Digital Futures

Based on significant long-term financial support from the Swedish Government, KTH together with Stockholm University and the research institute RISE are now building a research center with an ambitious interdisciplinary research program targeting all aspects of digitalization, from basic engineering science to societal impact. The mission of KTH Digital Futures is to establish a vibrant research environment, where diverse researchers join forces to create a more resource-efficient and sustainable society. 

Job description

We look for postdoc fellows in the immense area of technologies for a digital transformation. The core research themes in KTH Digital Futures are “Trust”, “Learn”, and “Cooperate” cutting across three societal contexts of focus -- Smart society, Digitalized industry, and Rich and healthy life, complemented by Engineering Education. Your research should fit broadly in that scope.

As a postdoc fellow, you are expected to pursue your research ideas and conduct research of the highest quality. 

You will become an active citizen of KTH Digital Futures, for instance, by taking a role in the organization of workshops and seminars, teaching PhD-level courses, or participating in public outreach. 

To facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations, as a postdoc fellow, you will be supervised by a KTH faculty and co-supervised by an SU faculty, a RISE Digital Systems researcher, or a KTH faculty from a different school than the main supervisor.

Questions about the positions may be sent to call@digitalfutures.kth.se, mark your email with "Postdoc fellowship". 

What we offer

• Funding to pursue your research ideas and the possibility to conduct research at a leading technical university that creates knowledge and expertise for a sustainable future.
• A network of colleagues and peers with high ambitions in an open, curious, and dynamic environment.
• An international workplace.
• Access to KTH Digital Futures resources, its network of academic and industrial partners, infrastructure and testbeds, events, and happenings.
• Mentorship and support in career development and research leadership education.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline. (The eligibility period can be extended beyond 3 years for certain circumstances, such as maternity leave. Please indicate those in your CV.)
• A track record demonstrating excellent research expertise.
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.
• Ability to fluently communicate research ideas and results. 
• Awareness of issues of values, including diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality, and ethical research conduct.

Preferred qualifications

• We welcome applicants with complementary expertise and work and study experiences brought to KTH, SU, and RISE from other research environments.
• International experience, especially from outside Europe
• Interdisciplinary background.
• Educational ability.

The applications will be evaluated by a committee including KTH and SU faculty, as well as RISE Digital Systems researchers based on the merits of the applicant and the strength, originality, feasibility, and relevance of the proposed research activities.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

Application

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your doctoral studies. If you have not obtained a doctoral degree, yet, include diplomas and grades from your Master studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages. 
• A research statement describing your past and current research (max 1 page) and a proposal of future research activities, including how it ties to the scope of KTH Digital Futures described above.
• Contact information for two references
• A cover letter that briefly describes your motivation to apply for this position. You are encouraged to list here names of 1-5 KTH/SU faculty members or RISE Digital Systems researchers that you would like to work with (max 1 page).

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

Temporary employment for up to 2 years, or by agreement.

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

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