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Postdoc in the Systems Neuroscience at the Department of Neuroscience

Health/Life sciences

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow for a project focused on building BrainSTEM: A web application designed as an electronic lab notebook for describing neurophysiological experiments as well as a data-sharing platform for the community, where researchers can store and share the information and metadata about their experiments (www.brainSTEM.org).  The research will take place at the Department of Neuroscience (in.ku.dk) at University of Copenhagen in the lab of Dr. Peter C. Petersen (PetersenLab.org).

The postdoc position is focused on the development of BrainSTEM, involving the design of a standard language for describing experimental neuroscience, semantic search functionality, stronger adoption of the FAIR principles, and stimulating and supporting community uptake. The project is primarily funded by the NIH, through the Brain Initiative U19 Oxytocin grant. The project will include occasional travels, e.g., to New York (NYU), Brain Initiate meetings, SfN, FENS, and to pilot user labs.

Our research
Our lab was founded in 2022, with the goal of understanding the neuronal mechanisms involved in memory and cognition and how imbalances in the circuits can lead to pathological conditions. In particular, we study spatial memory, and theta oscillations in behaving rats. We are using state-of-the-art methods for measuring and manipulating neuronal activity at large-scale and high specificity, together with advanced data analysis. This includes using Neuropixels and other high-density silicon probes, applying optogenetics, thermal and other perturbation techniques, dimensionality reduction, and other advanced population-analysis methods.

But we are also strong supporters of open science and have developed several tools and solutions for the neuroscience community (both software and hardware solutions. We built CellExplorer – a framework for analyzing single cells (CellExplorer.org) and are now developing BrainSTEM (BrainSTEM.org). The ultimate goal with BrainSTEM is to make neuroscience more open and FAIR, promote collaborations, break down barriers between labs, and for BrainSTEM to become the chosen platform of the community for sharing experimental work, within labs, and across the scientific community.

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

  • You have a PhD in Neuroscience, Software engineering, Data science, or other related sciences.
  • You are experienced in coding in Python.
  • Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams.
  • You have experience with or an active interest in learning more about Neurophysiology.
  • Excellent English skills written and spoken.
  • Present results internally, via talks, and to the external community, via conferences and publications

Desirable experience and skills:

  • Experience in machine learning, semantic search, or knowledge graphs.
  • Experience with the Django web framework.
  • Experience with relational databases and various data formats.
  • Knowledge of in-vivo electrophysiological experiments or imaging methods.

Place of employment

You will be employed at the Department of Neuroscience, University of Copenhagen in the center of Copenhagen. The successful applicant will join a thriving international neuroscience environment.  We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

The applicant will be the major participant in all aspects of the project, from designing, developing, and implementing technical solutions, perform community outreach, work with pilot groups, and present results at conferences. Please contact peter.christian.petersen@sund.ku.dk  for questions and comments or go to PetersenLab.org for more information.

Living in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a fantastic city and a wonderful living experience, and it has consistently been ranked among the world’s best cities to live in. Our lab is located centrally in the neighborhood Nørrebro, which recently was ranked as the world’s coolest neighborhood by Time Out Magazine. University of Copenhagen has an International staff mobility program to help accommodate international researchers with practical matters, before arrivals such as with residence permit, housing, and childcare/school as well as during the stay with salary, tax, pension, insurance, banking as well as getting accustomed with language and culture. 

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

 

The position is a limited to a period of 2 years, with the possibility of extension. The desired starting date is March 1, 2024.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 36,400 DKK/approx. 4,880 EUR (October 2023 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

 

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years.

 

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

 

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

  1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
  2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills, and other skills relevant to the position.
  3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
  4. List of publications.

 

Deadline for applications: November 20, 2023, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

 

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

 

Interviews are expected to be held mid December. 

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Deadline: 2023-11-20 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday November 20th, 2023

Doctoral (PhD) student position in human adipose tissue biology

Health/Life sciences

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers and following an individual study plan. For a doctoral degree, the equivalent of four years of full-time doctoral education is required.

The research group

The Department of Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) is a department with a strong focus on basic science. CMB conducts research and education in cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology, cancer and infection biology. CMB is located in Biomedicum, a new interdisciplinary research center designed to concentrate much of the experimental research conducted at Karolinska Institutet Campus Solna under one roof to promote collaboration. Biomedicum houses approximately 1,200 researchers and other personnel and allows expensive equipment to be shared and utilised more effectively.

The main interests of the Spalding research group are to investigate properties of human adipose tissue, with particular attention to human adipocyte biology. We investigate basic cellular functions, such as senescence, adipocyte lipid and cell turnover, adipocyte response to obesity and hyperinsulinemia and cellular heterogeneity in human adipose tissue depots. Understanding the cell biology and heterogeneity of adipocytes in human adipose tissue, with the ultimate aim of understanding their contributions to health and pathology, is a major focus of the group.

The Spalding group has established strong clinical collaborations within Sweden and abroad, ensuring high quality access to human adipose tissue. All necessary platforms, such as FACS, single cellsequencing and microscopy etc. are available.

The doctoral student project and the duties of the doctoral student

Many metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, strongly associate with obesity, making obesity one of the major health challenges facing the world today. Understanding how adipocytes respond to obesity and contribute to pathological processes is more relevant than ever, especially with juvenile and adult levels of obesity reaching epidemic proportions world-wide.

The Spalding lab recently identified senescent fat cells in human adipose tissue, which increases in association with pathology (obesity and hyperinsulinemia), releasing factors that promote inflammation and dysfunction. The proposed project will investigate the prevalence of senescent adipocytes in different fat depots in humans, identify factors secreted by senescent fat cells and identify mechanisms promoting fat cell senescence.

The student will work with human adipose tissue samples to perform adipocyte cell culture,  immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, confocal and reflected microscopy as well as molecular biology techniques (including western blot, qPCR and RNAseq, comet DNA damage assays).

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. As a doctoral student you are offered an individual research project, a well-educated supervisor, a vast range of elective courses and the opportunity to work in a leading research group. Karolinska Institutet collaborates with prominent universities from all around the world, which ensures opportunities for international exchanges. You will be employed on a doctoral studentship which means that you receive a contractual salary. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Eligibility requirements for doctoral education

In order to participate in the selection for a doctoral position, you must meet the following general (A) and specific (B) eligibility requirements at latest by the application deadline.

It is your responsibility to certify eligibility by following the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education.

A) General eligibility requirement

You meet the general eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you:

  1. have been awarded a second-cycle/advanced/master qualification (i.e. master degree), or
  2. have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the advanced/second-cycle/master level, or
  3. have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.*

Follow the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education.

*If you claim equivalent knowledge, follow the instructions on the web page Assessing equivalent knowledge for general eligibility for doctoral education.

 

B) Specific eligibility requirement

You meet the specific eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you:

– Show proficiency in English equivalent to the course English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school.

Follow the instructions on the web page English language requirements for doctoral education.

Verification of your documents Karolinska Institutet checks the authenticity of your documents. Karolinska Institutet reserves the right to revoke admission if supporting documents are discovered to be fraudulent. Submission of false documents is a violation of Swedish law and is considered grounds for legal action.

(A) and (B) can only be certified by the documentation requirement for doctoral education.

Skills and personal qualities

We are seeking a student with a background in molecular biology, biomedicine or the equivalent. The candidate should have a good team spirit, be self-motivated and have a keen interest in human adipose biology. Experience in working with molecular biology techniques, confocal and reflected microscopy, FACS and the isolation and culture of primary human fat cells are a strong plus. A background in DNA damage and repair is also an advantage. The student is required to have good communication skills in English (written and verbal).

Terms and conditions

The doctoral student will be employed on a doctoral studentship maximum 4 years full-time.

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Application process

Submit your application and supporting documents through the Varbi recruitment system. Use the button in the top right corner and follow the instructions. We prefer that your application is written in English, but you can also apply in Swedish.

Your application must contain the following documents:

– A personal letter and a curriculum vitae
– Degree projects and previous publications, if any
– Any other documentation showing the desirable skills and personal qualities described above
– Documents certifying your general eligibility (see A above)
– Documents certifying your specific eligibility (see B above)

Selection

A selection will be made among eligible applicants on the basis of the ability to benefit from doctoral education. The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis.

Karolinska Institutet uses the following bases of assessment:

– Documented subject knowledge of relevance to the area of research
– Analytical skill
– Other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant to doctoral studies in the subject.

All applicants will be informed when the recruitment is completed.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all

Deadline: 2023-10-12 at 23:59
Unit: Forskargrupp Hartman

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday October 12th, 2023

Postdoctoral position in the area of wearable biosensors

Health/Life sciences

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

We are seeking a postdoctoral research fellow in the field of wearable biosensors to join an international project in translational medical research. This is an exciting opportunity to involve breakthrough research on developing epidermal sensors for medical diagnostics as part of the recently awarded EU project (NEUROSENSE), using a combination of biochemistry, bioelectronics, and material science. We offer a multi-national and collaborative research environment with partners in academia and the biomedical industry.

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position in Parlak Lab at the Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine, Solna. The lab’s research focus is to develop epidermal sensors for medical diagnostics for the prevention and prediction of neurological and dermatological diseases. The group is building new interdisciplinary research as there is an immense potential for new fundamental insights to be discovered.

