Category Archives: Engineering/it

Postdoc in Adaptive and Energy Efficient Power Amplifiers for Future Wireless Systems

Engineering/it

We offer a postdoctoral position where your research will contribute to the needs in future wireless communication and sensing systems, have the opportunity to contribute to large international projects, as well as projects with international industry. This position is a great opportunity for you to learn both the scientific knowledge and practical skills in key enabling technologies of digital transformation – an area of great importance for industry and society.

Project description
At the Microwave Electronics Laboratory we perform application-relevant research on active high-speed electronic components, circuits, and subsystems. Our research contributes to the advancement of energy efficiency, capacity, and reliability in future wireless communication and sensor systems and is normally performed in close collaboration with industry. Our facilities include state-of-the art infrastructures for microwave/THz device characterization and fabrication (Kollberg and Nanofabrication Laboratories) to support our research and education.

One of our main research directions is on microwave power amplifiers, whose energy consumption, linearity, and heat dissipation often dictate the entire wireless system design.
When operated as part of an active antenna system (e.g. massive MIMO, phased array etc), the power amplifiers are influenced by scanning dependent crosstalk and heat exchange, leading to severe overall performance degradation if not addressed.

Major responsibilities
The goal of this postdoc project is to investigate innovative power amplifier architectures, designed to mitigate the influence of the active antenna environment while maximizing energy efficiency under given in-the-air spectrum and signal constraints. You will realize the circuits in state-of-the-art CMOS technology and characterize their behavior under realistic operating conditions in Chalmers’ labs.

You will work in a team of PhD students and senior university and industrial researchers working both with digital- and analog circuit building blocks. Most of your time will be available for your own research but will also involve the supervision of PhD and MSc thesis students within the research team.

The project will be carried out in close collaboration between Chalmers and Sivers Semiconductors.

Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position may also include supervising master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Qualifications
To qualify, you should hold a doctoral degree, generally not older than three years, in microwave or radio frequency electronics, integrated circuit design, or other related disciplines. Documented experience in power amplifier research is required. Experience in the design of integrated circuits in the Cadence design environment is meritorious.
The successful candidate will have an outstanding academic track record and have published first-authored papers in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals. Important qualities are enthusiasm, being able to drive and conclude projects independently, taking own initiatives and discussing/develop own ideas, being creative and having a problem-solving ability. The project is in collaboration with other researchers and industry and thus cooperation and social abilities are highly important. Good communication skills in English are necessary as English is the primary language in our laboratory.

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers).
The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two/three years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230565 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

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

For questions, please contact:
Christian Fager
Chalmers
Email: christian.fager@chalmers.se
Phone: +46-31-7725047

Lars Svensson
Chalmers
Email: lars.svensson@chalmers.se
Phone:+46-31-772 1704

Johanna Hanning
Sivers Semiconductors
Email: johanna.hanning@sivers-semiconductors.com
Phone: +46-73-650 97 12

Deadline: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational linguistics focused on multimodal coreference

Engineering/it

Ref PAR 2023/1064

The Centre for Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability (CLASP) is based in FLoV at the University of Gothenburg, and is funded by a 10-year grant from the Swedish Research Council (2015-2025). CLASP is devoted to research and advanced training in the application of probabilistic modeling and machine learning methods to core issues in linguistic theory and cognition. It also addresses topics in dialogue and linguistic interaction. For a description of CLASP, see www.gu.se/en/clasp.

 

Subject area 

Computational linguistics 

 

Subject area description 

The candidate will carry out their research at CLASP, within a project interested in multimodal coreference resolution.

The overarching goal of the project is to construct a multimodal coreference resolution system (MCRS) that uses text and visual input. We will experiment with crowdsourcing methods to annotate training and test corpora. MCRS will be lightweight in that it will use relatively small amounts of data for supervised learning. It will be trainable in a comparatively short period of time. We will build MCRS on top of existing generic deep learning systems, like multimodal BERT, rather than constructing a large, complex special purpose device. MCRS will be a genuine coreference resolution system. It will seek to determine the specific antecedents, and the graphic object to which an anaphoric expression refers. Its performance will be evaluated on the accuracy with which it performs this task, rather than by its success in returning a ranked class of candidates that includes the ground truth antecedent. The project will explore different ways of integrating visual and linguistic representations in integrated embeddings, and we will determine which ones are most efficient in supporting MCR.

 

Job assignments

The expected candidate is expected to:

  • Collect, compile and process coreference resolution corpora from different genres, domains and methodologies
  • Develop and evaluate coreference resolution models
  • Carry out evaluations of multimodal systems, i.e., images and text (in particular for reference and discourse phenomena)
  • Develop a multimodal coreference resolution system that uses text and visual input

The expected duration of the assignment is 2 years, with possibility of 1-year extension.

The research will be conducted in English.

Apart from research, supplementary duties may include mentoring graduate students, course design, and/or teaching-related activities. These duties are not mandatory and will not exceed 20% of the position’s responsibilities.

The holder of the position is expected to carry out her/his research in Gothenburg and to actively participate in the research group’s workshops, seminars, and conferences.

 

Eligibility 

Eligible for a postdoctoral position are those with a PhD or other foreign degree that is deemed equivalent to PhD. The subject of the doctoral thesis should be in a research area relevant to the specific subject description above. Since the postdoctoral position is intended to give junior researchers the opportunity to establish themselves in the field, we aim to employ applicants that graduated with PhDs within 3 years of the application deadline.

Please note that qualifications for postdoctoral appointments are described in more detail at: Avtal om tidsbegränsning anställning som postdoktor (arbetsgivarverket.se)

 

Assessment 

Candidates should have experience with machine learning including deep learning and neural networks, preferably with a background in mainstream natural language processing tasks and methods (e.g., language modeling, parsing, coreference, machine translation, discourse parsing, etc). Interest in the cognitive processes/models behind human language processing and understanding is a key advantage for the position. Experience with psycholinguistic methods focused on designing and running traditional sentence processing methodologies (eye-tracking, pace reading, judgement studies and cloze tests, spacebar reaction time, etc.) is also desirable.

Scientific proficiency is the most important criterion for assessment, and special attention will be given to the applicant’s PhD thesis and other publications. Documented good interpersonal skills, good skills in terms of planning and organizing research, and good skills in communicating research results is also meritorious. 

The recruitment process may include interviews (possibly by video link) and contacting references.

 

Employment 

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 2 years, with the possibility of a third year

Extent: 100% 

Location: Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science, Gothenburg 

First day of employment: By agreement 

 

Contact information 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Sharid Loáiciga, Associate Senior Lecturer, +46(0) 31-786 59 42, sharid.loaiciga@gu.se

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Cecilia Groglopo, HR officer, cecilia.groglopo@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 

 

 

How to apply

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application. Any documents that are not available in electronic format should be mailed to: HR officer, FLoV, Box 200, 405 30 Göteborg.

Please note that the following documents should be attached to the application (in pdf):

  1. Personal letter of 500 words maximum (approx. 1 page). The letter should consist of four paragraphs in the following order: a) a short presentation of yourself, b) a short presentation of your merits, c) a short account for why the Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science is of interest to you.
  2. PhD certificate
  3. A CV listing academic degrees, employments, publications, and other relevant merits.
  4. At most three scientific publications, and the applicant’s PhD thesis.

We welcome applications written in English, since a non-Swedish speaking person may be appointed as external expert in the recruitment process.

