Research associate - data driven business transformation

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We are an international university in Småland, Sweden. Together we set knowledge in motion for a sustainable societal development.

The department of informatics belongs to the faculty of technology and is one of nine departments at the faculty. Activities are carried out at three cities: Kalmar, Växjö and Ljungby. At the department of informatics, research is carried out within three main areas, namely: information management, digital business transformation and interaction design. Furthermore, the research is carried out in the intersection of these areas and their applications across different disciplines such as: eLearning, eHealth, and human-computer interaction.The department of informatics offers six-degree programmes at first and second cycle levels. Several of the courses and programmes are offered as distance courses, both nationally and internationally. Three of the degree programmes are first cycle level and three are second cycle level. The department also offers single subject courses within the area of eHealth in collaboration with other faculties. Additionally, third cycle level education is offered in the programme Computer and Information Sciences which is run jointly with Computer Science and Media Technology department.



A large part of the research is tied to regional development, but there is also research in collaboration with national and international collaboration partners, within both the academia and the industry.



Field of subject for the appointment: Informatics

Placement city: The position is located at campus Växjö.

Scope of appointment: Full time for one year with the possibility of extension.



Job description:

The appointment as research associate includes mainly research but also educational activities. You are expected to conduct research in the area of data driven business transformation, data driven decision making, business analytics etc. You will be expected to also get involved in education activities such as providing lectures in our bachelor and master level courses as well as supervision of students' thesis. You will also participate in the research group and other activities within the area of the appointment in Växjö. The research associate tasks will include:



• Active involvement in the research group for digital business transformation in a close cooperation with industrial actors.
• Planning and executing research and development work related to data driven approaches for business transformation and decision making
• No more than 40% time will be dedicated to teaching and other departmental tasks.

Qualifications

The position requires a PhD in informatics, computer science or similar subject. The applicant must have completed his /her Ph.D. studies no more than seven years previous the application deadline.



The research associate should hold a PhD in topics of relevance for the position such as data driven business transformation, business analytics or other relevant areas in the field.



The candidate must possess the capacity to initiate and conduct research within the described areas. Furthermore, interpersonal skills and flexibility are of great importance since the work will be carried out in a research group.



As part of the research work will be done in connection with the industrial partners a good knowledge of the industry landscape and prior working experience in the sector will be considered an advantage.



It is essential that the candidate is proficient in English language. Knowledge of Swedish language is considered an advantage.



Equal opportunities

The Department of Informatics is an attractive and creative workplace, characterized by equal opportunities, and therefore works actively to promote diversity and gender equality.



Starting date

According to the agreement, preferably as soon as possible.



Application

Last application date is 21 October 2020.

Further information
Please contact:



Dr. Arianit Kurti, associate professor, head of department, phone: 0470-70 83 75, arianit.kurti@lnu.se



Prof. Anita Mirijamdotter, Subject responsible, phone: 0470-70 86 35, anita.mirijamdotter@lnu.se



Matters of employment can be answered by HR partner:

Kristofer Stahl, phone 0470-70 80 36, kristofer.stahl@lnu.se

Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid/ Ej specificerat

Publiceringsdatum
2020-10-07

Ersättning


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Företag
Linnéuniversitetet

Omfattning
Detta är ett heltidsjobb.

Arbetsgivare
Linnéuniversitetet (org.nr 202100-6271), http://www.lnu.se

Jobbnummer
5390176

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