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Job Portal Tenure-Track Assistant / Associate Professor at the Copenhagen Centre for Social Data Science (SODAS) with specialization in Mixed Digital Methods The Copenhagen Centre for Social Data Science (SODAS), Faculty of Social Science (SAMF), University of Copenhagen (UCPH) invites candidates for a position as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (based on qualification) with specialization in Mixed Digital Methods. The position Job Portal

Tenure-Track Assistant / Associate Professor at the Copenhagen Centre for Social Data Science (SODAS) with specialization in Mixed Digital Methods

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Tenure-track Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor in Quantum Computer Science Department of Computer Science Faculty of Science University of Copenhagen The Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a position as Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor in Quantum Computer Science – we are particularly looking for candidates with research profiles Tenure-track Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor in Quantum Computer Science
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University of Copenhagen

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a position as Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor in Quantum Computer Science – we are particularly looking for candidates with research profiles that incorporate both quantum computation (broadly construed) and at least one other classical discipline in computer science, e.g., algorithms, cryptography, machine learning, or programming languages and compilers. The position is to be filled by 1 August 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter, subject to negotiation.

It is a high priority at Department of Computer Science to foster a research environment of highest excellence allowing people from diverse backgrounds to thrive. The researcher will join a rapidly growing department, with... strong research sections in the areas of Algorithms and Complexity, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Human-Centered Computing, Software Engineering and Data Management, Programming Languages, and Image Analysis. The department is heading 2 centers within Artificial Intelligence: the SCIENCE AI Center (https://ai.ku.dk/) and the Pioneer Center within Artificial Intelligence (https://di.ku.dk/ai-centre). Furthermore, we participate in the Quantum for Life Centre (https://quantumforlife.ku.dk/) and the newly formed Quantum Hub (https://www.math.ku.dk/english/about/news/joined-forces-in-new-quantum-community/).

The University of Copenhagen was founded in 1479 and is the oldest and largest university in Denmark. It is often ranked as the best university in Scandinavia and consistently as one of the top places in Europe. Within computer science, it is ranked number 2 in the European Union according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2021. University of Copenhagen is becoming a center of gravity in quantum computing research with the new 200 million Euro quantum computing center (https://nbi.ku.dk/english/news/news22/major-investment-for-developing-denmarks-first-fully-functional-quantum-computer/) and several other initiatives, such as quantum for Life.

The Department of Computer Science offers a friendly and thriving international research and working environment with opportunities to build up internationally competitive research groups. There are good opportunities available to apply for research funding in order to establish oneself in Denmark. The Department of Computer Science has an experienced research support unit that offers mentoring and assistance when applying for funding. Further information on start packages and recruitment grants offered by Danish private and public foundations is available at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/research/recruitment-grants-and-start-packages/experienced-researchers/.

Copenhagen is one of the 10 most livable cities in the world with a rich culture within music, theater and associations (https://www.visitcopenhagen.com). Life for families is made easy by a publicly supported daycare and health care system, dual career opportunities, maternity/parental leave and six weeks of annual vacation. International candidates may find information on living and working in Denmark at www.workindenmark.dk. Useful information is also available at The International Staff Mobility office (ISM) at the University of Copenhagen (https://ism.ku.dk). ISM offers a variety of services to international researchers coming to and working at the University of Copenhagen.

Description of the position
We are looking for an outstanding, experienced researcher with an innovative mindset and intellectual curiosity to strengthen and complement the research profile of the department. As part of new initiatives in the area of quantum computing, including an associated MSc education in quantum information science, spanning several universities and departments in Denmark, we are looking to hire one or more researchers who can extend the department’s profile in quantum computing (broadly conceived); we welcome both applicants whose primary field is quantum computation, and applicants whose primary field is in classical computation, but who have a strong publication record and research presence in quantum computing. We are especially looking for researchers working in the intersection between quantum computing and other fields such as algorithms, cryptography, machine learning, and programming languages and theory of computation. Ideally, the successful applicant(s) would, in addition to their research work, be able to teach courses in quantum algorithms and machine learning and/or quantum compilers. Examples of topics of particular interest to the department are:

Algorithms, Complexity, and Cryptography
Quantum information science and quantum machine learning
Semantics, analysis, simulation, specification, verification, and compilation of quantum systems.
For more information about the Department of Computer Science, please visit our website https://di.ku.dk/english/.

