Assistant in Computer Science at Lund University

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities. There are approximately 47,000 students and more than 8,800 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We unite in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of human beings.

Lund University welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

Workplace Description

We offer up to three positions as assistants in computer science at the Department of Robotics and Semantic Systems, specifically within the group focusing on human-robot interaction and interaction with (partially) autonomous systems such as unmanned vehicles, ships, or aircraft, at the Department of Computer Science at LTH, Lund University, funded through the research project AISA (AI-powered situational awareness for man-machine interaction in shared autonomy).

AISA is a research project that investigates how an autonomous vehicle can detect conflict situations, e.g., when it suddenly can no longer follow lane markings, as they are absent or not visible to cameras and other equipment, and then communicate this problem to the human driver or operator in a way that creates situational awareness before control of the vehicle is handed over to the human. To achieve this, we work in two tracks, one of which involves using various techniques in AI, primarily machine learning, to detect conflict situations and to reason about possible solutions, while the other focuses primarily on communicating the problem and solution proposals to the user through graphical and VR (virtual reality)-based interfaces.

The project is conducted in collaboration between LTH (currently three people are involved) and researchers at Aalto University in Finland (two people). The assistant positions are located in Lund. Some tasks may be supervised by project partners remotely from Finland.

Job Responsibilities

As an assistant, your tasks may vary, and the tasks should provide insight into the academic world at the faculty where you are studying.

Your tasks for this position include:

• Assisting in the design and execution of research studies (user studies and evaluation of the developed systems)
• Participation in software development, specifically user interfaces (VR), which may also include system integration of ML-based methods to detect specific situations with these interfaces
• Assisting in the preparation and presentation of scientific results

Qualifications

Eligible for employment as an assistant is someone who is admitted to education at the undergraduate or graduate level at the faculty (or a related subject for the joint institutions). The degree must not have been completed.

Requirements for the position are:

• Very good programming skills
• Completed courses equivalent to 180 credits including mandatory courses / completed BSc degree
• Good knowledge of English in speech and writing
• Good collaboration skills

Desirable qualifications for the position are:

• Knowledge or documented experience in machine learning, preferably Deep Learning / LLMs
• Knowledge or documented experience in computer graphics and/or VR/AR systems
• Knowledge or documented experience with simulators or Game Engines (Unreal, Unity)
• Knowledge or documented experience in game development

We Offer

Lund University is a government authority that offers good employment conditions. With a position as an assistant, you as a student have the opportunity to combine studies with work to complement your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience within academia. Read more on the university's website about working with us (https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss).

Other

The position is temporary for a maximum of one year with a start date of 2025-04-01 or by agreement, but no later than 2025-05-01, and the extent is 10-50% of full-time. The position must not negatively affect the assistant's studies and must not be combined with other positions. Regulations regarding educational employment as an assistant can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2017:284), Chapter 5, Sections 8-12. The position is covered by the Flexible Working Hours Agreement for T/A staff.

How to Apply

The application should include a CV and a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. We ask you to attach an extract from LADOK that certifies your eligibility. The application should also include any other documents you wish to submit (copies of transcripts, references, recommendation letters, etc.).

Welcome with your application!

LTH – Lund Institute of Technology – is the technical faculty at Lund University. At LTH, we educate people, build knowledge for the future, and work hard to develop society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative development of technology, architecture, and design. Nearly 10,000 students study here. Each year, our researchers – many of whom work in world-leading profile areas – publish around 100 theses and 2,000 scientific findings. A number of research results and student projects are refined into innovations. Together, we explore and create – for the benefit of the world.

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