Your mission

An experienced postdoctoral research fellow in biosensors and bioelectronics is needed to work at Parlak Lab at Karolinska Institute for our recently funded NEUROSENSE project. You will be part of a research team developing high-quality wearable neuroendocrine sensors. Specifically, you will work on the fabrication of a microelectrode array, synthetic and semi-synthetic biorecognition design for hormone and metabolite detection. You will be integral members of a team which works to generate high throughput wearable biosensor devices. The duties of the position also include reporting and data dissemination. Thus, your work will contribute to the broader goal of NEUROSENSE; to make prevention and prediction of neurological disorders using epidermal biosensors.

Your profile

We are looking for a curiosity-driven, inquisitive and enthusiastic person interested in our area of research and ready to explore new avenues in science. The candidates should have a collaborative approach to research, work productively in a team, and contribute to a good social environment in the laboratory.

The applicant shall hold a Ph.D. degree in natural or engineering sciences. The candidates with previous experience in biosensor design and microfabrication will be prioritized. The candidate should have documented experience with electrochemical biosensors. Experience in synthetic and semi-synthetic biorecognition design and polymer chemistry is significant merit. Experience with clean room facility and electron microscopy are not required but is considered merit.

The applicant needs to have a high degree of independence and motivation but should have no problems working in a team, given the collaborative nature of the project. Fluency in English is a requirement.

To be eligible for employment as a postdoctor a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree is required. This eligibility requirement must be fulfilled at the latest at the time of the employment decision. It is considered as an advantage if you have completed your doctoral degree within the last three years, if there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement.


Location

The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of eleven divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The position is located within the research group of Onur Parlak. The Department of Medicine, Solna is one of the largest departments at Karolinska Institute. The core activities of the Department of Medicine are clinical and undergraduate education for medical as well as biomedical students, post-graduate education, including at present 200 registered PhD students, and research in different areas of biomedicine. The department conducts research in a large number of areas. The proximity to patients is one of the department’s strengths. Conducting research in a clinical environment gives excellent opportunities to integrate basic research and patient-centered research.

Parlak Lab is a newly established laboratory in the Division that aims to use innovative science at the interface between biotechnology, materials science, and electronics to tackle the key area of critical importance to society: healthcare and biomaterials. Parlak Lab investigates the application of bioelectronics in medicine to meet the need for complex, dynamic environments and to develop novel devices. The overall aim of the lab is to develop new technologies to combat healthcare challenges and design novel tools for early diagnostics and solutions for digital medicine and remote monitoring.

 

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Application

An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

  • A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
  • A complete list of publications
  • A summary of current work (no more than one page)

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

 

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all

Deadline: 2023-10-27 at 23:59
Unit: Forskargrupp Hartman

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday October 27th, 2023

Postdoc in genomics

Engineering/it, Health/Life sciences

School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health at KTH

Job description

Professor Tuuli Lappalainen’s research group is looking for a postdoctoral researcher for an ERC-funded research project that links variation in gene dosage to cellular traits using a systems genetics approach. The research group works at the international forefront of human functional genomics, aiming to understand how genomic variation contributes to diversity of human traits and diseases.

The project combines experimental work using CRISPR technology and single cell sequencing approaches with computational analysis. The specific project will be tailored according to the interests and expertise of the postdoc, and potential approaches can include angles from human genetics, gene regulation, cell biology and computational systems biology. Additional projects and collaborations can build on other research projects and data genererated in the lab, ongoing collaborative efforts, as well as the postdoc’s own ideas.

We use both computational and experimental approaches across the disciplines of human genetics, functional genomics, and molecular biology. In addition to the team at KTH, located at the SciLifeLab campus, Dr. Lappalainen also has an active research lab at the New York Genome Center, with close interactions between the teams.

What we offer

  • Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international, and dynamic working environment.
  • An opportunity to carry out research at the forefront of human genomics, with cutting-edge methods and large data sets.
  • A creative role combining a high degree of autonomy with mentorship from Dr. Lappalainen and interactions with colleagues in the lab.
  • Close collaborations with the New York Genome Center and with the infrastructure platforms at SciLifeLab.
  • An opportunity to develop an internationally competitive research profile and networks as well as guidance for future career development.
  • A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
  • Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature.
  • Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
  • Research expertise in functional genomics, molecular or cell biology, human genetics or an equivalent field
  • Prior expertise in large-scale genomics or molecular cell biology experimental techniques
  • Ability to analyze large-scale data
  • Collaborative abilities
  • Independence

Preferred qualifications

  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
  • Teaching abilities
  • Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
  • Prior expertise in tissue culture, CRISPR experiments, or single-cell genomics

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH’s webbpage.

To apply for the position

Log into KTH’s recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

 The ad should include_

  • CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
  • Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, three years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.

Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 1st of November or according to agreement
Salary Monthly payment
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Solna
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number C-2023-1658
Contact
  • Tuuli Lappalainen, tuuli.lappalainen@scilifelab.se
Last application date 13.Oct.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-10-13 at 23:59
Unit: School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health at KTH

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday October 13th, 2023

Postdoctoral researcher in motor-cogntive exercise in Parkinson’s disease

Health/Life sciences

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

The position is situated in the Franzén research group at the division of physiotherapy, NVS, KI. The focus of the research groups is on translational research from exploring neural mechanisms to clinical interventions/implementation in the field of neurological and geriatric rehabilitation. Our areas of special interest are balance control, exercise, physical activity and falls in elderly and individuals with neurological diseases (Parkinson’s disease, Multiple sclerosis, stroke and spinal cord injury).

The postdoc will be working in Franzen’s group, consisting of research assistants, doctoral students, postdocs as well as junior and senior researchers. The multidisciplinary project group consists of researchers with extensive expertise in different fields and from several research groups (neuroimaging, neurology, psychology etc). The doctoral student will have their workspace both at the uMOVE core facility in Solna and also at the division of physiotherapy, NVS in Flemingsberg.

Your mission

We are now searching for a postdoctoral fellow who will in several stages develop and test feasibility of a new exercise treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease that is more adapted to different subtypes and each individual’s abilities. The postdoc will also initiate a randomized controlled study of the exercise intervention when it is ready for a full-scale study. The position is full-time, 2 years with the possibility of extension and the position starts on June 1, 2023.

Your work will consist of usual duties at postdoctoral level such as project design, data collection, processing, data analysis and statistical analysis. Both qualitative and quantitative research designs will be used. Writing scientific articles, grant applications and being able to present the research are important tasks. There is also the opportunity to design your own studies in the area. This project is a large collaborative project, which means that an important ability is to be able to collaborate and interact with different parties as well as to also lead and coordinate parts of the project. Teaching and supervision of students and doctoral students may occur.

Your profile

To be eligible for employment as a postdoctor a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree is required. This eligibility requirement must be fulfilled at the latest at the time of the employment decision. It is considered as an advantage if you have completed your doctoral degree within the last three years, if there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier.

Applicants should, in addition to the above qualifications, have good experience of patient contact with people with neurodegenerative diseases. Furthermore, applicants should have a basic education in physiotherapy and experience in movement analysis. There is of great importance if you have experience and knowledge of training interventions, feasibility studies and iterative development processes. It is advantageous if you have experience in both qualitative and quantitative research designs.

You should be initiative-taking, independent and structured. We attach great importance to cooperation, flexibility and personal suitability. You should be very good at communicating orally and in writing in English.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement.

Choose to work at KI – Ten reasons why

Information about the Franzén research group

Information about uMOVE

Application

An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

  • A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
  • A complete list of publications
  • A summary of current work (no more than one page)

Welcome to apply at the latest 17th of october 2023.

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

 

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all

Deadline: 2023-10-17 at 23:59
Unit: Forskargrupp Hartman

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Post expires on Tuesday October 17th, 2023

PhD Research Fellow

Health/Life sciences

PhD Research Fellow

PhD Research Fellow

Position as PhD Research Fellow is available at Institute of Oral Biology.

The fellowship period is 3 years. A fourth year may be considered with a workload of 25 % that may consist of teaching, supervision duties, and/or research assistance. This is dependent upon the qualification of the applicant and the current needs of the department.

We are seeking a PhD Research Fellow for  PhD prosjekt – Cell-to-cell communication in oral bacteria – Under supervision of Associate Professor Roger Junges.

More about the position

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Dentistry.

  • No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.
  • Starting date is preferably as soon as possible.

More about the project:

Oral biofilms are complex communities inhabited by a variety of commensal and pathogenic species. Within these communities, group behavior such as biofilm formation, bacteriocin production, virulence, and genetic exchange, is thought to be regulated by cell-to-cell communication circuits. In this PhD project, we aim to explore cell-to-cell communication in oral bacteria to better understand their physiological function and further explore their potential as druggable targets.