 

Applications must be received by: November 21, 2023

 

  

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: 

www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services

www.movetogothenburg.com 

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

Salaries are set individually at the University.

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

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

Deadline: 2023-11-21 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday November 21st, 2023

PhD student position within WWSC: lignin chemistry and its engineering

Engineering/it

Lignin is the second-largest resource component derived from wood. This often underutilized resource can be harnessed to produce a range of valuable bioproducts from plastics to nanopartiles to carbon materials, playing pivotal roles in the biorefinery process. We are actively seeking a motivated Ph.D. student to join an interdisciplinary group in Forest products and Chemical engineering, primarily focusing on the valorization of lignin resources. In this project, the Ph.D. student will work on the development of green chemical ways to obtain versatile and uniform lignin building blocks, which can then be converted into advanced renewable materials, specifically polymeric foams. This project will be performed in a highly collaborative set-up within Chalmers and Wallenberg Wood Science Center (WWSC).

Information about the division and the department
Wallenberg Wood Science Center (WWSC) is a research center striving for scientific excellence with a focus on new materials from trees. The center creates knowledge and builds competence for an innovative and sustainable future value creation from forest raw materials. WWSC is a multidisciplinary collaboration between KTH, Chalmers, and Linköping University. The base is a donation from Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, and the forest industry is supporting WWSC via the national platform Treesearch.
At the Forest Products and Chemical Engineering in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, we have a long tradition of multidisciplinary approach to valorization of forest biomass ranging from chemistry and technology of traditional pulping processes to novel routes of separating, fractionating and functionalizing forest biomass components in the spirit of biorefinery and biomaterials development. Extensive collaborations with forest industry and WWSC strengthen the collaborative environment and facilitate access to extensive research infrastructure.

This project focuses on green chemical engineering techniques for converting heterogeneous lignin into versatile and uniform lignin building blocks, followed by the development of polymeric foams. A critical aspect of this work involves structural characterization (e.g., molecular weight and chemical functional groups). The utilization of quantitative structure-property relationship modelling will be an integrated part in this work. The project may also encompass a comprehensive life cycle assessment to evaluate the environmental impacts of obtained materials. WWSC provides a network for collaboration with other researchers who are experts in different areas.

Major responsibilities
As a Ph.D. student, the main part of your working time will be devoted to your research project, where you will be responsible for planning, performing experiments, and evaluating your experimental work. You will also be expected to communicate your results in different settings, from meetings with supervisors and collaborators to presentations at the research division and international conferences. Moreover, you will be expected to develop your scientific writing skills by authoring articles for publication in scientific journals.
You will also contribute to teaching on the undergraduate level by leading and supervising laboratory sessions, projects and tutorials, corresponding up to 20% of your time. You will be dedicated to courses related to your research field and general academic skills/knowledge. As a member of the Wallenberg Wood Science Center, you are also obligated to participate in the Wallenberg Wood Science Center Academy courses and activities, which take place at different locations in Sweden and the Nordic Countries.

Qualifications
The successful candidate needs to have a Master’s degree in Material Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent. Laboratory experience in organic chemistry, biomass processing, analytic chemistry, and materials processing, as well as experience in multidisciplinary work, are meritorious. Good communication skills in English and good collaboration skills are required for this project.

To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master’s level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230559 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

For questions, please contact:
Liyang Liu, Assistant professor, Forest Products and Chemical Engineering
liyangl@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 
   


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

 

Deadline: 2023-11-30 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday November 30th, 2023

Postdoctor Software Engineering

Engineering/it

Ref PAR 2023/1080

Located in Gothenburg – Sweden’s second-largest city – the department is surrounded by a vibrant ecosystem of software-intensive companies, such as Volvo Cars and Volvo AB, Ericsson, ABB, Boeing, and SAAB Aeronautics. The department is connected to three science parks in Gothenburg for industrial collaborations in fields including intelligent structures, vehicles and transport systems, mobile internet, energy, nanotechnology, and life sciences. Alumni and members of the department have also created many startups, including revolutionary companies such as Spotify.

The successful candidate will conduct research in close collaboration with world-class researchers in the Interaction Design and Software Engineering Division, which has a strong focus on Software and AI Engineering and an excellent network of international academic collaborators. The research project is done in the context of an applied research project funded by Vinnova FFI and in close collaboration with Volvo Cars, RISE, Zenseact, and Kognic. The division’s involvement in the Software Center (www.software-center.se) offers a great environment for applied and empirical research.  

The Department aims to actively improve our gender balance and we work broadly with equality projects. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at the University and Department.

Subject area 

Software Engineering

Subject area description 

Perception systems in the automotive field are a key building block for modern active safety and driver assistant systems as well as for automated driving support. Often based on AI and ML components, the engineering of such systems in a safety critical and highly competitive market is a challenging task. In this context our project Facilitating Multi-Party Engineering of Requirements (FAMER) aims to establish concepts, models, and techniques of effectively building requirements knowledge for safe perception systems. FAMER approaches the requirements challenges in a systems-of-systems context, in which several organizations and disciplines (multiple parties) must be brought together and in which the complexity of the system under construction forces an iterative, collaborative approach across disciplines.

Duties 

This position is a fulltime position for two years as a Postdoc at the Software Engineering Division at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The work in the project consists of 80% research and 20% teaching within the area of software engineering. The position requires the conduction of high-quality research, with publication at relevant peer-reviewed venues. The candidate is expected to develop their own scientific concepts and communicate the results of their research verbally and in writing. Research conducted will be supervised by well-reputed senior researchers at the involved department. Beyond the typical tasks of a young researcher such as reading, reviewing and writing research publications, conducting empirical studies, performing data analysis, the candidate has the following tasks: 

– Support the definition of a domain description and system reference architecture.

– Support the definition of an information model to manage development of requirements knowledge.

– Support integration of the above with multi-party agile work.

– Support teaching on Bachelor or Master level, incl. supervision of student theses.

– Contribute to and being an active member of the growing requirements engineering research group.

Eligibility 

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

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree in a relevant area according to the specific position stated in the advertisement, for example software engineering, requirements engineering or relevant external properties of artifical intelligence, or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made. 

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

Assessment criteria 

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 – 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.

The candidate needs to have experience based on applied research or professional work in one or both of the following areas (ideally shown through publications in international conferences or journals):

  • Experience with requirements engineering,
  • or processes/methods/tools to support requirements and architecture

The candidate needs to also have the following skill:

  • Written and spoken English on professional level

Furthermore, the following merits are a bonus:

  • Good knowledge of the automotive industry and its approach for software development and architecture
  • Experience with agile development methods
  • Experience with AI engineering
  • Published articles in well-renowned conferences and/or journals,
  • Experience with self-propelled research within the automotive industry,
  • Teaching experience, and
  • Being able to read and write in Swedish


Employment 

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 24 months, central agreement
Extent: 100 % of full time
Location: Department of Computer Science and Engineering /Division of Interaction Design and Software Engineering
First day of employment: 2024-01-01 or as soon as possible

Contact information 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Eric Knauss (eric.knauss@cse.gu.se)
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR-partner Robin Garnham (robin.garnham@chalmers.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 

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 selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application. The application is to be written in English.

Applications must be received by: 2023-10-18

 

Information for International Applicants 

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

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

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

Salaries are set individually at the University.

