Senior Researcher in Systems-of-Systems

To strengthen the research within complex, software-intensive systems-of-systems, the department Mobility and Systems within Digital systems is currently looking for an experienced researcher to join the Systems engineering unit in the Lindholmen office in Gothenburg.

About us
Systems-of-systems (SoS) can be informally defined as a number of independent systems that collaborate to achieve something they cannot achieve on their own. The participating systems can be of any type, including mechatronic and cyber-physical ones, whereas the collaboration is primarily achieved through information and communication technologies (ICT). SoS is rapidly increasing in importance, with applications in areas such as transportation; factory automation (e.g., Industry 4.0); mining and construction; Internet of Things; eHealth; defense and crisis management. RISE is, therefore, expanding its research in the SoS area and is currently looking for additional researchers to strengthen this effort.

The Systems engineering unit is focusing its research on solutions for system development in a digital society that becomes increasingly connected and automated. Special attention is given to large-scale cyber-physical systems, where traditional embedded systems are evolving into systems-of-systems through connectivity, using technologies from the Internet of Things. The business landscape is also changing, with companies cooperating in software ecosystems across organizational borders and traditional domains. Our research is conducted using a range of research methods, including empirical and evidence-based approaches as well as concrete prototyping of solutions in hardware and software.

Who are you?
We are looking for an experienced researcher, with a Ph.D. degree in relevant subjects (such as computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering, or similar) combined with solid experience of industrial research and development of software and complex systems. A strong academic track record is highly valued, as is the experience of industrial research activities and project management. All projects require co-operation; hence it is essential to have an excellent social ability.

The following non-exhaustive list shows areas of expertise which are of particular interest for the positions:

- Systems-of-systems (SoS)
- Cyber-physical systems (CPS), with a focus on systems engineering
- Architecture for software-intensive systems
- Enterprise architecture
- Resilience, safety, robustness, and dependability
- Software ecosystems and cross-organizational development

As a senior researcher, you are expected to independently carry out projects in close cooperation with industrial and academic partners, from the initial contacts to successful delivery. You are also likely to create new co-operations with companies and universities and attract research funding from public agencies. Based on experiences and data collected from projects, you are supposed to be able to generalize these into explanatory models, and present results to the scientific and industrial communities.

Are we right for each other?
We cannot promise you an easy task, but we can promise you dedicated colleagues and some truly engaging societal challenges to tackle. You will get to work in a dynamic environment offering professional and personal development opportunities. At RISE, we want you to succeed and feel good, because together with your colleagues you contribute to a sustainable future and to securing a leading position for our industry and research globally. RISE can give you the chance to make a real difference. Welcome to one of Europe’s leading Research Institutes and Innovation Partner.

We look forward to your application!
We offer a full time, permanent employment. Applications will be evaluated continuously, and the start date is to be agreed with the successful applicant.

If this sounds interesting and you want to know more, feel free to contact Stefan Cedergren, 070-7914440. The deadline for applications is 11th of December 2020.

Researcher, Systems of Systems, Systems engineering, Software engineering, RISE, Lindholmen, Gothenburg