We seek a highly motivated and ambitious person to be part of a multicultural research team striving to advance microbial sciences. As a PhD research fellow, your responsibility is to carry through the project under supervision and a high degree of personal responsibility and willingness to engage in problem-solving is expected.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Dentistry has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials. For the candidate we require:

  • Applicant must hold a Master’s degree equivalent to a Norwegian Master’s degree in in a subject area related to the project, e.g. dentistry, medicine, microbiology or related area.
  • has substantial research experience in microbiology or molecular biology.
  • has experience with the design and execution of genetic engineering in bacteria.
  • has multidisciplinary experience within areas of basic science.
  • has good team-working skills as well as an ability to work independently.
  • has availability to go abroad for short-term periods.
  • the Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English or and a Scandinavian language.
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in a Scandinavian language is required for a 4-year fellowship including teaching duties.
  • English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements: https://www.odont.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/supplementary-rules.html

Personal skills

  • Ability to conduct high-quality independent research within a broad collaboration
  • Interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
  • Willingness to work together with PhD and/or Master/Bachelor students in specialty field
  • Self-motivation, creativity, genuine curiosity about the subject, work discipline, professional ethics, and ambition
  • Strong practical and analytical skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Good social and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary scientific environment
  • High drive for science

We offer

  • Salary NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
  • Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
  • Vibrant international academic environment
  • Career development programmes
  • Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include

  • Cover letter – statement of motivation and research interests 
  • CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work – scientific publications)
  • Certified copies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma, transcripts of records and
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Documentation of English proficiency
  • List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
  • Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system (please follow the link “Apply for this job”). Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

  • Applicants with foreign diplomas are asked to send the original diploma with a Scandinavian or English translation. Foreign diplomas are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Translations must be certified.
  • Please note that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • All applicants will receive an email when the hiring process has finished.
  • Applicants may be called in for an interview.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The appointment may be shortened/given a more limited scope within the framework of the applicable guidelines on account of any previous employment in academic positions.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to University of Oslo.

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.

Contact information

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system please contact: HR Senior Adviser, Maria Nesteby

About the University of Oslo 

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Faculty of Dentistry is one of the leading odontological research and educational institutions in Europe. The faculty’s research groups contribute top research within several odontological fields.

In addition to educating dentists and dental hygienists, the Faculty has Ph.D program and professional-oriented specialist education. The Faculty holds significant competence in the various research and clinical disciplines, with good interdisciplinary collaboration. It is a modern faculty with approximately 450 students and approximately 450 employees. The faculty is also Norway’s largest dental clinic with approximately 55,000 patient visits a year. The

Faculty of Dentistry has two departments: Institute of Clinical Dentistry and Institute of Oral Biology.

Deadline: 6 October 2023
Unit: Institutt for oral biologi (IOB)
Campus:
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Post expires on Friday October 6th, 2023

Postdoc in Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Fairness

Health/Life sciences

We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated postdoc for a 4-years project. You will work on a project related to algorithmic fairness in cardiometabolic disease prediction and care at the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. The successful candidate is expected to start on the 1st March 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter).

Information on the department can be found at: https://publichealth.ku.dk/ 
 

The position and the project
You will work in the Algorithmic Fairness in Diabetes Prediction (ALFADIAB) research program, which is a 5-years project (2023-2028) funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The vision of ALFADIAB is a society where access to healthcare and quality of care do not depend on ethnicity, race, sex, or wealth. In this research program, we will investigate whether established risk prediction models, that are used to forecast which individuals are at high risk of cardiometabolic diseases, are underperforming for minorities and those with lower socioeconomic status. Using Danish registry-based data on millions of people and various external datasets, we will assess inequalities in cardiometabolic disease prediction, management, and care, and deploy AI techniques to develop improved predictive models that are equitable and perform equally well between subgroups.

You will be fully immersed in the ALFADIAB project and will be working with Associate Professor Tibor V. Varga on the various aspects of the project including the development of novel predictive models that will serve as a proof-of-concept for population-based, AI-driven prediction models of cardiometabolic diseases that are fair and explainable.
 

Your job
You will be starting in a newly formed research group, so both independent and group-based work will be expected. You will work closely with Associate Professor and Principal Investigator Tibor V. Varga. Your main responsibilities include data management, data analysis, method development, as well as manuscript preparation, and communication of research results to the scientific community (via publications, conference presentations, and alternative creative ways), as well as to relevant stakeholders. Over the course of the position, a certain amount of teaching/supervision is expected at the undergraduate or graduate levels. National and international research visits will be possible and encouraged.
 

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

  • You have a PhD in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related disciplines
  • You are highly experienced in working with high-dimensional large datasets, and have advanced skills in statistical programming (preferably in R/Python)
  • You have an active interest in AI and are familiar with state-of-the-art AI methods
  • You have proficient communication skills and an ability to work both independently and in teams
  • You have excellent written and spoken English skills
  • You are a respectful and inclusive person.

Desirable experience and skills (these are not requirements but demonstrating them is a plus):

  • You have worked with registry-based data
  • You have experience with method development (e.g., in the form of developing R/Python packages or related tools)
     

Place of employment & What do we offer?
In contrast with shorter appointments, this 4-year postdoc position will offer a generous time window to deepen and widen your expertise in AI and health equity research.

The Department of Public Health hosts world-class researchers specializing in the cross-section of public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, general practice, and global health. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, down-to-earth research environment with horizontal power structures. The Department is a vibrant, inclusive workplace hosting a large group of faculty, postdocs, and PhD-students. The research of the Department covers a wide range of topics and methodologies and has an international work environment. The CSS campus is located in the inner city of Copenhagen, close to Nørreport metro station and other means of transportation.

Copenhagen is one of the most livable cities in the world, known for its incredible food and vibrant music scene.
 

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week and the position is fixed-term, limited to a period of 4 years. The starting time is 1 March 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter).

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 36,400 DKK/approx. 4,882 EUR (October 2023 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund. Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.
 

Questions
For further information please contact Tibor V Varga Tibor.Varga@sund.ku.dk (https://publichealth.ku.dk/staff/?pure=en/persons/578511)

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

  1. Motivated letter of application (max. two pages).
  2. CV including education, work/research experience, language skills, and other skills relevant to the position.
  3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
  4. List of publications with the three most important contributions highlighted in a standalone section.
     

Deadline for applications: 29 October 2023 23:59 GMT +2

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
 

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Deadline: 2023-10-29 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 29th, 2023

Postdoc in lipid regulation of chemokine receptor structure and function at the Department of Biomedical Sciences

Health/Life sciences

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

University of Copenhagen

 

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher with a strong interest in membrane protein structure and function for a two-year postdoctoral position to commence on January 15th 2024.  

About us

In the Gustavsson group, we aim to understand the molecular details of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) receptor function and regulation and translate our findings to biological function. We combine characterization of receptor pharmacology in cells and reconstituted systems with characterization of receptor structure and dynamics using NMR, cryo-EM and other methods.

The group is located in the Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Pharmacology (Molpharm, https://bmi.ku.dk/english/research/molpharm/ ) in the Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMI, https://bmi.ku.dk/), which is an interdisciplinary department with research groups focused on topics spanning from basic to translational science. MolPharm encompasses multiple research groups centered around GPCR research spanning from molecular scale characterization to in vivo studies and clinical trials. We offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where students, postdocs, technicians and scientists from various cultures work together on a variety of interdisciplinary projects.

The project

GPCRs relay signals from the outside to the inside of the cell by coupling to G proteins and other intracellular mediators. GPCRs are the targets of around 30% of approved drugs and development of new and improved therapies is a major focus of academic groups and companies worldwide.

Chemokines drive cell migration through interactions with chemokine receptors, thereby controlling the immune system, development and other functions. Chemokine receptors and other GPCRs are dynamic proteins and regulated by a number of cellular factors including membrane lipids. We have identified specific lipids with different functional effects on chemokine receptors. The project aims to characterize the molecular mechanisms of lipid regulation using a combination of structural and functional experiments in cells and reconstituted systems. Your tasks will include expression, purification and reconstitution of receptors and characterization of receptor structure, dynamics and function.

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

  • PhD in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics or similar
  • Experience with protein expression and purification, preferably involving membrane proteins
  • An active interest in structure and function of G protein-coupled receptors
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in teams
  • Excellent English skills written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills:

  • Experience with structural biology methods (cryo-EM, NMR etc) for protein characterization
  • Knowledge of GPCR signalling and pharmacology
  • Experience with culturing of eukaryotic cells for protein expression

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and access to state-of-the-art equipment.

Terms of employment
The employment as postdoc is a full time and fixed-term position for 2 years. Starting date is January 15, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Currently, the monthly salary starts at 36,000 DKK/approx. 4,800 EUR (April 2023 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities” of June 28, 2013.

Questions
For further information please contact Associate Professor Martin Gustavsson; martin@sund.ku.dk; +4520828221

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).

2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.

3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.

4. List of publications.

Application deadline:  22 October 2023, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Deadline: 2023-10-22 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 22nd, 2023

Postdoctoral studies in vaccine immunology (scholarship)

Health/Life sciences

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

1-2 positions are now open in Professor Karin Loré’s group to study mechanisms of action of vaccines. The overall focus of the research group is to investigate immune functions by which different vaccine formulations regulate immunity. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team at the Department of Medicine, Solna at Karolinska Institutet and study timely questions in close collaboration with the vaccine industry.

Duties

The studies focus on the generation of high quality and durable B cell and T cell responses by
vaccination. This includes assessments of the early innate immune profile locally and systemically after vaccination as well as the development of antigen-specific responses. This involves high resolution analyses of both early cell activation and gene modulation as well as of the B cell and antibody response such as single cell isolation, sequencing and mapping of antibody specificities. The projects will have a special focus on mRNA vaccines and nanoparticle vaccines with different adjuvants. The studies will employ clinical samples, non-human primate models and several standard immunological and molecular techniques. The research program will partly be shaped to take into account the interests and experience of the candidate.

The position will be based at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. We work in collaboration with academic partners, vaccine companies as well as funding agencies such as the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. Thus, the candidate will have the opportunity to interact with and learn various scientific and technical expertise from leading researchers in the vaccine field.

