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Doctoral student in Computer Science

Engineering/it

Ref no: ORU 2.1.1-00574/2023

Örebro University and The School of Science are looking for a doctoral student for the doctoral programme in Computer Science. The position is expected to conclude with a doctoral degree. The PhD student will be affiliated with the research Centre for Applied Autonomous Sensor Systems (AASS).

Project description

The broad focus of the position is on the formal and cognitive foundations of human-centred AI; the specific research topics relevant to the position are declarative spatial reasoning, cognitive vision and perception, and integration of spatial reasoning and spatial learning. Our aim with this new recruitment is to further advance our research competences at the interface of Cognition, AI, Interaction, and Design with a particular focus on Spatial Reasoning, Spatial Cognition and AI, and Visual Perception.

The doctoral candidate will focus on developing the mathematical and computational foundations to represent, consistently maintain, and reason/learn about dynamic, relational knowledge about space, motion, and (embodied) multimodal interaction in everyday contexts. The methods to be developed will emphasise: 1) integration of semantic and quantitative data; 2) handling uncertain and incomplete knowledge; 3) integration of spatial reasoning and learning; and 4) human-centred explainability of mechanisms for modelling and reasoning about space-time dynamics.

The project will build on and advance recent research in spatial reasoning, cognitive vision and perception, and neurosymbolic reasoning. In particular, we aim to advance the scientific arc of our following recent publications:

For candidates desirous of interdisciplinary research, ample opportunity exists to explore behavioural foundations of human visuospatial thinking in everyday naturalistic interaction contexts (see Artificial and Human Intelligence: https://www.codesign-lab.org/hcc/ ). Furthermore, external collaborations with researchers in computer science are expected, and with cognitive psychology are highly encouraged. We expect the basic research outcomes of this project to be applicable in a wide range of computational cognitive systems contexts including but not limited to autonomous vehicles, cognitive robots, digital media systems, building architecture design systems. Interest in one or more of these or other relevant applications will be an added advantage.

The programme and the doctoral studentship

The doctoral programme consists of courses and an independent research project that you will present in a doctoral thesis. The programme concludes with a doctoral degree and comprises 240 credits, which corresponds to four years of full-time study.

Our ambition is for your doctoral studies to be stimulating and purposeful throughout the programme until you have obtained your doctoral degree. A thorough introduction will therefore get you off to a good start and provide a solid foundation on which you can build your studies. As a doctoral student at Örebro University, you will be offered a specially tailored seminar series, covering matters ranging from doctoral programme rules and careers to support during the study period and networking.

The place on the programme is linked to a full-time doctoral studentship for the duration of the study programme. More information on doctoral studentships, part-time studies and part-time doctoral studentships can be found in the Regulations Handbook. The initial salary for a doctoral studentship is SEK 29 100 a month.

The doctoral studentship is a tailored form of employment for students enrolled on a doctoral programme. It guarantees employment for the duration of the doctoral programme (given that the studies progress).

Entry requirements and selection

For admission to doctoral studies, applicants are required to meet both general entry requirements and specific entry requirements. In addition, applicants must be considered in other respects to have the ability required to benefit from the programme. For a full account of the entry requirements, refer to the admissions regulations as well as to annex 2 to the general syllabus for computer science.

Applicants meet the specific entry requirements for research studies in computer science if they have been awarded a Degree of Master of Science in Engineering or a one-year Master’s degree from a programme within the subject field or related subjects, or if he or she has received a passing grade of at least 120 credits, including an independent project on the second cycle, in a main field of study of relevance to the computer science field. A person who has acquired substantially corresponding knowledge, in Sweden or abroad, also meets the specific entry requirements.

Information

For more information about the programme and the doctoral studentship, please contact Prof. Mehul Bhatt, e-mail: mehul.bhatt@oru.se, or Prof. Lars Karlsson, +46 19303355, e-mail: lars.Karlsson@oru.se.

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterized by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application to the programme and for the doctoral studentship

The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:

  • The form Application for / decision on admission to research studies
  • CV, including names of one to (max) three academic referees who may be contacted
  • Certificate on completed higher education courses and study programmes, and if applicable a degree certificate
  • Degree project/independent project
  • Other documents, course and degree certificates, certificates
  • Motivation statement or Description of research interests detailing the field of research you are interested in, including, if applicable, theoretical and methodological approaches (2-5 pages).

As a main rule, application documents and attachments are to be written in English, Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian. Certificates and documents in other languages verifying your qualifications and experience must be translated by an authorised translator to English or Swedish. A list of authorised translators can be obtained from Kammarkollegiet (the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency), www.kammarkollegiet.se/engelska/start.

When you apply for admission, you automatically also apply for a doctoral studentship. More information for applicants will be found on our career site:  https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/applicants-and-external-experts/

The application deadline is 2023-04-28. We look forward to receiving your application!

As we have already made our choices in terms of external collaboration partners and marketing efforts for this recruitment process, we decline any contact with recruitment agencies and advertisers.

As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.

