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Postdoctoral tenure track position in interdisciplinary knowledge construction for Environmental Governance

Engineering/it, Health/Life sciences, Social Sciences/Economics

About the position

The Faculty of Landscape and Society (LANDSAM), the Department of International Environment and Development Studies (Noragric), has an open postdoctoral tenure track position in interdisciplinary knowledge construction for environmental governance. The position is for up to six years with a possibility for a permanent position.

We are looking for candidates with demonstrated expertise at the interface between society and the environment with a base in applied ecology.

Candidates must have an interdisciplinary background, including a strong record in the natural sciences, documented record in the social sciences, and work at the interface of topics such as ecological systems and services, agroecology, ecological economics, political ecology and sustainability sciences, applied to contemporary issues such as biodiversity loss, climate change, sustainable food systems and the green shift.

Main tasks

The position covers research and education. Main tasks are:

  • Initiate and perform high quality research and education
  • Initiate, acquire and conduct research projects with external funding (e.g. the Norwegian Research Council, EU, ERC and/or ERA)
  • Develop, teach and administer study courses
  • Supervision of Bachelor, Master, and potentially PhD theses
  • Assume administrative duties
  • Collaboration within the department, faculty and university
  • Develop or participate in national and international networks
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Academic qualifications and skills

The applicant must have:

  • A PhD degree in ecology or similar relevant fields, defended within the five years preceding the application deadline for this position
  • Demonstrated ability to teach and conduct research across environment and development studies
  • Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines, both individually and as part of a team
  • Excellence in written and spoken English  

Applicants who have completed maximum 12 months of a post doc fellowship can apply.

The applicant should have:

  • Experiences in supervision and teaching at the University level
  • Experiences with research projects
  • Experiences with popular research dissemination and communication
  • Connections to professional networks nationally and internationally

Candidates must demonstrate basic command of a Scandinavian language as a working language. If a successful candidate is not fluent in a Scandinavian language at the time of the appointment, the candidate will within three years of the appointment be expected to learn sufficient Norwegian to be able to participate actively in all functions the position may involve.

If the person appointed does not have formal competence in pedagogics, she/he is obliged to complete a course in university pedagogics within two years after appointment.

Personal skills:

  • Personal ambitions to develop and lead research and education
  • Strong commitment to excellence
  • Good collaborative and communicative skills
  • Ability work in interdisciplinary teams
  • Willingness to contribute to fulfill the Department’s strategic priorities

Remuneration and information

The selected candidate will be appointed as a Postdoctoral Fellow, code 1352, wage framework 24, salary grade 59-65 (NOK 523 200 – 583 900 per annum). A compulsory contribution of 2 % is made to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The appointed candidate must sign a tenure track agreement and fulfil the criteria in the national regulation for tenure tracks.

For further information, please contact Head of Department Dr. Shai A. Divon, tlf: +47 67231351  email: shai.divon@nmbu.no

General information to applicants

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Application

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button above.

The applicant must submit:

  • A cover letter, a complete CV, certified copies of relevant transcripts, up to five relevant scientific publications and a publication plan for the tenure track period.
  • The names and contact details for two references.
  • A draft proposal of 2000 words for a research agenda on interdisciplinary knowledge integration for environmental governance relevant to our institutional setting.
  • A draft proposal for a course suitable for master students in at least two of the master programs at the Department of International Environment and Development Studies. The proposal must include the course objectives, a course description which specifies how the objectives are to be achieved, and a course outline.

The proposed research agenda and course description are part of the assessment and does not indicate that the department will carry out the proposals should the candidate be appointed.

Applicants invited for an interview are expected to present certified copies of their diplomas and certificates and may be invited to give a trial lecture. Incomplete applications will be excluded from the appointment process.

Applications must be written in English and submitted electronically.

Application deadline: August 1st 2019

About LANDSAM

LANDSAM has 1300 students and 180 staff. It consists of five sub-units, carrying out research and education in the fields of urban and regional planning, property management and law, landscape architecture, international environment and development studies, and public health.

The faculty has eleven study programs and two research education programs. Some of these are taught in Norwegian with a national focus and others in English with an international focus. The faculty also has a strong research record with a large portfolio of externally funded research projects.

The Department of International Environment and Development Studies (Noragric) is a leading education and research institution in Norway, conducting world class and highly internationalized critical interdisciplinary research across the fields of International Relations, Environment and Global Development Studies, focusing on global challenges on the intersection between social and natural processes.

Noragric is organized in four research clusters on rights and power in development, climate change and agricultural development, conflict and human security, and environmental governance. It comprises 35 academic staff, 30 PhD candidates and 400 fulltime students, and is responsible for one Bachelor program, three Master programs, and a PhD program.

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The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

NMBU has a special responsibility for research and education that ensures the basis of life for future generations.

Sustainability is rooted in everything we do and we provide knowledge for life.

NMBU has 1700 employees and 5200 students and is organized in seven faculties. NMBU has a campus in Ås and in Oslo. In the autumn of 2020 we are co-located on Ås.

Further information on NMBU is available at www.nmbu.no

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Deadline

1st August 2019

Post expires on Thursday August 1st, 2019

Postdoc in Evaluation of EOR Potential by Gas/water Flooding in Chalk Oil Reservoirs

Engineering/it

The Danish Hydrocarbon Research and Technology Centre (Centre for Oil and Gas – DTU), Technical University of Denmark (DTU), invites applicants for a position on investigations of gas and water flooding mechanisms and models in the context of advanced recovery methods. Centre for Oil and Gas – DTU is established by the Danish Underground Consortium and DTU. As part of a national strategy on oil and gas, the research centre is an ambitious, targeted effort to improve recovery of oil and gas from the Danish North Sea.

Responsibilities and tasks

The position will be an integrated part of the Advanced Water Flooding and the Tight Reservoir Development programmes with the focus on improving oil recovery in chalk reservoirs in the Danish part of the North Sea. In this context, the candidate is expected to perform innovative, and applied research on understanding of  gas and water flooding in tight chalk formations.  The candidate should set-up and develop various applied reservoir simulations for modified salinity water flooding and gas flooding in  (fractured) chalk reservoirs. Co-supervising of Ph.D./MSc students working with reservoir simulation and collaboration with other researchers and students working with water/gas flooding experiments are required. The team will participate in a growing cross-disciplinary research program, involving several researchers at DTU and other Danish universities, research institutes, and industry. The team will have access to unique field and laboratory data sets to test concepts and methods developed at the centre. 

 
Qualifications
  • PhD degree in applied mathematics, computational fluid dynamics,petroleum, hydrogeology, chemical, mechanical engineering or other relevant areas;
  • Good knowledge of dynamic reservoir modelling (e.g. ECLIPSE, CMG) for gas and water flooding;
  • Excellent skills in compositional simulations;
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of multiphase flow, geochemistry and geomechanics in porous media;
  • Previous experience with devloping numerical codes for modelling coupled flow and transport in porous formations with discrete geological features is
highly advantageous.
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment;
We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
 

The period of employement is 2 years.

 
Further information

Further information may be obtained from Dr. Hamid Nick, hamid@dtu.dk

 

You can read about the scientific basis for the centre’s activities here: www.oilgas.dtu.dk/english/Research

Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 10 August 2019. 

Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online,” fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include: 

  • Application (cover letter) – stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project
  • CV
  • Research statement and names and addresses of three references
  • Authorized copies of BSc, MSc, and PhD diplomas, and transcript of grades (an official translation into English) with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here).
  • List of publications         

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

The overarching purpose of The Danish Hydrocarbon Research and Technology Centre is to identify new technological and conceptual solutions that will enable increased oil and gas extraction in the Danish section of the North Sea. The research activities at the centre cover selected aspects of expertise: Reservoir characterization, Enhanced Oil & Gas Recovery Processes, Drilling & Production Technology Concepts and Production Facilities, Materials Research & Design. The centre will develop deep, new understanding within these disciplines with a line-of-sight to application. Located at The Technical University of Denmark research groups at the University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, Aalborg University and the Geological Survey of Greenland and Denmark will be affiliated with the Centre. When fully operational, the centre will employ and engage more than 100 people.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.