The candidate is expected to learn and take part in experimental design, experimentation, presentation, and publication of results. In addition, he or she is expected to join research-related activities such as group meetings, departmental seminars, national/international meetings, as well as take part in routine work within our research team and help supervise students within the group

Entry requirements

We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researcher(s) with a strong desire to study principles of immune system functions. The candidates applying must have or about to get a PhD degree in
biomedicine, immunology, cell biology or a related discipline. Knowledge of immunology and
experience with some of the relevant experimental approaches (e.g. sample processing, flow cytometry, ELISA, molecular biology techniques, bioinformatical analyses) are preferred. Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability and compatibility with lab members. Applicants must have good communication skills in English and ability to collaborate and work productively in a team.

Scholarships for postdoctoral qualification can be established for foreign researchers who place their qualifications in Sweden. The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent.
A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent.
To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship, the person must have obtained a doctorate or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) start date of the post doctoral education.

Persons who are resident in Sweden and/or have carried out all or part of their academic education at KI or some other educational institution in Sweden cannot be considered for scholarships from KI.

The head of the department determines whether their previous training and scholarly qualifications correspond to a Swedish doctorate or higher.

Location

The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of eleven divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The position is located within the research group of Karin Loré at the Division of Immunology and Allergy. A range of preclinical as well as clinical studies in allergy, infections and immune modulation are being conducted within the division. The successful candidate will join an international team. Stockholm is a vibrant international megapolis with high quality of living standard. English is the working language of the group. The Karolinska Institutet is one of the centers of excellence for biomedical research in the world (ranked as 8th in the world in Life Sciences and Medicine by QS World University Ranking). It possesses cutting edge
infrastructure

https://ki.se/en/meds/research-group-karin-lore.

Type of scholarship

The amount is tax free and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six months basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable.

Application process

An application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

  • A complete curriculum vitae, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
  • A complete list of publications
  • A summary of current work (no more than one page)

The application is to be submitted on the Varbi recruitment system.

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Deadline: 2023-10-11 at 23:59
Unit: Forskargrupp Hartman

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday October 11th, 2023

Tenure Track Researcher – Predicting the impacts of environmental change on marine populations

Health/Life sciences

The marine environment faces increasing pressures from human activities such as fishing, noise pollution, and climate change. This makes models for predicting the combined impact of different pressures on marine species essential. At Aarhus University, we seek a highly talented tenure track researcher with strong analytical skills to investigate the impacts of human-induced environmental changes on marine species, with focus on how such changes impact the behaviour, health, distribution, and dynamics of marine mammal populations. Applications are invited for a 6-year tenure track researcher position in the field of Ecological modelling at the Department of

Ecoscience Aarhus University, Denmark.
 

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 6-year position from 1 February 2024 or as soon possible thereafter.  Promotion to senior researcher level at the end of the tenure track programme depends on a positive assessment.
 

Job description

The successful candidate will join a strong research team that has gathered detailed data on the effects of anthropogenic disturbances on marine mammals over the last two decades, combining a variety of methods including aerial surveys, passive acoustic monitoring, animal tracking, and health assessments. The candidate is expected to develop an independent research profile related to prediction of the impacts of disturbances on marine species and to be able to acquire external funding to support this work.
This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to our understanding of how dynamics of marine species are linked to environmental variability, and to help designing new modelling frameworks. The researcher will be expected to contribute actively in the department’s advisory activities for the Danish Ministry of Environment, public and private companies, related to effects of underwater noise. The researcher is also expected to co-supervise graduate students, and to help securing funding for new research projects.
 

Your profile

Qualifications for the tenure track level at Aarhus University include postdoctoral training or similar with a relevant research profile and a strong scientific publication record in one or more of the areas of the position as described above.

Required skills

• A PhD (or equivalent) in biology, engineering, physics, oceanography or related fields.

• A strong understanding of, and proven experience with, predictive modelling and
  forecasting, with preference for mechanistic approaches, such as those representing
  bioenergetics or behavior.

• Proven experience with the impacts of environmental change on marine organisms
  (marine mammals, fish or other).

• Considerable experience with scientific writing and a strong publication record.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Strong analytical skills.

• A strong international network and exceptional collaboration and teamwork abilities.

Central to the position is a genuine interest in research and advisory work related to effects of anthropogenic disturbances, documented through prior experience.
 

Who we are

The Department of Ecoscience is engaged in research programs and advisory work covering the major biological subdisciplines. We conduct world-class research in the areas of aquatic biology and ecology, Arctic environment and ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation biology and wildlife management.  The Department currently employs approximately 275 academic and technical staff, as well as many PhD students.  For more information on the Department see: http://ecos.au.dk/en/.

The successful candidate will join a strong research team that has a long tradition for conducting passive acoustic monitoring on odontocetes and coupling these recordings to the behaviour of animals.
For more information on the Section for Marine Mammal Research see:  https://ecos.au.dk/en/researchconsultancy/research-areas/marine-mammal-research).
 

What we offer

The department offers:

  • a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
  • an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national and international collaborators
  • a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

 

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Frederiksborgvej 399, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
 

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Professor Jacob Nabe-, +45 2248 1210, jnn@ecos.au.dk
 

Technical Sciences Tenure Track

Aarhus University offers talented scientists from around the world attractive career perspectives via the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme. Highly qualified candidates are appointed as Researcher for a period of six years with the prospect of performance- based advancement to a tenured position as Senior Researcher.

The aim of the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme is to:

  • attract outstanding talented individuals that are competitive at an international level
  • to promote the early development of independent research success early in the career of scientists
  • to create transparency in the academic career path

As part of the tenure track position, the candidate is offered:

  • access to research infrastructure
  • capability development, including postgraduate teacher training
  • a mentoring programme
  • support to develop scientific networks and to secure interdisciplinary research at the highest level

As part of the Aarhus University Tenure Track Programme, the University carries out a mid-way evaluation to review the progress of the tenure track candidate after three years, according to the same criteria used in the final tenure review. The final tenure review is conducted after five and a half years. If the review is positive, the candidate will be offered a tenured position as Senior Researcher at Aarhus University.

Please refer to the tenure track guidelines for the tenure review criteria and for the tenure review process.

 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
 

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.
 

Formalities and salary range

Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

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

 

Deadline: 2023-10-31 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences
Email: mailto:jnn@ecos.au.dk
Phone: +4522481210

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday October 31st, 2023

PhD Research Fellow in Evolutionary Biology

Health/Life sciences

PhD Research Fellow in Evolutionary Biology

Natural History Museum

Job description

Applications are invited for a position as PhD Research Fellow in Evolutionary Biology available at the Natural History Museum in Oslo (NHM).

The fellowship period is 4 years including 25% duty work that may consist of collection work, teaching, supervision duties and/or research assistance depending on the needs of NHM and the applicant’s qualification.

Starting date 15. January 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

More about the position

The PhD project is part of the project ‘The predictability of population variation on phenotypic diversification in mammals.’ The PhD candidate will join the Voje lab within the ‘Evolution and Paleobiology’ (EPA) research group at the Natural History Museum (NHM) in Oslo. The candidate will become a part of a dynamic research environment, collaborating with other Master’s and PhD students, postdocs, and researchers.

The Voje lab’s focus is to understand the processes that govern phenotypic evolution across different timescales. Our research encompasses a wide range of taxa, combining empirical work and methodological development to gain a deeper understanding of the link between microevolutionary processes and evolutionary changes over extended timescales (macroevolution).

The goal of the PhD project is to investigate whether intraspecific variation within mammalian lineages play a crucial role in predicting evolutionary differences between mammalian species. The project involves characterizing the phenome of mammalian skulls and post-cranial elements using techniques such as photogrammetry, automated landmark annotation, and geometric morphometrics. Data will be analyzed using evolutionary quantitative genetics and phylogenetic comparative methods. The project will involve species found in Norway/Svalbard (e.g., polar bears, brown bears, arctic foxes, red foxes, gray wolves), and the analyzed materials will be drawn from the Mammal Collection at the Natural History Museum in Oslo, as well as other Natural History Museums in Europe and the US.

The specific tasks for the PhD Research Fellow will include generating 3D models of crania and other skeletal elements from selected mammalian species, utilizing machine learning pipelines for automated landmark annotation and phenotypic data extraction, and conducting statistical analyses to investigate whether within-population variance and covariances predict realized phenotypic changes among species.

Kjetil Lysne Voje will serve as the main supervisor, supported by 2-3 co-supervisors.

Qualification requirements

We seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working and competent candidate with good collaborative skills. The candidate needs the following formal qualifications:

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Biology with a specialization or clear profile in evolutionary biology/paleobiology.
  • Good communication skills (including written and spoken English)
  • Foreign completed degrees (M.Sc.-level) must correspond to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system

The candidate should have broad knowledge about evolutionary theory. It is preferable – but not a requirement – if the candidate has:

  • Experience in statistics and statistical data analysis (experience in using the R programming language is appreciated)
  • Knowledge of tools commonly used in studies of phenotypic evolution, such as quantitative genetics and phylogenetic comparative methods.
  • Knowledge and enthusiasm for research on mammals
  • Experience in photography and/or photogrammetry

Grade requirements

The norm is as follows:

  • The average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • The average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
  • The Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system

English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements: https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position.

For more information see: http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/

Personal skills

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative candidate with excellent collaboration and communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.

We offer

  • Salary NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
  • An inspiring, dynamic and friendly international working environment membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • Attractive welfare benefits in addition to Oslo’s rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include the following elements as separate documents:

  • Application letter, which includes an explanation for how the PhD project fit into the applicant’s career plan
  • CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work, scientific publications and other relevant experience)
  • Copies of educational certificates, e.g., copies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma and transcripts of records
  • List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluating committee
  • Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, affiliation, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number). The references will be contacted if necessary. Letters of recommendation are therefore not required for the initial application.

