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Doctoral Researcher, Ancient Sources on Matter in Late Medieval Commentaries on Aristotle

Health/Life sciences

The Faculty of Arts and MECANO MSCA Doctoral Network  invite applications for a

 

Doctoral Researcher

 

to a fixed-term employment for 3 years, with the possibility of a one-year extension contract.

 

We invite applications for a dynamic and versatile PhD position titled “Ancient Sources on Matter in Late Medieval Commentaries on Aristotle”. In the mid-13th century, just after Aristotle’s works on natural philosophy were translated, various conceptions of matter were at play. The ancient commentaries of these works negotiated the epistemic authority of two canonical authors, Plato and Aristotle, in their mutual relation and in relation to interpreters from various philosophical traditions. Medieval views on matter were subject to shifts in the canon, with new authorities being added (the Arabic commentators; scholastic commentators), and shifts in the canonical value of the different authorities (a stronger position of Aristotle to the detriment of Plato). Further canonical shifts are linked to the incorporation of information from source texts in other genres (manuals, compendia, doxography, polemical treatises) into the commentary genre. Although there is a growing literature on medieval theories of matter, there is a need to analyse the presence of ancient sources and their use by late medieval thinkers. The specific objectives of this PhD  project are therefore (1) to map and classify the presence of ancient authorities – Presocratics, Plato, Stoics,  Platonists, Peripatetics, Augustine – and the shifting canons in late medieval commentaries (13th–15th c.) on Aristotle’s Metaphysics and Physics, and their relationship to theories of matter; and (2) to map shifts in the canon in the transmission to different languages and different cultural and ideological contexts by  classifying types of citations and quotations and linguistic and genre-related markers.

 

Host institution: University of Helsinki (Finland)

PhD programme: PhD in Philosophy

Main supervisor: prof. Filipe Pereira da Silva (Helsinki University, Department of Philosophy, History and Art Studies)

Second supervisor: prof. Jan Opsomer (KU Leuven, Institute of Philosophy)

Mobility rule: has not resided in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months preceding appointment

 

Tasks of the PhD candidate (specific to project & university/doctoral programme):

• Completion of a PhD thesis within four years (1,0 fte).

• Participation in the general training programme of the doctoral network (kick-off, monthly online research meetings, annual workshops and schools, and final conference)

• Participation in the doctoral seminar of the hosting institution

 

Planned secondments: (1) CSC (3 months): establishing and communicating the DH needs of the field of medieval philosophy; collaborating with DARIAH FI infrastructure on concept development for DH tools; use CSC infrastructure for a corpus analysis of philosophical commentaries; (2) KU Leuven (4 months): working on the ancient philosophical sources referred to in the commentaries; engaging with the KU Leuven team working on medieval hylomorphism.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

 

• MA in Philosophy or in Classics (Latin), held by time of appointment (if the degree is not yet obtained at the time of application, a statement by the applicant’s supervisor should confirm that it will be obtained by time of appointment)

• If MA in Philosophy, excellent skills in Latin

• Interest in Ancient and Mediaeval philosophical texts

• Knowledge of mediaeval Latin paleography

• Good verifiable competence in English

• Ability to work in groups and to carry out interdisciplinary research

• Knowledge of Ancient Greek is considered an asset

• Interest in computational and data analysis for the Humanities is considered an asset but not a requirement

 

Degree requirement for doctoral researcher position: The appointee must apply, and obtain, the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki within the probationary period of 6 months: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/admissions-and-education/apply-doctoral-programmes/how-apply-doctoral-education

 

Applicants must not hold a doctoral degree in any other field or have failed a corresponding doctoral examination at another higher education institution.

 

The University of Helsinki is committed to promoting equality and preventing discrimination in all its operations. We welcome applicants from a variety of gender identities, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

 

The University of Helsinki offers the appointee a first-class research and teaching environment as well as the preconditions necessary for international cooperation (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki).

 

The position is full-time for 3 years with a possible extension contract for fourth year. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months.

The salary is competitive and complies with the MSC Work Programme: appr. 3550 €/month, including Mobility allowance, after compulsory deductions. A conditional Family allowance of appr. 500 € can be added to the salary.

 

For the possible fourth year extension contract the salary will be defined based on the demands level table for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities (approximately 3100-3700€/month, depending on the performance).

 

The University of Helsinki provides its staff with occupational health and sports services as well as professional development opportunities (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki/staff-benefits). The appointee is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. International staff is supported in relocating to Finland (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

 

The application must be submitted through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications through the SAP Fiori portal.

 

Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents in English. Please add documents 1-4 as a single PDF file titled “lastname_firstname_application” and document 5 as a separate PDF file titled “lastname_firstname_writing_sample”:

1. CV (max. 2 pages, including list of publications)

2. Cover letter (600–800 words), covering:

• Which qualifications make you suitable for the position

• How this PhD position aligns with your scholarly interests and further career plans within or outside academia

• Your motivation to participate in a doctoral network which includes international mobility and an internship period

3. Names and contact details (email address) of two academic referees

• You must have the permission of the academic referee to use their name and contact details. They may be asked to provide a reference letter at a later stage.

4. MA degree certificate (if available) and transcript of records

• If the degree is not yet obtained at the time of application, a statement by the applicant’s supervisor should confirm that it will be obtained by time of appointment

5. Academic writing sample in English (ca. 7000 words)

 

The deadline for applications is 15th of March 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.

  

FURTHER INFORMATION

 

For any questions and further information, please contact Professor Filipe Pereira da Silva, jose.pereiradasilva@helsinki.fi. Further information about the recruitment process can be obtained from HR Specialist Reeta Korhonen, reeta.korhonen@helsinki.fi.

 

 

 

This PhD position is part of MECANO: Mechanics of Canon Formation and the Transmission of Knowledge from Greco-Roman Antiquity (MSCA Doctoral Network). MECANO aims to advance the understanding of the mechanics of canon formation and knowledge transmission of ancient Greek and Latin texts. It will look at (a) how texts, ideas or authors become canonical by being cited, translated, studied, imitated, excerpted, or compiled by later authors, and (b) how such implicit canons have changed across time and space by being received in different cultural, intellectual and linguistic environments. To study the dynamics of canonicity from a longitudinal perspective, MECANO will combine qualitative approaches to intellectual history and reception studies with applications of digital and computational methods on extensive text corpora.

 

MSCA Doctoral Networks are research and training programmes with the goal of training highly skilled doctoral candidates, stimulate their creativity, enhance their innovation capacities and boost their employability in the long-term. For MECANO, this means responding to the need for historically conscious and digitally skilled Humanities PhDs and training the PhD candidates to tackle the challenges of modern engagement with the topics of canonicity, diversity, and cultural heritage.

 

Being part of an MSCA Doctoral Network means taking part in networking activities and spending time abroad. Each PhD candidate will be co-supervised by two academics within the consortium; they will be based at one of the universities of MECANO and visit the university of their co-supervisor for a research stay, as well as have a shorter internship at an associated partner. They will be expected to take full part in the training programme, consisting of summer schools, workshops, a regular online seminar, and other activities.

 

MECANO is committed to creating an environment in which all talents can develop to their maximum potential, regardless of gender, age, cultural origin, nationality or disability. We particularly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.

 

MECANO is advertising positions for 10 candidates within its framework, who will be based at 5 participating universities. Applications for each position must be submitted separately. It is possible to apply for more than one position, in which case the applicant must send a separate email to info@mecano-dn.eu, stating this and indicating their preference.

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Deadline: 2024-03-15 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Doctoral student in Natural science, specializing in biology

Health/Life sciences

Ref PAR 2024/158

At the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (BioEnv) we have teaching and research activities that stretch from the alpine ecosystem, through forests, cultivated land and streams, all the way into the marine environment. In these environments we study different levels of biological organization from genes, individuals, and populations, to communities and ecosystems. We work within ecology, evolution, physiology, systematics, and combinations of these fields to understand the impact of natural and anthropogenic changes of the environment.

The department is placed at two different localities: in Natrium at Medicinaregatan 7B in Gothenburg and at the Kristineberg marine research station operated by the Marine Infrastructure at the University of Gothenburg. The current employment is based at Natrium at Medicinaregatan 7B in Gothenburg.

General information about being a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg can be found on the university’s doctoral student pages. https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/doktorand/?languageId=100001&skipSSOCheck=true   

We offer

The University of Gothenburg is a state authority, which means special benefits, more holidays and a great pension. You can read more about our employment benefits here.