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

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

Deadline: 2023-10-18 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday October 18th, 2023

Doctoral student in Electric power engineering – hosting capacity of transmission grids for hydrogen production Skelleftea

Engineering/it

Ref 3951-2023

Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 1.9 billion per year. We currently have 1,840 employees and 17,670 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

Electric Power Engineering in Skellefteå, Sweden, is a successful group at Luleå University of Technology led by Professor Math Bollen.

The current research directions for the group are hosting capacity, smart grid solutions, and power quality. The group has a good national and international reputation for its leading research.

The group currently consists of a chaired professor, two more professors, four other senior researchers, one research engineer and 18 doctoral students.

We are now recruiting a doctoral student to perform research on “hosting capacity of transmission grids for large-scale hydrogen production”.

More information about the research group: Electrical power engineering at Luleå University of Technology

Subject descriptionElectric power engineering covers the study of the system for production, transport and consumption of electrical energy. This includes the interaction between the power grid electricity production and electricity consumption.

Project descriptionThis project is about large-scale hydrogen production from electricity, for example for the production of steel without carbon dioxide emission, and how this could impact the transmission grid (130 kV and above). Hydrogen production will be treated both as an opportunity and as a challenge for the transmission grid.

Your project is part of a group of externally-funded projects where several PhD students and senior researchers will be working together towards assessing smart-grid solutions for transmission grids.An important driver throughout these projects is being able to quantify the opportunities and limitations of flexibility solutions in a transparent way and being able to communicate these to the various stakeholders. The hosting capacity method, which has been developed for distribution networks, will be developed further, and applied to transmission networks.

Your project is also part of the Center for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden (CH2ESS), a research and knowledge initiative at LTU, in close collaboration with Swedish industry. For more information about CH2ESS, visit our website: https://www.ltu.se/centres/CH2ESS

DutiesThe project will be conducted by a PhD student, together with supervisors and technical support personnel.

The doctoral program will result in a PhD degree after the equivalent of four years of full-time graduate studies. Departmental duties of up to 20 % of full-time (usually in the form of teaching and administrative work) will be included in the duties in addition to the graduate program.

You will participate in the “Network of Young Scientists (NYS)” within CH2ESS. NYS is a self-organized network that arranges study visits, workshops, and other interesting activities to increase your future career opportunities.

QualificationsYou are qualified to apply for this position if you have an MSc or equivalent technical degree with specialization appropriate for research in electrical power engineering such as electrical engineering, electronics, energy, engineering physics or similar areas. Alternatively, an individual fulfills the general eligibility requirements for the third-cycle educational program when he or she 1) has completed a second-cycle degree, 2) has completed higher education courses worth at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 are for second-cycle courses, or 3) in some other manner, in this country or abroad, has acquired the equivalent qualifications courses in electrical engineering. Previous relevant experience in energy or power engineering is considered an important merit. Advanced knowledge of written and spoken English is required. In addition, ability to contribute to the education done by the group (to a large part done in Swedish) is regarded meriting.

For further information on specific doctoral education, see; General curricula for the Board of the faculty of science and technology 

InformationEmployment as a PhD student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other department duties may be added with max 20%. Placement: Skellefteå. Start date: by agreement. 

For further information, please contact: Math Bollen, math.bollen@ltu.se and Cecilia Wallmark, cecilia.wallmark@ltu.se. 

Union representatives: SACO-S Kjell Johansson (+46)920-49 1529 kjell.johansson@ltu.se and OFR-S Lars Frisk, (+46)920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se

Luleå University of Technology is actively working on equality and diversity that contributes to a creative study- and work environment. The University’s core values are based on respect, trust, openness and responsibility.

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

ApplicationWe prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter and copies of verified diplomas from high school and universities. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish. Mark your application with the reference number below.

Closing date for applications: 25 October 2023
Reference number: 3951–2023

Read the job description at the university homepage

Apply

Post expires on Wednesday October 25th, 2023

Postdoctoral position in Data-driven experiment design for the robotic battery lab

Engineering/it

Published: 2023-09-29

Do you want to use machine learning and optimization to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon future? Do you want to be part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary research team in the quest for the next generation of green batteries? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a postdoctoral position at Uppsala University.

At the Division of Systems and Control, which belongs to the Department of Information Technology, we develop both theory and concrete tools for learning, reasoning, and acting based on data. An important goal is to develop mathematical models that capture real-world phenomena and thereby allow machines and humans to act efficiently in the world around us. Optimization methods are of central importance since they are ubiquitous in both our core focus areas: machine learning and control.

We have a wide network of strong international collaborators all around the world, for example at the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Harvard University, and Aalto University. There are also ample opportunities for collaborations with other leading machine learning groups in Sweden and Europe, through our affiliations with WASP and the ELLIS society, respectively.

Duties
The successful candidate will work with the research groups of Jens Sjölund (IT Dept.) and Erik Berg (Chemistry Dept.), intensifying our efforts in realizing an autonomous battery laboratory that combines robotics and AI into a closed-loop system for rapid experimentation and exploration. We already have a robotic setup for battery assembly and testing in place. The main task of the candidate will be to close the feedback loop by enhancing the system with data-driven decision-making capabilities. The long-term goal is to turn it into a fully autonomous system. The main duties of the candidate will be to perform research on, first, fundamental models and methods for data-efficient experiment design such as Bayesian optimization and, second, the implementation of these in our robotic system.

The precise research scope will be decided in a dialog between the candidate and the supervisor after a successful appointment.

The position might also include teaching in related subjects (max 20%).

Requirements
PhD degree in machine learning, automatic control, computer vision, signal processing, computational statistics, computational mathematics, or another nearby and relevant field or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in either of the aforementioned fields. Regardless, the applicant must have a strong background in method development.

Publications at leading conferences in machine learning and/or leading conferences and journals in computational mathematics (for instance statistics or optimization) are a strong plus.

The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

Besides the technical skills, we are also looking for a person who can communicate and work well with people of various backgrounds, yet capable of identifying and solving problems independently.

Additional qualifications
Experience in interdisciplinary research, battery chemistry, or development of high-quality software is an advantage.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of two years according to central collective agreement. Full time position. Starting date 2023-12-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Jens Sjölund, 018-471 7840 , jens.sjolund@it.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 8 November 2023, UFV-PA 2023/3569.

Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? Find out more about what it´s like to work and live in Sweden.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,500 employees and 54,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University
https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/

Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services.

Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.

Deadline: 2023-11-08 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Information Technology

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday November 8th, 2023

Postdoctoral position in development of digital twins of buildings

Engineering/it

Published: 2023-08-29

The Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering consists of three divisions: Quality Science, Industrial Engineering and Management and Civil Engineering and Built Environment. The department has approximately 100 employees and has its research and education both at the Ångström Laboratory in Uppsala and at Campus Gotland. This position will be located at the division of Civil Engineering and Built Environment in Uppsala. For more information, see the web of the department.

The Division Civil Engineering and Built Environment conducts research and education in the field of construction with a focus on energy in buildings and the built environment. We provide courses in building physics, building design, energy efficiency in buildings, energy systems for buildings and infrastructure systems. Around 20 people work with us and we have several successful collaborations with businesses and organizations.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University

Project Description
In order to be able to create sharp and sustainable requirements for buildings that can be followed up, increased knowledge and improved data collection about buildings’ actual use and performance is needed. In the project of which this position is a part, we will investigate how an advanced digital twin of a building with real-time collection of large amounts of data and physical building simulation can contribute to this.