The department values interdisciplinary research and teaching and is actively involved in several cross-faculty research projects and educational programmes. Thus, the successful candidate must be capable of and interested in facilitating cross-disciplinary interactions both within the Department of Computer Science and across the university, as well as internationally. The candidate is expected to be open to conducting interdisciplinary teaching, including courses for students with a non-technical background, e.g., health sciences.

Duties
As tenure-track assistant professor the duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within Data Management Systems. To a limited extent the position may also include other duties.

As associate professor or professor duties include furthering the applicant’s own research, development of the scientific field, research assessment tasks, research grant applications, and research management such as supervision and training of research fellows and other staff. The successful applicant must also teach, supervise, prepare and participate in examinations, and fulfill other tasks requested by the Department.

Qualifications

Needed qualifications at the Tenure-track Assistant Professor level: The position requires an increasing publication trajectory in high-level, international, peer-reviewed venues in the area of specialization, as well as some personal research grants or a designated (by name) part of major grants. Research plans and publication record should delineate a clear potential for attracting external funding. An active network of international collaborations will be considered a very important asset. The tenure-track assistant professor must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research, and/or have high potential to make a future scientific impact at the international level. Documented university level experience in delivering high-quality undergraduate/graduate teaching is not mandatory but will be an advantage. If not already holding formal pedagogical qualifications, candidates are required to obtain pedagogical training equivalent to the University of Copenhagen Teaching and Learning in Higher Education programme for Assistant Professors.

Needed qualifications at the Associate Professor level: The position requires a track-record of successful external research funding as well as a strong publication record in high-level, international, peer-reviewed venues in the area of specialization. Candidates are also required to have documented university level competencies in delivering high-quality undergraduate/graduate teaching and must be able to explain and reflect upon own teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training programme is expected. Candidates are also expected to have managerial qualifications, for instance in managing their own research group, and out-reach experience.

Needed qualifications at the Full Professor level: Applicants are expected to have a solid track-record of attracting significant external research funding, as well as a significant publication record in high-level, international, peer- reviewed venues in the area of specialization. Candidates are also required to have documented university level competencies in delivering high-quality undergraduate/graduate teaching and must be able to explain and reflect upon own teaching practice and portfolio, as well as participate in strategic teaching planning. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen Teaching and Learning in Higher Education programme is necessary. Candidates are expected to have significant managerial qualifications, for instance in positions of service to their institution or to the community, and experience in leading a competitive research group, as well as out-reach experience.

Information on tenure-track programme
Candidates hired as tenure-track assistant professor will be assigned a mentor who will provide the candidate with guidance related to career development, other academic topics and administrative procedures.

Performance of the tenure-track assistant professor will be followed via internal yearly evaluations and a mid-term and final international evaluation by an assessment committee. If the ‘final appraisal’ is positive you will be promoted as associate professor which is a permanent position. Performance and progression towards the criteria below will be evaluated with due consideration of differences between research fields.

After a 6-year tenure-track period tenure-track assistant professors are expected to meet the criteria for appointment of associate professors at the University of Copenhagen.

If the criteria are met, the tenure-track assistant professor will be promoted to Associate professor which is a permanent position.

Assessment of applicants
Assessment of applicants as tenure-track assistant professor will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.

Assessment of applicants as associate professor/full professor will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, scientific profile in relation to ongoing research at the section, as well as documented teaching qualifications. Ability to attract external funding will also be considered as will managerial and out-reach qualifications.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff. Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement, and relocation expenses, is possible. Note that Denmark protects the economic, social, and physical well-being of its workers, which includes robust health care, child care, elder care, and other generous benefits. Thus, direct salary comparisons across nations are typically not meaningful. Furthermore, unlike some north American universities, salary is paid out every month of the year and thus require no need for faculty to procure summer funding.

Six overall criteria apply for Tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for an overall assessment of the candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement.

Criteria for Tenure Track Assistant professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf

Criteria for Associate professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5b_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Associate_professors.pdf .

Criteria for full professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5c_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-professors.pdf .

Further information
For more information about the Department of Computer Science, please visit our website https://di.ku.dk/english/

Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Department, Professor Jakob Grue Simonsen (simonsen@di.ku.dk).

Filing of application
The position may be applied for at the Tenure-track assistant professor level, at Associate professor level or at Full Professor level. Please note that it is possible to apply at more than one level. If applied at more than one level, separate applications must be submitted (see below).