Please note that the application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruitment system. Please note also that all documents should be provided in English.

In the assessment of the applications special emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability.

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The appointment may be shortened/given a more limited scope within the framework of the applicable guidelines on account of any previous employment in academic positions.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

Contact information

General information about the institution:
Professor Hugo de Boer (h.de.boer@nhm.uio.no)

About the PhD project:
Associate Professor Kjetil Lysne Voje (k.l.voje@nhm.uio.no)              

About the recruitment system:
HR-Adviser Thomas Brånå (thomas.brana@nhm.uio.no)

About the University of Oslo and the Natural History Museum

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo is Norway’s most comprehensive natural history collection. For almost 200 years, specimens of animals, fungi, plants, rocks, minerals and fossils have been collected, studied and preserved here. The museum is located at Økern and in the beautiful Botanical Garden, which is not only popular for recreation, but is a scientific collection in itself.

Deadline: 20 October 2023
Unit: Natural History Museum
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Post expires on Friday October 20th, 2023

Postdoc or Assistant professor in Functional analysis of glycoproteins in Skin diseases at Copenhagen Center for Glycomics (CCG) at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM)

Health/Life sciences

We are offering a postdoc or an assistant professor position at the Copenhagen Center for Glycomics (CCG) with the Wandall Group, commencing from 1 January 2024 or after agreement.

We are looking for one or more highly motivated and skilled researcher with experience in glycobiology, mass spectrometry, infection biology, gene targeting, and human 3D skin models. The successful candidate will be employed as postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

Our research
Copenhagen Center for Glycomics (CCG) is composed of 5 research groups and hosts about 10 postdocs and 15 PhD students in addition to Master students and guest researchers. CCG strives to be a leader in glycosciences in pioneering the transformation of the field towards wider integration into mainstream cell biology by developing experimental strategies, informatics approaches, and sustainable resources amenable not only to experts. We aim to facilitate the discovery of diseases caused by altered glycosylation, develop new diagnostic and therapeutic tools, and identify new ways to design and produce improved glycoprotein drugs. 

CCG is a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and training Center located on the 10th floor of the new Mærsk Tower science building within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM). CCG has state-of-the-art facilities for mass spectrometry, mass photometry, flow cytometry, cell engineering, and glycan arrays, and group leaders hold diverse expertise in all areas of glycosciences. Our core valuables include glycoproteome data and bioinformatics tools, validated gene editing tools, glycoengineered cell libraries, and design matrices for the recombinant production of glycotherapeutics. CCG hosts an international seminar series, PhD courses in glycobiology and gene editing, and participates in ICMMs education program.

Principal supervisor/group leader: Professor Hans Wandall (e-mail: hhw@sund.ku.dk).

Start date:    1 January 2024 or after agreement.

Duration:      3 years.

The successful candidate will conduct independent research related to the topics above at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM). We expect the candidate to engage in an active research environment and take part in student guidance.

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience: 

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants for the postdoc position:  

  • You have a PhD in Biochemistry / Glycobiology.  
  • You possess significant research experience and publication records in the field of glycobiology and mass spectrometry.
  • Knowledge and preferable skills in working with 3D human organotypic skin models.
  • Knowledge about host-pathogen interactions, including skin and viral infections.
  • Previous scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Key criteria for the assessment of candidates for the associate professorship position:  

  • You have a PhD in Biochemistry / Glycobiology.  
  • You possess significant research experience and publication records in the field of glycobiology and mass spectrometry.
  • Knowledge and preferable skills in working with 3D human organotypic skin models.
  • Knowledge about host-pathogen interactions, including skin and viral infections.
  • A track record of published research and experience with scientific presentations.

Other important criteria are:

  • You have a curious mindset and an active interest in glycosylation and cell biology.
  • Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams.
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Applicants should be highly organized and motivated to carry out research related to the topics described above. Candidates with prior experience in glycobiology, skin biology, infection biology, and/or quantitative glycoproteomics will receive advantaged consideration.

Place of employment 
The place of employment is at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM), University of Copenhagen. ICMM offers a creative and ambitious scientific environment, with many different nationalities represented. ICMM aims to produce research with high international impact focusing on the functional cell, its genetic components, and molecular cellular mechanisms in a medical context.

ICMM currently comprises five research programs, three high profile Research Centers as well as several international research groups. The scientists at ICMM are involved in high quality research based undergraduate and graduate teaching programs at the University of Copenhagen.

More information can be found at https://icmm.ku.dk/english/.

Terms of employment 
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years and the average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week. The starting date is 1 January 2024 or after agreement.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or another relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at DKK 36,412 / approx. EUR 4,887 for postdocs and DKK 38,337 /approx. EUR 5,111 for assistant professors (October 2023-level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact the hiring group leader mentioned above.

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility) and https://www.workindenmark.dk.

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

  1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
  2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills, and other skills relevant to the position.
  3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) if applicable a Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
  4. List of publications.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 15 October 2023, 23.59 p.m. CET.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the above-mentioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences comprises approximately 7,815 students, 2,113 researchers and 3,793 employees. The faculty advances the field of health sciences through its core activities: research, teaching, knowledge sharing and communication. With basic research fields ranging from molecular studies to studies of society, the faculty contributes to a healthy future through its graduates, research findings and inventions benefitting patients and the community.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

Deadline: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

Postdoctoral position: DNA nanotechnology /SRP

Health/Life sciences

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Overview of the Position

The Strategic Research Programme in Diabetes (SRP Diabetes) at Karolinska Institutet is funding a prestigious fellowship programme for postdoctoral research fellows. The Programme is focused on research in diabetes and its comorbidities. With this postdoctoral programme SRP Diabetes aims to support the next generation of exceptional young scientists within the diabetes area, including both experimental and clinical research. As part of this programme, we are now looking to recruit 4 outstanding postdoctoral research fellows. Full details on each project and contact information to the PIs can be found at: http://ki.se/en/srp-diabetes/postdoctoral-fellowships

Based at Karolinska Institutet, fellows will undertake a cutting-edge research project in a competitive lab and be part of the SRP Diabetes dynamic research environment where several events will be held throughout the year such as high-profile lectures, symposia, internal retreat, etc. which the fellows will attend.

The fellowships are fully funded, and salary is provided for a 2-year period. It is our intention that the positions will start in the autumn of 2023, though some flexibility with the start date might be possible.

Research Project

Development of DNA nanotechnology-based methods to map and target membrane protein nanodomains in vitro and in vivo

At the Teixeira lab (https://ki.se/en/mbb/ana-teixeira-group), we have developed DNA nanotechnology-based  approaches to map and target membrane protein nanodomains (e.g. Spratt, Dias et al., Nature Nanotechnology, 2023; Ambrosetti et al, Nature Nanotechnology, 2021; Fang et al, ACS Nano, 2021; Verheyen, Fang et al, Nucleic Acids Research, 2020; Shaw, Lundin, et al, Nat Methods 2014). In this project, the postdoctoral research fellow will investigate the nanoscale spatial organization of insulin receptors in different tissues. This information will be used to develop multivalent insulin variants using DNA- and protein-based self-assembly. The biodistribution and tissue specific effects of different multivalent insulin variants will be mapped in wild type and diabetes models in zebrafish and mice. This work aims to form the basis for the future development of insulin variants with tailored tissue targeting patterns.

Key responsibilities of the selected applicant:

  • Plan, manage and conduct an agreed academic research project and associated activities.
  • Test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate.
  • Develop research questions, analyse detailed and complex qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, and contribute original ideas for new research projects.
  • Coordinate multiple aspects of work to deliver novel research data in accordance with established timelines set between you and the Principal Investigator.
  • Adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols to support research.
  • Regularly write research articles at an international level for peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and reviews.
  • Formally present your research and represent the research group at internal, national and international conferences and meetings, either with other members of the team or alone.
  • Informally present your research to the group at established meetings.
  • Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques.

Selection Criteria

Essential

  • PhD (to be completed in 2023).
  • The ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities.
  • A strong CV, having published in high impact journals and presented at international meetings.
  • Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation.
  • Ability to work with meticulous attention to detail.
  • An enthusiastic interest in diabetes research.
  • Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and leadership, with the ability to communicate research ideas and results in a clear and logical way and the ability to confidently and effectively interact with colleagues and the broader research community.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • A conscientious and enthusiastic working approach.
  • Excellent planning, organizational and problem-solving skills

In addition, experience in one or several of the following is valued:

  • DNA nanotechnology, DNA origami
  • Surface Plasmon Resonance
  • Atomic Force Microscopy
  • Super-resolution microscopy
  • Single cell biology

Each Fellowship is for two years. We will prioritize applicants who have the opportunity to complete the project and be employed for two years. Preference should be given to those who were awarded a PhD or attained equivalent research competence no more than three years prior to the expiry of the application period for the position as postdoc.

Location: Solna

How to apply

If you consider that you meet the selection criteria, click on the Login and apply button on this page and follow the on-screen instructions to register as a user. You will then be required to provide information in a number of screens with your application details, relating to your skills and experience. When prompted, please provide details of three references. You will also be required to upload a CV and Personal Letter which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the position. The Personal Letter (maximum two pages) should explain your relevant experience which may have been gained in employment, education, or you may have taken time away from these activities as illness, military service, work for labour unions or student organisations, parental leave or similar circumstances. Your application will be judged in part on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria outlined above and we are happy to consider evidence of transferable skills or experience which you may have gained outside the context of paid employment or education.

