Postdoc Position in Computer Science (Visual Data Science)

Application deadline: 14 February 2025 at 23:59 hours local Danish time
As part of expanding the Centre for Visual Data Science, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Southern Denmark, Odense, invites applications for a Postdoc position in Computer Science with a focus on visual data science. An ideal candidate has a solid education in computer science, data science or applied mathematics as well as demonstrated research experience in one of the following topics:

● visualization & visual analytics
● human-computer interaction
● computer vision
● natural language processing or computational linguistics

Experience in developing computing infrastructures (like Kubernetes) for large projects and/or in developing machine learning solutions is a plus. In addition, the capability to successfully conduct research projects in interdisciplinary collaborations with domain experts in the humanities, social sciences, biology, defense or health is perceived as a fundamental skill for employment at the Centre for Visual Data Science. Fluency in English and Python are required.

The successful candidate will be based in Odense, under the primary supervision of Prof. Stefan Jänicke. Upon negotiation, the appointment will be made for an initial term of either 1 (one) or 2 (two) years at a competitive salary, with possibility of extension up to an extra (third) year, depending on a candidate’s performance and other future circumstances, including funding availability and project needs.

Deadlines and Contact Information
● The proposed starting date is 1 April 2025.
● Application deadline: 14 February 2025 at 23:59 hours local Danish time.
● For further information, please contact Professor Stefan Jänicke ([email protected]).

About the department
Based in Odense, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers an inclusive and international working environment with state-of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition for collaboration across departments and faculties, and with other educational institutions, municipalities, and industries. The degrees offered by the department include bachelor, masters, and PhD in computer science, and a masters in data science. Our assistant and associate professors have very reasonable teaching loads.

About the university
The University of Southern Denmark was founded in 1966 and now has more than 27.000 students, almost 20% of whom are from abroad. It has more than 3,800 employees, and 115 different study programs in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. Its main campus is located in Odense, the third largest city in Denmark. Odense provides family-friendly living conditions with the perfect combination of a historic city center with an urban feel and yet a close proximity to beaches and recreational areas. Its location on the beautiful island of Funen is ideal with easy access by train or highway to the bigger cities of Aarhus and Copenhagen. As the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark’s famous fairytale author, the city is home to a vibrant and creative population that hosts numerous festivals and markets throughout the year.

Application, salary etc.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation.

The application must include the following:

• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment
• A full list of publications stating the scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to rely
• Copy of PhD diploma, if phd diploma has not yet been received, please include statement from your supervisor

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.

Placering: Odense, Denmark