PERSEUS – PhD Candidate in AI for Databases

PERSEUS – PhD Candidate in AI for Databases – Scholar Idea

Duties of the position

The main supervisor will be Professor Kjetil Nørvåg, and the candidate is also expected to work together with other researchers in his group and industrial partners of NorwAI. Other duties:

undertaking the necessary courses (30 ECTS) as part of the PhD programme;
submitting an application for admission and a research plan no later than 3 months after the employment;
conducting high quality research and report progress on a regular basis and in agreement with the supervisors.

Preferred selection criteria

Good understanding of database systems internals.
Good understanding of Big Data systems.

Personal characteristics

The applicant should:

enjoy working in a team-based environment, but also be able to conduct independent activities and thinking.
have a problem-solving attitude.
be highly motivated to publish in top academic conferences and journals within the area of the position.
commitment and delivery with respect to deadlines.

We offer

exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
employee benefits

General information

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background.

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.

According to the Information Act (Offentleglova), your name, age, position and municipality may be made public even if you have requested not to have your name entered on the list of applicants.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Kjetil Nørvåg, email noervaag@ntnu.no, or the Head of the Department Professor Heri Ramampiaro, email heri@ntnu.no.

If you are invited for interview you must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number 2021/38018 when applying.

Application deadline: 30.09.2021

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