Postdoc - Advanced Trajectory Management and Analytics (DESS)

Postdoc - Advanced Trajectory Management and Analytics

A position to work with maritime data, such as AIS data, is available at the Data Engineering, Science and Systems (DESS) group at the Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University (AAU), Denmark. The position is temporary from 2025-09-01 to 2025-12-31.

About the Data Engineering, Science and Systems (DESS) group: DESS research focuses on data-intensive systems, spatio-temporal data management, data analytics, and applications of machine learning, with applications in digital energy and intelligent transport. International evaluations place DESS in the global top tier. For example, csrankings.org lists DESS as no. 1 in Europe and no. 9 in the world within Databases for the period 2023-2024. More information about DESS can be found at: https://www.cs.aau.dk/research/Data-Engineering-Science-and-Systems

Your work tasks     
To apply, it is essential to have a publication record in top data management, data mining/analytics, and distributed systems outlets, such as SIGMOD, PVLDB, ICDE, EDBT, CIKM, IEEE BigData, TODS, TKDE, VLDBJ, InfSys, KDD, ICDM, SDM, TKDD, AAAI, MDM, SSTD, SIGSPATIAL, depending on the topic.

Your tasks are to perform excellent scientific research, develop research software prototypes and conduct experiments, publish in international conferences and journals, and participate in activities of the group and the department. For this position, working with trajectory data and maritime data, such as AIS data, is a benefit.

Your competencies    

The job involves the implementation of software prototypes, so it is important to have experience with programming languages such as Python and SQL. We work with very large spatio-temporal datasets, so concrete experiences with spatial data tools such as PostGIS and QGIS are beneficial. Time-series analytics is widely used, so experience with tools and techniques in this area is also beneficial.

Qualification requirements 
Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at the PhD level.  

Advanced experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Spatio-temporal data management
• Big data management and analytics, in particular, advanced trajectory-based analytics
• Implementation of database-based software research prototypes

How to apply  
Your application must include the following: 

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma) 
• List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications. 
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position 
• References/recommendations 

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.    

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.  

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position. 

Do you have any questions? 
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.     

Further information 
Read more about our recruitment process here   

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.  

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace. 

Salary and terms of employment  
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish). 

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).