Associate Professor of Computer Sciences

Uppsala University

Specialization: Distributed Systems
Reference number: UFV-PA 2025/3710
Last application date: 2 March 2026
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Employment type: Permanent position (may start with a probationary/temporary period)
Scope: Full time (100%)

About Uppsala University

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research university with a strong international standing. With approximately 7,600 employees and 53,000 students, the university conducts education and research of the highest quality and relevance, aiming to make a positive impact on society.

The university has been awarded the HR Excellence in Research distinction by the European Commission, recognizing its stimulating and supportive research environment.

About the Research Environment

The position is hosted by the Emerging Communication Systems (ECoS) group at the Department of Information Technology. The group investigates the intersection of:

• Wireless communications
• Distributed systems
• Machine learning
• Low-power design
• Security

Research focuses on enabling future distributed communication systems that are energy-efficient, robust, and secure. The group publishes in leading international journals and conferences and collaborates globally, with funding from Swedish and European research agencies.

Subject Area

Computer Communication concerns protocols, software, and hardware for data exchange.
Within this area, distributed systems focus on protocols and methods for collaboration toward common goals.

Key research themes include:

• Performance and resource efficiency
• Security and dependability
• Synchronization and data consistency

Applications range from cloud services over wide-area networks to constrained wireless IoT systems with collaborating sensors.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position includes teaching, research, and administration, with responsibilities such as:

• Teaching and course responsibility in computer communication and distributed systems
• Supervision of Master’s and PhD students
• Following developments within the subject area and societal relevance
• Establishing and leading an independent research group
• Defining and planning research activities
• Applying for and securing external research funding
• Supervising doctoral students
• Departmental administrative duties

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A PhD in Computer Systems or a closely related field
• Demonstrated research expertise and teaching expertise relevant to the position
• Completed teacher training equivalent to 10 weeks, or willingness to complete it within two years if special circumstances apply
• Documented ability to teach in Swedish or English
• Personal capabilities necessary to carry out the full duties of the appointment

Assessment Criteria

Applicants who meet the formal qualifications will be assessed based on a holistic evaluation. The following criteria apply:

Research Expertise (equal weight with teaching)

• Quality, depth, and breadth of research output
• Special emphasis on research in distributed communication systems, combined with:
  • Performance analysis
  • AI-based methods
  • Resource efficiency
  • Security
• Ability to plan, lead, and develop research and doctoral education
• Proven ability to attract competitive research funding
• Collaboration within academia and with society at large

Teaching Expertise (equal weight with research)

• Teaching quality and experience (breadth and depth)
• Special emphasis on experience in:
  • Distributed systems
  • Computer communication
  • Distributed operating systems
• Experience in renewal and development of teaching methods
• Ability to integrate research into teaching
• Engagement with teaching and learning development inside and outside the university

Administrative Expertise (high importance)

• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work efficiently
• Resource management and operational planning
• Structured, goal-oriented working style
• Entrepreneurship

Management Expertise (high importance)

• Leadership and personnel management skills
• Decision-making and responsibility
• Ability to motivate and coordinate teams
• Conflict management and fostering a positive work environment

Collaboration Expertise (high importance)

• Interaction with the wider community
• Outreach activities (e.g., popular science, public lectures)
• Industrial collaboration, innovation, patents, or commercialization
• Translating external collaboration into educational development

All merits must be clearly documented to allow assessment of quality and scope.

Employment Conditions

• Start date: By agreement
• Location: Uppsala
• Salary: Individually negotiated

The position may be subject to security vetting

Periods of parental leave, part-time work related to childcare, military service, or union assignments will be considered as professional experience.

How to Apply

Submit your application via Uppsala University’s recruitment system by 2 March 2026.

For questions about the position, please contact:
Professor Christian Rohner
christian.rohner@it.uu.se
+46 70 167 9361

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