Doctoral Researcher In Ai Software For Cyber-Physical Systems

The Faculty of Information Technology is seeking in the field of Software Engineering and Cyber-Physical Systems

Doctoral Researcher 

Starting April 1, 2024 (or as agreed) until March 31, 2028

Tasks and qualifications

We are seeking a Doctoral Researcher to participate in a research project in the field of software engineering and cyber-physical systems. The focus of the work is on AI software engineering. In AI software, state-of-the-art AI technologies are seamless part of the traditional software stack.

Your role as a Doctoral Researcher would be to study the latest foundation model technologies in the context of cyber-physical systems. The tasks involved include investigating the latest machine learning and generative AI technologies, especially (multi-modal) large language models (LLM) and related technologies, such as autonomous agents, vector databases, etc.

Some concrete example topics include but are not limited to:

• Architectures and designs for autonomous entities/systems with physical aspect.
• Automated generation of artifacts for cyber-physical systems.
• Multi-modal AI technologies for cyber-physical systems.
• The role of pretraining, fine-tuning, and model selection in cyber-physical system performance.
• Autonomous AI agents related to physical world’s processes.
• Embodiment of AI (e.g., robotics, autonomous vehicles).
• Physical interfaces for AI–human interaction.

In this position you will become an expert on engineering AI Software for Cyber-Physical Systems. The actual topic will be discussed and evolves during the work.

We expect you to have:

- Technical skills for implementing cyber-physical systems and using AI technologies.

- MSc degree in an applicable scientific field (software engineering, computer science, information technology, machine learning, etc.)

- Experience in software engineering and cyber-physical systems (IoT). Experience in machine learning technologies is preferable.

- Interest in studying and completing a doctoral degree in the Faculty of Information Technology is required.

Previous background for reporting results in scientific publications is not required but is an asset.

The duties, qualification requirements, and language skills of Doctoral Researchers are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations, the Rector's decision on personnel matters, and language skills guidelines. The MSc degree must have been completed before starting the position. The study right for a postgraduate degree required in the position is applied for from the Faculty of Information Technology after selection unless the applicant already has one.

Requirements for doctoral studies and general admission criteria. Please note, search instructions for doctoral studies don’t apply to Doctoral Researchers chosen for the employment relationship; Instructions to apply for study rights will be given to chosen persons separately.

What do we offer?

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus, and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Finland provides one of the most advanced and comprehensive social security in the world. It includes for example sickness benefits, various family benefits, and a comprehensive healthcare system. Please read more about working at the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä, and living in Finland. See the University's International Staff Guide.

Salary

The salary of a Doctoral Researcher will be determined in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System.
A trial period of six months will be used at the beginning of the employment.

How to apply

The application should include:

1) Application letter (max 1 page) (including a description of motivation to work on the research topic) 

2) CV, which should be written according to good scientific practice and in accordance with the following CV template, as far as possible: Template for researcher's curriculum vitae | Finnish National Board on Research Integrity TENK

3) Certificate of completion of master’s studies and transcript of academic record

4) Research plan (max 1 page), including the title, planned publications with publication status (planned /in preparation/ submitted/ accepted /published), timetable, and plan for funding. Please see the suggested template for a research plan. 

5) Postgraduate study plan (including the completed and planned coursework, with timetable).

Further information: 

For more information about the position, please contact Assistant Professor Niko Mäkitalo, niko.k.makitalo@jyu.fi. For more information about the application process, please contact HR Partner Elina Korhonen, it-hr-servicecentre@jyu.fi

Upon the consent of the applicant, a background check can be made on the person to be appointed (Security Clearance Act 726/2014). For more information on the background check and the rights of the subject of the check, see: https://www.supo.fi/en

University follows the recommendations for the responsible evaluation of a Researcher in Finland.