Associate Senior Lecturer in AI for Software Engineering at Blekinge Institute of Technology – Sweden

Summary

Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) in Karlskrona, Sweden, invites applications for a full-time, six-year tenure-track position as an Associate Senior Lecturer in AI for Software Engineering. Located within the Department of Software Engineering, the post is allocated 60% to research and 40% to teaching. The successful candidate will lead a new research group within the Software Engineering Education and Research Lab (SERL) focused on the Verification and Validation (V&V) of AI-intensive systems, including Generative AI and machine learning components. Key responsibilities include securing external funding, publishing research, teaching at all levels, supervising students, and collaborating with industrial partners such as SAAB, Ericsson, and FMV.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Software Engineering
Position Type	Associate Senior Lecturer
Discipline	Computer Science – Computer Systems
Research Area	Verification and Validation of AI-Intensive Systems
Degree Required	Doctoral degree or equivalent scientific competence
Experience	Preference is given to candidates who obtained their doctoral degree or equivalent qualification no more than seven years before the application deadline.
Salary	Not specified in the advertisement.
Contract Duration	Six years
Language	Swedish and English
Deadline	2026-12-03
Required Documents	Consult the official vacancy page for complete job description and submission instructions
Employer Address	Valhallavägen 1, Karlskrona, Blekinge, Sweden, 37179
Employer Contact	Tony Gorschek, Email: [email protected]

About the Project

The research focuses on the verification and validation of AI-intensive software systems incorporating non-deterministic, adaptive, or generative components. The objective is to develop new methodologies, tools, and standards to ensure trustworthiness, safety, and regulatory compliance without inhibiting generative functionality. Research application domains encompass autonomous vehicles, defense systems, telecommunications, and other software-intensive services.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishing and leading a new research area and group within SERL.
• Developing an independent research agenda in AI-intensive software engineering.
• Conducting research on verification and validation methods for AI-based systems.
• Leading industry-relevant research projects in collaboration with external partners.
• Securing external research funding and developing research initiatives.
• Participating in the recruitment of a PhD student within the first year and taking a lead supervision role.
• Publishing research in high-quality international journals and conferences.
• Lecturing, developing courses, and supervising student projects at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.

Required Skills

• Doctoral degree or equivalent scientific competence.
• Expertise or capability in verification and validation of AI-intensive systems.
• Pedagogical ability and teaching competence at various academic levels.
• Ability to collaborate with industry partners.
• Non-Swedish speakers are expected to acquire sufficient Swedish proficiency within three years.

Who Should Apply

Researchers holding a PhD or equivalent scientific competence in software engineering or related fields, ideally awarded within the past seven years. Candidates should possess expertise in software verification and validation, generative AI, machine learning testing, or safety-critical compliance, alongside strong skills in teaching, research leadership, and industry collaboration.

Benefits

• Tenure-track structure leading to a permanent position upon promotion to Senior Lecturer.
• 60% research allocation and 40% teaching allocation.
• Employee benefits package supporting quality of life, health, and security at work and in private life.

About the Employer

Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) is a Swedish higher education institution situated in Karlskrona, Blekinge County. Its Department of Software Engineering hosts the Software Engineering Education and Research Lab (SERL) and conducts research bridging academic software engineering with practical industrial challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline for this position?

The application deadline is 3 December 2026, at 23:59 Stockholm time.

What are the teaching and research allocations?

The appointment is structured with 60% allocated to research and 40% allocated to teaching.

Are non-Swedish speakers eligible to apply?

Yes. Candidates who do not speak Swedish are expected to acquire sufficient Swedish-language proficiency within three years.

Who can I contact regarding this role?

You can contact Tony Gorschek via email at [email protected].