Associate Professor in Internet of Things Aalborg University, Department of Electronic Systems

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN INTERNET OF THINGS – FOCUS ON SMART HOMES AND SMART CITIES At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Electronic Systems a position as Associate Professor in Internet of Things – focus on Smart Homes and Smart Cities is open for appointment from 1 April 2017 or soon hereafter. The Department of Electronic Systems is one of the largest departments at Aalborg University with a total of more than 250 employees. The department is internationally recognized in particular for its contributions within Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The research and teaching of the Department of Electronic Systems focus on electronic engineering and the activity areas are organized in the sections: Antennas, Propagation and Radio Networking section (APNet), Automation Control section (Control), Signal and Information Processing section (SIP), Wireless Communication Networks section (WCN) and Communication, Media and Information technologies (CMI). The department focuses on maintaining a close interplay with the university's surroundings - locally, nationally and internationally – as well as producing unique basic research and educating talented and creative engineers. The department collaborates with leading ICT researchers all over the world. JOB DESCRIPTION The position requires qualifications within ICT technologies with a focus on application of Internet of Things (IoT) in smart homes and smart cities. Documented research experiences within these fields of applied ICT are required. The applicant will be employed at CMI and must preferably have experience with working in multidisciplinary research groups. CMI focuses on analytical and technical contributions to the development of new applications and services for the converging communications, media and information technologies. The applicant is expected to develop and provide new and innovative applications in the area of IoT’s, implemented in smart homes, and smart cities with focus on the challenges in relation to wireless sensor systems, digital signal processing, and structured software modelling. Thus, it is expected that the candidate has knowledge on the following areas: •Complex IoT systems •Structured software design •Wireless communication •Broadband technologies •Digital signal processing Furthermore, practical lab and development experience from industry in these fields is desirable. Teaching responsibilities will be within the above mentioned areas. The teaching is placed in the MSc program, Innovative Communication Technologies and Entrepreneurship (ICTE), and in the undergraduate program IT, Communications and Media Technology (ITCOM), but also in other study programs at the University. It is expected that the candidate has performed teaching at university level for some years and can document pedagogical training. In addition, the position includes supervising student-projects at all levels. You may obtain further professional information from Professor Knud Erik Skouby. Phone +45 99407197, e-mail skouby@cmi.aau.dk. Qualification requirements: The level of qualification for Associate Professors shall correspond to the level, which can be achieved on the basis of the appointment as Assistant Professor, but may be achievable in other ways. The appointment presupposes that the applicant can demonstrate original scientific production at an international level as well as documented teaching qualifications. Appointment to the position requires that both research and teaching qualifications are at the requested level. The two qualifications will be given equal and principal priority in the overall assessment. The application must contain the following: • A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated. • A current curriculum vitae. • Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation. • Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 10 publications. • Teaching qualifications described in the teaching portfolio. If this is not enclosed the applicant must include an explanation for its absence. • Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like. • Additional qualifications in relation to the position. • References/recommendations. • Personal data. The applications are only to be submitted online by using the "Apply online" button below. An assessment committee will assess all candidates. For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Anne Christoffersen by mail ach@adm.aau.dk or phone (+45) 9940 9680. Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force, teaching portfolio and procedures can be seen here. AGREEMENT Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance's current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics. VACANCY NUMBER 42208 DEADLINE Mon Feb 13 00:00:00 CET 2017 Apply online If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy Apply

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN INTERNET OF THINGS – FOCUS ON SMART HOMES AND SMART CITIES

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Electronic Systems a position as Associate Professor in Internet of Things – focus on Smart Homes and Smart Cities is open for appointment from 1 April 2017 or soon hereafter. The Department of Electronic Systems is one of the largest departments at Aalborg University with a total of more than 250 employees. The department is internationally recognized in particular for its contributions within Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The research and teaching of the Department of Electronic Systems focus on electronic engineering and the activity areas are organized in the sections: Antennas, Propagation and Radio Networking section (APNet), Automation Control section (Control), Signal and Information Processing section (SIP), Wireless Communication Networks section (WCN) and Communication, Media and Information technologies (CMI). The department focuses on maintaining a close interplay with the university's surroundings - locally, nationally and internationally – as well as producing unique basic research and educating talented and creative engineers. The department collaborates with leading ICT researchers all over the world.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position requires qualifications within ICT technologies with a focus on application of Internet of Things (IoT) in smart homes and smart cities. Documented research experiences within these fields of applied ICT are required. The applicant will be employed at CMI and must preferably have experience with working in multidisciplinary research groups. CMI focuses on analytical and technical contributions to the development of new applications and services for the converging communications, media and information technologies.

The applicant is expected to develop and provide new and innovative applications in the area of IoT’s, implemented in smart homes, and smart cities with focus on the challenges in relation to wireless sensor systems, digital signal processing, and structured software modelling. Thus, it is expected that the candidate has knowledge on the following areas:

•Complex IoT systems
•Structured software design
•Wireless communication
•Broadband technologies
•Digital signal processing

Furthermore, practical lab and development experience from industry in these fields is desirable.

Teaching responsibilities will be within the above mentioned areas. The teaching is placed in the MSc program, Innovative Communication Technologies and Entrepreneurship (ICTE), and in the undergraduate program IT, Communications and Media Technology (ITCOM), but also in other study programs at the University. It is expected that the candidate has performed teaching at university level for some years and can document pedagogical training. In addition, the position includes supervising student-projects at all levels.

You may obtain further professional information from Professor Knud Erik Skouby. Phone +45 99407197, e-mail skouby@cmi.aau.dk.

Qualification requirements:

The level of qualification for Associate Professors shall correspond to the level, which can be achieved on the basis of the appointment as Assistant Professor, but may be achievable in other ways. The appointment presupposes that the applicant can demonstrate original scientific production at an international level as well as documented teaching qualifications.

Appointment to the position requires that both research and teaching qualifications are at the requested level. The two qualifications will be given equal and principal priority in the overall assessment.

The application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 10 publications.
• Teaching qualifications described in the teaching portfolio. If this is not enclosed the applicant must include an explanation for its absence.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position.
• References/recommendations.
• Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the "Apply online" button below.

An assessment committee will assess all candidates.

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Anne Christoffersen by mail ach@adm.aau.dk or phone (+45) 9940 9680.

Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force, teaching portfolio and procedures can be seen here.

AGREEMENT

Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance's current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.

VACANCY NUMBER

42208

DEADLINE

Mon Feb 13 00:00:00 CET 2017

Apply online

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

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