Are you interested in working with state-of-the-art machine learning methods with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favorable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a researcher position at Uppsala University.
Uppsala University has a long tradition of successful research – among its alumni are 16 Nobel Prize laureates, including, most recently, Svante Pääbo. The University is unique when it comes to combining IT with wider research, from life sciences to the humanities.
The Department of Information Technology holds a leading position in both research and education at all levels. We are currently Uppsala University's third largest department, have around 350 employees, including 120 teachers and 120 PhD students. Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students take one or more courses at the department each year. You can find more information about us on the Department of Information Technology website.
At the Division of Systems and Control, we develop both theory and concrete tools to design systems that learn, reason, and act in the real world based on a seamless combination of data, mathematical models, and algorithms. Our research integrates expertise from machine learning, optimization, control theory, and applied mathematics, spanning diverse application domains such as medicine, energy systems, biomedical systems, neuroscience, and safety and security.
We have a wide network of long-standing international collaborators all around the world, for example at the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, University of Sydney, University of Newcastle and Aalto University.
Duties
Create a concrete understanding of the nuances of user needs in a clinical situation related to ECG readings. Assemble industrial prototypes and verify them. Involves evaluating and adapting (training) AI models based on deep learning. Develop the technical side of the prototype and transform the research code into an industrial prototype, i.e. a well-maintained software package. New development of methods linked to AI analysis of ECG data. Write scientific articles and technical documentation.
Requirements
Eligible for the position are those who have;
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Completed a PhD in machine learning, control engineering, signal processing or a similar field.
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Experience in AI-related software and product development.
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General theoretical knowledge and practical experience in deep learning in general and with ECG data specifically.
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Research experience and good understanding of dynamic systems.
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Research experience and solid knowledge in probabilistic modeling.
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Good communication skills.
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Experience working with researchers in medicine.
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Fluent in spoken and written English.
We are looking for candidates with
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A strong interest in implementing and developing new methods and models for deep learning in connection with ECG data.
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Personal qualities, such as a high level of creativity, accuracy and/or a structured approach to problem solving are crucial.
About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 12 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date August 1, 2026 as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.
For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Thomas Schön, e-post: [email protected].
In this recruitment we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you are asked to answer when making your application. The answers will be used as a part of the selection process.
Please submit your application by June, 19, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/1938.
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Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala Universityhttps://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. If security vetting is conducted, the applicant must pass the vetting process to be eligible for employment. Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system.
Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 | Ort: Uppsala | Län: Uppsala län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: UFV-PA 2026/1938 | Publicerat: 2026-06-03 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-06-19