Please save all uploaded documents to show your name and the document type.

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

The closing date for applications is midnight CEST on Sunday 22nd October, 2023.

Working at Karolinska Institutet

For further information about working at Karolinska Institutet, rules for visa/residence permit, insurance and accommodation please see: https://staff.ki.se/international-staff

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all

Deadline: 2023-10-22 at 23:59
Unit: Forskargrupp Hartman

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Post expires on Sunday October 22nd, 2023

Researcher in Welfare for outdoor animals

Health/Life sciences

The Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Aarhus University, invites highly qualified applicants for a position as researcher for 2 years in Welfare for outdoor animals from 1 April 2024 or soon thereafter.

 

The position

We seek a candidate ideally with a background in animal welfare science and/or science related to sustainability in animal production, preferably with insight into management, production, health, and welfare of systems keeping animals outside.
 

Research tasks

The main focus of the position is:                

  • Research on the development of sustainable systems for keeping farm animals partly or entirely outdoor, and acceptance/interpretation among different groups of stakeholders (political/societal sustainability, environmental sustainability, economical sustainability)
  • Research on the development and application of systems for surveillance and documentation of outdoor animal welfare
  • Research on development of systems for small ruminants under Danish conditions
     

The candidate will in addition have to:

  • Teach and supervise students at the BSc, MSc, and PhD levels within the scientific domain.
  • Provide research-based consultancy to authorities.
 

Your profile

Qualifications for the researcher level at Aarhus University must include postdoctoral training or similar with a relevant research profile and a strong scientific publication record.

The preferred candidate should demonstrate:

  • Experience in qualitative or quantitative research methods, and research experience in approaches considering effects on animal welfare and health, as well as effect on climate and the environment.
  • Ability to develop and achieve a clear research profile through international publications.  
  • A significant profile within supervision and teaching.
  • Collaboration by developing and demonstrating an efficient national and international network.

The preferred candidate is expected to join and develop ongoing research within the research group ‘Management and modelling’. The research activities are interdisciplinary and include collaboration with farmers, farm industry, authorities, and NGOs. The candidate is expected to take part in teaching and supervision of students at the BSc, MSc, and PhD levels as well as of veterinary practitioners, advisors and assessors at industry and authority level.
 

What we offer

  • A well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment and animal experimental facilities
  • An informal and multicultural research environment with high professionalism and close collaboration and networking activities
  • A workplace characterized by equality and a good work-life balance, and an open discussion across different fields of research.

 

Who we are

The mission of ANIVET is to perform basic, strategic, and applied research and innovation within the department’s core activities: nutrition, health and welfare. The activities make up the science-based foundation of ANIVET’S’ teaching, public sector consultancy and collaboration with business and industry.

Please refer to Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (au.dk) for further information about the department; https://anivet.au.dk/en/research/research-groups/management-and-modelling for information on the research unit and to https://tech.au.dk/en/ and http://www.au.dk/en/ for information on the faculty of Technical Sciences and Aarhus University, respectively.

Further information on the position may be obtained from Head of Department Charlotte Lauridsen, phone: +45 2443 9639, email: charlotte.lauridsen@anivet.au.dk, or Head of Research Unit Jan Tind Sørensen, phone: +45 20783343 email: jantind.sorensen@anivet.au.dk   
 

Living in Denmark

Please visit the international staff website: https://internationalstaff.au.dk/prearrival/ for information about arriving to and living in Denmark for both the applicant and their potential family.
 

Place of employment and place of work

The place of work is the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AU Viborg,
Blichers Allé 20, DK-8830 Tjele, and the area of employment is Aarhus University (AU)
with related departments
 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range

Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

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

Deadline: 2023-11-02 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences
Email: mailto:jantind.sorensen@anivet.au.dk
Phone: +4520783343

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday November 2nd, 2023

PhD in Ecological Genomics – Genomic impacts of fisheries induced selection in the North Atlantic 

Health/Life sciences

About the position

A three-year PhD fellowship in molecular ecology is available at the Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (FBA), Nord University Bodø, Norway. For the right candidate a four-year position, which also includes 25% teaching, supervision and/or administrative duties, may be possible.

Increasing anthropogenic disturbance of marine ecosystems is leading to loss of keystone species. Fisheries are probably the most important contemporary pressure on natural populations in the marine environment, yet supply vital protein. The selective focus of intensive commercial fisheries demonstrably alters life-history traits. You will use advanced novel genomic approaches to explore the impact of fisheries on spurdog, Squalus acanthias. This study promises unprecedented resolution of population genetics, movement patterns, population estimates, seascape genomics, and genomic footprint of over-fishing.

The position will be available from 1st of January 2024 at the Bodø Campus.

FBA - Genomikk (1)

Qualification requirements

  • The candidate should have an MSc degree (or equivalent) in biology, genetics, bioinformatics, molecular ecology, or equivalent fields, with the grade average of B or better (or equivalent score) both for the programme in total and the master’s thesis.
  • A good knowledge and practical experience in population genetics, genomic analysis, bioinformatics, and statistical analyses is required.
  • Interest and prior practical experience of molecular ecology is preferred.
  • We are looking for highly motivated, creative and ambitious applicants with an excellent academic record, and the ability to collaborate with other members of a multidisciplinary team.
  • For non-native speakers, proficiency in oral and written English is essential, documented by either the Norwegian Higher Education Entrance Qualification or internationally recognized certificates.
  • The successful candidate will join the PhD program in Biosciences at Nord University and is expected to complete the study within the period.
  • The candidate should fulfill the admission requirements and participate in the training component stipulated in regulations of the PhD program. Application for admission to the program must be submitted within three months after taking up the position. For admission requirements and regulations,  see our web page.

Qualified applicants will be ranked according to the following criteria:

  • Themes and perspectives from the applicant’s master’s degree will be given weight in the assessment of candidates. Project sketch with description of project idea and plan for implementation.
  • Personal suitability and motivation for the position.
  • The applicant’s description of motivation for doctoral work and opportunities for implementation.
  • The applicant’s motivation for applying the position.
  • Relevant experience from research work will count positively.

We offer

The annual salary for doctoral researchers (code 1017) is set at wage level 54, NOK 532 200,- in the Norwegian State Salary Scale.

  • Advantages within the Government Pension Fund for borrowing, insurance and pension.
  • Creative and collegial working environment. 
  • A workplace with steady progressive development. 
  • Flexible working hours. 
  • Active university sports team. 

General information

The person who is appointed must abide by the applicable laws, agreements, and directives. The responsibilities and duties associated with the position may change with future reorganization at Nord University.

The public sector workforce is expected to reflect the diversity of the population in general. Nord University therefore encourages qualified candidates with disabilities, gaps in their CV, immigrant backgrounds or different life experience to apply. 

If applicants indicate they have disabilities or gaps in their CV, their details may be used anonymously for the purposes of governmental annual review.

Contact information

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting:

Application process

Applicants will be evaluated by an internal expert committee. Relevant applicants will be invited for an interview, trial lecture or other presentations.

The Faculty reserve the right not to hire applicants who may be scientifically qualified but who do not meet other criteria such as language, educational background or personal suitability.

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically by 19.11.2023.

The application should include:

  • Cover letter outlining the candidate’s motivation and suitability for the position.
  • Description of the project idea, 3-5 pages, including the theoretical basis and intended methodology.
  • A complete CV (education, work experience and publications).
  • Copies of academic degree transcripts for academic degrees (both bachelor and master degree) and other relevant qualifications.
  • Other activity that is considered relevant, such as list of publications and academic work.
  • Names and contact details of 1-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number).
  • Signed consent form PhD (if relevant).

All documents must be uploaded as attachments to the electronic application form.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit the complete documentation within the deadline.

After the application period has expired a list of applicants will be published. Note that, in special cases, the identity of particular applicants to a position may be made public even when that applicant has requested that their application be processed confidentially. Applicants requesting an exemption from publication of their identity must explain their reasons for doing so in their application. In this case, advance notice will be given in the event of a decision to make any information about the applicant public.

Refnr. 30185002

Nord University

Through research, education and social engagement, Nord University contributes to the creation of a sustainable future.

In cooperation with society, business and industry in Northern and Central Norway, our 11,500 students and 1,350 staff promote innovative solutions and knowledge-based practice, both locally and internationally.

Nord University has four strategic focus areas: blue and green growth, sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship, societal security, and health, welfare and education.

Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (FBA) educates people with the aim of promoting sustainable and innovative development to meet global challenges in food production, climate and environment. The faculty is an international arena for education, research and knowledge dissemination, with employees and students from 31 different countries. The faculty offers a PhD in Aquatic Biosciences. FBA has 900 students and 165 employees in Bodø and Steinkjer. The professional community is organised into the following divisions: Aquaculture, Ecology, Genomics, Animal Science, Production and Welfare and Algae and microbial biotechnology.

Read more: www.nord.no/en/fba

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Deadline

19th November 2023

Post expires on Monday November 20th, 2023

PhD positions Protein Signaling Program at The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research

Health/Life sciences

Background:
You can learn more from the Duxin lab at: https://www.cpr.ku.dk/research/proteinsignaling/duxin-group/

You can learn more about the Center for Protein Research at: https://www.cpr.ku.dk

Job description:
The candidate will be part of the Duxin laboratory and primarily focus on identifying and characterizing novel mechanisms of DNA-protein crosslink repair.  To this end, the candidate will employ proteome approaches that will be combined with the power of the Xenopus system. These include utilizing and developing many different methods of molecular biology, biochemistry and computational analysis. The candidate will also have access to all the state-of-the art facilities present at CPR including the Mass Spectrometry, Protein Imaging, Big Data Management and Protein Production platforms.