Duties
Collection, handling and processing of technical building data. Development of probabilistic and/or machine learning-based models for simulating occupancy patterns in buildings with high time resolution. Development of BIM models and models for energy simulation of buildings. Scientific reporting and publication. The work is carried out as part of a Vinnova-funded research project together with the Building Department at Uppsala University and Akademiska Hus, which means that collaboration and coordination are part of the position. Teaching within courses in construction engineering and/or energy systems can be included in the position with a maximum of 20%.

Requirements
PhD degree in construction engineering, energy technology, or equivalent, or a foreign degree equivalent to this. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc. Other requirements are good knowledge of programming, e.g. in Python, and collaborative skills.

Additional qualifications
Experience with BIM and/or energy simulation of buildings. Knowledge of machine learning and/or development of probabilistic models.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement. Full time position. Starting date immediately or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Joakim Widén, +46 (0) 18-471 37 82, joakim.widen@angstrom.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 2 October 2023, UFV-PA 2023/3130.

Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? Find out more about what it´s like to work and live in Sweden.  

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,500 employees and 54,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University
https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/

Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services.

Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.

Deadline: 2023-10-02 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday October 2nd, 2023

Postdoctoral researcher in theoretical nuclear physics

Engineering/it

The Department of Physics at Chalmers University of Technology (Göteborg, Sweden) invites applications for a two year postdoctoral position in theoretical nuclear physics to begin in the spring 2024 (starting date flexible). We take a leading role in our field, in particular by developing advanced computational methods. The successful candidate can therefore expect to contribute at the international forefront of theoretical physics research. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until an outstanding candidate is selected.

Information about the division and the department
The theoretical subatomic physics group performs theoretical research on nuclear, elementary particle, and astroparticle physics. The focus of the current search is low-energy nuclear theory (arXiv category: nucl-th). Organizationally we are part of the division of Subatomic, High-Energy and Plasma Physics within the Department of Physics. Moreover, we have a strong international position within our research area and benefit from many collaborations world wide. We strive for providing a stimulating and collaborative research environment with high scientific standards.

Information about the project
The postdoctoral project will focus on fundamental science questions in theoretical nuclear physics. Research topics that are currently studied in our group include: the applicability of ab initio approaches based on chiral effective field theory for describing few- and many-nucleon systems, low-energy precision tests of fundamental interactions and physics beyond the standard model, quantification of theoretical uncertainties through development of advanced statistical methods and emulator technology. This setting gives an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to both develop new theoretical skills and learn new computational techniques and statistical approaches.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as a postdoctoral researcher is to carry out research aimed at a better understanding of low-energy nuclear physics. You are also expected to develop own ideas and find your own ways in tackling research challenges. The position may include some supervision of student projects. Your research will likely be integrated within international research collaborations where you are expected to take an active role. You will contribute to the continued development of computer codes and employ them in your own research and in collaborative projects. You will communicate research results at international conferences as well as in scientific journals.

Qualifications
A PhD in Physics is required. A strong educational background in advanced theoretical physics (quantum many-body theory, effective field theory, computational physics), good programming skills and experience with computer codes for solving the nuclear many-body problem are considered meritorious.

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers).
The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230561 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

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

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 2023-11-06

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Christian Forssén, SHP,
christian.forssen@chalmers.se, +46 31 772 3261

Prof. Andreas Ekström, SHP,
andreas.ekstrom@chalmers.se, +46 31 772 6307

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 


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

 

Deadline: 2023-11-06 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday November 6th, 2023

Postdoc in genomics

Engineering/it, Health/Life sciences

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

Job description

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

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

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

What we offer

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

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

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

Preferred qualifications

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

Trade union representatives

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

To apply for the position

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

 The ad should include_

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

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

About the employment

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

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

Others

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

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

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

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

About KTH

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

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

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

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday October 13th, 2023

Postdoc in Mathematics, in particular, Operator theory

Engineering/it, Physical sciences/Math

School of Engineering Sciences at KTH

Job description

The postdoc should have competence within Operator Theory, especially multivariate operator theory, connecting with function theory models on polydisks. Interrelations between operator theory and more concrete issues in function theory or number theory are of particular importance. As the position is based on a grant from the Verg Foundation given to Professor Hedenmalm, it is of importance that the candidate is able to collaborate with the group around professor Hedenmalm.

What we offer

  • A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
  • Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
  • Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
  • Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.

Preferred qualifications

  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
  • Scientific competence in Mathematics, especially Operator Theory.
  • Research expertise
  • Teaching abilities
  • Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
  • Collaborative abilities
  • Independence

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

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

To apply for the position

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

The application must include:

  • CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
  • Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
  • Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

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

About the employment

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

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

Others

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

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

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

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

About KTH

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

Type of employment Temporary position
Employment expires 2025-12-01
Contract type Full time
First day of employment According to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number S-2023-1364
Contact
  • Håkan Hedenmalm, haakanh@kth.se
Last application date 09.Oct.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-10-09 at 23:59
Unit: School of Engineering Sciences at KTH

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday October 9th, 2023

PhD in Streptomyces systems biology and fermentation – DTU Biosustain

Engineering/it

Streptomyces contain a rich source of natural products for various applications, including food and agriculture. Our groups have previously developed heterologous Streptomyces chassis for producing different classes of compounds. To bring a target product from lab to biomanufactory, it is critical that a fermentation process can be scaled up. In this project we will use different systems biology approaches to guide strain and process improvement to produce selected natural compounds Streptomyces across different scales of reactors.

The project will be executed in partnership with the FEMSA Biotechnology Centre from Tec de Monterrey (Mexico). The project involves interaction with a research team specialized in Streptomyces fermentations and systems biology (C Licona´s group) where one research stay of at least 6 months is expected. 

Responsibilities and qualifications
Responsibilities include:

  • Studying the available literature in the field and formulating own scientific hypotheses and questions
  • Conducting scientific experiments and analysing data.
  • Design and perform Streptomyces cultivation in bioreactors.
  • Writing peer-reviewed scientific publications.
  • Actively interacting and collaborating with other international partners involved in the project.
  • Completing courses and training required for being awarded the PhD degree.
  • Design and perform strain engineering works in Streptomyces using CRISPR tools developed at DTU Biosustain.

Specific qualifications we are looking for:

  • Excellent knowledge and practical experience on current molecular microbiology methods.
  • Experience with fermentation and/or working with filamentous actinomycetes is beneficial.
  • Excellent oral and written English skills.
  • You are a team player enjoying working in a highly interdisciplinary and international environment and interacting with peers within the group and partners.

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

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

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Dr. Lei Yang, Prof. Tilmann Weber and Prof. Cuauhtemoc Licona-Cassani (Tec de Monterrey)

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

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

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Dr. Lei Yang (leiya@biosustain.dtu.dk) or Prof. Tilmann Weber (tiwe@biosustain.dtu.dk)

You can read more about DTU Biosustain at www.biosustain.dtu.dk. 

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 22 October 2023 (23:59 Danish time).

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

  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae 
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
  • Contact information of 2 referees

You may apply prior to obtaining your master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it. 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain)
Recent progress in our ability to read and write genomic code, combined with advances in automation, analytics and data science, has fundamentally changed the scope and ambition of harnessing the potential of biological systems. Big data approaches and analysis of biological systems are key research instruments at the Center. DTU Biosustain utilizes these advances for microbial cell factory design to foster sustainable lifestyles in relation to three application areas: Sustainable Chemicals, Natural Products, and Microbial Foods. 

