PhD Position in Computer Science: An exciting PhD position is available at the Department of Computer Science at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The position focuses on developing novel satellite data analysis algorithms and solutions, addressing significant research challenges in the earth observation innovation area.
Designation
PhD Fellow in Computer Science
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Earth Observation and Deep Learning |
| Location | UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Bodø |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in Computer Science or AI-related fields |
| Duration | 4 years (including teaching duties) |
| Salary | 532,200 NOK/year with a 3% yearly increase |
| Application Deadline | 1st February 2025 |
Research Area
The focus of the PhD project is on:
- Limited Training Data
- Context and Dependencies
- Confidence and Uncertainty
- Explainability and Reliability
The research is conducted in collaboration with industry partner Kongsberg Satellite Services, addressing applications in environmental and maritime surveillance.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or related fields.
- Strong expertise in machine learning and programming skills.
- Previous experience in applied machine learning is beneficial.
- Good communication skills in English; knowledge of Norwegian or a Scandinavian language is a plus.
Description
The PhD fellow is expected to:
- Participate in organized research training and complete the thesis during employment.
- Write publishable research papers and present findings at international conferences.
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary teams and achieve collectively defined research goals.
- Ability to obtain security clearance for accessing sensitive information is necessary.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following documents:
- Cover letter (including motivation summary and qualification details)
- CV with a complete overview of education and professional experience
- Diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees
- Transcript of grades/academic records
- Documentation of English proficiency
- Norwegian or Scandinavian language skills, if available
- 2-3 references with contact information
- Master’s thesis and any other academic work
Applications must be submitted via Jobbnorge within the application deadline.
Last Date for Apply
1st February 2025
For additional information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Helge Fredriksen at helge.fredriksen@uit.no or Professor Robert Jenssen at robert.jenssen@uit.no.