Project description  

The project will assess the species diversity, systematics, taxonomy, and ecological traits of the truffle genus Hymenogaster with a focus on Swedish/Nordic species. The project aims will be reached through field work, microscopy, laboratory work and data analysis. The project will use ecological and morphological data as well as molecular methods. The main supervisor is Henrik Nilsson. Co-supervisors are Ellen Larsson and Mikael Jeppson. The Ph.D. student will have opportunities to collaborate with researchers at the Gothenburg Global Biodiversity Centre GGBC. 

Duties   

The main task is to conduct the PhD thesis work under supervision, which includes development of the PhD student’s methodological experience, analytical skills, as well as theoretical depth and breadth. Techniques used within the project include field work in Sweden and selected countries in Europe, documentation of Hymenogaster specimens, microscopy for species identification, molecular laboratory work, and data analysis. Most of the work will be done in Göteborg, but select European herbaria will be visited for examination of types and other authentic collections. Specific fields of particular relevance to the project are basidiomycete mycology, molecular systematics, and taxonomy.

Education at third-cycle level comprises four years of full-time study, and leads to a doctoral degree.  As part of your employment as a doctoral student, you may have departmental duties corresponding to up to 20 % of full-time employment, distributed throughout your study period. Departmental duties usually consist of teaching at first- and second-cycle levels, but may also include research and administration.  

Eligibility   

Education at third-cycle level requires general eligibility and, where appropriate, specific eligibility as set out in the general syllabus for the subject.  

The general eligibility requirements for education at third-cycle level are:    

  1. having completed a degree at second-cycle level, or
    2. the fulfilment of course requirements totalling at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits must be at second-cycle level, or  
  2. the acquisition of equivalent knowledge in some other way, either in Sweden or abroad. 

To meet the specific entry requirements for third-cycle studies, applicants must:

  1. have a second-cycle (advanced-level) degree in a relevant* subject area in the natural sciences, or
  2. have completed studies for at least 60 higher education credits at a second-cycle level in relevant subject areas in the natural sciences, or
  3. have completed a corresponding programme of relevance to the planned third-cycle programme, in Sweden or in another country, or have equivalent qualifications.

    *Relevant subject for the planned third-cycle education is biology.

Assessment criteria   

The selection of applicants who meet the basic and specific eligibility requirements will be based on the ability to assimilate the education at third-cycle level.   

It is a recruitment that the applicants have:

  • An M.Sc. in biology, preferably systematic mycology
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
  • A documented experience of both independent and team work

Other desirable qualifications are:

  • Documented, far-reaching species knowledge of basidiomycetes
  • Experience of molecular work and DNA sequence analysis
  • Experience of independent field work and species identification through microscopy
  • Experience of digitalization and databasing of biological results and data

 

The application should preferably be written in English and must include:

  • A short cover letter with the applicant’s justification for the application, i.e., that describes how the applicant meets the selection criteria
  • An attested list of qualifications (CV)
  • Examination certificates and a transcript of courses with grades
  • A copy of the Master thesis (or equivalent)
  • Employments certificates and other documents deemed important by the applicant

The top ranked candidates will be selected for an interview, which might be held in English and could also be performed digitally.

  

Employment   

Once you have been admitted for education at third-cycle level, you will be employed as a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg.   

The provisions for employment as a doctoral student can be found in ordinance SFS 1993:100.    

Initial employment as a doctoral student may apply for a maximum of one year, and may be renewed by a maximum of two years at a time.  

A doctoral student may be employed as a doctoral student for a maximum of eight years, but the total period of employment may not be longer than the equivalent of full-time education at third-cycle level for four years.   

Placed at the department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Extent: 100%. First day of employment is upon agreement.

The University applies a local agreement on salaries for doctoral students.   
  

 

Contact information 

For further information please contact:

Henrik Nilsson, senior lecturer
Email: Henrik.nilsson@bioenv.gu.se
Webpage: Henrik Nilsson | University of Gothenburg (gu.se)

Åsa Arrhenius, Head of Department
tel. +46 31 786 26 25
Email: asa.arrhenius@bioenv.gu.se
 

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here:   
https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande   

  

Application   

You can apply to be admitted for education at third-cycle level via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal.   

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.   

  

Applications must be received by:  March 12th 2024.

 

 

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: 2024-03-12 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Postdoctoral studies in synaptic physiology and behavior (scholarship)

Health/Life sciences

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?


The Department of Neuroscience includes several research groups working on different aspects of nervous system function, both under normal conditions and in various disease states. Research projects include a broad range of studies on the molecular and cellular levels, networks of neurons, and the organization of the nervous system as a whole. The Department has a flat organization with 40 research group leaders, of which 24 are full professors, and 65 PhD students.

Teaching represents a fundamental activity at the Department, which participates in several undergraduate courses and postgraduate education programs. Each year approximately 15 students receive their PhD from our Department and many of our graduates have gone onto distinguished careers in the academic or private sector.


Division

Join our dynamic and cutting-edge Santini-Laboratory at the Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute. Our team is at the forefront of preclinical research, focusing on the physiology of the basal ganglia and its intricate role in shaping behavior. Comprising a team of dedicated scientists, we are committed to advancing our understanding of neurophysiological mechanisms using state-of-the-art techniques and innovative approaches.

Our research group is known for its collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. We employ a comprehensive approach, integrating neurophysiological investigations with behavioral studies to gain deeper insights into the complex interplay between microcircuits in the basal ganglia and behavior. We are interested in understanding how pathological alterations in the striatum are involved in generating behaviors in animal models of neurodevelopmental disorders. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and animal models, we aim to make significant contributions to the field of neurophysiology, paving the way for the development of novel therapeutic interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders.

 

Duties

As a key member of our Research Group, you will play a crucial role in advancing our research objectives. We are looking for motivated young scientist with previous experiences with behavioral and/or electrophysiological approaches.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

  1. Experimental Design and Execution: Develop and implement neurophysiological or behavioral experiments using animal models, specifically focusing on the basal ganglia. Design experiments for recording, analyzing, and interpreting neural activity in brain slices or in vivo to unravel the mechanisms underlying behavioral responses. We require a minimum experience in electrophysiology recordings and stereotaxic surgeries or behavioral neuroscience.
  2. Data Analysis and Interpretation: Employ advanced data analysis techniques to extract meaningful insights from neurophysiological recordings. Collaborate with team members to integrate neurophysiological findings with behavioral outcomes, contributing to the understanding of the neural circuits governing behavior. We require the use of software for data analysis such as Igor, Python, R, etc…
  3. Instrumentation and Technology Management: Maintain and optimize laboratory equipment for neurophysiological (or behavioral) experiments. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in the field, ensuring the incorporation of cutting-edge tools to enhance research capabilities.
  4. Collaboration and Teamwork: Work closely with interdisciplinary team members. Foster a collaborative atmosphere that encourages the exchange of ideas and expertise, driving innovation within the division. We require an adequate use and comprehension of the English.
  5. Publication and Presentation: Contribute to the dissemination of research findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific conferences. Engage with the broader scientific community to share insights and build networks within the field of neurophysiology and behavior. We require that the applicants have previous experience with writing of scientific reports.

 

This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of groundbreaking research, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in neurophysiology and its implications for understanding and treating neurodevelopmental disorders. Priority will be given to applicants that have a strong motivation to join our team and possess the technical requirements specified above.

Entry requirements

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.

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

Location: Solna

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: 2024-03-11 at 23:59
Unit: Forskargrupp Hartman

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Doctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology and Toxicology

Health/Life sciences

The Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Helsinki conducts research in pharmacy and provides the highest education in the field. The Faculty offers the undergraduate degrees of Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy), Master of Science (Pharmacy) and Master of Science, as well as doctoral degrees (Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacy) and Doctor of Philosophy). Additionally, the Faculty offers specialisation studies in community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy as well as in industrial pharmacy, and actively participates in further education in the field. The Faculty also educates Swedish-speaking Master of Science (Pharmacy) graduates. The Faculty of Pharmacy has three divisions: Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology. Faculty staff from different study programs cooperate in the degree programmes, which are responsible for the education leading to the degree.

 

The Faculty of Pharmacy invites applications for the position of a

 

DOCTORAL RESEARCHER in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology and Toxicology

 

The position is a fixed term position until 31 December 2026. The start date is flexible, as soon as the recruitment decision is made and the candidate is available (preferably around 1 April 2024). The position is filled with a 6 month probationary period.

 

We are seeking for a talented and motivated PhD student in bioinformatics to join our team to work on the EU-HORIZON PINK (Provision of Integrated Computational Approaches for Addressing New Markets Goals for the Introduction of Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design Chemicals and Materials).

