Associate Professor in Wearable and Pervasive Computing

As an Associate Professor in Wearable and Pervasive Computing, your role will be to contribute to advancing our research areas that intersect wearable technology, edge computing, machine learning, and augmented reality. You will contribute to the development and execution of our research agenda, fostering collaborations with industry partners and fellow researchers.

Your unique perspective will enrich our interdisciplinary team as you spearhead innovative research projects, mentor graduate students, and address the intricacies and prospects in the design and interplay of pervasive computing technologies at "the living edge" enabling the exploration of innovative applications in digital health, sports, wellbeing, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead and contribute to research initiatives at the confluence of wearable computing with edge computing, machine learning, augmented reality, and IoT systems.
• Engage in technological frontiers such as mobile and wearable computing, molecular and in-body networks, intelligent environments, and smart devices for both humans and animals.
• Innovate novel applications of pervasive technologies across domains such as healthcare, sports, smart cities, and mobility.
• Publish high-quality research in leading conferences and journals, contributing to the academic discourse in the field.
• Collaborate with industry counterparts to actualize research insights into tangible applications and solutions.
• Secure external funding through research proposals and partnerships with the industry.
• Mentor and supervise graduate students, fostering a collaborative and inclusive academic environment.
• Formulate and deliver courses aligned with our research themes, contributing to our educational pursuits.
• Shape the contours of our research agenda through your insight and involvement.

You have a strong interest and have shown the ability to collaborate in an academic, multidisciplinary environment.

We encourage you to apply if:

• You have a PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• You have a strong research background with a focus on wearable computing, artificial intelligence, sensor systems, and edge computing.
• You have an established publication record in renowned conferences and journals.
• You have experience in securing external research funding is desirable.
• You have demonstrated the ability to lead research projects and mentor graduate students.
• You have proven proficiency in teaching and course development at a university.
• You have strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• You have an innovative and visionary mindset to drive impactful research and advancements in the field.
• You have prior experience in industry collaborations or technology transfer is a plus.
• You are fluent in English (knowledge of, or willingness to learn Dutch is an advantage);
• You have a University Teaching Qualification (Dutch: BKO) or equivalent or you are willing to acquire one within three years.

The Pervasive Systems research group is a global pioneer in research and innovation in pervasive computing systems. We foresee a future in which the physical and virtual/digital worlds will intertwine, and that will be founded on data, connectivity, and intelligence. Seamless integration of computing with the physical world via sensors and actuators and computing systems can lead to a sustainable world.

Delivering fundamental smart sensing solutions for practical problems to provide society with higher living standards, greater safety, more comfort, and efficiency in a sustainable world. This can be reflected in relevant application areas including smart mobility, health care, sports, biodiversity and environmental monitoring.

We develop groundbreaking innovative and smart sensing solutions in several application domains that can have an impact on society. The combination of our leadership in smart sensing systems, wireless networking technologies, embedded AI and computer vision expertise is what makes us unique.