Your key tasks as a PhD student at SUND are:

  • Carrying through an independent research project under supervision.
  • Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
  • Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team.
  • Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
  • Teaching and disseminating your knowledge.
  • Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

Projected start date: December 1st 2023.

Principal supervisor is Julien Duxin, julien.duxin@cpr.ku.dk 

Qualifications

  • Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in science or equivalent. The degree must be equivalent to Danish Master’s degree.
  • Previous experience in Molecular biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry is required.
  • Prior publication in internationally recognized journals is preferred.
  • Good grades are preferred.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, and flexibility.
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the NNF Center for Protein Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years.

The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s success­ful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agree­ment between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 27,800 DKK/Roughly 3,700 EUR (October 2021 level) plus pension.

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)

2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position

3. Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science

4. Publication list (if possible)

5. Names and contact details for at least two referees

Deadline for application: 5 October 2023, 23:59 CET.
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.

The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.

Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You find information about the recruitment process at: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicants will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background. 

 

 

Deadline: 2023-10-05 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday October 5th, 2023

Postdoctoral position in Digitalization of Forestry with focus on forest remote sensing and planning

Engineering/it, Health/Life sciences

Vaxjo

Reference number: HR-2023/1349

Welcome to Linnaeus University! We meet the societal challenges of today and tomorrow in a spirit of openness, curiosity and creativity. By creating arenas for exchange of knowledge from different subjects, fields and cultures, we open up for new ideas and create new opportunities for long-term sustainable societal development. Linnaeus University – where people grow.

The Faculty of Technology offers a broad spectrum of activities across nine different departments and is central to the technical education and research conducted at Linnaeus University. The Department of Forestry and Wood Technology offers a wide-ranging of thematic activities from forest to finished wood products. Benefits for the climate arising from forests lie at the core of all department activities.

The position will be linked to the FRAS II research program, jointly run by Linnaeus University, Skogforsk and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in close cooperation with the forest sector in southern Sweden. The research program will consist of three PhD student projects and three postdoctoral projects that focus on different aspects of forest management. 

The employment of the postdoctoral fellow will be linked to The Bridge 2.0, a joint collaboration arena for interdisciplinary knowledge development with a focus on forestry, innovation, and sustainable competitiveness, and the knowledge environment Green Sustainable Development at the university. The position will also be linked to the Linnaeus University Centre for Data Intensive Sciences and Applications (DISA), focusing its efforts on scientific questions in collection, analysis, and utilization of large data sets. With its core in computer science, it takes a multidisciplinary approach and collaborates with researchers from all faculties at the university.

Subject area for the position: Digitalisation in Forestry
Location until further notice: Växjö
Hours and term: Full-time for 2 years.
Starting date: Starting date as soon as possible or as agreed upon.

Job description
Forest management plans have long been used as a tool for individual forest owners to get an overview of the forest in order to plan forestry activities. The forest management plan has traditionally been produced with aerial photographs followed by field inspection. As remote sensing data becomes more available, e.g. through satellites or national laser scanning, forest variable estimates from remote sensing can partly be used instead of field visits, which rationalized the production of the forest management plans. The forest owner has also increasingly been able to access the forest management plan digitally via the web to note, e.g. wind-thrown and insect damage forest. However, the forest management plan is mainly updated when a new plan is ordered. This normally happens every 10 years, which is based on today’s certification requirements. It is, therefore, obvious that a more frequent updating of the forest management plan is required, where remote sensing can play an important role. Recent studies point to the need to use the forest management plan also as a surface for communication between the forestry operator and the forest owner. There is a desire for a more interactive forest management plan, where several management options for each area or stand are presented. There are also a need to follow how the forest develops in the longer term in a changing climate. Increased possibilities exist today to automatically and continuously update the content of the forest management plan using time series of remote sensing data together with field data, e.g. from harvesters.

The postdoctoral project aims to scientifically produce new knowledge with the objective of developing the next generation’s digital and dynamic forest management plans. Initial work in the project includes mapping private forest owners’ own perceptions of the need for improved decision support in their forest management plans. With this as a starting point, questions can be answered such as how the new need for information in future forest management plans can be met. An important part of the project is to study how today’s static plans can be developed into digital and dynamic forest management plans.

The position also includes responsibility for research communication, which means participating in national and international meetings. Publishing both popular science articles and scientific articles are central parts of the work.

The postdoctoral fellow is expected to participate actively in the department’s knowledge environment and networks, both internally and externally, as well as to develop new project ideas and participate in applying for external project funding. A certain amount of teaching and supervision at basic, advanced and/or postgraduate level may be included in the duties.

In addition to the mentor group, the postdoctoral fellow will collaborate with national and international experts in the field. For example, an opportunity is offered to collaborate with researchers in the Horizon 2020 project ForestMap, which aims to produce the next-generation forest maps with AI. Since the project can generate large amounts of data, the postdoctoral fellow will also seek collaboration with the cutting-edge research environment DISA (Data Intensive Sciences and Applications) at the university.

Qualifications
Anyone who has a doctorate in forest science, forest management, forest remote sensing, forest planning, biology, technology or equivalent, or who has a degree from another country that is equivalent to a doctorate in the above subjects, qualifies for the position.

In accordance with the postdoctoral agreement, applicants who were awarded their degree no more than three years prior to the last application date for the present position should be considered first.

An applicant must not previously have been employed as a postdoctoral fellow for more than a year within the same or a related subject area at Linnaeus University.

In order to qualify for the present position, the applicant must also be able to demonstrate scientific skills in the subject area. The position also requires proven communication skills in written and spoken English, as well as good ability to work independently and in a group. Driving license is a requirement for the position.

Assessment criteria
Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of decision support systems, modelling, statistical analysis, programming, forest remote sensing, forest planning, forest inventory and forest damage with a bearing on Nordic forestry and knowledge of the Swedish language are meritorious. Good scientific publication rate and experience in applying for external project funding is desirable. The work takes place in a research group, which is why cooperation and flexibility are given great importance.

Documented experience of research in forest remote sensing and forest planning.

In the overall assessment of the scientific skills, special emphasis is placed on the applicants’ potential for a successful career as a teacher and researcher.

When the university employs new teachers and researchers, the choice should fall on those applicants who, based on a qualitative holistic assessment of competence and skills, are considered most likely to successfully perform and develop relevant tasks and contribute to successful development of the organisation.

Contact
Professor Johan Fransson, 0470-76 70 42, johan.fransson@lnu.se
Prefekt Erika Olofsson, 0470-70 89 99, erika.olofsson@lnu.se
HR-partner Jesper Pettersson, jesper.pettersson@lnu.se

Welcome with your application according to instruction, last day to apply is 17 October 2023.

Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.

Please apply by clicking on the Apply button at the bottom of the ad. Your application should be designed according to the Template for application which can be found in the Guide to Appointment procedures under important documents below the ad. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached digitally in your application. Other documents, including various types of scientific works, must be submitted digitally along with the application. The application and other documents to be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 24.00 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.


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Post expires on Tuesday October 17th, 2023

Experienced Postdoc or Assistant professor at Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM)

Health/Life sciences

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc or assistant professor for a three-year position to commence 1 January 2024 or after agreement.

The position is part of the highly collaborative Research and Innovation Action “Therapies for Renal Ciliopathies (TheRaCil)”, supported by the EU union (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101080717).

Our research
The interest of the research group is molecular and genetic mechanisms of embryonic development and birth defects. We are using a multidisciplinary approach, where we combine genetic and genomic investigations of patients, with functional investigations based on embryonic tissues, cell models and zebrafish. Our ambition is to perform research on the highest level and publish in high-quality international journals. We have a very inclusive working environment and a large network of national and international collaborators. 

More information about our research can be found at: https://icmm.ku.dk/english/research-groups/la-larsen-group/.

Your job
Your job will focus on functional characterization of genes involved in rare inherited kidney disorders (renal ciliopathies). The research is part TheRaCil, a large international, interdisciplinary and highly collaborative project, aimed at improving diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of pediatric renal ciliopathy patients.

The functional characterization of genes should be performed using zebrafish. Consequently, the project will include CRISPR-cas9 based methods for gene targeting in zebrafish and phenotypic characterization of the zebrafish pronephros. Thus, documented expertise in zebrafish developmental biology is necessary.

Candidates without documented hands-on experience with zebrafish research will not be considered for the position.

The postdocs’ responsibilities will primarily consist of: 

  • research, including publication/academic dissemination duties.
  • limited research-based teaching.

The assistant professors’ responsibilities will primarily consist of: 

  • research, including publication/academic dissemination duties.
  • research-based teaching.
  • sharing knowledge with society.
  • participation in formal pedagogical training programme for assistant professors.

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the competencies and experience outlined below.

For assistant professors, six overall criteria apply for appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organizational contribution, external funding, and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.

Essential experience and skills:

  • You have a PhD in cell biology or developmental biology
  • Hands-on experience with zebrafish as model organism
  • You have an active interest in developmental genetics, kidney development and cilia biology.
  • Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
  • Excellent English skills written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills:

  • Experience with developmental and molecular biology

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Panum, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and zebrafish facility.