The project is led by Professor Dario Greco, at the Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences. The aim of the project is to develop a framework to foster the development of Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) advanced chemicals and materials. The successful candidate is expected to  develop novel systems toxicology methods and analyse and interpret big molecular data.

 

The duties of the doctoral researcher include conducting research in the project framework with the aim of achieving doctoral degree in accordance with the degree requirements of the University of Helsinki, supervision of undergraduate students, and other discipline-specific teaching. The teaching duties will cover a maximum of 5 % of the total working hours.

 

We offer

 

  • A research group with a supervisor who has time and interest to support your research
  • Enthusiastic and dynamic work environment
  • Opportunity to obtain multidisciplinary skills in Systems Biology and toxicology
  • National and international collaboration opportunities
  • Obtain cutting edge publications in top journals

 

We expect

 

  • MSc degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or other related fields)
  • Ability to develop and manage knowledge graphs
  • Ability to curate and integrate biomedical data
  • Ability to infer, analyse and interpret molecular networks
  • Ability to analyse omics data

We also highly appreciate

 

  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Curiosity, genuine interest in science, initiative
  • Understanding of toxicology
  • Strong motivation in participating and implementing scientific research
  • Good collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • Good time and task management
  • Independent work capability

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minorities.

 

Right to pursue a doctoral degree

 

Please note that the appointee must obtain the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki and approval by a suitable doctoral programme (Doctoral Programme in Drug Research – DPDR) by the end of the 6-month probationary period of the employment, unless having already existing study right. The research plan and other application material will be prepared together with the PhD supervisor(s) in the beginning of the employment period.

 

Salary and benefits

 

The salary is based on the job requirement scheme for teaching and research staff according to the salary system of the Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a personal salary component. Doctoral researchers start from requirement level 2. In total, the starting gross salary of a doctoral researcher is typically around 2 400 EUR per month and raises gradually as the PhD work progresses.

 

The requirement level of a doctoral researcher is determined based on progress in the studies. Doctoral researchers advance to level 3, when they are in the midpoint of completing the work required for the doctoral degree, and eventually to level 4, when the supervisor estimates that the researcher can publicly defend the dissertation in approximately one year.

 

Read about the employee benefits at the University of Helsinki and why University of Helsinki is an excellent choice: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers.

 

How to apply

 

Please submit your application and the required attachments in English through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System as a single PDF file.

 

The application should include:

  • a motivation letter (max 2 pages) describing why you are interested in this position, how you would contribute to this project and how you are qualified for this position.
  • a detailed CV (max 2 pages) with full contact details, education/previous degrees obtained, prior work/research experience, link to the online version of the MSc/licentiate thesis (if available) and list of potential publications (if any), and contact information of one or more previous supervisors, employers, or other references/recommendations.

 

The closing date for applications is March 1st 2024 (23:59 EEST). Applications are reviewed already during the application period and Zoom interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place as soon as possible after the deadline.  

 

Further information

 

 

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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, and/or supervision duties depending on the needs of NHM and the applicant’s qualification.

Starting date as soon as possible.

More about the position

The PhD candidate will join the Sex and Evolution Research Group (SERG) at the Natural History Museum (NHM) in Oslo, and become a part of a dynamic research environment, collaborating with other PhD students, Master students, postdocs, and researchers.

SERG seeks new insights about the role of sex and sexual selection in evolutionary processes, at all levels of biological variation, from genes and genomes via gametes to morphology and behaviour, among individuals, populations and species of vertebrates. The evolution of multiple mating in passerines, and in particular the evolutionary benefits to females of such behaviour, is one of the main questions for scientists in the group. This PhD-project will be part of an ongoing research programme aiming to unravel the importance of MHC-based mate choice in passerine mating systems, hypothesising that multiple mating is a female strategy to correct for suboptimal social mate choice with respect to MHC compatibility. The project will consist of both in-depth investigations of MHC-based mate choice, and test plausible selection mechanisms, in an ecological model species, and comparative analyses across passerines species to test the generality of our findings as well as testing broad-scale hypotheses about MHC diversity in this highly diverse group of birds.

The PhD-candidate will work in the DNA lab, with wet lab procedures including DNA extraction, RNA- and amplicon sequencing. A major part of the work will involve amplicon sequencing of both classes of MHC, on an extensive dataset from the bluethroat as well as datasets from a selection of other passerines, covering the phylogenetic range of the order. Another important part of the work will be the downstream bioinformatic pipeline to produce quality-controlled MHC genotypes for further analyses. All the samples needed for the project have already been collected, but there may be possibilities for additional field work.

Arild Johnsen will serve as the main supervisor, supported by 1-3 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/molecular ecology.
  • 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 following skills are necessary, preferable or beneficial:

  • Experience with bioinformatic analyses of molecular data is necessary; experience with using the R programming language is preferable.
  • Knowledge of molecular wet lab procedures is preferable
  • Experience with phylogenetic comparative methods is preferable.
  • Field experience and experience with handling birds is beneficial

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: Professor Arild Johnsen (arild.johnsen@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 in the beautiful Botanical Garden, which is not only popular for recreation, but is a scientific collection in itself.

Deadline: 2024-03-03 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

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PhD Fellowship on Protein Phase Separation in Complex Environments

Health/Life sciences

Department of Pharmacy – Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences – University of Copenhagen

A PhD position on Protein Phase Separation in Complex Environments is available starting on July 1st, 2024 at the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) in Denmark.

The Department of Pharmacy at the University of Copenhagen is devoted to research and research-based teaching in drug formulation and manufacturing, drug-related analytical and physical chemistry, drug metabolism, chemical toxicology, and medicines use. The Department plays a key role in advancing the pharmaceutical sciences in Denmark and internationally. The scientific and teaching objectives of the Department encompass the areas of Pharmaceutical Technology and Engineering; Advanced Drug Analysis; Pharmaceutical Design and Drug Delivery; Biologics; and Clinical and Social Pharmacy. Read more about the Department of Pharmacy at https://pharmacy.ku.dk/

Project overview

Biomolecular self-assembly is a key process in physics and chemistry and rules the correct functioning of living systems. In addition, many of the most prevalent human neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer´s and Parkinson´s, are characterised by the presence of so-called amyloid aggregates in the brain, which are the result of protein self-assembly. Several of the proteins identified in amyloid aggregates have been shown to undergo a process called liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). The project aims to study intra and inter-protein interactions that initiate LLPS in intrinsically disordered protein (IDP) systems using small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) combined with microscopy and fluorescence techniques. The project is funded by the Villum Foundation to Professor Vito Foderà (Department of Pharmacy), and in collaboration with the University of Cambridge (UK) and Forschungszentrum Juelich (DE).

Information about the research group of Prof. Vito Foderà can be found here and here.

The successful applicant will specifically work on 1) developing robust experimental protocols for the analysis of IDP systems in conditions initiating LLPS at different length and time scales in vitro systems mimicking cells and 2) realizing in-house software for the advanced analysis of the generated data. Together with researchers in our international team, the successful applicant will report novel insights on the physical laws regulating the phenomenon of LLPS in complex environments. The candidate will work in close collaboration with two Postdocs who are focused on combining theoretical modeling and X-ray-based methods to shed light on the liquid-to-solid transition of IDP systems. In our group, we strive for excellence and both out-of-the-box ideas and collaborative abilities are considered very important skills.

Job description

Your key tasks as a PhD student at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences 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, preferably abroad
  • Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
  • Teaching of undergraduate students in pharmaceutical sciences
  • Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

Required Qualifications

In connection with the appointment special importance will be attached to the applicant having the professional and personal qualifications stated below:

  • Obtained by July 1st 2024 a Master´s degree in physics, chemistry, biology, nanotechnology, (bio)physics, (bio)chemistry or related areas
  • Excellent English speaking, reading and writing skills
  • Creativity and ability to be both team-oriented and independent
  • Capability of working at the interface between different disciplines
  • Embrace of an international research environment

Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with an open-minded attitude towards quantitative analysis of the experimental data. The ideal candidate should also have a strong background and/or hands-on research experience within one or several of the fields mentioned below:

  • Protein science and biophysical characterization of protein samples
  • Small angle X-ray scattering (experiments and advanced data analysis)
  • Principles of synthetic biology
  • Microscopy-based techniques
  • Protein expression and purification
  • Coding (e.g. Python)

Highly motivated and ambitious candidates are encouraged to apply. Solid experience and an excellent track record gained in the field of protein science and synthetic biology will be considered a distinct advantage. We encourage all the qualified individuals – regardless of their personal background and status – to apply.

