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The Faculty of Technology (FTK) has a wide range of activities spanning across nine different departments through which Linnaeus University provides education and conducts research. The education offers at the faculty of technology cover everything from short courses of a few weeks or month to five-year civil engineering programs. The research responds to society's needs in several broad fields - both in the short and long term - with basic research and applied research in collaboration with society's actors.
The department of informatics consists of approximately 30 employees, and we aim to further grow with doctoral students. Within the department of informatics, research is conducted with a focus on the design and use of information technology across individual, organizational, and societal settings. Active research areas are linked to our education programs and have different focuses that overlap, namely: Data-driven business innovation, Systems thinking and Interaction design. Informatics has six education programs at basic and advanced level. Several of the courses are conducted remotely both nationally and internationally. Informatics also has independent courses as well as teaching and research collaboration with other faculties, above all within Knowledge Environment Linn: Digital transformations. Department of informatics is also part of the Swedish Research School of Management and IT is an arena to explore IT-related phenomena that permeate several disciplines within the areas of management and IT.
This doctoral student position is part of the Graduate School of Advanced Technology and Enterprising (GATE). GATE is Sweden's first doctoral school focused on the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the digital transition. Through education and collaboration, the doctoral school bridges the gap between research and practical application in business operations. GATE is a collaboration between the School of Business and Economics and the Faculty of Technology at Linnaeus University, with a focus on enterprises in Smland.
Subject area for the position: Computer and Information Sciences - Informatics
Location until further notice: Kalmar or Vxj. Since Linnaeus University is located in both Vxj and Kalmar, travel between the two campuses may be required.
Hours and term: The doctoral studentship is limited in time in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 5, Section 7). The studentship is full-time.
Starting date: Starting date as agreed upon.
Job Description
Businesses are investing in new technologies, including artificial intelligence, analytics, cloud, social media, and the Internet of Things, to shape business strategy and improve operational efficiency. Essentially, technology is viewed as a critical facilitator for business innovation and value creation. Thus, knowledge of new technologies may enhance profitability, drive growth, and be a ground for competitive advantage and success in today's fast-paced markets. However, businesses face significant challenges as they strive to adapt and integrate the complexity of cutting-edge technologies into the key functions of business systems essential for sustained success.
Empowering the technological activism of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) improves their data and information readiness and extends the digital maturity of SMEs. This includes a capability for utilizing data and information as a key resource for their value creation and it requires a shift towards a data-driven innovative organization. This doctoral student position will focus on applications of the analytical tools and digital technologies across the business areas of SMEs.
Duties
Your work as doctoral student will primarily consist of research in informatics (80% of the time) and teaching and other departmental duties (20% the time). Within research activities, we expect from a successful candidate to be engaged on:
- Conduct research related to digital maturity, analytical capabilities and data driven innovation practices in the of SMEs
- Collaborate with other doctoral students in the Graduate School of Advanced Technology and Enterprising, other affiliated researchers as well as industrial stakeholders.
- Ability to disseminate your research results in scientific outlets such as peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Qualifications
The Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 7, Section 35) states that in order to be admitted to third-cycle education, the applicant must
- meet the general entry requirements as well as any specific entry requirements set up by the relevant higher education institution
- be considered to have the abilities required to be able to benefit from the education that they are given.
As this doctoral position is in Computer and Information Science, the specific entry requirements are specified in the general syllabus for the relevant subject, found on this page: https://lnu.se/en/research/PhD-studies/computer-and-information-science/
A person meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle studies if they
- have been awarded a degree at the second-cycle level
- have at least 240 credits of passed courses, of which at least 60 credits are at the second-cycle level; or
- have acquired essentially equivalent knowledge in some other way, in or outside Sweden.
- a second-cycle degree (master) in Computer and Information Sciences, Informatics or equivalent subject.
- good knowledge of data science and analytical tools.
- good knowledge of English language in written and spoken form. Knowledge of Swedish (or Scandinavian languages) will be considered an advantage.
The selection of candidates is made with regard to the applicants ability to successfully complete and benefit from their studies at the graduate level. The assessment is based on the applicant's scientific competence as it appears from application documents with particular emphasis on written works, the research plan submitted and the job interview.
Other Requirements
In addition, the following competencies are meritorious.
- Documented experience on working with IT based processes with business sector.
- Participation in research projects and ability to write in scientific terms
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
- Cover Letter: Briefly describe your research background, relevant experience, and motivation for applying.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Include details of your academic qualifications, work experience, and publications.
- Degree Certificates: Certified copies of your educational degree and other relevant certificates.
- Research proposal: Outline your plan for research for this position based on the above-mentioned topics.
- Publications: Enclose max two relevant publications (if available).
- References: Provide contact details for at least two professional references.
Contact persons: For further inquiries for the position, feel free to contact:
Arianit Kurti, Head of Department, 0470 70 83 75, email: arianit.kurti@lnu.se
Anita Mirijamdotter, Subject responsible 0470-70 86 35, email: anita.mirijamdotter@lnu.se
HR-partner: Oskar Sandgren, 0470-70 84 44, email: Oskar.Sandgren@lnu.se
Would you like to know more about the Department of Informatics? Learn more at: https://lnu.se/en/meet-linnaeus-university/Organisation/faculty-of-technology/meet-the-faculty-of-technology/informatics
Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.
Please apply by clicking on the Apply button at the bottom of the ad. Applicants are requested to the application resolving CV, cover letter , a copy of a relevant essay , grades and certificates and other relevant documents. The applicant also requested to submit with their application a proposed research plan within the current area of research. All documents must be attached to digital in the application. The application and other documents shall be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 23.59 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.