The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

If you are applying for the positions at Tenure Track assistant professor level, please include

Curriculum vitae including:
Please describe and document international network and relations
Please describe and document internationally based activities
Positions held at universities/research institutions outside Denmark
Outreach activities, i.e. popular lectures or other activities in the media
Grants held, personal or in part. Career development grants.
Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
Research plan - description of current and future research plans
If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications- please describe and document:
Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
Teaching experience
Formal pedagogical training
Complete publication list
Separate reprints of up to 5 particularly relevant papers
If you are applying for the positions at Associate Professor or Full Professor level, please include

Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
Research plan – description of current and future research plans
Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines
Complete publication list
Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers
The deadline for applications is 26 February 2023, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment at all levels to be assessed by an Assessment Committee. Note that being on the short-list, is not equivalent to being assessed qualified for the position. Short- listed candidate may potentially be deemed “not qualified†by the Assessment Committee.

A sub-set of the qualified short-listed candidates will be selected for a formal interview by the Recruitment Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held on 28 June 2023.

Please refer to the following numbers in future communication in this case:

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Quantum Computer Science 211-0168/23-2N
Associate Professor in Quantum Computer Science 211-0482/23-2E
Full Professor in Quantum Computer Science 211-0221/23-2K
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The University uses third-party technologies to register user behaviour on the website (statistics) to keep improving our service. The University also uses third-party technologies to promote degree programmes, courses, conferences and exhibitions on websites and social media to show you the most relevant offers. 2 Postdoctoral positions (100%, 3 years) in Political Science for the Origins of Descriptive Representation (ODER) Project The Department The University uses third-party technologies to register user behaviour on the website (statistics) to keep improving our service. The University also uses third-party technologies to promote degree programmes, courses, conferences and exhibitions on websites and social media to show you the most relevant offers.
2 Postdoctoral positions (100%, 3 years) in Political Science for the Origins of Descriptive Representation (ODER) Project

The Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), invites candidates for two postdoctoral positions (36 months). Supported by the Carlsberg Foundation, the chosen candidates will work in the Origins of Descriptive Representation (ODER) project alongside a research assistant and Associate Professor Frederik Hjorth (PI) as well as international collaborators.

The preferred starting date is 1 September 2023.

Your Duties and Responsibilities
As the core research unit of the ODER project, the chosen candidates... will cooperate in using machine learning to digitize historical Danish general election data at the candidate level. The ODER project then uses these data to study how the election of underrepresented candidates—specifically, women and working-class candidates—affects the behavior of voters, competing parties, and other elected officials. The chosen candidate will contribute to the project with their expertise, interests, and skills, and is expected to publish scientific articles in international journals as well as to present findings at international conferences. In general, the position is highly research-focused, and funding is available for data collection and conference attendance such that candidates can extend their international network and increase their research expertise.

Your Competencies and Opportunities
The candidate must have obtained a PhD degree in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, or a related field. Ideally, applicants have research experience in political representation, party politics, methods for causal inference, and/or text as data. Candidates with strong research interests in these areas and methodological interests and skills are encouraged to apply. The ideal applicant has publication experience in internationally recognized scientific journals, and the chosen candidate is expected to contribute with collaboration skills to the research team. High proficiency in spoken and written English is a requirement. Given the task of working with data on Danish candidacies and occupation labels, some familiarity with Danish or a related language, such as but not limited to Scandinavian languages, Dutch, or German is an advantage but not a requirement.

Department of Political Science
The Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen (https://polsci.ku.dk ) hosts a large group of productive faculty, post docs and PhD-students. The research of the department covers a wide range of topics and methodologies, and has an international work environment.
• Terms of appointment and salary is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
• The exact salary depends on the chosen pension scheme and taxation, but can be expected to be around 35,700 DKK/month (before taxes) plus a 17.1% pension contribution.

International applicants
The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about these services as well as information on entering and working in Denmark here: https://ism.ku.dk/ .

Contact information
For information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Frederik Hjorth, e-mail: fh@ifs.ku.dk .

Information about the recruitment process is available from Dorthea Andersen, HR, e.mail: hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk . Please refer to ID 211-1365/23-2I #1.

How to apply
Submit your completed application at our online portal. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page to apply. The documents must be in Adobe PDF or Word.

Your application needs to be written in English and include the following documents:
• Curriculum vitae including publication list and conference presentation list
• Diplomas (Bachelor, Master, and PhD, if applicable)
• 2 scientific articles (published or unpublished)

The closing date for applications is 1 May 2023, 23:59 CEST.

Applications or enclosures received thereafter will not be considered

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.
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