Scientific environment
The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) offers an ambitious scientific environment, with many different nationalities represented. ICMM aims to produce research with high international impact focusing on the functional cell, its genetic components and molecular cellular mechanisms in a medical context.

ICMM currently comprises five research programmes, three high profile Research Centers as well as a number of international research groups. The scientists at ICMM are involved in high quality research based undergraduate and graduate teaching programs at the University of Copenhagen.

Information on Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine can be found at: https://icmm.ku.dk/english/.

Terms of employment
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of three years and the average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.. The start date is 1 January 2024 or after agreement.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or another relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at DKK 36,412 / approx. EUR 4,887 for postdocs and DKK 38,337 /approx. EUR 5,111 for assistant professors (October 2023-level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund. 

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact Prof. Lars Allan Larsen by e-mail: larsal@sund.ku.dk.

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

  1. Motivated letter of application (Max. one page)
  2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
  3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do
  4. List of publications
  5. Teaching portfolio (If applicable).

Deadline for applications: Sunday 8 October 2023, 23:59 PM CET. 

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the above mentioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences comprises approximately 7,815 students, 2,113 researchers and 3,793 employees. The faculty advances the field of health sciences through its core activities: research, teaching, knowledge sharing and communication. With basic research fields ranging from molecular studies to studies of society, the faculty contributes to a healthy future through its graduates, research findings and inventions benefitting patients and the community.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

Deadline: 2023-10-08 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

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Post expires on Sunday October 8th, 2023

Postdoctor in Molecular psychiatry

Health/Life sciences

Ref PAR 2023/1074

The Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Molecular psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, which is a research-intensive workplace, including ample opportunities for interaction with other research groups within the field of psychiatry and molecular neurobiology. We are also part of the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine (https://www.gu.se/en/molecular-translational-medicine). 

Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are serious mental illnesses with both individual suffering of the patient and large costs for the society. The disorders have a strong genetic background, with both common and rare genetic variants involved. The research group is studying severe mental illness with both preclinical and clinical expertise. We use stem cell-based models of neural development, including IPS cells from patients, in which we study the effect of various risk genes. We use both 2D cultures and brain organoids in conjunction with RNA sequencing and MEA (multielectrode array). Visit www.smedlerlab.org for more information. 

Subject area

Molecular psychiatry

Subject area description

Several processes, including genetic and activity dependent factors, control neural development and lay the foundation of those neural networks that control the function of the brain. Early neural networks exhibit spontaneous electrical activity, and thus also calcium signaling. Several risk genes of mental disorders are believed to affect this process.

Job assignments

The postdoc will be responsible for his/her own project within the subject area. The exact project will be decided together with the PI. In addition, the postdoc will be involved in preparation of manuscripts, supervision of master students and possibly also PhD students working on related projects. The postdoc is also expected to apply for own funding in addition to present grants.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.  

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made. 

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.  

To qualify as a postdoctoral researcher for this position, the applicant should hold a PhD in a relevant subject (such as molecular and cellular biology or neuroscience). Since postdoctoral constitutes a qualifying appointment for junior researchers, we aim to target those who have a doctoral degree not older than 3 years from the application deadline.

Assessment

In specific, the candidate should have extensive experience from cell and molecular biology, preferably within molecular neurobiology or stem cell biology. One alternative is a background in bioinformatics and some experience or knowledge in wet lab research. The candidate must demonstrate published articles in peer-review journals as first author. Good documentation skills as well as proficiency in both spoken and written English are required. The candidate(s) should be willing to work in a team to pursue his/her research. Personal suitability is of great importance when evaluating applicants.

Employment

The employment is limited (temporary) for 2 years, 100% of full-time, and is placed at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. Starting date: as soon as possible or as agreed. 

Contact information 

If you have questions regarding the employment please contact Principal Investigator Erik Smedler, phone: +46 702 835 159, e-mail: erik.smedler@gu.se

Manager in charge is Professor/Head of Department Henrik Zetterberg, phone: +46 768 672 647, e-mail: henrik.zetterberg@clinchem.gu.se

Application documents are not to be submitted through the contact persons.

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply

Application

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.  

Please enclose PhD certificate with the application.

Applications must be received by: 2023-10-20

 

Information for International Applicants 

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit: 

https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services 
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/ 

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

Deadline: 2023-10-20 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Post expires on Friday October 20th, 2023

PhD Research Fellow in Systematic Mycology

Health/Life sciences

PhD Research Fellow in Systematic Mycology

Natural History Museum

Job description

At the Natural History Museum (NHM), University of Oslo (UiO), we have a vacancy for a four-year PhD research Fellow in Systematic Mycology. The position includes one year of duty work (distributed over the employment period) that includes various meriting activities (e.g., teaching, specimen curation, outreach activities, and student supervision). 

Starting date: January 1st 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

More about the position

This PhD opportunity allows you to engage in a self-developed and innovative systematics research project on fungi, or plants in combination with fungi. The successful candidate for this position will work in close collaboration with staff members of the ISOP research group, primarily with Mika Bendiksby and Charlotte Bjorå. In our research, we focus on the discovery, understanding, protection, and utility of fungal and plant diversity. We often use a phylogenetic approach on genomic data to study a range of biological aspects in fungi and plants, and fungarium- and herbarium specimens are important data sources and depositories in our research. An ideal project will effectively utilize NHMs fungal and/or plant collections, include fieldwork for collecting new materials, and align with our research profiles and ongoing activities. The ISOP group has a strong record for field-based research in the Arctic, Nordic countries, east- and southern Africa, and Indonesia. It is desirable that the proposed PhD project aligns well also with at least one of the research themes at our museum-wide research hub STADIS. The hub focuses on stability and discontinuity within and between different biological system levels, such as genomes, phenotypes, species, communities, and ecosystems.

For almost 200 years, specimens of fungi and plants have been collected, studied and preserved at NHM. The improvement, maintenance and use of scientific collections is central to our work. The herbarium and fungarium comprise over 1.2 million plants and 600,000 fungal specimens, of which the majority are Nordic. The museum provides excellent research facilities in-house, including various molecular- and microscopy laboratories. NHM has ten research groups that pursue research and education within basic and advanced biosystematics and biodiversity as well as geological studies. 

Qualification requirements

The candidate must have:

  • A degree equivalent to a Norwegian master’s (MSc) in biology. Other relevant backgrounds might be considered upon individual evaluation. For candidates not having finished their master’s degree, the thesis must have been submitted for evaluation by the closing date of the call. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded with at least an equivalent to grade B in the ECTS grading scale.
  • The ability to work independently and in a structured manner
  • The ability to cooperate with others
  • Excellent communication skills (including written and spoken English)

It is preferable that the candidate has (and can document) one or more of the following competences:

  • A degree equivalent to a Norwegian master’s (MSc) in systematic mycology/botany
  • Knowledge and research experience with DNA-based techniques applied in biosystematics and biodiversity studies
  • Experience in relevant analytical/statistical methods and bioinformatics tools (e.g., phylogenetics, R)
  • Data management skills following best reproducible open science practices
  • Experience with microscopy
  • Ability to do field work in remote and potentially challenging environments
  • Hold a driver’s license
  • Experience with scientific publication and outreach
  • Experience in collection-based research (using physical and/or digital specimen data)
  • Strong team- and networking skills

Personal skills

We are looking for a highly motivated, creative, and structured candidate with excellent collaborative qualities. Research experience, ambitions, and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

We offer

  • a dynamic, friendly and professionally stimulating working environment
  • salary NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
  • membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • attractive welfare benefits

How to apply

The application must include the following six elements as separate documents:

  • A one-page (maximum) application/cover letter with a brief account of your motivation for applying for the position
  • A self-developed and innovative research project (following the template for this position provided here: template_for_project_description.docx[MB1] ; max 2 pages!
  • CV (either as an attachment or filled into our electronic recruitment system)
  • Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees, or official confirmation that the master’s thesis has been submitted
  • Relevant certificates/references
  • List of publications (if any), including submitted manuscripts and MSc thesis.
  • The name, academic relation, and contact information for at least two reference persons, of whom one must be an advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

For an overview of our researchers, see https://www.nhm.uio.no/english/about/organization/research-collections/index.html or contact Professor Hugo de Boer (h.de.boer@nhm.uio.no). For more information about ongoing and planned research activities in the ISOP group, please contact Professor Mika Bendiksby (mika.bendiksby@nhm.uio.no) or Associate Professor Charlotte S. Bjorå (csletten@nhm.uio.no).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented academic qualifications as well as the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo. As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree. Admission to the PhD programme must be applied for within the first two months of your employment. Please note that admission to the PhD program conditions that you satisfy the enrolment requirements at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

Contact information

About the PhD fellowship, ISOP and STADIS:

  • Research Director Professor Hugo de Boer (h.de.boer@nhm.uio.no).
  • Head of Fungarium Professor Mika Bendiksby (mika.bendiksby@nhm.uio.no)
  • Head of Herbarium Assoc. Professor Charlotte S. Bjorå (csletten@nhm.uio.no)

About the recruitment system:

  • HR-Adviser Thomas Brånå (thomas.brana@nhm.uio.no)

About the University of Oslo and the Natural History Museum

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo is Norway’s most comprehensive natural history collection. For almost 200 years, specimens of animals, fungi, plants, rocks, minerals and fossils have been collected, studied and preserved here. The museum is located at Økern and in the beautiful Botanical Garden, which is not only popular for recreation, but is a scientific collection in itself.

Deadline: 1 October 2023
Unit: Natural History Museum
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Post expires on Sunday October 1st, 2023