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2023-10-22 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 22nd, 2023

One or more PhD positions in Advancing Trustworthy and Real-Time Autonomous Systems in Uncertain Environments

Engineering/it

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Materials and Production one or more PhD positions in the area of AI for Autonomous Systems are open for appointment from 1 December 2023 or soon thereafter. Department of Materials and Production (MP) is a wide-ranging research and educational environment at Aalborg University. The Department’s mission is to meet the future’s demands for new materials and production systems by directing the whole value chain from basic material understanding, materials’ applications in mechanical constructions, industrial production and management. The department has several strong, international and innovative research groups which comprise everything from basic science to strategic and applicable research. The activities encompass research as well as education within materials, mechanics, physics, production technique, and industrial management and innovation. Benefitting the industry and additional collaborators several innovative and unconventional collaborations have been and are developed through interdisciplinary co-operations. Thereby, as an employee at the Department you will become a part of an international research environment, where focus is on innovation, knowledge sharing/building and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Job description

The positions are within the Operations Research(OR) group at Aalborg University and the research will be conducted in highly synergic cooperation with leading Danish and European companies and international academic partners. The OR group focuses on solving complex problems, which require high-level modelling, data analysis and management capabilities as well as developing solution algorithms applying mathematical and computational approaches. The group has a particular focus on automated decision making in autonomous cyber-physical systems. Autonomous systems and decision support systems will increasingly define the future. While significant strides have been made in the development of autonomous systems, their reliability and safety remain key concerns, particularly in environments characterized by uncertainty. These PhD positions are an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to creating trustworthy real-time autonomous systems. Collaborative endeavors with industrial and public partners guarantee the tangible application of the research, facilitating a substantial impact on the realm of autonomous technologies.

These PhD positions will tackle these challenges by converging operational research, machine learning, and decision-making methodologies. The ultimate goal is to create real-time autonomous systems that are not only trustworthy but also adaptive in the face of unpredictable operational conditions.

The successful candidate will have a solid foundation in AI methods for predictive and/or proscriptive problems and will demonstrate the ability to use this background to:

  • Develop innovative decision-making strategies that seamlessly integrate operational research techniques and machine learning algorithms.
  • Engineer solution algorithms and systems that enhance the robustness, flexibility, and adaptability of autonomous systems.
  • Address multi-agent operations, where interactions between agents are intricate and interconnected.
  • Ensure that the develop methodologies provide transparency and trustworthiness in the decision-making processes of autonomous systems.
  • Disseminate research findings through academic journals and conferences. Collaborate with industrial and public partners to apply research outcomes in practical applications, bridging the gap between academia and industry.

The PhD candidate is expected to have:

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees(or equivalent) in Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or related fields.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or other programming languages.
  • Familiarity with multi-agent systems, probability theory, and combinatorial optimization.
  • Experience in decision-making under uncertainty and autonomous system operation.
  • High level written and spoken English skills.

You may obtain further information from Professor Izabela Nielsen, Department of Materials and Production, email:izabela@mp.aau.dk concerning the scientific aspects of the stipend.

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. Ruth Klitte, The Doctoral School at The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email:rk@adm.aau.dk

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.

Ref number

915-23075

Deadline: 2023-10-25 at 23:59
Unit: aau

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday October 25th, 2023

Highly renewable energy systems under extreme weather events (EXTREMES)

Engineering/it

Applicants are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Mechanical and Product Engineering programme. The position is available from 01 March 2024 or later. You can submit your application via the link under ‘how to apply’.
 

Title:
Highly renewable energy systems under extreme weather events (EXTREMES)

Research area and project description:
The electricity grid is the largest machine we have ever built, but climate change mitigation demands its profound and rapid transformation. Wind and solar energy allow decarbonizing power systems but make them sensitive to increasingly frequent and severe extreme weather events.

In the EXTREMES project, we will investigate how frequent, severe, prolonged in time, and extended in space the extreme episodes challenging our energy system can be. Gaining a deep understanding of these extreme phenomena is crucial to avoiding blackouts and designing strategies to minimize their impact. We will use the PyPSA-Eur, an open high-resolution network model of the sector-coupled European energy system.

We will use the model to derive robust configurations of net-zero emissions energy systems. Then, we will use different techniques such as extreme statistics, principal component analysis, and machine learning techniques, to unveil the key spatial and temporal characteristics of such extreme events. We will also investigate the impact of climate change-induced events on energy systems.

The PhD candidate will be part of a research group currently comprising 5 PhD students and 3 postdocs. The group publishes in high-impact journals, ensures a collaborative research framework, and is committed to using open-science methodologies. The following references provide a short overview of the scientific approach of the research group:

[1] M. Victoria, K. Zhu, T. Brown, G. B. Andresen, M. Greiner, Early decarbonisation of the European energy system pays off, Nature Communications 11 (2020) www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-20015-4

[2] M. Victoria, E. Zeyen, T. Brown, Speed of technological transformations required in Europe to achieve different climate goals, Joule 6 (2022) doi.org/10.1016/j.joule.2022.04.016

[3] F. Neumann, E. Zeyen, M. Victoria, T. Brown, The potential role of a hydrogen network in Europe doi.org/10.1016/j.joule.2023.06.016

[4] EXTREMES project: dff.dk/en/apply/supported-research/research-leaders/research-leaders-2022/researchleader-30

  • Project description. For technical reasons, you must upload a project description. Please simply copy the project description above and upload it as a PDF in the application.

Qualifications and specific competences:
Applicants must have a MSc in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Energy Engineering, Physics, Maths, Computer Science or similar.

  • Experience with Python.
  • Good writing and communication skills in English.
  • The candidate must show initiative and collaborate in teamwork.
  • A good understanding of the energy system technologies and economics will be positively evaluated.
  • Experience with other programming languages, open-software development, project managing with Github, and high-performance computing clusters is not mandatory but will be positively evaluated.
     

Place of employment and place of work:
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Katrinebjergvej, 89G, 8200 Aarhus N., Denmark. 

Contacts:
Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact:
 

  • Marta Victoria, mvp@mpe.au.dk

How to apply:
Please follow this link to submit your application.

Application deadline is 18 January 2024 at 23:59 CET.

Preferred starting date is 01 March 2024.

For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see our application guide.

Please note:

  • The programme committee may request further information or invite the applicant to attend an interview.
  • Shortlisting will be used, which means that the evaluation committee only will evaluate the most relevant applications.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with applicable collective agreement.   

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Post expires on Friday January 19th, 2024

PhD in generative AI and expressive speech synthesis for social inclusion

Engineering/it

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at KTH

Project description

The goal is to implement and evaluate the usefulness of a generative AI and expressive speech synthesis in Augmentative Communication Technology for individuals with communication disabilities. The project will use the KTH conversational text-to-speech system with context-adaptive expressive control (https://www.speech.kth.se/tts-demos/), As the AI voice system is designed for users who input text using gaze trackers the project also involves using Large Language models to speed up the text input given the previous context. The research takes place at the division of speech, music and hearing, in an interdisciplinary group focusing on modeling and understanding human communication, including speech, language, and gesture using computational and AI-based methods.

The position is financed by WASP, the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program and its entails participation in WASP doctoral school

Third-cycle subject: Speech- and Music Communication

Supervision: Prof. Joakim Gustafson, with Dr. Éva Székely as co-supervisor.

