Norges Teknisk-naturvitenskapelige Universitet Ntnu

Trondheim

Helge Langseth

<h2>This is NTNU</h2><p>NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.</p><p>At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.</p><p>You can find more information about working at NTNU and the application process <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/positions/job-application-process" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p>     </p> Video: https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0<br /><h2>About the position</h2><p>The research focus of this position will be on anomaly detection. We mainly aim to develop methods that are applicable for static and dynamic graphs, but are also interested in other data types. The successful candidate will be given high level of independence when it comes to selecting what research directions within the area that are considered interesting. Possible directions include (but are not limited to):</p><ul><li>Probabilistic anomaly detection</li><li>Explainability and transparency for anomaly detection</li><li>Approaches to improve data efficiency, e.g., few-shot anomaly detection</li><li>Industrial applications of anomaly detection</li></ul><p>The research of this position will be conducted in collaboration with industry partners in the geographic region. </p><p>Your immediate leader will be the Head of the Norwegian Open AI Lab.</p><p>Are you ready to take your research career to the next level? We offer an exciting 3-year postdoctoral position that gives you the opportunity to develop a strong profile as researcher. You will also gain valuable experience that might be relevant for your further career.</p><p>The purpose of a postdoctoral position is to build up a researcher profile that qualifies for a position as associate professor. The position may also offer additional skills that are relevant to the postdoctoral fellow&#39;s future career.</p><p>Apply for this position to become part of our research environment and take the next step in your career with us.</p><br /><h2>Duties of the position</h2><ul><li>Carry out high-quality research within the area of the position</li><li>Deploy your work in collaboration with industrial partners of the region (if relevant)</li><li>Produce academic publications and popular science dissemination</li><li>Participate in the work associated with the <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/ailab/aura" rel="nofollow">AURA project</a> </li><li>Mentoring MSc students, helping them with their research projects, and advising on methodology and academic writing <br /> </li></ul><br /><h2>Required selection criteria</h2><ul><li>You must have completed a doctoral degree in (machine learning, statistics, or similar). </li><li>You must have a professionally relevant background in algorithms, machine learning, database systems, or data mining.</li><li>Very good programming skills using Python and/or Julia.</li><li>Have excellent skills in mathematics and probabilistic AI.</li><li>Good written and oral English language skills.</li></ul><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”</strong>.</p><p>If you do not already have educational competence that meets the requirements for a position as associate professor in Norway, NTNU will arrange for you to acquire such competence during the employment period. In such cases, you will also be assigned relevant teaching as part of the career-promoting work.</p><p>The appointment is to be made in accordance with <a href="https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/NTNUs&#43;guidelines&#43;for&#43;recruitment&#43;positions&#43;" rel="nofollow">NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions</a> and <a href="https://lovdata.no/dokument/SFE/forskrift/2018-12-05-1878" rel="nofollow">Regulations concerning the degrees of philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) in artistic development work at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)</a>for general criteria for the position.</p><br /><h2>Preferred selection criteria</h2><ul><li>Good theoretical understanding of anomaly detection methodology, documented through publications in top international venues</li><li>Experience with implementation of probabilistic anomaly detection algorithms (provide link to GitHub/GitLab or similar).</li><li>To simplify collaboration with local industry partners, it is preferred (but not required) that the successful candidate has good written and oral Norwegian language skills.<br /> </li></ul><br /><h2>Personal characteristics</h2><p>Working as a Postdoctoral fellow requires that you</p><ul><li>Work independently </li><li>Work structured, set goals and make plans to achieve them </li><li>Present and discuss your research with other professionals </li><li>Engage and contribute constructively with feedback </li><li>Work constructively under pressure or in the face of adversity  </li><li>Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject </li><li>Analyze data, assess different perspectives and draw well-founded conclusions  </li><li>Are flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed</li></ul><p>Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.</p><br /><h2>We offer </h2><p>(decide on what is relevant for the position – add and remove)</p><ul><li>An exciting job with an important <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/vision-values-social-mission-key-challenges-and-main-objectives" rel="nofollow">social mission</a></li><li>Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment </li><li>Career guidance throughout the postdoctoral program and together with you we will prepare a career plan, which containsthe skills and knowledge you will acquire</li><li>Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues </li><li>Favorable terms in the <a href="https://www.spk.no/en/" rel="nofollow">Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund</a></li><li>Free Norwegian language training at a basic level <a href="https://prove.hkdir.no/en/language-levels" rel="nofollow">(A2)</a></li></ul><p>As a Postdoctoral Fellow at NTNU, you will have access to <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/positions/employee-benefits" rel="nofollow">employee benefits</a>.