Deadline: 10 August 2019
Unit: Centre for Oil and Gas – DTU
Read the job description and apply online

Post expires on Saturday August 10th, 2019

PhD position: Numerical modelling of μ-Cracks: Flow & Deformation

Engineering/it
The Danish Hydrocarbon Research and Technology Centre (Centre for Oil and Gas – DTU), Technical University of Denmark (DTU), invites applicants for a PhD position on numerical modelling of thermo-hydro-mechanical processes  in chalk reservoirs. Centre for Oil and Gas – DTU is established by the Danish Underground Consortium and DTU. As part of a national strategy on oil and gas, the research centre is an ambitious, targeted effort to improve recovery of oil and gas from the Danish North Sea.
Responsibilities and tasks

The main objective of this project is to study the micro fractures and their impact on the dynamic of multiphase flow under reservoir conditions.  The CT images of single and multiphase flow in the actual reservoir core plugs will form the basis of the study. We aim to describe in detail the response of the fractured formations to pore pressure and flow rate changes under reservoir conditions by investigating how the different physical processes vary in their manifestation in complex chalk media from micro- to core-scale. The following tasks will be undertaken:  

  • Developing a physically-based upscaling flow and transport method from micro- to core-scale for fractured chalk;
  • Verifying model against CT-scan flow and transport measurements;
  • Generate accurate multiphase flow and transport properties of fractured chalk;
  • Developing a workflow for updating reservoir models dynamically as a function of induced local mechanical stresses variation.

The positions will be an integrated part of the advanced water flooding programme with the focus on understanding  the flow behaviour in fractured chalk reservoirs in the Danish part of the North Sea.

 
Qualifications
  • M.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering or other relevant areas;
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of multiphase flow and transport in porous media;
  • Previous experience with devloping numerical codes for flow models in fractured rock is highly advantageous.
  • A good knowledge of applied mathematics, geomechanics and computational fluid dynamics is very valuable.
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment as an independent researcher;
  • Good writing and communication skills in English;

Approval and Enrolment

The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

 
Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

 
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
 
Further information

Further information may be obtained from Dr. Hamid Nick, hamid@dtu.dk

 

You can read about the scientific basis for the centre’s activities here: www.oilgas.dtu.dk/english/Research

Application procedure:
Please submit your online application no later than 20 July 2019.

Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online,” fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include: 

  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research statement and names and addresses of three references
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
  • Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and Excel spreadsheet here)

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master’s degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

The overarching purpose of The Danish Hydrocarbon Research and Technology Centre is to identify new technological and conceptual solutions that will enable increased oil and gas extraction in the Danish section of the North Sea. The research activities at the centre cover selected aspects of expertise: Reservoir characterization, Enhanced Oil & Gas Recovery Processes, Drilling & Production Technology Concepts and Production Facilities, Materials Research & Design. The centre will develop deep, new understanding within these disciplines with a line-of-sight to application. Located at The Technical University of Denmark research groups at the University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, Aalborg University and the Geological Survey of Greenland and Denmark will be affiliated with the Centre. When fully operational, the centre will employ and engage more than 100 people.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.

Deadline: 20 July 2019
Unit: Centre for Oil and Gas – DTU
Read the job description and apply online

Post expires on Saturday July 20th, 2019

PhD position in Kinetic and Thermodynamic Modeling of Gas Hydrate Systems

Engineering/it

DTU Chemical Engineering invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in Kinetic and thermodynamic modeling of gas hydrate systems.

This modelling project is part of a larger initiative which considers the problem of using carbon dioxide to produce the vast resources of natural gas locked up as solid gas hydrates in permafrost and oceanic margin zones. The natural gas hydrates are converted to CO2 hydrates, thereby storing CO2 (the major greenhouse gas) while simultaneously releasing natural gas. This so-called “swapping” process, whereby methane (the major component in natural gas) in the hydrate is replaced by CO2, allows for production of natural gas from hydrate without adversely affecting the stability of the solid hydrate.

Responsibilities and tasks
The project will involve kinetic and thermodynamic modeling of gas hydrate systems and processes as well as molecular simulation, for example to probe the formation of CO2 hydrate and dissociation of CH4 hydrate in a production/storage scenario.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a master’s degree in chemical engineering or similar. A strong background in chemical process modelling (thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, transport processes) and molecular simulation is essential.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be Assoc. Prof. Nicolas von Solms and Assoc. Prof. Alexander Shapiro.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and an academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Nicolas von Solms, nvs@kt.dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Chemical on www.kt.dtu.dk.

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 31 August 2019 (local time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:  

  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
  • Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master’s degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU is a leader in innovative teaching and research, built on core technical subjects and engineering scientific disciplines. The teaching and research cover separation processes, reaction engineering, dynamics and process regulation, process and facility planning, unit operations, heat transmission, fluid mechanics and applied thermodynamics. The Department enjoys very close relations with international partners, and especially a wide range of industrial companies.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies. 

Deadline: 31 August 2019
Unit: DTU Chemical Eng.
Read the job description and apply online

Post expires on Saturday August 31st, 2019

Two PhD scholarships in Process Modelling of CO2 Conditioning – Liquefaction and Compression

Engineering/it

The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Center for Energy Resources Engineering (CERE), invites applicants for two PhD positions in the area of process modelling of CO2 conditioning – liquefaction and compression.”

The PhD projects are part of the “3D” project (DMXTM Demonstration in Dunkirk) funded by Horizon 2020, the European Union’s research and innovation program. This H2020 project (Grant Agreement N° 838031) has a 19.2-million-euro budget over 4 years, including 14.7 million euros in European Union subsidies. Coordinated by IFPEN, the “3D” project brings together 10 other partners from research and industry from 6 European countries: ArcelorMittal, Axens, Total and its 1/3 party Greenflex, RWTH, DTU, ACP, CMI, Gassco, Brevik Engineering and Uetikon.

Responsibilities and tasks
The projects will involve process modelling and simulation of CO2 conditioning as part of the full CO2 value chain from capture to storage. You will consider CO2 liquefaction and compression. This is related to CO2 captured from the steel blast furnaces of Arcelor-Mittal in Dunkirk and then conditioned and prepared for transport to the North Sea cluster.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree.

A strong background in process engineering, process modelling, process simulation, thermodynamics, mathematical modelling, and computer programming experience is essential.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Nicolas von Solms, and Associate Professor Philip Fosbøl.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Nicolas von Solms, tel: +45 4525 2867, nvs@kt.dtu.dk, or Associate Philip Fosbøl, tel: +45 4525 2868, plf@kt.dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering at www.kt.dtu.dk.

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 31 August 2019 (local time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include: 

  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
  • Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and Excel spreadsheet here)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU is a leader in innovative teaching and research, built on core technical subjects and engineering scientific disciplines. The teaching and research cover separation processes, reaction engineering, dynamics and process regulation, process and facility planning, unit operations, heat transmission, fluid mechanics and applied thermodynamics. The Department enjoys very close relations with international partners, and especially a wide range of industrial companies.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.

Deadline: 31 August 2019
Unit: DTU Chemical Eng.
Read the job description and apply online

Post expires on Saturday August 31st, 2019

Postdoc in Islanded Energy Systems

Engineering/it

The Department of Electrical Engineering invites applicants for a Postdoc position at our Centre for Electric Technology. Center for Electric Power and Energy (CEE) provides cutting edge research in sustainable, reliable and cost-efficient energy systems to the benefit of society. At CEE you will enjoy the advantages of a creative and inspiring work environment shared with about 100 highly skilled and motivated colleagues. Our new colleague will be affiliated with the Electric Power Systems research group.

The Postdoc will contribute to the developing of the research field in energy system modelling and management with particular focus to electrically islanded systems with dominant share of distributed energy resources.

