POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER in AI engineering

Job description

The University of Helsinki ( ), founded in 1640, is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. The university has an international academic community of 40,000 students and staff members. The Department of Chemistry ( ) at the Faculty of Science ( ) carries out research on chemistry and its applications at an international level and provides academic teaching based on high quality research. The Department of Computer Science is a leading unit in Finland in its area and responsible for the teaching and research in computer science at the University of Helsinki. The main research fields at the department are artificial intelligence, big data frameworks, bioinformatics, data analysis, data science, discrete and machine learning algorithms, distributed, intelligent, and interactive systems, networks, security, and software and database systems. The department has extensive international collaboration with companies and universities. Within teaching, the department’s professors and staff are in charge of the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral Programmes in Computer Science, as well as the separate Master’s Programme in Data Science, in which other departments also participate. The Department of Computer Sciences invites applications for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER in AI Engineering. The AI Engineering research group at the University of Helsinki consists of close to twenty persons working on questions related to the development, deployment, and operation of AI based software systems. Some of the main themes include monitoring, cost-efficiency, and operational processes over the lifetime of the systems. The position is a fixed-term project for 2.5 years with a possible extension. Position description The work is related to the national and European projects where we work for research-based solutions to challenges defined together with our industry partners. A brief description of the ongoing projects can be found at . Our work covers a spectrum of aspects from data science to software engineering. The detailed content of the work can be tailored to the background and interests of the applicant. Besides research, the work involves project management, mentoring of junior researchers, and thesis supervision. The position has a trial period of 6 months. Requirements The ideal candidate has a PhD in data science, computer science, or software engineering with a focus on the practice of AI. Teamworking and communication skills are important as our project involves working together with our industry partners. Creativity and agility are important in this fast-moving area. Good written and oral communication skills in English are necessary to succeed in this role. Salary and benefits The salary will be in accordance with the University salary system (requirement level 5). In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The starting salary will be approximately 4000-4400 €/month. University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care, sports facilities, and ample opportunities for professional development and language studies. The International Staff Services office ( ) assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland. A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to the University of Helsinki. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from different gender identities, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minorities to apply for the position. You can read about the accessibility and inclusivity of our university via this link. How to apply Applications should include: a CV with a list of publications, a brief description of your research interests (1 page) with clear indication on the motivation to apply for this position, a copy of a PhD degree certificate. If you are interviewed, you will be asked for contact details for two references. Please send us an application that you have crafted yourself, reflecting your own capability and thoughts. Applications generated by AI do not meet our expectations. The deadline for applications is 2.11. The ideal start date is as soon as possible, at the latest January 1st 2027. External applicants, please submit your application via the Apply Now button. Internal applicants, who have a username and a valid employment/grant/visitor contract, please submit your application via the Employee login button. Additional information For further inquiries regarding the position, please contact Professor Jukka K. Nurminen ( ). Support with the recruitment system can be obtained at . Here you can find further information about the research group .