Post doc in Sensors and AI

University West is looking for a Post doc position in Sensors and AI

At University West, we have a few research projects which need niche skills in sensor system design and sensor data analysis using modern AI tools.

Role Description/Work Duties:

The prospective postdoc would predominantly work on these projects, developing embedded systems to collect data, ML algorithms to process them, and effectively communicate the results to partners and academic publications.

Qualifications:

Eligible for appointment as a postdoctoral researcher is someone who has completed a doctoral degree or who has equivalent scientific competence. This qualification requirement must be met by the time the appointment decision is made. Preferably, the person should have completed their doctoral degree no more than three years before the appointment decision is made. In special circumstances, such a degree may have been completed earlier. The default for a postdoctoral appointment is full-time employment. For more information, please see the postdoctoral agreement on the Swedish Agency for Government Employers' website.

In addition, the following is required for this position:

• Doctoral degree in Computer Engineering or another subject area deemed relevant to the position
• Experience in developing sensor nodes including PCB design
• Experience in designing AI architectures for sensor data processing especially for additive manufacturing (AM)
• Publications in reputed journals like IEEE Transactions, specifically relating to sensors and AI
• Evidence-based experience in working with external end-users like industries and municipalities
• Experience in working on research proposal writing in academic settings with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English

Merits for the position include:

• Experience in teaching and supervising students
• Hands on experience in working with process monitoring sensor systems for PBF and DED machines.
• The ability to collaborate across multiple projects with multiple stakeholders in an effective and professional manner
• Detail orientated and driven

Additional Information:

A postdoc appointment is a time-limited position primarily focused on research and intended as a first career step after obtaining a doctoral degree. In addition to what is stipulated by the Employment Protection Act (1982:80), a postdoctoral researcher can be employed indefinitely, but for a minimum of two and a maximum of three years. Extensions may be granted for special reason.

This is a full-time position for a period of two years. If necessary to fulfil the purpose of the employment, the appointment may be extended, however for no more than a total of three years.

The selection process may involve sample lectures, work samples, interviews, and reference checks.

Applications should be submitted digitally through our recruitment tool. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it reaches the university by the application deadline. Materials that cannot be submitted digitally, such as books and publications, should be marked with reference number R 2026/167 and sent in one copy. For information on how to format your application, please see the Application Guidelines on the University West website.

Applications should be addressed to:
University West
HR
461 86 Trollhättan

The application deadline is: 2026-11-13.

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