Category Archives: Physical sciences/Math

PhD student in mathematical statistics

29. September 2023Physical sciences/MathSUW

The Department of Mathematics at Stockholm University has with its long tradition of excellent research a prominent place in Scandinavian mathematics. The department consists of three divisions: mathematics, computational mathematics and mathematical statistics. Researchers at the division of mathematical statistics have competence that ranges over many different areas, including theoretical and applied statistics, discrete probability, insurance mathematics and epidemic modelling.

Project description
We are looking to hire a student for a project random matrices and extreme value theory supervised by Johannes Heiny. More information about the project can be found on information page for the PhD program (scroll down). Note that only the projects in mathematical statistics are available for this position – mathematics and computational mathematics are separate PhD programs.

Qualification requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

For information on special eligibility requirements, please see our information page for the PhD program.

The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.

Selection
The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity: the candidates’ documented knowledge in a relevant field of research, written and oral proficiency, the capacity for analytical thinking, the ability to collaborate, as well as creativity, and independence. The assessment will be based on previous experience and grades, the quality of the degree project, references, interviews, and the candidate’s written motivation for seeking the position.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www.su.se/rules and regulations.

Terms of employment
Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

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

Contact
For more information, please contact Mia Deijfen (director of PhD studies), mia@math.su.se, or Johannes Heiny (supervisor of the project), johannes.heiny@math.su.se.

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

Application
Apply for the PhD student 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 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 (Note! Referees should have been contacted in advance by the applicant and will be expected to provide a statement if asked).

and, in addition, please include the following documents

Cover letter (at most 2 pages) describing:
– why you are applying and what makes you suitable for doctoral studies
– your interest in and competence for the announced project.
CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 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 Mathematics

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Post expires on Friday November 3rd, 2023

PhD position in Single Cell and Drug Repositioning Studies of Healthy and Unhealthy Human Adipose Tissue

29. September 2023Physical sciences/MathSDUW

Center of Excellence in Functional Genomics and Tissue Plasticity invites applications from outstanding candidates who are interested in joining the Schmidt group at the Functional Genomics & Metabolism Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark as a PhD student. The position is available from 1 January 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Application deadline: 27 October 2023.

Research project:
Obesity is a major driver of metabolic complications such as type two diabetes (T2D), and steatotic liver disease. Interestingly, the metabolic consequences of obesity affect individuals to different degrees (i.e., healthy versus unhealthy obesity), opening the possibility of exploiting naturally occurring protective mechanisms for therapy.
The successful candidate will investigate mechanisms underlying so-called ‘healthy obesity’ related to human adipose tissue. We will apply advanced single cell sequencing technologies on fat biopsies obtained from subjects living with obesity discordant for associated complications such as T2D and steatotic liver disease. Insight from these analyses will help the identification of key transcriptional and signaling mediators causally associated with healthy (and unhealthy) adipose tissue that can be explored therapeutically with the aim to prevent development of obesity comorbidities. To this end, we will combine computational drug repositioning analyses with cell culture studies and cell type directed delivery in animal models of metabolic disease.

The Schmidt Group:
Assistant Professor Søren Schmidt is a recipient of an EFSD/Novo Nordisk Foundation Future Leaders Award from 2022. Research in the Schmidt group focuses on transcriptional coordination of macrophage diversity and plasticity in metabolic health and disease. For this, we combine single cell analyses of clinical samples and cell culture studies with targeting strategies in animal disease models.

As member of the Center of Excellence in Functional Genomics and Tissue Plasticity (ATLAS), a key research focus in the group, is understanding cellular diversity and communication determining different interindividual phenotypic outcomes of obesity.

Research environment:
The project will benefit from the highly interdisciplinary expertise in the ATLAS Center of Excellence. The work will primarily be carried out in the Functional Genomics & Metabolism Research Unit, at Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, SDU, but, depending on the interest of the student, may also involve research exchange to collaborating laboratories. The Functional Genomics & Metabolism Research Unit currently hosts eight independent research groups focusing on various aspects of gene regulatory mechanisms controlling cellular identity, differentiation and metabolism. The research unit constitutes an international, ambitious, highly dynamic, and well-equipped working environment. The unit and the department have state-of-the-art facilities for next generation sequencing, single-cell transcriptomics, flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, metabolomics, bioimaging and transgenic mouse work. Strategic research alliances exist with Odense University Hospital (OUH).

