Job Description

Mid Sweden University is looking for a talented and motivated Associate Senior Lecturer with a strong background in computer vision, image processing, machine and deep learning.

The position includes both teaching and research in approximately equal parts. Teaching includes traditional and AI-based computer vision and image processing, related courses, as well as administrative tasks. The research involves carrying out innovative scientific studies with a focus on model-based machine learning, e.g. algorithm unrolling, and new technologies for deep learning, and it includes theoretical analysis, practical experiments, algorithm design and implementation in software as well as documentation in scientific articles. The work also includes the formulation of research applications.

The research is conducted in the research group Realistic 3D (www.miun.se/realistic3d) within the research center STC (www.miun.se/stc). The applicant will collaborate with national and international partners in academia and industry.  


---- Requirements ----
Pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 4a of the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance, to be eligible for employment as an associate senior lecturer, you must have a Degree of Doctor or possess the equivalent academic competence. Consideration should primarily be given to applicants who have been awarded a Degree of Doctor or who have gained the equivalent competence within the seven years prior to the application deadline for this associate senior lecturer position, see Mid Sweden University’s employment procedures and the Rules and instructions for employment of Associate senior lecturers at the Faculty of Science, Technology and Media.

The applicant must have a doctorate in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent knowledge.


---- Assessment ----
The quality and quantity of the applicant’s academic and educational aptitude must be of a sufficiently good level. Associate senior lecturers employed at the Faculty of Science, Technology and Media at Mid Sweden University must be considered to have excellent future academic potential, in accordance with the Faculty of Science, Technology and Media’s Instructions for employment of associate senior lecturers

The candidate shall be able to demonstrated expertise in computer vision, image processing, machine and deep learning and optimization algorithms; very good mathematical knowledge and skills; very good skills in software programming and implementation of machine and deep learning, through publications in highly ranked journals and conferences, such as IEEE, ACM and CVF.

Previous experience in the following areas is advantageous: model-based machine learning, inverse problems and related algorithms, photogrammetry.


---- Terms of employment ----
This is a full-time position (100%) during four years, starting as agreed. Provisions regarding employment as an associate senior lecturer can be found in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 4, Section 12a.

As an associate senior lecturer, you may apply for promotion, which means a permanent position as senior lecturer. This promotion entails permanent employment as a senior lecturer. The subject domain for the senior lectureship must be the same as or closely related to the subject domain for this position. Applications for promotion to senior lecturer are processed on the same grounds and according to the same quality criteria as for other senior lecturer appointments.

Place of employment: Sundsvall


---- Application ----
Application documents must be submitted in English.
The application must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, an account of documented scientific and educational activities, incl. authenticated certificates of scientific and pedagogical qualifications, complete list of publications and a maximum of 5 scientific publications that are specifically cited.

The application shall also be accompanied by a description of the reasons for applying for the position, qualifications related to the position, and intention and vision for the work. (max. 1 page)

Application must be submitted via the link provided in the original announcement page: https://www.miun.se/en/work-at-the-university/career/jobs/vacancy/associate-senior-lecturer-in-ai-based-computer-vision/


---- Information ----
For more detailed information contact the Head of department,  Docent Patrik Österberg, Patrik.Osterberg@miun.se, or research leader Prof Mårten Sjöström, Marten.Sjostrom@miun.se.

Mid Sweden University has two campuses; in Sundsvall and in Östersund, both located close to students, colleagues and the surrounding society. At the same time, it is located conveniently close to the sea, forests and mountains, which provides a great quality of life. Here, new knowledge is created by means of internationally successful research and education that contribute to the development of our society. This way, we actively contribute to a sustainable future and a better world. Mid Sweden University works actively for equal opportunities and strives to embrace the qualities that diversity and equality bring to the organization. Prior to any recruitment work, Mid Sweden University has taken a position on consulting support, recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask media vendors, recruitment sites and the like not to contact us.

Contract type: Full-time
First day of employment: Starting as agreed
Salary: Individual salary
Number of positions: 1
Working hours: 100%
City: Sundsvall
County: Västernorrlands län
Country: Sweden

Last application date
2025-05-23

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