PhDStudent: Knowledge-based Software Engineering

The vision of the School of Engineering in Jönköping University is to be a European leader in developing and spreading new technology and knowledge that together reinforce the international competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Research in the School of Engineering is targeted at industrial product realization, especially in cooperative applications with SMEs. Information Engineering is one of the four established research environments in School of Engineering. The research group continues to grow! Now we are recruiting a PhD student in Knowledge-based Software Engineering.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Software testing is an important activity in software development life cycle. One of the main issues in testing is the generation of an optimal set of test cases to exercise software, an activity which is both difficult and expensive. For the past 20 years, the research community has been proposing solutions to alleviate the burden by the automation of test case generation. The research work of the PhD student will focus on how ontologies can help to automate the generation of high-quality test cases. The PhD work will be carried out within a new research project, financed by KK-Foundation, in collaboration with industry partners.

The position also includes teaching or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of the total working hours.


QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should have a Master's Degree or corresponding degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics or in a related discipline at the time the employment starts, and have good programming skills. Knowledge and experience in Ontology Engineering, Software Engineering, and Software Testing are of advantage. As for all PhD studies, a genuine interest and curiosity in the subject matter, excellent analytical and communication skills, orally as well as written, ability to work both independently and in teams are needed. Oral and literal proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of Swedish is an advantage.

INFORMATION
Employment start from April 1, 2015 or after the agreement is reached.

Salary according to the salary scheme for PhD students. Collective agreement applicable.

School of Engineering encourages applications of both, female and male applicants. We are actively working for a more balanced distribution between male and female researchers.

Enquires about the post can be made to research project leader, Vladimir Tarasov, vladimir.tarasov@jth.hj.se
Union representative, Mikael Palmgren, mikael.palmgren@jth.hj.se
Contact phone number for them all is +46 36 10 10 00.

APPLICATIONS
Please send your application to registrator@jth.hs.se, no later than March 23, 2015. Your application should include:
- Cover letter: a one-page summary of your application.
- Statement of purpose: Please state why you wish to pursue a doctoral degree in these research topics, giving an account of your academic interests and your specific qualifications. Maximum two A4 pages.
- Curriculum vitae
- Relevant transcripts (e.g. for the MSc) or registration extract
- Copy of the master thesis if applicable
- Two references with name, phone number and e-mail address

[Please quote reference number 2015/786-221 clearly on your application and in the mail subject]