Job Description
Full Professorships in Computer Science and Data ScienceThe Computer Science Department at the IT University of Copenhagen invites applications for full-time faculty positions at the rank of full professor.The proposed starting date is December 2024 or soon thereafter.The IT University’s vision is to create and share knowledge that is profound and leads to groundbreaking information technology and services for the benefit of humanity. The Computer Science Department seeks to conduct research and education that are both foundational and have impact on industry and society.The full professor is expected to contribute to research and education, to develop strategy, and mentor junior faculty and postdocs in the applied-for area. Moreover, the professor is expected to attract external research funding and to build external collaboration in joint research projects also with partners outside of academia.Minimum Requirements:In addition, candidates for the position should be able to:Read/speak a Scandinavian language (or have the willingness to learn Danish)The CandidateWe look to hire candidates holding a PhD or similar in computer science, computer engineering, data science, statistics, computational mathematics, computational physics, or a closely related field.Research fields of particular interest include:Image analysis and machine learning, e.g., as applied to medical imagesNetwork science, e.g., with societal applicationsTheoretical computer science, e.g., formal models of systemsThe Ideal Candidate:Develops and conducts excellent teaching at university levelConducts research in computer science or data science, especially within one of the above-mentioned fieldsDisseminates the research through academic papers, applications in other fields, industrial collaboration, software packages, public outreach, or other channelsTakes a combined theoretical and practical approach.Qualification Requirements:The responsibilities of the full professor will include:Develop education and teaching at the universityInfluence the way IT is used in DenmarkLead cooperation with external partnersCreate a pipeline of external research fundingDevelop relations to external partners, to business, government, and society at largeThe application should document the applicant's background and track record with respect to the responsibilities listed above.The application should also state any additional qualities that the candidate may possess, such as excellent communication skills, leadership skills in diverse environments, and the like.General Information:The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) is a teaching and research-based tertiary institution concerned with information technology (IT) and the opportunities it offers. The IT University has more than 160 full-time faculty members. Research and teaching in information technology span all academic activities which involve computers including computer science, information and media sciences, humanities and social sciences, business impact, and the commercialization of IT.About the Computer Science Department:The ITU Computer Science Department conducts research in all aspects of computer science and data science, including algorithms, databases, government IT, machine learning, natural language processing, network science, optimization, programming languages, robotics, security, semantics, software engineering, software verification, type theory, and more, as well as a range of applications. The department has 55 permanent faculty, 65 PhDs and postdocs, as well as other staff. It is responsible for the IT University's most technical education programs BSc Software Development, BSc Data Science, MSc Computer Science, MSc Data Science, and MSc Software Design.Working at the IT University:Located in modern architecture, a 6-minute metro ride from the center of Copenhagen, the IT University offers an informal working environment, a varied everyday life, and a highly motivated, ambitious, competent, and diverse international faculty, with PhD degrees from 17 different countries. The IT University is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself in actively and successfully pursuing an improved gender balance among students and among faculty.Salary and Terms of Employment:Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Taxation’s agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and job structure for academic staff at universities.Application:The application and all other documents ought to be in English and must include:A motivated application (cover letter), including a detailed description of your qualifications and brief statements of research and teaching plans that relate to the criteria in ITU’s Competency Development Profile (link)A full CV, including name, address, phone number, e-mail, previous and present employment, and academic backgroundDocumentation of academic degrees (copy of degree certificates etc.)A short plan outlining and arguing for the intended research and teaching initiatives and engagements (2-3 A4 pages)A memorandum stating your most important scientific work relevant to the position and your contribution to such work (2-3 A4 pages)Copies of max. 5-10 different publications or other research contributions at a high international level in well-respected peer-reviewed venues that are relevant for the applicant’s field (the publications should be numbered)Information indicating experience and results in Ph.D. supervision, research management, fundraising, and research cooperationDocumentation of pedagogical training and experience along with a teaching record relevant for the position. The teaching record should at least for each course include your official responsibility, the size of the course, the academic level, and the number of students. Include max. 5 course descriptions to document the experience.A record of contributing to the goals of the institutions in which the candidate has worked, for example participation in committees, etc.Recognizing the diversity of traditions, methods, and delivery format in the range of fields included in this call, the publications or other documented research contributions should be submitted in the format relevant for the applicant’s field. All application materials are to be submitted through the online application portal in the format of pdf documents.Applications without the above-mentioned required documents will not be assessed.The applicant will be assessed according to the Appointment Order from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of 13 March 2012.The IT University may use shortlisting in connection to the recruitment process. In case of shortlisting, the Chair of the hiring committee selects applicants for assessment in consultation with the hiring committee after the application deadline. All applicants are notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The shortlisting of candidates for assessment is based on the criteria in the job posting.Further Information:Questions about the positions can be directed to Head of Department Peter Sestoft, IT University of Copenhagen, sestoft@itu.dk or tel. 7218 5083.Questions related to the application procedure may be directed to HR, hr@itu.dk.Application Procedure:You can only apply for this position through our e-recruitment system. Apply by pressing the button "Apply for position" in the job announcement on our website: linkPlease note that all application material will be destroyed after the assessment.The IT University uses tests in connection with the recruitment process and we might upon request in the interview process contact 1-2 references.Applications/enclosures received after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration. If you submit an application, it is your responsibility to ensure that it arrives before the deadline, so please allow sufficient time for upload of publications and other documents.The IT University invites all qualified researchers regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, or ethnic background to apply for the positions.The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) was established in 1999 and is Denmark’s leading university focusing on IT research and education. We deliver state-of-the-art teaching and research within computer science, business IT, and digital design.Our ambition is to create and share knowledge that is profound and leads to ground-breaking information technology and services for the benefit of humanity.The university collaborates closely with industry, the public sector, and international researchers and is characterized by a strong entrepreneurial spirit among students as well as researchers.ITU in Numbers:2600 students #J-18808-Ljbffr