PhD stipend qualifications/requirements:
We are looking for highly motivated, dedicated, and ambitious candidates with:
• A master’s degree in Life Science, preferable Molecular Biology, Biomedicine, or Computational Systems Biology.
• Experience with cell biology or NGS data analysis is required. Competence in adipose tissue biology, mouse physiology, immunology, or transcriptional regulation would be an advantage.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills and an interest in working in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

We offer:
• A three-year PhD position in a highly stimulating, supportive, international, and interdisciplinary research environment
• Enrollment in PhD school of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, which allows the candidate to tailor a flexible individualized course program
• Training in a wide range of skills including research management, communication, networking, presentations, writing of manuscripts etc.
• Research exchange to collaborating institution, depending on the interest of the PhD student
• Mentoring and career development
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment, facilities, and infrastructure
• Opportunity to interact with an extensive network of national and international collaborators
• A competitive salary and social benefits (e.g., health coverage, parental leave, social security etc.)
• Dedicated assistance and support with various practical, social, and legal aspects (housing, visa, administration, tax etc.), especially for international candidates through our international staff office (ISO) and department.

For further information on the position and project, contact Assistant Professor Søren F. Schmidt, telephone +45 6550 2361 / e-mail: sfs@bmb.sdu.dk

Applications will be evaluated by Center Director of ATLAS, Prof. Susanne Mandrup.

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

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

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

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

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

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

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

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

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

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

Deadline: 2023-10-27 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday October 27th, 2023

211-1567/23-2I Postdoctoral Positions in Mathematics at the Department of Mathematical Sciences

29. September 2023Physical sciences/MathKUW

Postdoctoral Positions in Mathematics at the Department of Mathematical Sciences

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is seeking top early-career researchers for a number of attractive one- to three-year postdoctoral positions. The application deadline is 15th November 2023, at midnight local time (11:59 p.m. CET), with starting date in 2024, ordinarily 1st September, 2024or 1st October 2024

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

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

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. Potential applicants from outside of Denmark can find information about life in Denmark – including taxation, healthcare, etc. – at https://ism.ku.dk/salary-tax-pension/

The teaching load is typically two quarter (half-semester) courses per year of which one usually is as a teaching assistant.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences has strong research groups in many areas of mathematics, and has an active postdoc and visitor’' program; we refer to our homepage for more information.

Applicants in all areas of mathematics covered by the research groups of the department will be considered. In particular, there will be postdoc stipends in the following specific areas/centers of the department:

Algebraic and arithmetic geometry, applied algebra, geometric group theory, combinatorics, geometry and geometric analysis, Lie theory, representation theory, number theory, and topology, as covered by the Section for Algebra & Geometry and the Copenhagen Center for Geometry & Topology (GeoTop).
Functional analysis, operator algebras, geometric group theory, descriptive set theory, harmonic and classical analysis, history of mathematics, mathematical physics, partial differential equations, quantum information and quantum computing, as covered by the section Analysis and Quantum, the Center for the Mathematics of Quantum Theory (QMATH), and the Quantum for Life Center.

About your application
The application must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please note that the materials that should be considered in the assessment must be attached to the application. APPLY NOW below.

When filling out the form, please include the following PDF documents:

Cover Letter.
CV: Please upload a 1-3 pages CV, including list of publications.
Diplomas: Please upload your master's and PhD diplomas. If you do not yet have a PhD diploma, please just upload a PDF stating your (expected) PhD date.
Research plan: Please upload a 1-4 pages summary of your past research and future plans.

Procedures
An assessment committee will be appointed to evaluate the applications. The final selection of a successful candidate will be made by the Head of Department, based on the recommendations of the assessment committee. We expect to send invitations for interviews in December 2023 or January 2024. The interviews will typically take place in January and February of 2024, and our search is expected to be concluded around April 2024.