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants

  • Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
  • Relevant work experience
  • Previous publications
  • The grade point average achieved
  • Other professional activities
  • Language skills.
  • The successful applicant is also required to be enterprising and to possess good interpersonal skills.

Formal requirements

The successful applicant will be requested to formally apply for enrolment as a PhD student at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences according to the rules stipulated in the Ministerial order on the PhD programme at the universities (PhD order, 2013) and the guidelines for the PhD programme at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

The PhD student is expected to be affiliated to the graduate programme in pharmaceutical sciences, Drug Research Academy.

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 to the Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences. 

Salary, pension, and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 28,993 DKK/roughly 3,890 EUR (October 2023 level) plus pension.

Application

Applications should include the following parts in PDF format:

  1. Motivated letter of application stating the interest in and qualifications for the project (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. Applicants with a Master´s degree from abroad should also enclose a short description of the grading scale used
  4. Possible publication list (if any)
  5. Max. 1 recommendation letter.
  6. Names, e-mails, telephone numbers and addresses of 1 or 2 other referees.

The parts must be clearly labeled with the above-mentioned numbers. Send your application with the above-mentioned appendices electronically by clicking the ´Apply now´ below. We only accept electronic applications.

Deadline for application is March 15st, 2024, at 11:59 PM CET. Applications received after the deadline, not using the online application form, or not including the required documents will not be considered.

Application procedure

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorised 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.

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 in April 2024. An answer as to the granting of the fellowship can be expected soon after the interviews.

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

Questions

For further information, please contact the principal supervisor Professor Vito Foderà (vito.fodera@sund.ku.dk, tel. +45 35336131) or PhD coordinator Marianne W. Jørgensen, e-mail: (marianne.joergensen@sund.ku.dk, phone: +45 3533 6449). 

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/.

For more information on working and living in Denmark visit http://ism.ku.dk (International staff mobility).

Deadline: 2024-03-15 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Postdoc in Computational Materials Chemistry (2024-224-05750)

Health/Life sciences

At Aalborg University, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, a two-year Postdoc position is available. The Postdoc position is open for appointment from September 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Department of Chemistry and Bioscience provides cutting-edge research and teaching in biotechnology, biology, environmental science, chemistry and chemical engineering. Our research solves important topics for the benefit of society, and through research-based teaching, we educate independent, collaborative and solution-oriented bachelors, graduates and PhDs. We are a dynamic workplace with high professionalism and efficiency, a good working environment and with a focus on work-life balance. We strive for a culture with collaboration that promotes openness and curiosity towards new initiatives and ideas and with a constructive approach to problem solving. As an employee at the department, you will be part of an international research environment, with a focus on innovation, knowledge sharing and excellency as well as interdisciplinary collaborations. At the department, we have high-profile research groups and individual researchers who deliver world-class applied and basic scientific research with a mission-driven approach, and who contribute to the development of new technologies, methods, and new basic insights within natural science and engineering.

Job description

A postdoc position in computational materials chemistry is available to harness the power of first principles simulations and data-driven methods to design sustainable materials. In this project, we will focus on modelling finite temperature properties and the effects of compositional and structural disorder on materials properties. The project is highly flexible and can be tailored to the specific skills and interests of the candidate.

Topics of interest include development of data-driven methods for finite temperature property prediction, disorder modelling with cluster expansion methods, and simulations of ion transport. The target application area is sustainable materials for energy conversion and storage and includes both inorganic and hybrid organic-inorganic materials with applications such as solid-state electrolytes and piezoelectric materials. The cover letter should indicate the specific area of interest.

The prospective candidate will be responsible for planning, conducting, and disseminating high-quality computational research in collaboration with other team members, and is expected to take a role in providing guidance to PhD, master’s, and bachelor students. The postdoc will be part of the computational materials chemistry group led by Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Kasper Tolborg, within the Section for Disordered Materials, which offers state-of-the-art computational and experimental infrastructure and facilitates interdisciplinary collaborations.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. We value diversity and see it as a strength.

You may obtain further information about the project from Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Kasper Tolborg,kato@bio.aau.dk

The place of employment is Aalborg University, and the place of work is Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Fredrik Bajers Vej 7H, 9220 Aalborg Ø, Denmark. 

Requirements: The applicant is expected to fulfil the following requirements

  • Hold a PhD degree in chemistry, materials science, physics or a closely related subject
  • Have a strong publication record in computational materials science or computational chemistry
  • Experience in at least two of the following areas(i) density functional theory calculations,(ii) molecular dynamics simulations,(iii) machine learning applied to chemistry or materials science
  • Experience with scientific programming(e.g. in python)
  • Experience with modelling of disorder, defects and/or lattice dynamics is seen as an advantage
  • Complex problem solving skills and critical thinking
  • Ability to work interdisciplinary
  • An integrative and cooperative personality with good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written English language skills

Qualification requirements: 

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

The application must contain the following:

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

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the”Apply online” button below.

Shortlisting will be applied. After the review of any objections regarding the assessment committee, the head of department, with assistance from the chair of the assessment committee, selects the candidates to be assessed. All applicants will be informed as to whether they will advance to assessment or not.

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

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Camilla Bjerregaard Bock by mail est-ef-hr@adm.aau.dk. Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenhere. 

Wages and employment

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

Ref number

2024-224-05750

Deadline: 2024-04-05 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Chemistry and Bioscience

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PhD fellowship in Medical Image Analysis

Health/Life sciences

PhD Project in early detection of lung disease from CT in patients treated for breast cancer

Department of Computer Science
Faculty of SCIENCE

University of Copenhagen

The IMAGE section at the Department of Computer Science invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in early detection of chronic lung disease from CT in patients treated for breast cancer. The project is part of the large research project Artificial Intelligence for early detection of non-communicable disease risk in people with breast cancer (ARTILLERY), which is a EU Horizon financed project involving universities, hospitals, and companies across EU.

Start date is expected to be 1 July 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) is a disease which affects lung function. It can severely affect quality of life and is one of the most common causes of death. Lung and airway abnormalities associated with COPD are visible on computed tomography (CT) scans. CT scans are, however, not done as part of normal COPD diagnosis, but in comparison to the simpler lung function tests done as part of normal diagnostics, information from such scans can be used to provide better insights into the anatomy and pathology in the individual case and can be used to provide early detection. Cancer treatments, such as radiotherapy, often involve CT images, and such treatments therefore offer a unique opportunity to quantify signs of COPD and use this information to provide early guidance and help to patients that is not otherwise available.

The project aims to accomplish this by developing and evaluating machine learning based methods for quantifying COPD in CT scans of breast cancer patients. To quantify the degree to which such methods can detect early signs and predict risk of the disease. This may involve segmentation and analysis of airway structures, emphysema and other abnormalities associated with COPD and the development of machine learning based risk prediction models.

The project will rely on close collaboration with the Department of Oncology, Rigshospitalet as well as the other EU hospitals involved in the project where the data will come from and the necessary medical expertise is found. The collaboration with the Department of Oncology at Rigshospitalet is already established, with multiple PhD students and the co-supervisor involved in shared positions and the PhD student is therefore expected to benefit from existing knowledge and network.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates with a background in computer science, physics, engineering, mathematics, or similar. To be eligible to apply for these positions, applicants need to have or be about to obtain an MSc degree in one of these fields (education level options are discussed further below). In addition, the ideal candidate might have

  • professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
  • experience in medical imaging, image analysis, and/or machine learning / deep learning
  • a wish to apply advanced computer science and machine learning techniques in medicine
  • a creative, solution oriented mindset and the ability to work both independently and in research teams
  • The ability to communicate and work with researchers from various clinical and technical fields
  • relevant publications
  • relevant work experience
  • other relevant professional activities
  • good language skills, the group is international and fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement

Our group and research – and what do we offer?

The project will be carried out at the Image Analysis, Computational Modelling, and Geometry (IMAGE) section at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. The research group is relatively large, diverse and internationally renowned, consisting of more than 20 PhDs and Postdocs, many of whom work on medical imaging.

The project will be supervised by Marleen de Bruijne, Professor of AI in Medical Image Analysis at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen and at Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and by  Associate Professor Jens Petersen, who is in a shared position between the IMAGE section at the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Oncology at Rigshospitalet.

The PhD programme

A three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

Getting into a position on the regular PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. computer science, physics, engineering, mathematics. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as a PhD fellow is full time and for a maximum of 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

The terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Responsibilities and tasks in the programme

  • Carry through an independent research project under supervision
  • Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS.
  • Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
  • Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
  • Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
  • Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

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Application and Assessment Procedure

Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include: 

  1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
  2. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, publications (if any), language skills and other skills relevant for the position
  3. Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another 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.
  4. A copy of your BSc/MSc thesis (if available in English) and copies of up to three publications or reports of which you are the main author.
  5. Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 10 March 2024, 23:59 GMT+1.

