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The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science hereby invites applications for a senior lectureship in Computer Science, Specialisation in AI for Networked Systems.
The Computer Science subject has a staff of around 60 people. The research and education in Computer Science focus on distributed intelligent systems and communications, security and privacy, and software engineering with AI playing an important role for the research in all three areas. In autumn 2025 we launched a Bachelor's programme in AI that received record thousands of international and national applications. The department works closely with international, national, and regional partners from the academic community, public institutions and private businesses. Close collaboration between research groups and focus areas is vital to the department.
Welcome to join us as we advance the frontiers of AI. We are launching an ambitious initiative and recruiting four Senior Lecturers in AI to strengthen our research environment and inspire curious minds. Here, you will find a collegial community and an inclusive working environment that values intellectual courage and diverse perspectives. Take part in shaping knowledge that matters. We truly look forward to receiving your application!
The senior lecturer in AI for Networked Systems will be an important person for further extending the expertise in the research group on Distributed Intelligent Systems and Communications (DISCO) and the overall department.
The DISCO research areas include mobile communication systems and services, including the design of innovative solutions and protocols for resource allocation, multi-connectivity, and low-latency services; programmable networking; internet architectures and protocols; and cloud and edge computing. AI/ML is applied across all its research areas. The DISCO group coordinates or is involved in several national and EU projects related to 5G/6G services, satellite communication and IoT, including the EU Horizon 2020 projects 6G-PATH and PIONEERS-6G and national projects DRIVE and 6G-NTN-E.
The position includes contributions to both teaching and research, with a focus on AI for Networked Systems. You are expected to: (a) conduct innovative research with ties to AI and networked systems, contributing to the DISCO research group as well as to the overall department in collaboration with its other research groups, and (b) expand the department's research competencies with AI expertise in relevant areas, such as AI for network management and optimization, networking for AI, and distributed AI-based systems.
You are expected to actively contribute as a lecturer for first-cycle (Bachelor) and second-cycle (Master) courses, with a focus on delivering cutting-edge AI/ML content on both general AI/ML topics and topics bridging AI and networked systems. This includes teaching courses that align with your research expertise. Lecturing in other areas in the broader computer science curriculum can also be expected. Duties also include course administration and development, as well as degree project supervision at first-cycle and second-cycle levels. The position may also include supervision of doctoral students.
Striving for research collaboration with other colleagues at the department, industry, and other academics is of paramount importance. You are expected to expand our international networks and contribute to increasing research funding at the national and international levels.
You are expected to collaborate with the wider community for mutual exchange, as well as work towards ensuring that the knowledge and expertise available at the university is of benefit to society.
To contribute to a positive work environment and further the department’s activities, you are expected to be a present and active part of the day-to-day operations and workplace community.
To be eligible for the position of senior lecturer in Computer Science, applicants are required to have a doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualifications in Computer Science or corresponding qualifications in AI, or equivalent professional qualifications deemed relevant to the nature of the position and the duties included therein. Additionally, applicants are required to have documented pedagogical skills.
Pursuant to Karlstad University’s Appointments Procedure, teachers must have the personal qualities required to perform the duties included, as well as have completed training in higher education pedagogy.
Candidates who have not completed courses in higher education pedagogy may still be hired, provided that they use the time allotted to continual professional development to complete the required courses within two years of employment, or that they apply for validation of prior experience. The position requires proficiency in English and Swedish. Candidates who are not proficient in Swedish may still be hired, provided they actively work to acquire Swedish proficiency.
Additional qualification requirements include:
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High quality and relevance in scientific production
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Ability to collaborate with the surrounding society and disseminate information about activities and results
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Ability to initiate and develop research or activities within the relevant subject area
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Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct, develop and evaluate teaching, examination and other pedagogical activities at different levels and using varied teaching methods
For accurate requirements and assessment criteria, see the Appointments Procedure from February 17, 2026 (swe) here: Vacancies | Karlstad University
Special weight will be given to:
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Recent research involving networked systems and AI, such as AI for network management and optimization, networking for AI, and distributed AI-based systems.
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Documented experience in teaching and course development at first and second-cycle levels related to AI and AI for networked systems.
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Documented experience collaborating with academic and industrial partners on research projects and other initiatives.
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How well the applicant can contribute to and complement ongoing research and development in AI for networked systems within the DISCO group.
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Personal qualities such as the ability to cooperate, sound judgement, sense of responsibility and a positive attitude towards colleagues and students.
Considerable weight will be given to:
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International work experience or experience from national and international networks.
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Current experience in collaborating with the wider community, as well as communicating research findings and results of development work.
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Potential and desire to collaboratively drive future development of education and research.
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How well the applicant can be expected to contribute new knowledge and experience to the department.
Valuable qualification is:
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Education and experience in supervising doctoral students.
This is a tenured/permanent full-time position. Start date as agreed upon by both parties. A probationary period may be applied.
Submit the application via the University’s web-based recruitment tool, Varbi. For advice on how to draft your application, refer to “What should be included with my application?” Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application in accordance with the advertisement, for providing translations of any documents written in a language other than Swedish, Norwegian, Danish or English, and for ensuring that the documentation allows for objective and qualitative assessments. A complete application should be submitted by the application deadline. An incomplete application may jeopardise a fair assessment of qualifications.
The application should include:
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CV
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cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications in relation to the duties of the position
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an in-depth account of teaching experience (including student evaluations if available)
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certificate to verify completed courses in higher education pedagogy or an account of equivalent skills
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an in-depth account of research experience
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an account of managerial and administrative experience
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a document with plans for future work in relation and relevance to the position
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an account of collaborations, international network experience, etc.
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a list of publications (in multi-authored publications, describe your contribution)
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an account of language skills
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copy of PhD degree certificate or documented equivalent academic expertise, or equivalent professional qualifications deemed relevant to the nature of the position and the duties included therein
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no more than 10 scientific publications and no more than 5 materials intended to convey knowledge, such as textbooks, computer programs for teaching, or popular science articles
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two references, at least one of which is a current or former supervisor/manager
Attach all the documents and publications you wish to be considered to the electronic application (do not just provide links). Name each uploaded document to clearly indicate its content.
Documents that cannot be submitted electronically, such as books or publications, should be sent in triplicate to the following address:
Karlstads universitet
Hanna Ljungdahl
651 88 Karlstad
SWEDEN
Application deadline: 2026-06-03
State the reference no: REK2026/66
We look forward to your application!
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Anställningsform: tillsvidareanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Karlstad | Län: Värmlands län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: REK2026/64 | Kontakt: Stefan Alfredsson +46547001668, Stefan Alfredsson +46547001668, | Facklig företrädare: Denita Gustavsson, OFR +4654-7001434, OFR/S Fackförbundet ST Denita Gustavsson 054-7001434, Madeleine Wiker, OFR/S, Sveriges lärare 054-7002113, OFR/S Sveriges lärare Madeleine Wiker 054-7002113, Per Hurtig, Saco 076-1011954, Per Hurtig, Saco 076-1011954, | Publicerat: 2026-05-07 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-06-03