Responsibilities and tasks
Areas of interest include optimization of energy systems, modelling of distributed energy resources and observability and controllability of power systems. Specifically: 

  • Holistic assessment of the energy requirements of the Bornholm energy system (including electrical, thermal and transportation perspectives) in order to accommodate the increasing amount of fluctuating renewable (wind and solar) energy produced on the island and to become carbon neutral by 2025, avoiding the need for further interconnections with the mainland.
  • Methodologies for modelling heterogeneous sets of distributed energy resources (including electric vehicles, heat pumps) of various sizes, subject to different user requirements.
  • Modeling and experimental validation of energy storage systems locally coupled with photovoltaic systems and electric vehicles fast chargers.
The postdoc will have task responsibilities in the H2020 project Insulae and be involved in the coordination of the project activities of PhD and master students.

The candidate is also expected to actively contribute in raising funds for new research projects and to promote Technical University of Denmark activities.

Funding research project: H2020 Insulae
The H2020 project INSULAE aims at assessing and testing technologies for decarbonizing islands. It foresees demonstrations in three European islands (including Bornholm) in order to prove technical and economic feasibility of various energy technologies and solutions for increasing renewables and energy independency. (note: the project website is expected to be online later in July; few insights on the project can be retrieved here).

Qualifications
Candidate must hold a M.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering degree or similar. The successful candidate can document research experience in several of the following fields: 
  • Dynamic modeling and simulation of power systems at transmission and distribution level
  • Distributed energy resources modeling and control
  • Interaction between different energy domains (electrical, thermal, transportation)
  • Experience with experimental facilities activities is highly appreciated
  • Ability to carry out activities and further development in the fields both independently and in team
  • Proficient use of the English language.
  • Dedicated person with desire to learn is an essential quality
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to: 
  • scientific production and research potential at international level
  • innovative skills and the ability to generate new ideas
  • the ability to communicate at all levels such as the provision of scientific advice to public sector authorities
  • the ability to promote and utilize research results
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment is based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years and can be extended for further 1 year, given funding availability.

The place of work will be at the Department of Electrical Engineering, DTU Risø Campus, Roskilde, Denmark. Lyngby campus will be visited on a weekly basis depending on meeting/teaching commitments.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
You are welcome to contact Associate Professor Mattia Marinelli, matm@elektro.dtu.dk or DER Group Leader Associate Professor Chresten Træholt, ctr@elektro.dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Electrical Engineering on www.elektro.dtu.dk and about CEE on www.cee.elektro.dtu.dk.

Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 16 August 2019 (local time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file.

The file must include:  

  • Application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Diploma (MSc/PhD)
  • List of publications
  • A 2-page research statement, including figures and references if deemed necessary (max 1000 words). Relevant research achievements, methodological approach and research objectives in the framework of the Postdoc are recommended elements to be included.
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Electrical Engineering educates students within electrical engineering technologies. We offer studies at BEng, BSc, MSc and PhD levels, and participate in joint international programmes. We conduct state-of-the-art research within antenna and microwave technology, robot technology, power and physical electronics, acoustic environment, electro-acoustics, electric power and energy. Our department has more than 200 members of staff.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.

Deadline: 16 August 2019
Unit: DTU Electrical Eng
Read the job description and apply online

Post expires on Friday August 16th, 2019

PhD student for Privacy Preserving Blockchain Applications

Engineering/it

The IT University of Copenhagen invites highly motivated individuals to apply for a 3 year PhD position starting in November 2019 or soon thereafter.

The position is part of the research Center for Information Security and Trust (CIST), placed in the Computer Science Department.

The project
Currently, most popular cryptocurrencies and smart contract systems such as Bitcoin and Ethereum offer no privacy guarantees. In practice, this means that all user data on transactions and contract execution is publicly available on the blockchain. The goal of this project is to develop new cryptographic protocols and techniques for privacy preserving blockchain applications, which guarantee that sensitive user data is never revealed. Besides guaranteeing user privacy, we also aim at developing new cryptographic techniques that allow for authorities to lawfully audit user activities in our privacy preserving protocols, which is an Important issue in current privacy preserving blockchain applications.

Towards this goal, we will investigate new techniques for constructing privacy preserving cryptocurrencies and smart contracts that do not leak user data on the blockchain but still allow for public verification of transactions and smart contract executions. While anonymous cryptocurrency systems such as Zcash solve the privacy issues of most current systems, they irrevocably hide all user activities, making it impossible to investigate illegal activities conducted in the system. Aiming at constructing regulation compliant protocols, we will investigate techniques for lawful auditing of user activities in privacy preserving blockchain applications.

The research in this project will focus on employing techniques from the areas of secure multiparty computation, zero knowledge and anonymous credentials to construct privacy preserving yet auditable cryptographic protocols for blockchain applications. More specifically, we will use these techniques to design and analyze provably secure protocols that implement cryptocurrencies with both privacy and auditability guarantees. We will also focus on improving the efficiency of such protocols aiming at practical applications.

The successful applicant should:

  • Have a strong background in computer science or mathematics, with a focus on complexity theory, number theory, algebra and probability theory
  • Have previous research experience in security and cryptography (specially in cryptographic protocols) is most welcome
  • Be motivated and enthusiastic about theoretical research in cryptography

Qualification Requirements
The following qualifications are required:

  • 3 year programme: candidates should have an MSc (or equivalent)
  • 4 year programme: candidates should have a BSc

Application
The application must be in English and must include:

  • A cover letter;
  • A statement of purpose, which provides evidence of independent thinking, novelty and originality, and a state of the art grasp of the targeted research field matching the project description above;
  • Documentation of academic degree(s); grade transcripts that documents outstanding academic achievement;
  • Curriculum Vitae, which must include two professional/academic references;
  • Applications may also include a relevant scientific publication written by the applicant, or the applicants master thesis. Letters of recommendation can also be included in the application

Applications without the above-mentioned documents will not be assessed.

It is understood that even highly qualified applicants will satisfy these requirements to varying degrees, for example because of differences in publication cultures in various research fields.

Early contact with our faculty staff is strongly encouraged.

General information
The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) is a teaching and research-based tertiary institution concerned with information technology (IT) and the opportunities it offers. The IT University has more than 160 full-time Faculty members. Research and teaching in information technology span all academic activities which involve computers including computer science, information and media sciences, humanities and social sciences, business impact and the commercialization of IT.

Successful applicants will be employed and enrolled at the ITU University for a period of 3 or 4 years depending on the university degree level of the applicant.

Salary
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).

Application procedure
You can only apply for this position through our e-recruitment system. Apply by pushing the button “Apply for position” in the job announcement on our website: http://en.itu.dk/About-ITU/Vacancies

Please read the guidelines for applicants carefully before filling in the application form. You can see the guidelines through this link: https://en.itu.dk/research/phd-programme/available-phd-positions/guidelines-for-applicants

Applications must be written in English. All other documents, such as transcripts must be accompanied by a translation in English or Danish.

Questions about the positions can be directed to Associate Professor Bernardo David, IT University of Copenhagen, e-mail beda@itu.dk. Questions related to the application procedure may be directed to HR, Sara Toft, e-mail sato@itu.dk or +45 7218 5130.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Appointment Order from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of 13 March 2012.

The IT University may use shortlisting in connection to the recruitment process. I In case of shortlisting, the Chairman of the hiring committee selects applicants for assessment in consultation with the hiring committee after the application deadline. All applicants are notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The shortlisting of candidates for assessment is based on the criteria in the job posting.

Application deadline: 15 August 2019, at 23:59 CEST.

Applications/enclosures received at ITU after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration. If you submit an application, it is your responsibility to ensure that it arrives before the deadline so please allow sufficient time for upload of publications and other documents.

The IT University invites all qualified researchers regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background to apply for the positions.

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Post expires on Thursday August 15th, 2019

PhD fellow in Computational structural biology, Department of Biology

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One or two PhD positions are available from September 1, 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Lindorff-Larsen group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. The PhD students will work on a project called BRAINSTRUC within the area of computational aspects of integrative structural biology. BRAINSTRUC is a collaboration between six research groups within structural biology spanning a range of techniques and biological topics, and the successful candidate(s) will be part of a strong and interdisciplinary group of scientists working on developing and applying methods to study the structure and dynamics of proteins.

