SDU Robotics invites applications for potentially several associate professor positions within the research and teaching area of imitation learning and control for medical and industrial robotics.
The application deadline is 28 July 2024 at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)
The successful candidates will be integrated in the section SDU Robotics(robotics.sdu.dk), which is a team of approx. 50 employees, specialized in research and development of robot solutions within the medical, welfare and industrial domain. We value teamwork, professional diligence, enthusiasm for robotics and the drive to adopt new skills and extended responsibilities. We offer an open, international team with flexible work organization and support of individual development.
SDU Robotics is involved in a variety of national and European projects and features a strong network of academic and industrial partners. The aim of the group is to solve challenging research problems derived from real-life challenges by implementing novel robot solutions. We participate in implementing the achieved results in real solutions with end users as national hospitals, Universal Robots, LEGO, and Novo Nordisk.
SDU Robotics is part of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), and located at the main Campus in Odense, at the core of the Odense Robotics Cluster involving 130+ startups and established companies in robotics.
Job description
The candidates will participate in activities of the section, including current and future research projects and teaching. This involves for example:
The position as an associate professor involves primary responsibilities related to research (including the obligation to publish and disseminate scientific knowledge) and research-based teaching (including examination duties) – research and teaching obligations equally. Additionally, the role may encompass knowledge exchange with society, including participation in public debates. Furthermore, it may entail responsibilities such as research management, curriculum development, guidance, supervision, and scholarly assessment. The university determines the specific allocation of tasks, and the emphasis on these tasks may vary over time.
Profile and requirements
The position requires research experience within imitation learning and control for industrial or medical robotics applications. This includes documented knowledge within some of the following technologies/areas:
The candidates must hold a relevant PhD (or hold a PhD within robotics) and are expected to have most of the following qualifications:
Furthermore, the successful candidates are expected to:
In the assessment of candidates, consideration will be given to:
Contact information
Please visit us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdu-robotics.
Further information about this position is available via email from professor Thiusius R. Savarimuthu [email protected]
If you experience technical problems, you must contact [email protected].
Application procedure
Before applying the candidates are expected to read the SDU information on How to apply and Faculty information on How to apply – Academic staff.
The application and all enclosures shall be in English and include:
Assessment and selection process
Read about the Assessment and selection process.
Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied. Only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU.
Interviews and tests may be part of the process.
Conditions of employment
Appointment as associate professor is permanent.
Employment as an associate professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level as well as scientific and educational qualifications at a level achievable based on satisfactory completion of a period of employment as assistant professor/researcher but may be achievable by other means.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on salary and taxation.
The application deadline is 28 July 2024 at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)
Formalities
The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.
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