PERMANENT PROFESSOR POSITION IN AI AND Machine LEARNING
AT THE NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (NTNU)

NTNU, together with Telenor Group, is establishing a new professorship
in Machine Learning, with an emphasis on challenges related to Big
Data and the corresponding scalability of methods. The professor is
expected to lead the development of the recently established Telenor-NTNU
AI-Lab, and should have an outstanding record of research and scientific
leadership.

The Telenor-NTNU AI-Lab is a joint lab for research in
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data Analytics
(see https://www.telenor.com/innovation/research/telenors-boost-to-norway/).
The lab was established in 2016, and has formally been operative
from January 1st, 2017. It is hosted by the  Department of Computer
Science (https://www.ntnu.edu/idi). The lab will conduct fundamental ML
research, including theory and method development, as well as application-oriented
research at a high international level. Lab facilities will also be available
for other research groups within the Faculty of Information Technology and
Electrical Engineering (IE) doing ML research, for NTNU more generally, and
for external cooperating partners.

In addition to the professorship a set of PhD and PostDoc
positions are planned for the AI-Lab.

QUALIFICATIONS:
We are looking for an experienced candidate for this position,
with a background in Computer Science, with an excellent
publication record in Artificial Intelligence with a focus on
Machine Learning, and with documented experience from research
within the scope of Big Data. The ideal candidate will have experience
with learning methods that address the entire path from raw data,
through levels of extraction, abstraction, and learned generalization,
ending with output that the user can effectively utilize. The
professor is expected to significantly strengthen the existing
research at NTNU in the field of AI and Machine Learning. Women are
particularly invited to apply. See http://www.ntnu.edu/welead for more
information about our Leadership Program for Women in Computer Science.

For a professorship, the applicant should be internationally
recognized and have experience in initiating and leading research
projects at a high international level. The applicant should demonstrate
international experience and have a strong publication record in terms
of papers in peer-reviewed journals and other relevant international
publication channels. He or she should document the ability to obtain
external funding from relevant sources, and have a national and
international network.

Since Trondheim is a bilingual city where almost everybody speaks and
understands English fluently, candidates need not be afraid of a
language barrier. Proficiency in the English language should be documented.
New members of the academic staff who do not already master a Scandinavian
language are expected to achieve proficiency in Norwegian or another
Scandinavian language within three years of employment.

Further details about the position can be obtained from Department
Head, Letizia Jaccheri, phone (+47) 73 59 34 69
(email: [email protected]), or Heri Ramampiaro,
phone (+47) 73 59 14 59 (email: [email protected]).

Application Deadline: 2017-03-31

For detailed information about the positions and application procedure,
please see (short URL): http://bit.do/telenor-ntnu-ai-professor