About BRAINSTRUC and the research environment

The successful candidates will work on computational approaches in integrative structural biology and will be supervised by Professor Kresten Lindorff-Larsen. The project is part of a large interdisciplinary effort called BRAINSTRUC (www.brainstruc.ku.dk) funded by the Lundbeck Foundation. In addition to the Lindorff-Larsen group, the project also involves groups devoted to experimental biophysics and structural biology including X-ray crystallography, CryoEM, NMR, SAXS and SANS. The biological focus within BRAINSTRUC is on protein molecules and complexes in the human brain including membrane transporters, the immune system and protein aggregation. The PhD student will use molecular simulations and modelling to study these systems in collaboration with the experimental groups within BRAINSTRUC (for more details including the other partners see www.brainstruc.ku.dk).

We offer a highly dynamic and international research environment located at the Biocenter in central Copenhagen, Denmark (www.bio.ku.dk). The Lindorff-Larsen group combines computational and experimental methods to study the structure, function and dynamics of biomacromolecules. Research within the group covers a broad range of areas in protein science including understanding the relationship between protein dynamics and function, protein design, protein folding and stability, drug resistance, and determining the structures of proteins by integrating experiments and simulations.

The group is part of the Linderstrøm-Lang Centre for Protein Science at the Department of Biology. The research at the centre is highly interdisciplinary ranging from molecular cell biology to protein chemistry, advanced biophysics and computational biology. The centre also has access to state of the art experimental and computational facilities.

Project description

The PhD students will work on one or more of the subprojects within BRAINSTRUC, focusing on computational methods, both existing and newly developed, together with experimental data to determine the structure and dynamics of complex biomolecules and their assemblies. Experimental data include from SAXS, SANS, Cryo-EM, NMR, X-ray diffraction, and other sources of structural information. For an introduction to the research topic see e.g. our recent review (Bottaro et al, Science, 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.aat4010).

Research topics for the PhD projects include:

  • Using coarse-grained and all-atom simulations to study large molecular complexes
  • Using molecular simulations to interpret cryoEM experiments
  • Integrative methods to study intrinsically disordered proteins

Principal supervisor is Professor Kresten Lindorff-Larsen, Linderstrøm-Lang Centre for Protein Science and Structural Biology and NMR Laboratory Department of Biology, lindorff@bio.ku.dk.

Job description

The position is available for a 3-year period and your key tasks as a PhD student at SCIENCE are:

  • To manage and carry through your research project
  • Attend PhD courses
  • Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis
  • Teach and disseminate your research
  • To stay at an external research institution for a few months
  • Work for the department

Qualifications

We are seeking motivated and strong applicants with a MSc degree in biophysics, physics, chemistry or biochemistry or similar fields. The ideal candidate has with documented research experience within the area of biomolecular simulation. Experience with methods that integrate experimental data and computation will be a strong plus, as will simulations of large molecular assemblies. Experience with working with membrane proteins is also a plus.

Candidates must have good interpersonal and communication skills. Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

The starting salary is currently at a minimum DKK 325.625 (approx. €43,400) including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 44,980). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

Application Procedure

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

  • A cover letter (max 1. page) explaining your background, key skills and how they are relevant to the research in BRAINSTRUC, and your motivation for applying
  • Curriculum vitae (max 2. pages) including educational background previous research experience
  • List of publications (including preprints and papers in review)
  • Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc)
  • Contact details for two former employers or supervisors (no reference letters should be attached)

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

The deadline for applications is 19th July 2019 23:59 GMT +2.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee. Afterwards an assessment committee will be appointed to evaluate the selected applications. The applicants will be notified of the composition of the committee and the final selection of a successful candidate will be made by the Head of Department, based on the recommendations of the assessment committee and the interview committee.

The main criterion for selection will be the research potential of the applicant and the above mentioned skills. The successful candidate will then be requested to formally apply for enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD school of Science. You can read more about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Questions

For specific information about the PhD scholarship, please contact the principal supervisor Professor Kresten Lindorff-Larsen, Linderstrøm-Lang Centre for Protein Science and Structural Biology and NMR Laboratory Department of Biology, lindorff@bio.ku.dk.

General information about PhD programmes at SCIENCE is available at http://www.science.ku.dk/phd.

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Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

Deadline: 19 July 2019
Unit: Faculty of Science
Campus: Department of Biology
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Post expires on Friday July 19th, 2019

Postdoctoral position in Functional Programming

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Information about the division
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is a joint department between Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg. The department has around 260 employees from over 30 countries. The research spans from theoretical foundations to applied systems development. We provide high
quality education at Bachelor’s, Master’s and graduate levels, offering over 120 courses each year. We also have extensive national and international collaborations with academia, industry, and society.

The Functional Programming group at Chalmers is world-class. It has long worked on property-based testing and on domain specific languages for hardware design and verification or for low level programming. The group also has an interest in testing and verification of machine learning algorithms. The role as postdoctoral researcher is to participate actively in research in domain specific languages and to cooperate with other researchers and doctoral students within the area. The successful candidate is also expected to generally contribute to the development of the Functional Programming Group. The ability to build links to other research groups at the department or elsewhere would be an advantage. Importantly, the postdoctoral researcher will be given ample time to develop his/her own research directions.

Major responsibilities
The postdoctoral researcher will carry out independent research on functional programming and on domain specific languages for programming field programmable gate arrays, GPUs or other novel architectures. He or she will work with Mary Sheeran and colleagues within the Functional Programming group and in the Information Security Group, including on the SSF funded Octopi project about secure programming of the Internet of Things.

Please find more information about our current research and active researchers within the groups via the following link: https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/cse/research/Pages/research-projects.aspx

Position summary
The position provides full time employment for a maximum of two years. The major responsibility is research, but the position may include up to 20% teaching, depending on the department’s current teaching needs.

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoctoral researcher, you must have a doctoral degree in computer science or a related field. To qualify for the specialist position of researcher, you should in addition have significant research experience and good pedagogical qualifications.

Competitive candidates are those who have a strong background in functional programming and domain specific languages. You should not only be a skilled researcher, but also an excellent programmer and software tool builder. We will pay particular attention to your ability to convey research ideas in writing and in presentations.

English is the working language for research and Masters level teaching at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. In this light, fluency in English is mandatory, while knowledge of Swedish is not required. However, Chalmers offers Swedish courses for those who are interested.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Our aim is to actively increase our gender balance in both our department and division. We therefore strongly encourage female applicants for our positions. As an employee at Chalmers and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, you are given the opportunity to contribute to our active work within the field of equality and diversity. We are working broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. For more information, visit our website: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Chalmers-for-a-sustainable-future/initiatives-for-gender-equality/gender-initiative-for-excellence/Pages/default.aspx

Our offer to youChalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20190274 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• details about education and work history
• complete list of publications
• teaching experience
• Industrial experience
• two references whom we can contact (name, title and affiliation, email address)

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number) of at most 3 pages where you present:
• yourself and your qualifications
• previous research fields and main research results
• future goals and research interests

Other documents:
• A document that you have written (for example a paper, tech report or thesis)
• Two letters of recommendation together with the name and contact information of the referees who wrote them. It is preferable that you directly include letters of recommendation; we typically get a large number of applications, and it is not feasible for us to request letters for all applicants.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 31 August 2019

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Mary Sheeran,
CSE,
mary.sheeran@chalmers.se


   


Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Building Futures, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
   

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Post expires on Saturday August 31st, 2019

Postdoc in Development of Nanomaterial-based Biosensors

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A postdoc position is available in the Section of Experimental and Translational Immunology (xTI), Division of Biopharma, Dept. of Health Technology, at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).

In the Section of Experimental and Translational Immunology, we are focusing on understanding immune regulation, recognitions and signaling to unravel disease mechanism, and translate immunological finding into therapeutic strategies via design of nanomaterial to actively engage or manipulate the immune system. We are also working on biosensors to effective readout hazardous substances.

