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The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute at The University of Southern Denmark in Odense seeks to recruit two associate professors with a strong background in Software Technology and Modeling and Simulation. Talent and experience, success with industrial cooperation is a plus.

The application deadline is 30 April 2024 at 23.59 (CET/CEST)

The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute is an internationally recognized institute, which has maintained a leading position in robotics for more than three decades. The institute is the origin of robotics research in Denmark and has spawned the world-renowned cluster of robotics in Odense with more than 130 robotics companies including Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots. Building on our expertise in robotics and software, we have raised strong research centers in related domains, such as Health Informatics and Energy Informatics, and in recent years also put the institute in the lead of drone research.

Learn more about the Maersk Mc-Kinney Institute at https://www.sdu.dk/en/mmmi and the Software Engineering Section at https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/sdusoftwareengineering.

The institute is currently expanding its engagement in software technology, software engineering, and Modeling and Simulation, including:

  • Software development and programming technologies
  • Data driven decision support and digital twins
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Software technology for cyber-physical systems (e.g. robotics)
  • Software testing and debugging

These areas are central to our activities in Robotics and Software, as well as a broad range of application domains, including industrial applications in collaboration with local and international industrial partners. You will interact with a dynamic group of researchers working in interdisciplinary teams on developing potent solutions to societal challenges.

We expect

You have a PhD in software engineering/computer science or another computational discipline relevant to this position. You have achieved publication and funding success commensurate with the position as an associate professor. You are an excellent collaborator, able to work in complex international multi-stakeholder environments. You are also an effective and inspiring communicator end attentive listener.

We offer

  • A position where you will be part of a dynamic institute while working in areas of tremendous potential and societal relevance within the SDU Software Engineering section.
  • A vibrant and adventurous environment comprising research and teaching at international level in robotics, applied AI and data science, drone and autonomous system technology, games and learning technology, software engineering, and health informatics and technology.
  • Tight integration into the world-renowned Odense Robotics Cluster.
  • Interdisciplinary collaborations both with in SDU and with many external entities.
  • Excellent technical facilities both at the Institute and in the wider Engineering Faculty are available to support adventurous research.
  • The opportunity to live and work in one of the happiest countries in the world.

Contact

For further information, please contact Professor Mikkel Baun Kjærgaard, mbkj@mmmi.sdu.dk, +4565507965 (software engineering), Professor Sanja Lazarovna-Molnar, slmo@mmmi.sdu.dk, 40121119 (modelling and simulation) or Head of Section, Torben Worm, tow@mmmi.sdu.dk, 93507372.

If you experience technical problems, you must contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.

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 must be in English and must include:

  • Motivated personal application.
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
  • Diplomas/Certificates (Master and PhD degree) – original and English transcripts.
  • Teaching portfolio. Please see Faculty information on teaching portfolios here.
  • Complete list of publications.
  • Publications most relevant for the position. Please attach as PDF-files.
  • List of supervised projects and acquired third party funding, if any.
  • Documentation of other qualifications with relevance to the position.

Applications received after the deadline or outside the official recruitment portal will neither be considered nor evaluated.

Assessment and selection process
Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee or an expert. Shortlisting may be used. Only shortlisted candidates will be assessed. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the faculty. Interviews and tests may be part of the selection process.

Conditions of employment

Employment 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 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.

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.

Further information about salary, taxation and other practical matters regarding employment.

Starting date for the position is agreed individually with the successful candidates.

The application deadline is 30 April 2024 at 23.59 (CET/CEST)

The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.

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

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

Formalities

  • All files must be in English.
  • Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.
  • The application and CV must not exceed 10 MB.

Please note in your application that you found the job at Jobindex

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