</p><br /><h2>Diversity</h2><p>Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population&#39;s collective skills. Our vision is <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/strategy-2018-2025" rel="nofollow">Knowledge for a better world</a> and <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/vision-values-social-mission-key-challenges-and-main-objectives%22%20/l%20%22values" rel="nofollow">our values ​​are creative, critical, constructive and respectful</a>. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.</p><p>We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.</p><p>If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.</p><p>At NTNU we want to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions. We have a number of <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/genderequality" rel="nofollow">measures</a> to promote equality. </p><br /><h2>Salary and conditions</h2><p>As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 633  400,- per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.</p><p>The period of employment is 3 years, depending on whether there is a need to include courses within educational competence. </p><p>As an employee at NTNU, it is important to keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and to adapt to them. </p><p>For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.</p><p>The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the <a href="https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2017-06-16-67" rel="nofollow">State Employees Act</a>, and <a href="https://www.regjeringen.no/en/topics/foreign-affairs/export-control/id754301/" rel="nofollow">Export control </a>(legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to bein conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed</p><br /><h2>About the application </h2><p>The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. </p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. </p><p>The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request. </p><p>The application must include:</p><ul><li>Transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor&#39;s-, Master&#39;s- and PhD degrees. If you have not yet completed your PhD, you must provide confirmation on your estimated date for the doctoral dissertation, or confirmation that your PhD thesis has been submitted to be eligible for the postdoc position. </li><li>CV.</li><li>A copy of the doctoral thesis. If you are close to submitting, you can attach a draft of the thesis. </li><li>Research plan. This document should be between 2 and 3 pages long, and clearly state your vision for the work within the area.</li><li>Academic works - published or unpublished (up to 5 items).</li><li>Possible recommendation letters.</li><li>Name and contact information of two referees.<br /> </li></ul><p>If all or parts of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation requiredcan be found <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/positions/documentation-requirements-of-academic-credentials" rel="nofollow">here</a>. If you already have a statement from <a href="https://hkdir.no/en" rel="nofollow">Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir)</a>, please attach this as well.<br /><br />Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.</p><p>If you have had leave or another break in your career, it is important that this is stated in your application so that the selection committee can take this into account and that the amount of your research may be reduced as a result.</p><p>In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal qualities. Motivation, ambitions and potential for research will also be emphasized in the assessment of the candidates.</p><p>NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and is committed to follow evaluation criteria for research quality according to <a href="https://www.ascb.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sfdora.pdf" rel="nofollow">The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment DORA</a> and the obligations in <a href="https://coara.eu/" rel="nofollow">CoARA</a> (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU&#39;s social mission).</p><br /><h2>General information </h2><p>A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public list of applicants, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with <a href="https://lovdata.no/lov/2006-05-19-16/%C2%A725" rel="nofollow">current legislation</a>. You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.</p><p>If you have any questions about the position, please contact Helge Langseth, email helge.langseth&#64;ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR &#64; IDI, e-mail: hr&#64;idi.ntnu.no</p><p><strong>Application deadline: 22.11.2025</strong></p><p>For practical information about <a href="https://www.ntnu.edu/nirs" rel="nofollow">working at NTNU, please visit this webpage. </a></p><p><a href="https://www.trondheim.kommune.no/english/" rel="nofollow">The city of Trondheim</a> is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. <a href="https://workintrondheim.no/" rel="nofollow">Trondheim is the tech capital of Norway</a> 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. </p><br />

Postdoctoral Fellow in Anomaly Detection in Graph Data