Now hiring: PhD position in Environmental Data Science
Now hiring: PhD position in Environmental Data Science
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science together with the Department of Biology, SDU, invites applications for a PhD position focusing on environmental data science in the context of the DFF-funded project “Marine primary production in a changing Arctic Ocean”. The proposed starting date is 1 September 2023. The hired candidate will be part of the Centre for Visual Data Science, the Data Science and Statistics Group, and Nordcee.
Application deadline: 28 July 2023.
Link to submit application: https://www.sdu.dk/en/service/ledige_stillinger/1212027
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated student interested in designing and developing data science solutions with a strong focus on visual interfaces in an interdisciplinary project with oceanographers. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Computer or Data Science, and has already gained experience in collaborating with experts from oceanography or related domains. A minimum requirement is acquired experience in at least one of the following areas:
Environmental Data Science
Information Visualization
Interface Design
Big Data Analytics.
Experience in writing scientific publications is a plus, and fluency in English is required.
The position is financed by the DFF project “Marine primary production in a changing Arctic Ocean”, which will explore how ongoing environmental changes are impacting sunlight availability and photosynthesis in the Arctic Ocean. Working closely with data scientists, oceanographers, and remote sensing (satellite) specialists, the candidate will develop visual interfaces that allow handling and exploring large datasets interactively.
For further information on the project, please contact Associate Professor Stefan Jänicke (stjaenicke@imada.sdu.dk) or Assistant Professor Karl Attard (karl.attard@biology.sdu.dk).
Application, salary etc.
Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.
The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order).
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Application must be in English and made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:
A research proposal/description of your approach to the above project (max one page excluding references).
A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages) (please attach this under box “Application form”).
Detailed CV, including personal contact information.
Copies of diplomas, Bachelor as well as Master’s degree, including transcript of notes/grades.
At least two signed reference letters. Should your referees wish to send their letters directly to us, please have them use e-mail: anc@sdu.dk mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. And please note that these also need to reach us before deadline.
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.
Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply online". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.
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About the Department and the University
Based in Odense, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers an inclusive and international working environment with state-of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition for collaboration across departments and faculties, and with other educational institutions, municipalities, and industries. More than two thirds of the researchers at the department come from outside of Denmark.
The University of Southern Denmark was founded in 1966 and now has more than 27,000 students, almost 20% of whom are from abroad. It has more than 3,800 employees, and 115 different study programmes in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. Its main campus is located in Odense, the third largest city in Denmark. Odense provides family-friendly living conditions with the perfect combination of a historic city centre with an urban feel and yet a close proximity to beaches and recreational areas. Its location on the beautiful island of Funen is ideal with easy access by train or highway to the bigger cities of Aarhus and Copenhagen. As the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark’s famous fairytale author, the city is home to a vibrant and creative population that hosts numerous festivals and markets throughout the year.