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 deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held during May 2024.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please write both supervisor Marleen de Bruijne at email: marleen@di.ku.dk and co-supervisor Jens Petersen at email: phup@di.ku.dk.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position. 

Deadline: 2024-03-10 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Postdoctor in single-cell multiomics to Karolinska Institutet

Health/Life sciences

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Join us at the department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet. The research group led by Martin Enge is specialized in methodology-driven analysis of patient data, especially in the field of single-cell multiomics. We combine cutting-edge method development with strong ties to the clinic, and aim to directly influence future clinical practice. 

Your mission

The project combines basic research with method development and will be centered around creating a unified diagnostic method based on joint genomic/mRNA sequencing and physical cell interaction (see: Zachariadis et al. Mol. Cell 2020, Andrews et al. Nat. Methods 2021, Enge et al. Cell 2017), and to use this method to better understand cancer evolution and how subclones persist treatment and cause relapse. It is a strictly data driven approach, and your main role will be to develop the computational methods involved. The project involves working closely with clinical collaborators, and directly contribute to improving future precision medicine.

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.

Qualifications:

  • We seek a highly motivated researcher with competence in computational biology.
  • The candidate should have a collaborative approach to research, and be capable of spearheading this highly collaborative project.
  • The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in computer science/computational biology.

Merits:

  • Specific experience in analyzing sequence-level data on single cell level, R/Bioconductor and Python/Tensorflow will be useful but is not a requirement.

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: Solna

Choose to work at KI – Ten reasons why

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 4th March.

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

This position is for 2 years, with posibility of extension. 

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

Deadline: 2024-03-04 at 23:59
Unit: Forskargrupp Hartman

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Postdoctoral studies in single-cell multiomics (scholarship)

Health/Life sciences

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Join us at the department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet. 

Division

The research group led by Martin Enge is specialized in methodology-driven analysis of patient data, especially in the field of single-cell multiomics. We combine cutting-edge method development with strong ties to the clinic, and aim to directly influence future clinical practice. 

Duties

The project combines basic research with method development and will be centered around creating a unified diagnostic method based on joint genomic/mRNA sequencing and physical cell interaction (see: Zachariadis et al. Mol. Cell 2020, Andrews et al. Nat. Methods 2021, Enge et al. Cell 2017), and to use this method to better understand cancer evolution and how subclones persist treatment and cause relapse. It is a strictly data driven approach, and your main role will be to develop the computational methods involved. The project involves working closely with clinical collaborators, and directly contribute to improving future precision medicine.

Entry requirements

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.

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

Qualifications:

  • We seek a highly motivated researcher with competence in computational biology.
  • The candidate should have a collaborative approach to research, and be capable of spearheading this highly collaborative project.
  • The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in computer science/computational biology. 

Merits:

  • Specific experience in analyzing sequence-level data on single cell level, R/Bioconductor and Python/Tensorflow will be useful but is not a requirement.

Location: Solna

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 at the latest 4th March. 

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

Deadline: 2024-03-04 at 23:59
Unit: Forskargrupp Hartman

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Postdoctoral Researcher in skeletal growth

Health/Life sciences

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Karolinska Institutet offers a unique environment in which to work with innovative researchers and state-of-the-art facilities to perform basic, pre-clinical and clinical research. We offer an engaging and international research environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute to high quality research at a leading international institution.  

Division

The role is based at the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health. The successful candidate will explore the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in skeletal growth during physiology and pathology.

Your mission

  • Develop and implement research projects in conjunction with PI
  • Independently design, conduct, execute and analyse experiments
  • Actively follow and implement the scientific literature in your own work
  • Write and edit manuscripts
  • Actively participate in collaborative lab and project meetings
  • Work towards research independence. Prepare grant applications from external granting agencies
  • Help manage laboratory needs (such as ordering, training and compliance)
  • Support our collaborative research environment and guide colleagues with technical and operational aspects of scientific research
  • Present work at international conferences

The successful candidate will apply and develop protocols including in vitro and ex vivo culture, size exclusion chromatography, nanoparticle tracking analysis, flow cytometry, super-resolution microscopy, ex vivo organ culture, histological and histochemical staining, immunofluoresence, electron microscopy and other relevant technologies, as applicable.

Entry requirements

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a curious mind who is passionate about furthering human knowledge and health through scientific research. You must be highly motivated and detail-oriented.

The successful candidate should:

  • hold a PhD in molecular or cellular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering or a very closely-related discipline
  • be structured and responsible
  • have an inquisitive mentality
  • enjoy working as part of a team
  • be fluent in written and spoken English
  • have expertise in standard techniques of molecular biology and cell biology

Expertise in at least one of the following areas is required:

  • experience of working with extracellular vesicles
  • publication track record of working with nanoparticles in biological settings
  • have a detailed knowledge of models to study autophagy/endosomal trafficking/extracellular vesicles

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.

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

 

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: Biomedicum A4, Solna campus.


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Application

An employment application must contain the following documents in English:

  • a CV (including date of the thesis defence, title of thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, academic distinctions, committee work and a complete list of publications)
  • A complete list of publications
  • A summary of current work (no more than one page)
  • A personal letter outlining your reasons for applying and interest in the topic

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

 

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Deadline: 2024-03-10 at 23:59
Unit: Forskargrupp Hartman

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Postdoctoral Researcher in molecular sub-phenotyping of obstructive lung disease related to pre-term birth

Health/Life sciences

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

We have an opening for a postdoctoral researcher wishing to join a multidisciplinary systems medicine project investigating the role of premature birth in the development of obstructive lung disease. The successful candidate will be joining a large research team of clinicians, experimental scientists, statisticians and bioinformaticians to investigate the role of early life events in the development of early onset obstructive lung disease.

Your mission

The overall project involves molecular characterization at the mRNA, miRNA, proteome and metabolome level from multiple lung compartments to construct a model of disease. The work will be conducted on one or several unique clinical cohorts designed to investigate different aspects of chronic obstructive airways disease, including but not limited to our newly launched post-COVID cohort, as well as our the LUNAPRE cohort (www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02923648). The latter consisting of very prematurely born individuals with or without bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in the neonatal period that have been followed since birth, as well as control groups of healthy and asthmatics born at term. The overall goals of these projects involve molecular sub-phenotyping and mechanistic investigations of the obstructive lung disease in this heterogeneous, relatively unknown, and rapidly growing patient group. The specific research projects will include RNA-seq, miRNA-seq and proteome characterizations of various compartments including single cell- or bulk sorted immune cells and extracellular vesicles from the lung of the patient cohort, as well as cell culture lung organoid model systems. The studies are performed in close collaboration with clinicians at both the Karolinska University Hospital and Sach’s Children’s Hospital at the Southern Hospital in Stockholm, enabling the successful candidate to be directly involved in translational systems medicine efforts.

Your profile

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated researcher with a Ph.D. in molecular biology or a related field, for a postdoctoral position in our lab. Practical experience within the respiratory field, coupled with expertise in bioinformatics and biostatistics, is crucial. Hands-on experience in working with human and animal samples, lung organoid work, analysis of PExA samples, and CRISPR-mediated gene editing are highly desirable. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication and collaborative skills; a demonstrated ability to interact socially and scientifically with other postdocs, students, and collaborators both within academia and industry is essential. Previous postdoctoral experience and a strong publication record within the respiratory biology field are strong merits.

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 twelve divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The position is located within the Pulmonomics group which is a multidisciplinary research group, located at BioClinicum. As part of the Division of Respiratory Medicine, we are in integral part of the Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM), the Department of Medicine Solna as well as the Karolinska University hospital Department of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine. Our research interests can be broadly defined as developing a respiratory systems medicine framework for molecular sub-grouping of chronic inflammatory diseases of the lung. We focus equal efforts on translational studies in patient cohorts, and innovation & methodology development in the fields proteomics, multivariate modeling and data integration. Our translational systems medicine studies encompass profiling at multiple molecular levels (mRNA, miRNA, proteomes, metabolomes and lipid mediators) from multiple lung compartments (airway epithelium, alveolar macrophages, exosomes, and bronchoalveolar exudates) using a range of omics platforms, in combination with extensive clinical phenotyping. The strength of our approaches is the ability to integrate information from multiple molecular levels and anatomical locations both to improve the statistical power of detecting and defining molecularly distinct sub-groups in small patient cohorts, and to improve our understanding of disease mechanisms on a systems level.