The present project will be conducted in the research group ‘Nanomaterials and Nanobiosensors’, under supervision of Associate Professor Yi Sun. Detection of hazardous substances such as heavy metals in water is highly important for human health. This project aims to develop portable and robust nanomaterial-based biosensors that can rapidly, sensitively and precisely screen analytes of interest for water monitoring.

Responsibilities and tasks
The main tasks include:  

  • synthesizing nanomaterial-based biomimetic receptors for both small molecules and macromolecules; 
  • characterizing physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials; 
  • developing nanomaterial-based electrochemical biosensors; 
  • implementing biosensors for on-site water testing; 
  • project management and communication with stakeholders; 
  • supervising PhD/master students.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent. The successful applicant should have a strong background in material science, electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, or related disciplines, with solid skills in nanomaterial synthesis and characterization. The candidate should demonstrate evidence of self-driven and independent research capability, excellent collaboration and communication skills, an interest in working in an interdisciplinary research environment, and a strong motivation to succeed within a competitive research field. Experiences with innovation activities or grant application activities will be considered as an advantage.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 2 years.

The position will be based at the DTU Lyngby Campus, Denmark.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Assoc. Prof. Yi Sun, suyi@dtu.dk and Professor Sine Reker Hadrup, sirha@dtu.dk.

You can read more about the Department of Health Technology at www.healthtech.dtu.dk/english.

Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 15 August 2019 (local time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include: 

  • Application (cover letter)
  • CV
  • Diploma (MSc/PhD)
  • List of publication

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation base on technical and natural science for the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector is a globally expanding market with demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech creates the foundation for companies to develop new and innovative services and products which benefit people and create value for society. DTU Health Techs expertise spans from imaging and biosensor techniques, across digital health and biological modelling, to biopharma technologies.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.

Deadline: 15 August 2019
Unit: DTU Health Tech
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Post expires on Thursday August 15th, 2019

PhD Scholarship in MVDC Collection System for Large Offshore Wind Farms

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The Department of Wind Energy in the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Wind Energy) is seeking a PhD for the Integration and Planning Section (INP).

 

DTU Wind Energy is a mission driven university department with a vision to be the preferred university partner for the global wind energy sector. The department creates value for society through integration of research with education, innovation and research-based consultancy within key fields central to the development and use of wind energy.

 

You will be part of the international team carrying out research in Integration and Planning Section where the working language is English.

 

Our research is function oriented in the sense that we direct the research towards issues that are relevant for industrial development and applications, and we work in projects with system integration, control concepts for wind turbines, wind power plants, electrical components, grid connection and large-scale wind energy penetration.

 

Please look at www.vindenergi.dtu.dk for more details on the type of activities we undertake.  

 

DTU has a strategic collaboration agreement with SINTEF and NTNU (Norwegian Technical University) and has established the Nordic Offshore Wind Research and Innovation Centre (NOWRIC). The NOWRIC Center is a solid platform for both academic and industrial collaboration. DTU Wind Energy supports the Center with this PhD position.

Offshore wind power development today is mostly done in large wind farms, located further from the shore. Depending on the distance, the transmission to shore is done using Direct Current (DC) technology. However, the collection system – the electrical infrastructure connecting the individual wind turbines – is based on Alternating Current (AC) technology. This is not optimal, as it involves another conversion stage – AC to DC – with the added components and additional losses.  To overcome this, DC technology can be used for the offshore wind farm collection system. Several concepts have been proposed in the literature, however there is a gap in the analysis of the detailed implications of those concepts on the wind turbine control. Furthermore, there is great need of a unified tool that allows performing a techno-economic analysis of the different concepts.

 

The present PhD project will be associated to the Nordic Offshore Wind Research and Innovation Center, and will take advantage of collaboration with researchers at both DTU, NTNU and SINTEF.

Responsibilities and tasks

The proposed PhD study will investigate concepts for MVDC collection grid in large offshore wind farms. The focus will be on large wind turbines, i.e. > 10MW. The main objective is to investigate, analyze, develop and implement MVDC topologies that will result in an overall lower cost of wind power. The analysis will cover the entire chain from wind turbines to offshore HVDC converter: wind turbine DC converter, MVDC cables, and DC/DC converters for MV to HV DC.

 

Detailed project plan will be developed with the supervisors and will include laboratory experiments. As a minimum, the PhD will include the following responsibilities and tasks:

  • State of the art literature review
  • Development and implementation of DC component models
  • Development of tool for techno-economic comparison of DC collection system concepts
  • Lab scale experimental testing at NTNU/SINTEF facilities

Qualifications
Candidates should have a master’s degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics / Power Engineering.

 

The successful candidate is required to have:

  • Documented background in converter modelling and control
  • Documented background in at least one power engineering simulation tool, e.g. PSCAD, PowerFactory, Simscape Power Systems
  • Knowledge on wind turbine / wind power plant technology
  • Ability to work in a project team and take responsibility for own research goals
  • Fluency in communicating and reporting in English
  • Prior experience with Real time digital simulations and Hardware in the Loop Testing is appreciated.

The successful candidate must also fulfill the requirements for admission to a doctoral program at both DTU and NTNU.

 

Approval and Enrolment

The scholarship for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

 
Assessment

The assessment of the applicants will be made by Prof. Nicolaos A. Cutululis from DTU and Prof. Elisabetta Tedeschi from NTNU.

 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

 

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

 

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

 

The workplace will be DTU Wind Energy, Risø Campus at Roskilde. During the 3 years of employment, a stay of one year is required with the co-supervisor at NTNU. It is expected that the candidate will obtain a double doctorate degree from both NTNU and DTU jointly, according to the framework agreement of 4 January 2017.

 
Further information

Further information may be obtained from Head of Section, Jens Carsten Hansen, +45 4677 5074 or Professor Nicolaos A. Cutululis, niac@dtu.dk, +45 2132 4965.

 
You can read more about DTU Wind Energy on www.vindenergi.dtu.dk.
 
Application

Please submit your online application no later than 10 August 2019 (Local time).

 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
  • Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
  • A 1-page research statement. Through the research statement, the applicants have the chance to present a research problem that interests them and propose how it might be investigated. The research problem should be preferably related to the topic of the advertised PhD position.

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master’s degree, but cannot begin before having received it.


All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

 

The Department of Wind Energy is one of the world’s largest centres of wind energy research and knowledge, with a staff of more than 240 people from 37 countries working in research, innovation, research-based consulting and education. DTU Wind Energy has approximately 40 PhD students. The department’s cross-disciplinary research is organized through strategic research programmes that collaborate with Danish and international universities, research institutions and organizations, as well as the wind industry. 

 

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.

Deadline: 10 August 2019
Unit: DTU Wind Energy
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Post expires on Saturday August 10th, 2019

Post-doctoral researcher in Smart Maintenance using Artificial Intelligence

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We want to change the future of industrial production and maintenance! Are you interested in helping us develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions in real-world cases?

Chalmers University of Technology offers a faculty position as a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the area of Production Systems, with focus on Industrial Digitalization. This position is offered in collaboration with a company in the energy sector, aiming to increase competitiveness through predictive and Smart Maintenance using AI. Are you a motivated and enterprising researcher, ready to be the link between university research and industrial application? This is an opportunity for you!

Chalmers and the Division of Production Systems
Chalmers is one of the leading universities in industrial digitalization for sustainable and competitive manufacturing. The Division of Production Systems is a young and rapidly growing team of more than 30 cross-disciplinary researchers, teachers, PhD candidates, and support staff. The Division has a good gender balance and a high diversity. We are engaged in research, education, and innovation; both nationally and internationally. We collaborate closely with industry in design, deployment, operation, and maintenance of future industrial production systems. Our advanced research facilities and new labs for industrial digitalization enable deep involvement in national and European projects. As an example, our Stena Industry Innovation Laboratory is co-located with one of the five local centers of the new European EIT Manufacturing initiative. The Division of Production Systems is part of the Department of Industrial and Materials Science, see more about our department and our division here.

