Researcher

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The department of Computer Science and Engineering is strongly international, with approximately 300 employees from over 40 countries. The department is a fully integrated department with the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology as principals. The researcher position is placed in the Logic and types research group in the division for Computing science at the department, with the University of Gothenburg as the employer.

Subject area

Formalisation of Constructive Univalent Type Theory.
The work on this position is about homotopy type theory and synthetic algebraic geometry, with formalisations in (cubical) Agda.

Duties 

The position is a full-time position in the Logic and types research group at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The successful applicant will be expected to conduct high-quality research and to publish in leading international venues. The applicant should be able to work both independently and as part of a team on research related broadly to the goals of the project, and communicate the results verbally and in writing. 

Additionally, the successful applicant will be expected to perform teaching activities including supervision of Bachelor's and Master's thesis projects for at most 20% of her/his time, as well as possible co-supervision of PhD students.

Qualifications 

To be eligible for appointment as a researcher, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree in a relevant area according to the specific position stated in the advertisement, for example computer science or mathematics, or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree.

Employment 

Type of employment: Temporary position for 360 days
Extent: 100 % of full time
Location: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Division of Computing science, Logic and types unit
First day of employment: 2024-10-01 or as soon as possible after that date

Selection process 

Competitive candidates are expected to have a strong background, with an excellent publication record, good knowledge about homotopy type theory, and be fluent with actual formalisation in (cubical) Agda. Furthermore, the candidate should know about synthetic algebraic geometry.

The applicant should be able to work both independently and as part of a team. The abilities to cooperate and to take own initiatives are important qualities together with accuracy and interest in research.

When evaluating the applicants, particular emphasis will be put on research skills in the relevant research field. 

Whereas both Swedish and English are used in undergraduate courses, English is the working language for research at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Thus, both verbal and written fluency in English is mandatory for candidates. 

Contact information for the post 

If you have any questions about the project, please contact Thierry Coquand (thierry.coquand@cse.gu.se)
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Aarne Ranta (aarne.ranta@cse.gu.se)
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR-partner Robin Garnham (robin.garnham@chalmers.se)

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position

Application 

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. 

The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application. The application is to be written in English.

You need to provide:

CV including:

• CV, include complete list of publications;
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences;
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter 1-3 pages where you:

• Introduce yourself;
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results;
• Describe your future goals and future research focus.

Other documents:

• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Applications must be received by: 2024-05-28

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.