Read more at  https://staff.ki.se/people/asa-wheelock or www.pulmonomics.net 

— [Video about a Karolinska Institutet, how we work towards “a better health for all”] —

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.

 

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Deadline: 2024-02-23 at 23:59
Unit: Forskargrupp Hartman

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PHD STIPEND/INTEGRATED PHD STIPEND IN COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS CHEMISTRY

Health/Life sciences

At Aalborg University (AAU), Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, a PhD stipend/Integrated PhD stipend is available within the PhD study program of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering. The stipend is open for appointment from 1 September 2024 or soon hereafter. The stipend is available for 3 or 4 years depending on whether the applicant already holds a master’s degree. Applicants who hold a master’s degree can apply for a 3-year position and applicants who have finished 4 years of full-time studies but do not hold a Master’s degree can apply for a 4 years PhD stipend (Integrated PhD stipend). The Integrated PhD stipend is only open for appointment with starting date 1 September 2024. The Department of Chemistry and Bioscience provides cutting-edge research and teaching in biotechnology, biology, environmental science, chemistry and chemical engineering. Our research solves important topics for the benefit of society, and through research-based teaching, we educate independent, collaborative and solution-oriented bachelors, graduates and PhDs. We are a dynamic workplace with high professionalism and efficiency, a good working environment and with a focus on work-life balance. We strive for a culture with collaboration that promotes openness and curiosity towards new initiatives and ideas and with a constructive approach to problem solving. As an employee at the department, you will be part of an international research environment, with a focus on innovation, knowledge sharing and excellency as well as interdisciplinary collaborations. At the department, we have high-profile research groups and individual researchers who deliver world-class applied and basic scientific research with a mission-driven approach, and who contribute to the development of new technologies, methods, and new basic insights within natural science and engineering.

Job description

A PhD stipend or integrated PhD stipend in computational materials chemistry is available. Development of new sustainable energy materials is required for our transition to a carbon neutral society. Computational materials chemistry allows to accelerate the design and discovery of new materials, but often important effects of temperature and disorder are neglected. This PhD project will take advantage of new developments in machine learning and finite temperature modelling to design materials for energy applications, such as solid-state electrolytes for batteries.

The prospective PhD student should have an interest in working in a collaborative team with a common focus on computational materials science. The research project will focus on developing and applying new computational methods for simulating properties and stability of inorganic materials at finite temperature to design and discover new materials for energy application.

The PhD Student will be part of the computational materials chemistry group led by Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Kasper Tolborg, within the Section for Disordered Materials, which offers state-of-the-art computational and experimental infrastructure and facilitates interdisciplinary collaborations.

A relevant educational background within Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics, or similar is necessary. Excellent oral and written English language skills are a requirement. We seek a candidate with strong competences in materials science/chemistry, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in scientific programming,(e.g. in python). Experience with machine learning, electronic structure calculations and/or molecular dynamics simulations is highly advantageous.

The place of employment is Aalborg University, and the place of work is Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Fredrik Bajers Vej 7H, 9220 Aalborg Ø, Denmark. 

APPLICATION

The application must contain:(1) Cover letter of 1-2 pages describing the motivation for applying and an account of the applicant’s background in relation to the announced position;(2) Project description, which is required for technical reasons– in this case, where you apply for a specific project, you may upload a copy of the project description above;(3) CV;(4) Diploma and transcripts of records; and(5) Other relevant information such as references/recommendations.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. We value diversity and see it as a strength. For further information about the project, please contact Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Kasper Tolborg atkato@bio.aau.dk.

Integrated PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who has not yet completed a Master’s degree and who wish to begin the PhD study in connection with the Master study. Thus a prerequisite for acceptance is that the candidate is enrolled in a relevant Master’s programme, such as Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics or similar. The integrated stipend consists of two parts, A and B. During part A you are enrolled simultaneous in the Master’s programme and in the PhD programme. The stipend consists of two SU-PhD Grants per month(SU=The Danish students’ Grants and Loans Scheme). One SU-PhD grant equals DKK 6820(2024 level). SU-PhD Grants are paid for a maximum of two years. When the Master’s degree has been obtained, you will be employed for two years as a PhD fellow according to the present collective agreement. Part B has a maximum duration of two years.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master’s degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years.

It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that subsequent to the deadline for applications the head of department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed or not.

For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure contact Ms. Vigdis Skomager-Bohnfeldt, The Doctoral School at The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email: vvkns@adm.aau.dk, phone:+45 9940 7408.

For more information of The Doctoral School of Engineering and Science:www.phd.engineering.aau.dk 

The application is only to be submitted online by using the”Apply online” button below.

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

Wages and employment

Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of 15 December 2021 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the current Circular of 11 December 2019 on the employment structure at Danish universities.
Allocation of SU-PhD Grants are according to the Ministerial Order on the State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme part 12, section II.

Ref number

18-24009

Deadline: 2024-04-05 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Chemistry and Bioscience

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Doctoral (PhD) student position in Nutritional Epidemiology

Health/Life sciences

Do you want to contribute to better health for all?

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 Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) is a department at Karolinska Institutet with an excellent record of cutting-edge research in the disciplines of epidemiology and biostatistics, environmental medicine and toxicology. The epidemiological research at IMM is focused on advancing knowledge about disease etiology with an emphasis on environmental and lifestyle factors, and on methodological development and stringency. The research at the unit of Cardiovascular and Nutritional Epidemiology aims to clarify how various dietary exposures affect peoples’ health to enable effective prevention.

The doctoral student project and the duties of the doctoral student

The research performed by the doctoral student will include studies on the health and environmental impacts of following dietary guidelines. The project will utilize data from prospective cohort studies that include questionnaire and biomarker data. The doctoral student is expected to acquire broad knowledge and systematic understanding of the main research fields encompassed in the thesis work including molecular pathways influenced by the exposure, epidemiological theory and principles, and exposure assessment science. This will be accomplished through working on the project under supervision, taking relevant courses and participate in seminars and journal clubs. The student is also expected to acquire in-depth experience in the epidemiological methods applied, statistical computation and statistical software packages such as R and Stata in processing of data; further, to develop excellent scientific writing and deliver high-quality publications in international peer-reviewed journals and give presentations at scientific meetings and conferences.

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 looking for a highly motivated PhD-candidate with a solid background within the field of biomedical sciences and with understanding of molecular biology. Excellent writing and communication skills in English are essential. As this project is an interdisciplinary research project it is recommended that the candidate has insights in different fields ranging from epidemiology to molecular biology. Experiences of nutritional epidemiology, environmental contaminants, sustainability, and diet-related climate impact is meritorious.

Terms and conditions

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

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.

https://ki.se/en/imm

https://ki.se/en/imm/unit-of-cardiovascular-and-nutritional-epidemiology

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Deadline: 2024-02-26 at 23:59
Unit: Forskargrupp Hartman

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Researcher

Health/Life sciences

Ref PAR 2024/183

Approximately 50% of the cells in the human body are of microbial origin. By combining clinical materials and gnotobiotic animal models, we have shown that the gut microbiota affects our physiology and metabolism. Our working hypothesis is that several of the microbiota’s effects on our physiology are mediated via metabolites that the bacteria produce. We are now recruiting a researcher to finish a project investigating how gut bacteria affects production of serotonin and its effects on the enteric nervous system. 

Duties 

Characterize different bacteria’s capacity to produce bioactive metabolites in vitro by culturing them alone or in consortia with other bacteria. Determine the amounts of produced metabolites by mass-spectrophotometry. Colonize germ-free mice with bacteria to evaluate effects on the enteric nervous system and the mouse physiology. In order to investigate signaling mechanisms genetically modified mice will be used. 

Qualifications 

PhD in microbiota research is a requirement. Experience of bacterial culturing and using germ-free mice are strong merits. Knowledge in mass spectrometry, evaluation of the enteric nervous system’s development, and metabolic phenotyping of genetically modified mice are merits. It is essential that the applicant can interact with other researchers and clinicians within a greater team. Good knowledge in English, both spoken and written, is a requirement for the position. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability such as being able to take own initiatives and being flexible. 

Employment 

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 9 months
Extent: 100 %
Location: Institute of Medicine, Gothenburg
First day of employment: As soon as possible 

Contact information for the post 

Fredrik Bäckhed
Professor
+46(0)31-3427833
Fredrik@wlab.gu.se

Malin Levin
Head of Department
+46(0)708–416264
Malin.Levin@wlab.gu.se 

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande  

Application 

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. 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: 2024-03-04

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: 2024-03-04 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Researcher

Health/Life sciences

Ref PAR 2024/171

Research is focused on insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes and its different clinical and metabolic consequences. Currently, we focus on the importance of cell senescence and its mechanisms and effects on insulin signaling and action in human metabolic cells. 