What we offer

Admission requirements

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

  • passed a second cycle degree (for example a master’s degree), or
  • completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
  • acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6, read more here

Selection

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

  • independently pursue his or her work
  • collaborate with others,
  • have a professional approach and
  • analyse and work with complex issues.

In addition, practical experience with speech synthesis, deep learning, LLMs  and dialogue system development is highly meritorious.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Target degree: Doctoral degree

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ‘ time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

Union representatives

Contact information KTH’s website.

Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

Contact information section’s website.

To apply for the position

Apply for the position and admission through KTH’s recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

  • CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
  • Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
  • Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be certified.
  • Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other information

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

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

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

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

About KTH

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

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment According to agreement
Salary Monthly salary according to KTH’s doctoral student salary agreement
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number J-2023-2149
Contact
  • Professor Joakim Gustafson, jkgu@kth.se
  • Bitr. Universitetslektor Éva Székely, szekely@kth.se
  • Lisa Olsson HR Officer, rekrytering@eecs.kth.se
Last application date 10.Oct.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-10-10 at 23:59
Unit: School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at KTH

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday October 10th, 2023

PhD student position in sustainable drinking water treatment

Engineering/it

Clean drinking water quality is being challenged by long-lived contaminants in Sweden and around the world but there is a risk that when we try to solve this problem we just make others. Join a multidisciplinary project to help major utilities decide how to invest in a sustainable future for urban water treatment.

Project description
The successful candidate will work at Chalmers’ Division of Environmental Systems Analysis in a multidisciplinary team created by a Formas-funded research project. It brings together academics working on sustainability assessment; innovative engineering technology; toxicological testing and the environmental transport and fate of contaminants, working at universities including Chalmers, Lund, Uppsala, Gothenburg and the Swedish Agricultural University. The project is in frequent dialogue with major water utilities in Sweden including Sydvatten, Uppsala Vatten, Stockholm Vatten and Norrvatten who are engaged with the technology testing.

Major responsibilities
The research aims to inform strategic and practical planning in industry and improve the tools available to help companies make decisions about water treatment investments in practice. The role involves dialogue with researchers and industry representatives, critical literature review, performing case studies on certain chemical processes using existing tools, synthesizing ideas about how to improve them, and presenting results verbally and in writing. PhD candidates also spend about 20% of their time teaching.

Qualifications
A masters degree in chemistry, chemical engineering; environmental chemistry or environmental engineering or equivalent is mandatory, as are demonstrably strong communication skills in spoken and written English. Additional education or experience with environmental sustainability assessment or life cycle assessment is not mandatory but meritorious, as are demonstrable teamworking abilities and communication skills in Swedish.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230548 and written in English. The application should be sent, not by email but by using the “apply” button at the bottom of this page, where PDF-files can be attached. Their contents are described below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

For questions, please contact:
Gregory Peters Full Professor, Environmental Systems Analysis, Technology Management and Economics
petersg@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 
   


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

 

Deadline: 2023-10-29 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 29th, 2023

Postdoc within advanced Zinc air flow batteries and catalyst design

Engineering/it

Are you interested in green energy, and do you want to contribute to the development of the future technologies for the green transition?

At the Department of Biological & Chemical Engineering (BCE), Aarhus University, we are executing a broad portfolio of projects within electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies. Applications are invited for a 2 year postdoc position in the field of development of electro-catalysts for novel zinc-air flow batteries. 

 

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 2-year position from January 2024 or as soon possible.
 

Job description

The project is part of an EIC-Pathfinder Challenge-Horizon 2022 EU project (ReZilient) across 7 countries and 11 partners. The overall project aims at developing new concepts for Zn-air flow batteries for mid- to long-term storage of electricity. This specific position is related to both fundamental development of the technology and up-scaling.

Tasks include

  • Synthesis & characterisation of oxygen reduction catalysts
  • Building up an experimental proof-of-concept for assessment of the basic working principles the technology
  • Quantification of reaction rates and conversion efficiencies for different redox chemistries tested in proof-of-concept setup
  • Address and solve technical challenges related to upscaling of the technology
  • Dissemination of results through both academic and non-academic channels
  • Work in a team with external partners

 

 

Your profile

The applicant should have demonstrated excellence and have a relevant PhD degree in chemical or materials engineering, chemistry or similar. A general interest in technology application, societal challenges, and techno economics is a further qualification. Relevant skills are:

  • Solid knowledge within electrochemical characterization
  • Experience with chemical and materials synthesis and characterization
  • Experience with either electrolysers or flow batteries
  • Experience with construction of experimental setups
  • Good skills in communication of research results & publication experience
  • Ability to work in a team – collaboration and/or management skills
  • Ability to work independently

Who we are

The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering was established in 2021 in connection with Aarhus University’s reorganization of the engineering area. The department employs around 240 people and is responsible for research and education within the department’s scientific areas. We educate both Bachelors and Masters of Science in Engineering and around 825 students are enrolled in our study programs. Furthermore, we also offer an ambitious PhD program. Our PhD students have high academic ambitions and deliver high-quality results for both the private and the public sectors.
 

At the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, focus is on living systems, the biology of organisms, efficient production, and transformation of chemicals, materials and energy. We translate knowledge within biotechnology, food technology, environmental technology, chemical engineering, industrial biotechnology, medical biotechnology and 

electrochemical engineering, and more into new technologies and value-creating solutions that can also be used in the business community.
 

Many of our research and development activities are based on companies' specific innovation needs or specialist application areas. Close collaboration with the public sector and private businesses ensures that the knowledge and technology generated in the department's research environments has a clear anchoring in reality and benefits the surrounding society. We also provide research-based public sector consultancy and advice on technology in agriculture and food.   
 

What we offer

The department/centre offers:

  • A well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
  • An exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
  • A work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
  • Opportunities for career development

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Aabogade 40, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. 
 

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Jonathan Quinson (jquinson@bce.au.dk) or Head of section, Prof.  Anders Bentien, bentien@bce.au.dk, +45 30 36 95 15
 

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 31st October 2023.

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

 

Letter of reference

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

Formalities and salary range

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

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

 

Deadline: 2023-10-31 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it
Email: mailto:bentien@bce.au.dk
Phone: +4530369515

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday October 31st, 2023

Postdoc in machine learning for biomedical image analysis

Engineering/it

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at KTH

Job description

We are currently looking for one Postdoc in machine learning for biomedical image analysis for a joint project between the Department of Applied Physics and the Division of Robotics, Perception and Learning at KTH.

The goal of this project is to explore recent methods in deep learning for microscopic images to identify cells with particular functional properties, such as immune cells and their abilities to kill tumor cells. We will exploit methods that have shown promising results in other areas, but further develop and refine them for biomedical imaging. To automatically identify and harvest cells with certain functional properties has far-reaching potential benefits.

The project is financed by the two large research programs in Sweden, the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP), and the SciLifeLab and Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS), with the joint goal to solve ground-breaking research questions across disciplines.

