Postdoc in optimization of deep learning

Ref 2023/1161

Mälardalen University is growing and evolving due to increased research funding from the Swedish Government. Join our team on this exciting journey towards MDU`s vision, to be a progressive and collaborative University where together we shape a sustainable future. You can make a difference. Together, we can create a sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that knowledge and new perspectives are best attained and reached together in collaboration with others – our colleagues, students, the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally. Around 17 000 students are currently studying courses and programmes with us in the various domains. We offer education in areas such as design and communication, economics, health, engineering and technology, preschool and compulsory school teacher training as well as in chamber music and opera. In most of our areas we also offer programmes entirely taught in English. We conduct research in all disciplinary domains and our research in Future Energy and Embedded Systems is internationally prominent. Mälardalen University is located in Sweden, on both sides of Lake Mälaren, with campuses in Eskilstuna and Västerås. Mälardalen is a region dominated by strong growth with several multinational companies based here such as ABB, Volvo, Westinghouse, Alstom and Northvolt. We enjoy close cooperation with the region’s private sector, municipalities, and county councils. At the School of Innovation, Design and Engineering our students are studying to be for example innovators, entrepreneurs, illustrators, communications officers, network technicians and engineers. Here we have the research specialisations of Embedded Systems, and Innovation and Product Realisation. Our work takes place in cooperation with and in strategic agreements with companies, organisations and public authorities in the region.

Employment information

Employment: Temporary employment, 2 years

Scope: Full time

Campus location: Västerås

School: School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, (IDT)

Position description

We are offering a postdoc position in the optimization of deep learning (DL) models. The postdoc will focus on developing theoretical foundations and algorithms that enable the designing scalable DL models for a diverse set of hardware platforms. The postdoc will be hosted by the HERO group.

The position is a temporary employment of 2 years.

Qualifications requirements

The applicant is required to have a PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer and electrical engineering or equivalent. The applicant must have completed the degree no more than three years before the end of the application period.

Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Decisive importance is attached to personal suitability. We value the qualities that an even distribution of age and gender, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, can contribute to the organisation. 

Merit

Background in optimization, and theoretical foundations of deep learning are of high merit.

Application

Application is made online. Make your application by clicking the “Apply” button below.

The scientific publications that you do not have in digital form are to be sent by post to:

Mälardalen University Division of Human ResourcesRef.no: 2023/1161 Box 883 721 23 Västerås

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the University no later than closing date for application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Union representatives:

Michaël Le Duc (SACO), tel: +46 (0) 21-10 14 02Susanne Meijer (OFR), Tel: +46 (0) 21-10 14 89

Contact person

Masoud Daneshtalab, Professor, masoud.daneshtalab@mdu.se