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Post expires on Friday April 28th, 2023

Doctoral student in psychology

Social Sciences/Economics

Ref no: ORU 2.1.1-01173/2023

Örebro University and School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences are looking for a doctoral student for the doctoral programme in psychology, concluding with a doctoral degree. The start date of the programme is the beginning of September 2023.

Project description

We are looking for a PhD student with an interest in one of the following three research topics:

  1. Psychological treatments to improve sleep in teenagers and adults. A PhD student accepted with this project orientation will be supervised by Associate Professor Annika Norell-Clarke.
  2. The development of internalizing problems in adolescence, with a focus on the contexts of peers and parent-child relationships. A PhD student accepted with this project orientation will be supervised by Professor Lauree Tilton-Weaver.
  3. Parents’ use of social media linked to their parenting, with focus on comparisons with other parents and how parents feel validated in their parental role on social media. A PhD student accepted with this project orientation will be supervised by Associate Professor Terese Glatz.

The programme and the doctoral studentship

The doctoral programme consists of courses and an independent research project that you will present in a doctoral thesis. The programme concludes with a doctoral degree and comprises 240 credits, which corresponds to four years of full-time study.

Our ambition is for your doctoral studies to be stimulating and purposeful throughout the programme until you have obtained your doctoral degree. A thorough introduction will therefore get you off to a good start and provide a solid foundation on which you can build your studies. As a doctoral student at Örebro University, you will be offered a specially tailored seminar series, covering matters ranging from doctoral programme rules and careers to support during the study period and networking.

The place on the programme is linked to a full-time doctoral studentship for the duration of the study programme, which corresponds to four years of full-time study. More information on doctoral studentships, part-time studies and part-time doctoral studentships can be found in the Regulations Handbook. The initial salary for a doctoral studentship is 29 100 SEK a month.

Entry requirements and selection

For admission to doctoral studies, applicants are required to meet both general entry requirements and specific entry requirements. In addition, applicants must be considered in other respects to have the ability required to benefit from the programme. For a full account of the entry requirements, refer to the admissions regulations as well as to annex 2 to the general syllabus for psychology.

Applicants meet the general entry requirements for research studies if they:

  1. have been awarded a qualification at the Master’s level, or
  2. have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits (four years) of which at least 60 credits (one year) were awarded at the Master’s level, or
  3. have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

Applicants meet the specific entry requirements for doctoral studies in psychology if they, in their higher education, have approved grades on courses of at least 90 higher education credits, including independent work at C-level/bachelor thesis, in psychology (if the candidate has a master’s thesis in psychology, a bachelor thesis in psychology is not needed). Special qualifications also apply to those who have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge within or outside the country.

The selection of eligible applicants is based on their ability to absorb postgraduate education and is carried out in accordance with the university’s selection criteria (see annex 2 to the general syllabus for psychology). The position is appointed to the applicant with the highest ranking.

Own research experience in one of psychology’s subfields is advantageous, especially if the research was conducted in areas relevant to one of the three research topics (see Project description). In addition, the applicant should be well-versed in research methods. Ability to express oneself both orally and in writing is required, as is a strong command of the English language.

Information

For more information about the programme and the doctoral studentship, contact Associate Professor Ida Flink, head of unit (ida.flink@oru.se) and/or Professor Hugo Hesser, Chair of Psychology (hugo.hesser@oru.se). For specific questions regarding research projects, please contact the supervisors: Annika Norell-Clarke (annika.norell@oru.se), Lauree Tilton-Weaver (Lauree.Tilton-Weaver@oru.se), and Terese Glatz (Terese.Glatz@oru.se)

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application to the programme and for the doctoral studentship

The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:

  • The form Application for/decision on admission to research studies
  • Letter of motivation (1-2 pages): Describe your previous research experience and explain why you are interested in this position. Also, state the research topic you want to pursue as a doctoral candidate (see Project description the specific topics).
  • CV
  • Certificate on completed higher education courses and study programmes, and if applicable a degree certificate
  • Degree project/independent project (master’s thesis and if relevant bachelor thesis)
  • Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met
  • A research statement (3 to 5 pages, including references): State the specific research topic you are interested in (see Project description; choose one of the three topics); describe what research ideas you have for this position; explain why these research ideas are important; formulate your research statement by referring to the existing theories and the previous empirical literature. NOTE. The statement is used for selection only. The exact content of the thesis is discussed with the supervisors at the beginning of the employment.

As a main rule, application documents and attachments are to be written in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English. Certificates and documents in other languages verifying your qualifications and experience must be translated by an authorised translator to Swedish or English. A list of authorised translators can be obtained from Kammarkollegiet (the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency), www.kammarkollegiet.se/engelska/start.

When you apply for admission, you automatically also apply for a doctoral studentship.
More information for applicants will be found at out career site: https://www.oru.se/english/working-at-orebro-university/jobs-and-vacancies/applicants-and-external-experts/

The application deadline is 2023-04-14. We look forward to receiving your application!

As we have already made our choices in terms of external collaboration partners and marketing efforts for this recruitment process, we decline any contact with recruitment agencies and advertisers.

As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.

Read the job description at the university homepage

Apply

Post expires on Friday April 14th, 2023