Our three research groups work in the domain of Industrial Production Systems. Some typical areas for research and education are: production maintenance; advanced production data analysis and AI; VR and AR for production design; connectivity for people and machines using 5G; digital sustainability assessment; human collaboration with automation and robots. This specific position will be in the research group called Production Service and Maintenance Systems, a team of 9 researchers passionate about modernizing maintenance in a digitalized industry. You can find additional information about our research groups on our division webpage.

The position also includes close collaboration and possible supervision with the Department of Electrical Engineering at Chalmers.

Work content and responsibilities
The offered post-doc position is in the field of Production Service and Maintenance Systems, a cross-disciplinary field applying AI in an industrial context. You will primarily be involved in a research project together with one of our close industrial partners within the energy sector. Parts of your work will be done on site to facilitate access to data and process expertise, so you will have work-places both at Chalmers and at the partner company.

Your challenge and responsibility will be to modernize and improve industrial maintenance operations using advanced data analysis and AI. You will be responsible for the collaboration between Chalmers and the partner company within this specific field. We also expect you to stay up-to-date on and contribute to the state-of-the-art within fields such as AI, Machine Learning (ML), predictive maintenance, and prognostics and health management, so you can inspire development in this and other projects within the research group.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

Qualifications
We believe you have a genuine interest in AI and its application in industry. You have a PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, mathematics or similar. We are also interested in candidates with a background in electrical or industrial engineering with proven skills in advanced data analysis and AI.

You will be the link between Chalmers and the partner company for Smart Maintenance research. Therefore, it is important that you prove qualities in research utilization and collaboration with society. Experience from research in industry or the public sector is a merit and so is education and experience in project management.

The research group in Production Service and Maintenance Systems currently includes 9 researchers. We expect you to be a team-player, because we value close collaboration within our team to share ideas and competences between our different projects.

You should be able to speak and write English fluently and be willing to learn Swedish. Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Our offer to youChalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg. Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Therefore, equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Application procedure
Application deadline is August 31, 2019. 

The application should be marked with Ref 20190346 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:
CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number) including:
• 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself and present your qualifications.
• Previous research fields and main research results.
• Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

For questions, please contact:
Associate professor Anders Skoogh
+46 31-7724806
anders.skoogh@chalmers.se

Professor Johan Stahre, head of division
+46 31-7721288
johan.stahre@chalmers.se


   


Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Building Futures, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
   

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Post expires on Saturday August 31st, 2019

Postdoc in Computer Vision

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At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of  Architecture, Design, and Media Technology a position as Postdoc in Computer Vision is open for appointment from September 1st, 2019 to January 31st, 2020.The Department of Architecture, Design, and Media Technology has as its goal the development of an innovative cluster of engineering-based environments for education and research which integrate creativity, engineering and technology within the disciplines of architecture, urban design, industrial design, digital design and interactive media. The department is a leading research and educational environment in Denmark that addresses the challenge of the interplay between creativity and technology, and develops new areas in research and education directed towards the end-user

Job description

The position is associated to the Visual Analysis of People Lab (http://www.vap.aau.dk/) that focuses on all aspects of image analysis and computer vision methods.

The position is linked to a research project on AI & Ethics.

The applicant should have a PhD degree within computer vision or similar. The ideal candidate has already been involved in computer vision research and has experience with Machine Learning and Deep Learning – in the context of Computer Vision.

For more information please contact Professor Thomas B. Moeslund, e-mail: tbm@create.aau.dk.

Qualification requirements:

Appointment as Postdoc presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. Appointment as a Postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University.

The application must contain the following:

  • A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
  • A current curriculum vitae.
  • Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
  • Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.
  • Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
  • Additional qualifications in relation to the position. References/recommendations.
  • Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the “Apply online” button below. An assessment committee will assess all candidates.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Lisbeth Palmelund by mail est-st-hr@adm.aau.dk or phone (+45) 9940 7553. Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seen here.

Agreement

Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance’s current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.

Deadline: 8 July 2019
Unit: Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology
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Post expires on Monday July 8th, 2019

PhD Student in Software Engineering

Engineering/it
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Ref BTH 3.1.2-0473-2019

We are one of Sweden’s most distinctly profiled institutes of technology, with a focus on IT and innovation for a sustainable future. A key word at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) is closeness – close cooperation with industry and society, and closeness to our students and to our management.
Our closeness to the sea is also very apparent at both campuses, as well as being a comfortable bike ride away from the city and residential areas. BTH stands for quality and new approaches and strives to be recognised as an open, exciting and creative higher education institution.
We develop new knowledge through our research, which often takes place in collaboration with wider society and with a specific application in mind. The research contributes to a sustainable future, through directly through our research results as well as indirectly, through our PhD graduates and research-based undergraduate studies. To reach our goals, we need motivated and committed staff who are provided with the conditions to deliver research and education of the highest quality. Work environment and equal opportunities are consistently on the agenda and we strive for continuous improvements. Does this sound like your future?

 About the Department of Software Engineering

Work description:
The position comprises empirical research in the software reuse area, focusing on improving the internal reuse and its alignment with agile practices. The research includes both the use and reuse of open source as well as the application of inner source as a means for company internal reuse.

Our tradition of close cooperation with industry means that we particularly value an interest in and experience from evaluation and improvement work in or in collaboration with industry.

Rules and benefits for PhD students in Sweden apply to this position. The doctoral student will have an individual study plan in software engineering. The position includes other services, up to 20%, e.g., teaching at basic and advanced level.

Eligibility:
To be employed as a PhD student, admission to postgraduate studies is required. Qualified for entry to third-cycle education is she/he who has taken a second-cycle qualification in the fields of engineering or mathematics-sciences or who in some other way has acquired knowledge to be able to profit by the third-cycle studies of the subject.

Meriting qualifications:

  • Master or Master of Science degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
  • Professional experience in software development
  • Proficiency in written and oral communication in English.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in teams.

Employment level:
100 %.

Commencement:
To be agreed

Duration:
Temporary, for up to 4 years of research time. The position may contain up to 20% other service (e.g., teaching), in which case the duration can be extended to a maximum of 5 years.

Application instructions:
Please submit your application,  by August 30, 2019 at the latest.

The application shall include the following:

  1. A cover sheet that clearly points out in which area(s) you are applying.
  2. A letter of interest, including a statement of your background and your knowledge and experience in the area(s) you are applying for.
  3. A CV.
  4. Certified copies of grades and diplomas.
  5. Contact information for 2 references.
  6. The earliest date you can start to work.
  7. An appendix with current publications (if applicable).
  8. A link to your thesis (latest/highest degree).

Contact person

Michael Mattsson

Professor, prefekt

+46455385810

michael.mattsson@bth.se

Mikael Åsman

Universitetsadjunkt, facklig representant (SACO)

+46455385720

mikael.asman@bth.se

Carina Petersson

Antagningshandläggare, facklig representant (OFR)

+46455385028

carina.petersson@bth.se

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Post expires on Friday August 30th, 2019

PhD Position in Bioimaging of Artificial Skin Models

Engineering/it, Health/Life sciences
A PhD scholarship in Bioimaging and Artificial skin models is available in the laboratory of Associate Professor Jonathan R. Brewer, situated at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark. The position is to be filled by 15 August 2019 or soon thereafter. Application deadline: 19 July 2019.

Outstanding candidates with experience in 3D cell culturing and optical microscopy techniques, such as live cell spinning disk/confocal and Coherent anti Stokes Raman Scattering, with an education in molecular biology, biochemistry, bio-physics and similar areas are invited to apply. Candidates should have a strong background in molecular biology. Knowledge and experience of advanced optical microscopy is desired, but can be acquired during the PhD.
The selected candidate will be working on an interdisciplinary project combining molecular biology, and bioimaging to develop and quantify artificial skin models. Artificial skin models offer unique possibilities of studying cellular behaviour in skin-related diseases. Different artificial models exist, the most complex termed full-thickness. Full-thickness models consist of both epidermis and dermis and is generated by seeding epidermal keratinocytes on a collagen matrix in which dermal fibroblasts are embedded. This type of model therefore enables studies of the interactions between these two cell types. In this research project, the aim is to establish an artificial full-thickness skin cancer model with the purpose of studying tumor growth in skin. The first step in this process will be the successful generation of a full-thickness model based on human keratinocytes and fibroblasts. Once one such model is established, the next step is to incorporate cancerous skin cells into the model to establish a tumor. The project will make use of advanced bioimaging techniques to elucidate the cellular mechanisms upon tumor growth as well as the consequences that follow for both the epidermis and the dermis.
For further information please contact Associate Professor Jonathan Brewer, tel.: +45 6550 3505, e-mail: brewer@bmb.sdu.dk.

