Two 2-year Postdoc positions available at Simula in Explainable machine learning for the software certification process

Key Skills

Deep Learning, Effective communication skills, English Proficiency, Keras software library, Machine learning techniques, PyTorch, Software Development, Software Testing, TensorFlow

Job Description

Project and Job description

In the Department of Validation Intelligence of Autonomous Systems at Simula, we are seeking Postdoctoral researchers to work on explainable machine learning for the software certification process. The positions will last for 2 years with a possibility of extension for another year.

The positions are funded by an EU project that is developing a machine-learning-based solution for the continuous certification and recertification of software. To this end, the Postdoctoral researchers will work on explainable models for increasing the transparency of (re-)certification process, including explainable traceability support linking requirements and all relevant certification artifacts such as test case results, formal proofs, and other evidence, to build the understanding of which artifacts contribute to the need for recertification. Today there exist no tools that can provide transparent automated software re-certification with the goal to enable the user to understand the causes of non-compliance between certified software and compliance requirements. The focus of the Postdoctoral researchers will be to develop open-source tools for this purpose, therefore hands-on experience with explainable ML is needed.

Keywords

Machine learning (ML), deep learning

Explainable ML, Interpretable ML

Software certification, software testing, vulnerability detection, non-compliance detection

Candidate Profile

We are looking for interested candidates who have:

• Completed (before the position starts) PhD degree in Artificial Intelligence, or Software Engineering, or Computer Science with excellent grades.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks, such as PyTorch, Keras, or TensorFlow or others.
• Solid experience with Explainable ML techniques
• Understanding and experience with software testing and certification process
• Experience with software vulnerability testing
• Excellent level of spoken and written English, good interpersonal and communication skills, curiosity and creativity, and willingness to learn and work as part of an international team.

Simula is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Simula Offers

• Excellent opportunities for performing high quality research, as part of a highly competent and motivated team of international researchers and engineers.
• An informal and inclusive international working environment.
• Generous support for travel and opportunities to build international networks, through established collaboration with industry, exchange programs and research visits with other universities, and funding to attend conferences.
• Modern office facilities located in Oslo.
• A competitive salary. Starting salary from NOK 575.400. Numerous benefits: access to company cabin, BabyBonus arrangements, sponsored social events, generous equipment budgets (e.g., computer, phone and subscription), subsidized canteen meals and monthly bus pass, comprehensive travel/health insurance policy, etc.
• Relocation assistance: accommodation, visas, complimentary Norwegian language courses, etc.
• Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees’ health and well-being is a priority and we encourage them to make use of our flexible work arrangements to help balance their work and home lives efficiently.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following:

• Curriculum vitae: summarize your educational background, working experience (in particular, any relevant academic or industrial work), list of scientific publications, etc.
• Cover letter: outline your motivation for applying, relevant experience and qualifications, research interests and how/why you are qualified for the position.
• Contact information of two references, including the PhD supervisor(s).

Application deadline

31 October 2023. Applications will be continuously screened and the position will be filled as soon as the suitable candidate has been found.

Contact

Additional enquiries regarding the position can be addressed to dusica@simula.no