What we offer

  • A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
  • Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
  • Plenty of collaboration opportunities in a dynamic research group
  • Easy access to GPU clusters and supercomputers
  • Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
  • Independence, demonstrated in research by e.g., first-author publications in high-quality conferences or journals
  • Good level of spoken and written English to facilitate collaborations

Preferred qualifications

  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
  • A strong background in machine learning or related fields
  • We see that you have good practical and theoretical programming skills
  • You as a person have an interest in biomedical imaging and multidisciplinary research
  • Awareness of diversity and equality issues, with a particular focus on equality
  • You are interested in collaborating with others, with doctoral students in particular
  • You have no problem to work independently when necessary
  • As a person you enjoy working in a socially diverse group with people of different genders, ethnicities, beliefs, and backgrounds

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

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

To apply for the position

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

The application must include:

  • CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
  • Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
  • Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

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

About the employment

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

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

Others

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

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

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

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

About KTH

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

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment According to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number J-2023-2470
Contact
  • Mårten Björkman, rekryteringsansvarig, celle@kth.se
  • Lilly Engfeldt, HR, lillye@kth.se
Last application date 17.Oct.2023 11:59 PM CEST

Deadline: 2023-10-17 at 23:59
Unit: School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at KTH

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday October 17th, 2023

PhD scholarship in Monitoring of Active Subglacial Lakes in Greenland – DTU Space

Engineering/it

If you want to pursue a career as a geoscientist and you are looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your dreams and ambitions, this PhD scholarship might be of interest to you. At DTU Space we seek candidates with a strong interest in glaciology and satellite remote sensing for a PhD position in “Understanding what drives subglacial lake activity in Greenland”.

You will break new ground at the absolute forefront of monitoring and understanding subglacial hydrology in Greenland.  The PhD scholarship is funded through the Independent Research Fund Denmark. The project will be carried out in collaboration with Nanna Karlsson at GEUS, and  Prof. Malcolm McMillan at Lancaster University. It is expected that external research stays will be carried out at these institutions.

Research aim:
A subglacial lake is a lake located under a glacier or ice sheet, making it difficult to study and monitor them. Therefore, little is known about the hydrological processes that control them. The vast majority of subglacial lakes in Greenland appear to be stable over time, but a handful of them are dynamic (active) and drain and refill periodically. These active lakes can be identified by studying the topography of the ice, as a draining of the lake can create a depression in the surface of the ice which is refilled by ice as the subglacial lake is refilled. The aim of this project is to map the drainage and refilling of active subglacial lakes in Greenland, in high temporal and spatial resolution, in order to investigate which hydrological processes drive their dynamics. In this way, we will also be able to improve our current and limited knowledge about the bottom melting in Greenland, and about how much meltwater from the surface of the ice penetrates down to the base of the ice sheet.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competencies within utilizing remote sensing datasets to monitor and understand the hydrology of the Greenland Ice Sheet. You will work with nearby colleagues at DTU Space, and with academic partners in Denmark as well as abroad. Your primary tasks will be to:

  • Develop and apply method for analysis of altimetry and interferometric  Synthetic Aperture Radar data.
  • Analyze optical imagery to map changes in surface water on the ice sheet.
  • Modeling of basal melt water pathways under the ice sheet
  • Present your research at international conferences and participate in relevant project meetings
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues and be able to work as part of a team to achieve ambitious goals
  • Teach and co-supervise BSc and MSc student projects
  • Publish the new findings in the international peer-reviewed literature.
  • Potentially participate in Arctic field work.

We expect that you  have:

  • Experience in working with large data sets and development of algorithms.
  • At least basic knowledge of glaciology.
  • Experience in working with remote sensing data.
  • Good expertise in programming, e.g. in Python, MATLAB, or other high-level programming languages.

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

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

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

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

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Senior scientist Louise Sandberg Sørensen (slss@space.dtu.dk) or Research engineer Anders Kusk  (ak@space.dtu.dk)

You can read more about the department at www.space.dtu.dk

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 17 October 2023 (23:59 Danish time). 

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

  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae 
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2023-10-17 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday October 17th, 2023

Post-doctoral researchers in the field of medical ultrasonics and medical acoustics

Engineering/it

The Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (NBE) at Aalto University aims to understand system-level dynamic functions of the human brain, mind, and body. We develop spearheading technology and computational methods which pave the way for discoveries and breakthroughs that contribute to health and wellbeing. NBE brings together systems and cognitive neuroscience, biophysics, and biomedical engineering. The levels of description in the research and education at the department range from molecular and cellular measures to noninvasive neuroimaging and behavioral measurements. New generations of multidisciplinary scientists and engineers are educated by engaging them with cutting-edge science and technology. 

The Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering at Aalto University is looking for post-doctoral researchers in the field of medical ultrasonics/acoustics, as described in the calls 1 and 2.

1. Post-Doctoral Researcher in Air Ultrasonics

Ultrasonics is widely used for non-invasive characterization of pathologies, anatomy and physiology, allowing quantitative analysis. Quantitative ultrasonics are typically coupled to skin to obtain good acoustical coupling. Air ultrasonic applications in medical ultrasonics are more rare, because of the poor acoustic coupling of sound to tissue.

We are looking for a Post-Doctoral Researcher to work with air ultrasonics to characterize physiology of human subjects. The research topic is highly novel; the project is applied research with neuroscience questions. We foresee a large number of applications in research and healthcare, also beyond the field of neuroscience.

Your background and expertise
As an ideal candidate you have a PhD or you are finalizing your PhD by the end of 2023. You have a strong background in ultrasonics, employing single channel or multichannel systems and strong skills in signal analysis or advanced methods in ultrasound imaging. You should have a strong capability to design and conduct experimentation related to quantitative ultrasonics as well as have capability on designing transducer arrangements. The candidate is expected to be familiar with modern methods applied in contact or air ultrasonics, preferably applied for material or tissue characterization. The candidate should have skills in electronics, hardware and preferably prototyping.

Ideally, you are a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and English skills. You are capable of managing your own workload and can work both independently and as a part of the team. You are expected to contribute to instructing PhD students. Therefore, we expect successful supervision experience or potential to supervise successfully. You demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and commitment to the highest level of academic research with ambitious goals and you have published high-impact research.

What we offer

You will work along with about 10 other researchers from Medical Ultrasonics Laboratory (MEDUSA) (main site of your research) at the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (NBE), Aalto University and Oxford University Hospitals. MEDUSA’s research is currently funded by Academy of Finland, Business Finland, Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation, EU and NBE.

The salary level is fixed to departmental levels based on career stage starting from 4104€/month for a Post-doc. While you are funded for 1 year for a dedicated project, we expect you to apply your own academic funding for further research.

Aalto University offers a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts.

Ready to apply?
Please, submit your application through our online recruitment system by using the link below on Aalto University’s web page (“Apply”).

Apply at latest 15 October 2023.

Please, provide the following as separate documents along with your application. All application materials should be in English.

•    1-page motivation letter
•    CV with a list of publications
•    Your PhD thesis (or draft if you are about to complete it by the end of year)
•    List of references
•    Optionally, a summary of a preliminary project plan (max. 1 page) to which you aim to start applying your own research funding. This summary should include a direct connection to ultrasound and medicine.

Please note: Aalto University’s employees and visitors should apply for the position via our internal system Workday Internal Jobs by using their existing Workday user account.

The call is open until Oct 15, 2023, but it may be closed earlier if a suitable candidate has been identified before the closing date. The applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis.

Aalto University reserves the right to leave the position open, extend the application period, reopen the application process, and consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

For more information
Please contact Prof. Heikki Nieminen, the Head of MEDUSA by email: [email protected] and in application process related questions HR Partner Jenni Ståhl, [email protected].

To learn more about our lab, please visit http://medusa.aalto.fi.