Application, salary etc.
Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement of 10 November 2015 on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order).

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Application must be made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:
• A research proposal/description of your approach to the above project (max one page excluding references)
• A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages) (please attach this under box “Application form”)
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information
• Copies of diplomas, Bachelor as well as Master’s degree, including transcript of notes/grades
• At least two signed reference letters. Should your referees wish to send their letters directly to us, please have them use e-mail: anc@sdu.dk mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. And please note that these also need to reach us before deadline.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply online”. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.

Deadline: 1 July 2019
Unit: Faculty of Science
Campus: Odense
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Post expires on Monday July 1st, 2019

Postdoc Position in Internationally Recognized Proteomics/PTMomics Research Group

Engineering/it, Health/Life sciences
Title: Development of a semi-automated biomarker discovery platform for clinical proteomics.

Background:
Quantitative proteomics technologies hold a great potential to discover, validate and accurately quantify protein disease biomarkers in body fluids and primary tissues. However, cell dynamics and survival are highly linked with cellular signalling pathways that are regulated and controlled by post-translational modifications (PTMs) of proteins. In fact, about 5% of all proteins in the cell are enzymes capable of modulating the more than 400 known PTMs found in human cells.

Since most diseases are developed due to perturbation in cellular signalling pathways, it is reasonable to believe that alterations in PTMs would have a much greater disease biomarker potential than alteration in protein expression in general.
The purpose of the project is to develop a robust quantitative proteomics platform for the identification and validation of selected PTMs of proteins that can be used to confidently identify biomarkers in clinical proteomics for the diagnosis of the disease, the stratification of patients according to their disease endotype or to monitor therapeutic responses to specific treatments in individual patients, personalized medicine.

Location of the project:
The project is located in the research group of Professor Martin R. Larsen, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Southern Denmark.
The Larsen research group is part of the Protein Research Group (PRG) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense, Denmark. Odense is located only about one hour from the main capital of Denmark, Copenhagen. The PRG was founded 44 years ago by the recognized protein and biological mass spectrometry researcher Professor Peter Roepstorff and is internationally recognized for their contributions within biological mass spectrometry, proteomics, biomedical research and clinical proteomics. The PRG consist today of a large research environment with nine individual research groups and more than 60 scientists, postdocs and students who share facilities and research environment. The PRG has a fantastic student environment with many multicultural inputs.
The PRG has the newest mass spectrometers for biological mass spectrometry applications including two Fusion Lumos, three Q-Exactive HF and one Q-Exactive HFX. In addition, the PRG has a large fully equipped protein chemistry/proteomics laboratory, cell laboratory facilities and bioinformatics that will be available for the present project.

The Larsen group has for the past 20 years developed a large number of methods for assessment of PTMs in proteomics, including the Titanium Dioxide method (Larsen MR et al., Mol. Cell. Proteomics 2005) used by many research groups worldwide for isolation of phosphorylated peptides for characterization of signal transduction pathways in mammalian systems. The Larsen group research focus is centered on investigation of the role of PTMs in system biology and biomedicine and development of new innovative methods for assessment of PTMs in biological samples. The Larsen group has a significant amount of national and international collaborations and is publishing in higher ranging journals.

Professor Larsen is head of the Centre for Clinical Proteomics (CCP) in Odense which is a collaboration between the University of Southern Denmark and the Odense University Hospital. Through CCP we have access to a large number of patient cohorts and human clinical samples.
Qualifications
A successful candidate would have a PhD degree in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, proteomics or a related field and is highly motivated and innovative. A candidate with significant experience in functional proteomics, post-translational modification analysis, LC-based mass spectrometry and bioinformatics is preferable. Excellent communication and writing skills and an ability to interact socially and scientifically with other laboratory members and collaborators are essential. Previous postdoc experience and a strong publication record are also strong merits.
Starting date: 1 September 2019 or soon after. The position is limited to two years’ duration. Application deadline: 15 August 2019.
For further information please contact Professor Martin R. Larsen, PhD, e-mail: mrl@bmb.sdu.dk.

Application, salary etc.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

The application must include the following:
• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment and date of public thesis defence
• A complete list of publications stating the scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to rely.
• Statement of research interests and previous achievements (maximum one page)
• Signed letters of reference from at least two senior researchers (scanned copies acceptable). Should your referees wish to send their letters directly to us, please have them use e-mail: anc@sdu.dk mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. And please note that these also need to reach us before deadline.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply online”. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.

Deadline: 15 August 2019
Unit: Faculty of Science
Campus: Odense
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Post expires on Thursday August 15th, 2019

PhD scholarship in Wearable Healthcare Monitoring System

Engineering/it

In the BioEngine group, Department of Health Technology at DTU we are currently seeking a candidate for a PhD position. The grand goal is to develop a smart, wearable healthcare monitoring system. In this project, the candidate will be involved in the design and development of advanced sensor materials capable of tracking and monitoring the biomechanical output parameters of patients (Beating, movement, swelling ect). The sensor device it self will be developed in close collaboration with the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering at DTU. Specifically, we plan to tap into the 3D printing core within the Department of Mechanical Engineering to custom design the sensors and the Department of Electrical Engineering to interface the sensor with an electrical interface, enabling us to better bridge the gap into the industry.

Responsibilities and tasks  

  • You will be involved in the development of advanced materials for human motion sensing applications.
  • You will be responsible for the fabrication of sensor materials.
  • The research also includes using 3D printing to generate customized and patient-specific sensors. 
  • You will also become engaged in development of electronics and undertaking of measurements to fine-tune the application portfolio of the sensor.
  • Finally, you will be involved in dissemination activities, including guiding of bachelor and master students for theses and special courses.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree.
  • A master degree in Material science, Chemistry, or related fields is preferred.
  • It is highly desirable that you have experience in product development.
  • Interested in cross-disciplinary work. 
  • Capable of building various experimental setups and interested in working with basic electronic circuits.
  • Experienced with mechanical engineering and 3D printing of soft materials.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Prof. Alireza Doltashahi-Pirouz (Department of Health Technology), Prof. Jon Spangenberg (Department of Mechanical Engineering) and Prof. Tiberiu-Gabriel Zsurzsan (Department of Electrical Engineering).

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Assistant Professor Alireza Dolatshahi-Pirouz, tel.: +45 25 37 44 86, Associate Professor Jon Spangenberg, tel.: +45 4525 4720 or Assistant Professor Tiberiu-Gabriel Zsurzan, tel.: +45 4525 3624.

You can read more about the Department of Health Technology at www.healthtech.dtu.dk.

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 5 July 2019 (local time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
  • Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and Excel spreadsheet here)
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation base on technical and natural science for the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector is a globally expanding market with demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech creates the foundation for companies to develop new and innovative services and products which benefit people and create value for society. DTU Health Techs expertise spans from imaging and biosensor techniques, across digital health and biological modelling, to biopharma technologies.

DTU Health Tech is situated in the northern part of Copenhagen and mainly focused on research to improve health and well-being for humans in collaboration with companies, hospitals as well as national and international researchers.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.     

Deadline: 5 July 2019
Unit: DTU Health Tech
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Post expires on Friday July 5th, 2019

Doctoral student in Architecture with focus on Sustainable Living Environments

Engineering/it

Lund University, Department of Architecture and Built Environment

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 40 000 students and 7 600 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

Agenda 2030 is the framework for sustainable development that the world’s nations have signed to end extreme poverty, reduce inequalities, solve the climate crisis, promote peace and equity and much more. In order to achieve the goals, research has several important roles: to identify challenges and conflicting objectives, contribute new solutions, generate dialogue and learning between different societal stakeholders and critically analyse the goals. Lund University aspires to be a part of the solution and has therefore started a graduate school focusing on societal challenges, sustainability issues and Agenda 2030. We now welcome to the graduate school applicants from various disciplinary backgrounds who want to take an active role in Agenda 2030 research. The graduate school offers a unique opportunity to gain interdisciplinary perspectives on global challenges and contribute to current research while deepening your subject knowledge.