Duties 

Isolate and culture/expand human mesenchymal stemcells human liver cells and also skeletal muscle cells. Perform genetic and epigenetic studies, isolate and characterize senescence-associated metabolites. Perform protein analysis and general laboratory analysis. 

Qualifications 

The position requires a doctoral degree. Experience with cell culture and isolation of human tissue cells is necessary. Good experience with genetic and epigenetic analysis required. Experience with cell senescence and its mechanisms, consequences and methodologies used is required. Good experience in speaking and writing english is required.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. We will evaluate ability to work independently, to be flexible and to take initiatives. 

Employment 

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 11 months
Extent: 100 %
Location: Institute of Medicine, Gothenburg
First day of employment: According to agreement 

Contact information for the post 

Ulf Smith
Senior Professor
+46(0)31-3421104
ulf.smith@medic.gu.se

Malin Levin
Head of Department
Malin.Levin@wlab.gu.se 

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande  

Application 

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. 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 enlose PhD certificate with the application.

Applications must be received by: 2024-03-04

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: 2024-03-04 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Researcher

Health/Life sciences

Ref PAR 2024/163

  • The Department of Infectious Diseases
  • The Department of Microbiology and Immunology
  • The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology
  • The Department of Laboratory Medicine

At present, the institute has about 340 employees and approximately 450 million SEK in total assets.

Duties 

The successful candidate is expected to work independently, give critical input to the project and design experiments together with the supervisor. The researcher will be leading a project aimed at better understanding the mode of action of nuclear Argonaute-microRNAs/siRNAs in cancer models.

Qualifications 

PhD in a relevant subject. The researcher must have a track record showcasing his/her research experience for example in the form of publications and research grants.

The candidate should have documented track record in biochemical and molecular biology techniques. Essential techniques are: western blotting, PCR, qPT-PCR, DNA and RNA gel electrophorese, cloning and transfections (plasmids and siRNAs). Furthermore, the candidate should have experience in small RNA library preparation for either miRNAs or PAR-CLIP assays. The candidate should be able to culture cancer cells. Stem cell culturing is a merit but not required. The use and knowledge of simpler bioinformatic tools (such as in R or in Python) is a plus. The successful candidate is expected to be highly motivated, capable to plan and execute experiments independently and to actively contribute scientifically to the group. These skills should be reflected in publication records as well as with research grants as main applicant. Fluency in spoken and written English is a must. A major emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Employment 

The employment is limited (temporary) for 6 months and full-time with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed.

Contact information for the post 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Assistant professor Aishe Sarshad.  
Phone: +46 (0)31-7865704. E-mail: aishe.sarshad@gu.se

 

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande 

 

Application 

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. 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. 

The application should contain proof of completed PhD.

Applications must be received by: 2024-02-29

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: 2024-02-29 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Doctoral (PhD) student in data-driven imaging, bioinformatics, and experimental biology for personalized atherosclerotic risk prediction

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 Molecular Medicine and Surgery (MMK) and the research group of Vascular Surgery is looking for a curious and highly motivated Ph.D. student to join Prof. Ulf Hedin, Dr. David Marlevi, and Dr. Melody Chemaly to improve stroke risk prediction for patients with carotid atherosclerosis using a multidisciplinary combination of advanced image processing, dedicated bioinformatic analysis, and experimental vascular biology. Based in a dynamic translational research environment of vascular surgery, biology, and imaging, you will join a diverse research team focused on atherosclerotic plaque instability based on data from the Biobank of Karolinska Endarterectomies (BiKE): the world’s largest resource for molecular studies on carotid atherosclerosis, offering unprecedented opportunities for both scientific and clinical impact. 

The doctoral student project and the duties of the doctoral student

The overall goal of the proposed project is to investigate clinical, diagnostic, and molecular features of tissue hypoxia, angiogenesis and intraplaque haemorrhage (IPH) in relation to stroke risk, seeking to improve on current paradigms for clinical risk predictions and individualize diagnostic precision. Improving atherosclerotic risk prediction has been a primary focus of our team’s efforts over the last couple of decades, seeking insights into pathways steering plaque instability, as well as identifying novel biomarkers improving on clinical routine. A cornerstone of these developments lies in the Biobank of Karolinska Endarterectomies (BiKE); established by our group and where clinical, radiological, histological, and complete genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic profiling of plaque tissue and plasma exist from over 1000 patients, together representing the world’s largest resource for molecular characterization of human atherosclerosis. The PhD student project will use data available in the BiKE resource to explore the hypothesis surrounding IPH, leveraging image and bioinformatic analysis to extract correlations between clinical, radiological, and underlying biology in combination with an array of experimental investigations. Lastly, prediction models encompassing novel markers of IPH and IPH-related plaque risk will be invoked, with data-driven methods explored and implemented by the student.

As part of an individual research project, you will be responsible for setting up and evaluating data analysis, coupled clinical and benchtop experiments, define optimal scientific protocols, and write scientific articles and conference contributions to review and report the results of these investigations. Alongside the research project, the PhD student will work towards meeting the course requirements of the doctoral program, as outlined in the relevant rules and documentation available on the ki.se website.

Skills and personal qualities

We are looking for a highly motivated, independent, and analytical person, with:

  • A degree or the equivalent in scientific data analysis, data science and machine learning , biomedicine or bioinformatics
  • Skills in bioinformatics (Python, R or others) and biostatistics (SPSS, STATA etc.)
  • Specific knowledge of big data analysis, quantitative medical image analysis, or application of data-driven methods for clinical application purposes in general and vascular applications in particular is advantageous, but not required.
  • Experience from experimental cellular or vascular biology is meritorious, but not required.
  • Previous experience with scientific data analysis is advantageous, with involvement in previous scientific publications meritorious.

Further, great emphasis will also be placed on personal competence, with an ambitious, systematic, and problem-solving attitude being central to the sought-after candidate. Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English are a must, as is the ability to interact and work in a translational research team on national or international level. Dedication to open science is also central, with group work focused on open-source developments, data sharing, etc. We invite exceptional individuals from around the world to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What do we offer?

As part of the Vascular Surgery team we offer a unique translational research environment with wide-ranging expertise spanning clinical science, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and biomedical engineering, all working together to improve atherosclerotic and vascular disease diagnostics. Leveraging unique cohorts and biobank data, the student will also be directly involved in cutting-edge data-driven translational science, collaborating with international networks to push causal understanding of atherosclerotic plaque instability from clinical observation, to molecular understanding, and back to an improved diagnostic reality. Herein, participation in international workshops and conferences, as well as potential research visits to collaborating sites will be included in the expected work. Further, being deeply integrated with the clinical activities at the Karolinska University Hospital, direct access to state-of-the-art imaging equipment, diverse patient cohorts, and relevant computational resources provide excellent opportunities for ground-breaking research. The successful candidate will be capable of working efficiently and productively within a team, while also developing the professional ability to work independently on their specific project over time.

On a larger scale, 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.

Terms and conditions

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

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.

 

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Deadline: 2024-03-07 at 23:59
Unit: Forskargrupp Hartman

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PhD Scholarship at the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen (UCPH): Transnational Governance at the Climate-Biodiversity Frontier

Health/Life sciences

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship at the Department of Political Science. Supported by the Independent Research Fund Denmark, the chosen candidate will work on the project ‘Transnational Governance and the Politics of Transformative Change at the Climate-Biodiversity Frontier’ alongside Professor Michele Betsill (PI) and co-investigators Professor Harriet Bulkeley (Durham University/Utrecht University) and Professor Stacy VanDeveer (University of Massachusetts Boston). Enrollment will be at the Faculty of Social Sciences under Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences.

The chosen candidate will work with team members to compile and analyze a novel database of transnational governance initiatives (TGIs) that address simultaneously the intertwined challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and social justice. The project seeks to understand how TGIs are delineating the climate-biodiversity frontier as a new site for governance intervention and political contestation by answering two research questions: 1) What forms of transnational governance are emerging to simultaneously address climate, biodiversity, and social goals? and 2) How are the interconnections between climate change, biodiversity loss, and social justice framed and contested through the work of TGIs?

The chosen candidate will write their PhD thesis within the overall topic of transnational climate-biodiversity governance including, but not limited to, studies using the database. Funding is available for conference attendance and research visits such that the candidate can develop their international network and research expertise.