Keywords: air ultrasonics, ultrasonics, transducers, neuroscience, measurement, signal analysis

2. Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Acoustics of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (2-year fellowship)

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive method for stimulating the brain from for diagnostic, therapeutic and neuroscience research purposes. The system involves magnetic coils that produce, in addition to the desired magnetic field, high-intensity click noise in audible and ultrasound frequencies, when high currents are flowing within the TMS coils. This noise, up to 140 dB in some cases, is considered to be one of the main risks for broad adaptation of TMS in clinical and research settings as the subject and the user can be subjected this high noise.

We are looking for a Post-Doctoral Researcher to join a project aiming at coming up with novel and innovative solutions to suppress the acoustic emission from TMS coils. We foresee that a successful conduction of the study can have broad impact clinically and in neuroscience research in the field of TMS.

Your background and expertise

As an ideal candidate you have a PhD or you are finalizing your PhD by the end of 2023. You have a strong background in acoustics, especially in designing experimental systems, devices and/or prototypes in the field of acoustics.

It would be beneficial that the candidate have knowledge and experience in analyzing materials such as plastics to understand and control their behavior and durability when subjected to the strong forces from the magnetic coils. Skills or knowhow in control electronics or high-power electronics is considered as a plus. The ideal candidate has demonstrated creativity in coming up with solutions in demanding experimental systems.

Ideally, you are a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and English skills.  You are capable of managing your own workload and can work both independently and as a part of the team. You are expected to contribute to instructing PhD students. Therefore, we expect successful supervision experience or potential to supervise successfully. You demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and commitment to the highest level of academic research with ambitious goals and you have published high-impact research.

What we offer

You will work along with about 15 other researchers from Aalto University School of Science (Medical Ultrasonics Laboratory (host) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Laboratory) and Electrical Engineering (Aalto Acoustics Lab). MEDUSA’s research is currently funded by Academy of Finland, Business Finland, Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation, European Union and NBE. The TMS group is funded by the European Union, Academy of Finland, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark) as well as the Wellcome Trust (USA) and other foundations.

The salary level is fixed to departmental levels based on career stage starting from 4104€/month for a Post-doc. The decision process takes place in two steps: the top candidate is first selected, followed by competitive evaluation and decision regarding the award of the fellowship by a school level committee. When employed, you are funded for 2 years for a dedicated project.

Aalto University offers a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts.

Ready to apply?

Please, submit your application through our online recruitment system by using the link below on Aalto University’s web page (“Apply”).

Apply at latest 15 October 2023.

Application materials should be in English.

Please, provide the following as separate documents along with your application.
•    1-page motivation letter
•    CV with a list of publications
•    Your PhD thesis (or draft if you are about to complete it by the end of year)
•    List of references
•    Optionally a summary of a preliminary project plan (max. 1 page) to which you aim to start applying your own research funding. This summary should include a direct connection to ultrasound and medicine.

Please note: Aalto University´s employees and visitors should apply for the position via our internal system Workday Internal Jobs by using their existing Workday user account.  

The call is open until Oct 15, 2023, but it may be closed earlier if a suitable candidate has been identified before the closing date. The applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis.

Aalto University reserves the right to leave the position open, extend the application period, reopen the application process, and consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

For more information

Please contact Prof. Heikki Nieminen, the Head of MEDUSA by email: [email protected] and in application process related questions HR Partner Jenni Ståhl, [email protected].

To learn more about research, please visit:

MEDUSA: http://medusa.aalto.fi.
TMS group: https://www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-neuroscience-and-biomedical-engineering/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation-tms
Aalto Acoustics Lab: https://www.aalto.fi/en/aalto-acoustics-lab

Keywords: air ultrasonics, ultrasonics, transducers, neuroscience, measurement, signal analysis, transcranial magnetic stimulation

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Deadline: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

Postdoctoral Fellow in Sector Coupling and Operations Research for Environmental Sustainability

Engineering/it

The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is one of the biggest departments at the Faculty of Social Sciences with about 200 employees and 5,000 students. The discipline of computer and systems sciences bridges the gap between technology and the humanities, social sciences, and behavioral sciences. The use and design of IT is put in context in relation to people, organizations, and society. DSV offers a stimulating research environment in an international setting.

Project description
The project “Sector Coupling and Operations Research for Environmental Sustainability (SCORES): Emission, Price, and Welfare Impacts of the Nordic Energy Transition” will tackle Sweden’s sustainable-energy transition, which foresees power-sector decarbonization as well as electrification of industrial and heating demands, i.e., sector coupling. New power capacity will rely on variable renewable energy (VRE), e.g., wind and solar. Since VRE output is intermittent and location specific, it necessitates flexible production, e.g., hydropower. Yet, flexible plants may enjoy greater leverage under high VRE penetration to set electricity prices, which requires proactive regulation and transmission design to mitigate welfare losses from producers’ market power. Via game-theoretic models, we will identify how flexible plants’ market power is affected by sector coupling, e.g., by trading in both power and heat markets, and devise countervailing mechanisms to attenuate economic and environmental distortions. Our insights will support policymakers in crafting a welfare-enhancing transition to a sustainable power system.

Main responsibilities
An interdisciplinary approach encompassing economic, engineering, and social-science perspectives will comprise the framework for analysis. The successful candidate will take a central role in developing game-theoretic models to investigate policy implications of the power sector’s transformation via key metrics, viz., social welfare and CO2 emissions. Examples of research topics are: 

  • How would electrification of industrial demand, e.g., for steel or battery production, and new VRE capacity affect flexible plants’ output and leverage?
  • Would coupled heating and power sectors with VRE-enabled prosumers enhance flexible plants’ market power?
  • How can transmission planning and regulation, e.g., on water usage and CO2 emissions, be adapted to mitigate welfare losses from market power?
  • Which undesirable economic and environmental impacts in the transformed power sector most concern stakeholders? 

We welcome applicants from a variety of methodological backgrounds. The postdoc will have the chance to participate in DSV’s internal activities and to engage with non-academic stakeholders from the project’s reference group.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills needed for the position. We seek a candidate with the following qualifications:

  • Track record demonstrating excellent modeling work related to energy systems or environmental policy evidenced by academic outputs in the form of refereed scientific publications
  • Methodological toolkit related to applied mathematics, environmental economics, game theory, or operations research
  • Skills in computational implementation of large-scale optimization models
  • Domain knowledge of the power sector and energy policy
  • Demonstrated ability to formulate original research ideas and to conduct research independently within a bigger team
  • Willingness to work collegially as part of an interdisciplinary team and evidence of previous collaboration with researchers from different disciplines
  • Ability to communicate research results and an interest to engage with stakeholders outside the academic community
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills (Swedish is not a requirement). 

We are looking for a candidate who can work as part of an interdisciplinary team and agenda-setting research project. You are responsible, responsive, and a good team player. You are proactive, take responsibility for your tasks, and have a structured way of working. You are used to prioritizing and can keep an overview of broader objectives while delivering on concrete tasks.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2024-01-01 or as per agreement. 

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from the main supervisor, Professor Afzal S. Siddiqui, telephone: +46 8-16 13 85,  asiddiq@dsv.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills
  • Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
  • Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
    – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
    – why and how you wish to complete the project
    – what makes you suitable for the project in question
  • Copy of PhD diploma
  • Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
  • Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

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Deadline: 2023-11-03 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Computer and Systems Sciences

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Post expires on Friday November 3rd, 2023