The graduate school will have at least 12 doctoral students from all faculties. You will be associated with a specific research studies programme, and simultaneously take part in the interdisciplinary research studies courses as well as other activities arranged by the graduate school, such as seminars, conferences, study trips and collaboration with various societal stakeholders.

More information about the graduate school is available here: https://www.sustainability.lu.se/agenda-2030-graduate-school

Lund University hereby invites applications for a Doctoral (PhD) student position at the Graduate School Agenda 2030, with placement at the Department of Architecture and Built Environment, LTH. The Department’s research topics with relevance for Agenda 2030 concern, for example, life in public spaces; spaces for rituals and cultural expressions; sustainable storm water management; the territories of consumption; digital design methods; reuse of buildings and environments; outdoor lighting and other environmental factors that support physically active transportation; human experience of biodiversity and cultural ecosystem services; solar energy production in urban environments; daylight in urban densification; user influence in post-disaster reconstruction; housing community for integration; urban design and microclimate etc.

Subject description
One of the Agenda 2030 goals is Sustainable cities and communities. Due to the current pace of urbanization, the majority of the world’s population come of age, work and live in cities, which means that urban areas are becoming ubiquitous arenas for everyday life. Global dilemmas in terms of population growth and urbanization, climate change and its effects, social injustice, and segregation are tangible examples of complex issues that are most evident in densely populated areas.

The design of the physical environment is key to the generative aspects of sustainable urban development. Strategies and policies at different levels emphasize the importance of carefully designed spaces for urban life and work. Environmental factors encompasses a crucial role in people’s well-being. Additionally, the design of environments in urban as well as rural contexts is crucial for ecologically sustainable development, biodiversity, and adaptation to climate change.

Work duties
The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

Admission requirements

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:

  • has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
  • has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
  • has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Architecture if he or she has:

  • at least 120 credits in subjects of relevance to the field and sufficient proficiency in Swedish or English to be able to complete the programme.  

Other requirements:

  • Master’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture or urban planning, or similar field completed nationally or internationally.
  • Very good knowledge in English, in speech and writing. Good knowledge in Swedish, in speech and writing.

Assessment Criteria
Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:

  1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study.
  2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
  3. Written and oral communication skills.
  4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

 Other qualifications:

  • The assessment will particularly consider educational and / or professional experiences with relevance to the area of sustainable living environments.
  • International experiences are meritorious.

Consideration will also be given to good co-operation ability, commitment and autonomy as well as how the applicant, through his / her experience and competence, is judged to have the ability needed to cope with Doctoral studies.

Terms of employment
The successful candidate will be employed as a Doctoral student. The doctoral program is four years of full-time study. In the case of teaching and other institutional duties, the length of the position will be extended correspondingly, however no longer than 5 years (ie max. 20%). The provisions regarding employment as a Doctoral student are available at the Higher Education Ordinance (1993: 100), Chapter 5 1-7 §§.

Instructions for application
The application should be written in English language. The application must contain an introductory letter that motivates your interest in the position, and a project description with a tentative research question and a plan describing your intended doctoral project. Describe how your project links to Agenda 2030 and sustainable living environments and how it matches your interests and educational background. We welcome project ideas with a strong connotation to practice and / or to interdisciplinary approaches, preferably with relation to one or more of the Department’s research directions. The application must also include a CV, diploma or the equivalent, as well as other information that you wish to put forth (certificates, name of references with contact information, letter of recommendation, etc.). Applicants are requested to also reply to the questions that constitute the first step in the application procedure.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

Type of employmentTemporary position longer than 6 months
First day of employmentAs soon an possible
SalaryMonthly salary
Number of positions1
Working hours100
CityLund
CountySkåne län
CountrySweden
Reference numberPA2019/2055
Contact Catharina Sternudd, +46462221535
Last application date09.Aug.2019 11:59 PM CET

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Post expires on Friday August 9th, 2019

Doctoral student in Industrial Automation – Electric Power Systems

Engineering/it

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 40 000 students and 7 600 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

The position is with the division of Industrial Electrical Engineering and Automation (IEA). IEA research has the thematic areas Electric power systems, Electric drive systems and Water systems, while IEA teaching is in Electric power engineering and Automation. All research aims at a sustainable society in line with EU climate targets and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In practice scientific methods for modeling, analysis and control are applied to systems of industrially relevant complexity and validation uses laboratory measurements and real-life data. The research in electric power systems integrates power system automation, power systems analysis, wind power systems, electrical machines and power electronics.

The thesis project of the doctoral student will be an integral part of the EU-ERANET project ANM4L (Active Network Management for All). Active network management (ANM) is an important part of Smart Grid technology and ANM4L aims at demonstrating how innovative ANM solutions can increase the integration of renewable energy sources (RES) in electricity distribution networks beyond today’s limits. The solutions will consider management of active and reactive power to avoid overload, maintain acceptable voltages, minimize the need of RES curtailment, and enable further RES uptake. In the ANM4L project, IEA at LTH is a partner together with Swedish and European academic and industrial partners. The focus of the doctoral student is the control algorithms for the active and reactive power management – to develop the algorithms and to integrate them in short-term and long-term planning.

Work duties
The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%), see Terms of employment.

Admission requirements
To meet the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes the applicant must:

  • have been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
  • have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
  • have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Industrial Automation if he or she has:

  • at least 30 second-cycle credits of relevance to the field of study

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Assessment criteria
Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the applicant’s potential to successfully complete such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:

  1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study.
  2. Ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
  3. Written and oral communication skills.
  4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

  • Experience from electric power systems planning, optimization or control.
  • Experience with modelling and programming in simulation software.
  • Experience with experimental work in electric power engineering.
  • Experience with scientific writing and with being single author.
  • Oral and written proficiency in Swedish.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.

Terms of employment
Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

Type of employmentTemporary position longer than 6 months
First day of employment2019-12-01
SalaryMonthly salary
Number of positions1
Working hours100 %
CityLund
CountySkåne län
CountrySweden
Reference numberPA2019/2117
Contact Olof Samuelsson, +46462227504
Union representative OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Last application date15.Aug.2019 11:59 PM CET

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Post expires on Thursday August 15th, 2019

Doctoral student in Electrical Engineering

Engineering/it

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Elektro- och informationsteknik

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 40 000 students and 7 600 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

Area description
The research area is 5G technologies, in particular 5G fronthauling and 5G applications. The group has close collaboration with the Swedish telecommunication industry. The group researches both fixed and wireless broadband systems with projects both in the development of new systems, like 5G, and maintenance of systems, like optical networks.

Work duties
The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching and other departmental duties up to 20%.

Part of the work will be done in European collaborative projects. Frequent traveling between the offices in Lund and Stockholm, as well as international travel, is an expected part of the position.

Admission requirements
A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:

  • has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
  • has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
  • has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Electrical Engineering if he or she has:

  • at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle in areas relevant for the position, or
  • a MSc in Engineering in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, engineering mathematics, nanoengineering, engineering physics or information and communication engineering.

 Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • The applicant must be able to carry out the journeys required by the work.

Assessment criteria
Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:

  1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study.
  2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
  3. Written and oral communication skills.
  4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

  • Experience of software development is a merit for this position. 

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through his or her experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.

Terms of employment
Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

The placement of the position is in Stockholm.

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

Type of employmentTemporary position longer than 6 months
First day of employment2019-10-01 or according to agreement
SalaryMonthly salary
Number of positions1
Working hours100%
CityStockholm
CountyStockholms län
CountrySweden
Reference numberPA2019/2062
Contact Per Ödling, +46462224941
Union representative OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Last application date15.Aug.2019 11:59 PM CET

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