The position starting date is 1 September 2024, or as soon as possible afterwards.

Duties and Qualifications

The chosen candidate will be responsible for:

  • Authoring and co-authoring publications with team members (leading to an article based PhD dissertation);
  • Setting up and carrying out construction of an Excel database of climate-biodiversity TGIs;
  • Collecting and analyzing data on climate-biodiversity TGIs;
  • Participating in workshops, conferences, and other scholarly activities.
  • Teaching

We are seeking to recruit a candidate with the following:

  • Background (e.g. master’s degree) in a relevant social science field such as political science, international relations, geography, sociology, environmental social science, etc. (required);
  • Demonstrated aptitude for research (required);
  • Excellent English-language writing and speaking skills (required);
  • Proven skills in academic writing (required);
  • A willingness to take on independent responsibilities and work collaboratively as part of a team (required);
  • Familiarity with relevant methods such as descriptive and inferential statistics and/or discourse analysis (desired)

PhD Programme
The PhD programme provides PhD students with strong research training, which opens up the opportunity to a variety of careers within the private and public sectors. The programme includes drafting of a PhD thesis, active participation in research networks, PhD courses, teaching, and other forms of knowledge dissemination. The PhD programme can be undertaken as a three-year full time study within the framework of the 5+3 study programme, or as a four-year full-time study programme within the framework of the 4+4 study programme.

Under "Legal basis" on the website you will find information about the rules and guidelines for the PhD programme and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD programme at the Universities. 

Information about the PhD study programme is also available on the PhD website of the Department of Political Science: https://politicalscience.ku.dk/education/phd/ .

Applications 

  • The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding society, and invites all qualified applicants, regardless of personal background, to apply for the positions.  
  • In order to be awarded a PhD scholarship the applicant has to enroll as a PhD student at the Faculty of Social Sciences, cf. the rules of the Danish Ministerial order No 1039 of 27 August 2013.  

Scholarship in the 5+3 or in the 4+4 PhD study programme 

The 5+3 PhD study programme 

In order to be eligible for a scholarship in the 5+3 PhD study programme the applicant must have completed a two year MSc degree programme, or have earned 120 ECTS credits at an equivalent academic level before starting his or her employment. Applicants should check the study programmes for more detailed descriptions of the entry requirements. PhD students are paid a salary in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The PhD student has a work obligation of up to 840 hours over the 3 year period of time without additional pay. The work obligation can include for instance teaching.  

The 4+4 PhD study programme 

Students who have completed a BSc plus 60 ECTS of an MSc degree programme would enrol as PhD students simultaneously with their enrolment in the MSc degree programme. Applicants should check the study programmes for more detailed descriptions of the entry requirements. Until an MSc degree is obtained, the grant is paid partly in the form of up to 48 state education grant portions (in Danish: SU-klip). More specifically the PhD student will be paid two grant portions per month plus salary for work (teaching, presentations etc.) which totals a workload of at least 280 hours. Payment and conditions of employment are carried out in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Upon completion of the MSc degree the student is transferred to the salary-earning part of the PhD studies. 

How to apply

Submit a complete application at our online portal. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page to apply. The documents must be in Adobe PDF or Word.

  • Cover Letter (detailing your motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD project). The cover letter should include two or three brief descriptions of potential papers to develop as part of the PhD project.
  • CV   
  • Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc/MA)   
  • Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications, documentation of English language qualifications (if any)  

Please note that it is only possible to upload one document per attachment category. If more than one document has to be uploaded in the same category, please make sure that they are scanned and collected into one file.  

Application process  
On the website of Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences you will find information about the application process, and enclosures to include with your electronic application: 

https://samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/english/applicants/application/current_advertisement/
https://samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/til_ansogere/ansoegning/aktuelle_opslag/

The recruitment process
Further information on the recruitment process at University of Copenhagen can be found here:  https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the assessment committee, and 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 here. 

The Department of Political Science
The Department is a top-ranked European Political Science department, which offers a vibrant,

collegial, and pluralist academic working environment for ambitious scholars.

The pluralism of Political Science in Copenhagen is evidenced in the various epistemological and methodological approaches as well as subfields adopted by faculty, and in a wide range of core subjects in the MSc programme. 

The Department consists of some 75 faculty members, which currently includes more than 10 tenure-track assistant professors, as well as some 25 PhD students, organized in four main research groups and a few centres. For more on the Department, please consult our webpage: https://politicalscience.ku.dk/

An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. For more on the diverse working place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, see https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/ .

The Department of Political Science has a Code of Conduct expressing our continuous commitment to ensuring a welcoming, inclusive, professional and respectful culture at the Department for Political Science, please see https://politicalscience.ku.dk/about/news/2022/code-of-conduct-announced/Plakat_8T_uncoated.pdf

International applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about these services as well as information on entering and working in Denmark here: https://ism.ku.dk/

Contact information
For information about the position, please contact Professor Michele Betsill, e-mail: m.betsill@ifs.ku.dk

For information about the Political Science PhD Programme at the University of Copenhagen, please contact Head of PhD Programme, e-mail: aw@ifs.ku.dk

Information about the recruitment process is available from HR, e.mail: hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk. Please refer to ID 211-1719/24-2H #1.

The closing date for applications is 10 March 2024 23:59 (CET)

Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into account. 

 

 

 

Deadline: 2024-03-10 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD fellowship in Avian Influenza epidemiology

Health/Life sciences

We are offering a PhD fellowship in Avian Influenza Modelling at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen commencing 1 July 2024 or as soon as possible hereafter.

Our group and research
The Section for Animal Welfare on Disease Control performs research in the areas of infectious diseases and animal welfare, based on the disciplines epidemiology, ethology and bioethics, and employs a large group of PhD students, Postdocs, junior and senior scientists and Professors. As a PhD student, you will join the avian influenza epidemiology subgroup in the section for Animal Welfare and Disease Control (https://ivh.ku.dk/english/research/animal-welfare-and-disease-control/avian-influenza-epidemiology/ ) and you will be working with a team of epidemiologists, virologists and microbiologists at KU and SSI, working with avian influenza in Denmark. In this project, the PhD student will develop skills to investigate transmission dynamics of avian influenza in Denmark, including investigating potential vaccination strategies for poultry. Methods from classical statistics, spatial statistics, machine learning and simulation modelling may be used as necessary to meet the objectives.

Project description

Since the autumn, 2020, Denmark, as well as most countries in Europe, has experienced more outbreaks of avian influenza than ever before, in wild birds, in small hobby flocks and in large poultry farms with high levels of biosecurity. In every season, we have observed changes in the epidemics, including new virus genotypes or subtypes, new target species among the wild birds, and changes in seasonal patterns. The virus leads to high mortality in the farms, challenging animal welfare as well as the economy of the farmer and of the sector, due to trade losses. Therefore, additional research is needed on modelling the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza and investigating the effect of protective measures in poultry flocks. With that purpose, we will launch the project ENIGMA2: "Early WarNInG SysteM for Avian Influenza – part 2”. The aim of the project is to build upon recently developed models and available data to increase knowledge of the ongoing avian influenza epidemic across Europe, and in particular provide research-based tools to evaluate the risk of outbreaks in wild birds and poultry farms. In the PhD project, you will focus on identifying optimal vaccination strategies in poultry using epidemiological methods. Other parts of the ENIGMA2 project will focus on transmission through migratory birds, and biosecurity on poultry farms, and close collaboration between each part will be expected. Combined, these parts will provide epidemiological expertise to expand the research field further, as well as inform decision makers through the veterinary contingency work.

Principal supervisor is: Senior Researcher Carsten Kirkeby, ckir@sund.ku.dk Tel: +45 35 33 72 15.

Co-supervisors: Associate Professor Lene Jung Kjær and Associate Professor Anette Boklund.

Start:                  1 July 2024

Duration:          3 years as a PhD student

Job description
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

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project, e.g. veterinary medicine, animal science, systems biology, quantitative ecology, applied statistics, mathematics, physics or any other relevant field. Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years).

Other important criteria are:

  • The grade point average achieved
  • Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
  • Previous publications
  • Relevant work experience
  • Other professional activities
  • A curious mind-set with a strong interest in data analysis and disease control
  • Language skills

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 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 start date is 1 July 2024 or after agreement.

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 28,993 DKK/Roughly 3,890 EUR (October 2023 level) plus pension.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

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)

Application deadline:  Sunday 14/ 04 2024, 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.

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.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 20-21.

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

Deadline: 2024-04-14 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

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