University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Application deadline
The application deadline is 15th November 2023, midnight local time (11:59 p.m. CET). Applications or supplementary material received thereafter will not be considered.

Questions regarding your application can be directed to postdocapply@math.ku.dk. You are also welcome to directly contact any faculty member close to your research area.

Deadline: 2023-11-15 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday November 15th, 2023

2 Master’s Thesis workers, Fibre Web Processes

29. September 2023Physical sciences/MathVTTW

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Are you interested in developing energy efficient processes specifically in paper & board making? Would you like to work in a meaningful role with real responsibility and excellent learning opportunities? Do you want to work with superb colleagues who are experts in their field to drive a sustainable future and tackle the greatest challenges of our time? VTT might be just the place for you.

  VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning, and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2000 brilliant minds focuses on creating impact through science-based innovation. In recent years, we have created ground-breaking innovations such as the world’s fastest and most accurate radiation detector, a cancer-sniffing sensor device for smartphones, and a headphone set entirely made of microbial materials. Get to know us further by exploring VTT’s tech & infra.

We are now looking for a Master’s Thesis Workers to join our Fibre web processes -team

As a Master’s Thesis Worker, you will be related to Energy 1st fiber product program. Around 40 industrial companies have expressed their strong interest for collaboration with VTT in the field of radical energy reduction when producing paper, board, tissue and nonwoven products. The project is run by VTT and supported over 40 partner companies, forming a strong global research group to reach for the ambitious target.

The vision of EnergyFirst consortium is to radically change the paper and board making processes by reducing the use of energy and water. Although there are few pathways to this goal, a core part of the research will focus on the processing of dry raw material streams. Avoiding the wetting of dry raw material streams would reduce or even remove the need for using energy for drying of the product. The challenge is to find solutions to process the raw materials in their dry state, while maintaining the quality specifications of end-product.

There are two open positions for the following topics:

Dry disintegration of fibres

Compacting and pressing of dry-formed webs

As a Master’s Thesis Worker, you will be involved in looking for background information including defining the state of art energy efficient unit processes, plan, design and carry out the experimental part of the work, and possibly write a scientific article of the work. The goal for the thesis is to create understanding of the current available technology and contribute to kicking-off the research on the topic.

This is a fixed term contract for 8-month period, which will be compensated with a monthly salary. The position is located in Jyväskylä.

Who we are looking:

A highly motivated student with inherent interest in natural sciences and technology, relevant educational background in energy technology, materials science, engineering, bioprocesses engineering, or relevant fields.

We expect that you have an interest towards developing yourself as a scientist.
Good skills in English (reading, writing, presenting) as the working language of the project is English.

With VTT, you’ll enjoy:

Impactful work for the future. As a leading applied research organization, we are on a mission to bring exponential hope to the world by joining together people, businesses, science, and technology. We tackle the biggest challenges of our time – from climate change and resource sufficiency to industrial renewal and smart healthcare – and turn them into sustainable growth. Read more about our strategy, the path of exponential hope, and our organisational culture as the builder of the world’s most meaningful place to work.
Career opportunities, top-level mentors. At VTT, young professionals’ skills are appreciated and supported with the opportunity to learn from the top experts in their field. You’ll discover our community of over 2000 experts representing more than 40 nationalities working across cutting-edge areas of science and technology.
Meaningful projects, real responsibility. At VTT, young talents can take on meaningful research projects or support researchers’ work. We treat young talents as equals and give you real responsibility from the start. VTT is a caring employer that supports your growth and work-life balance and offers a range of well-being services.

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!

Please send your CV and application via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by November 5th, 2023. We will process applications as they come in and fill in the position as soon as we find the right candidate.

Interested and want to hear more?

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Jaakko Asikainen, e-mail: jaakko.asikainen@vtt.fi, phone: +358408207164 or Principal Scientist Harri Kiiskinen, e-mail: harri.kiiskinen@vtt.fi, phone +358405273853.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply between 21 September 2023 and 5 November 2023 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Employment type: Full-time, Temporary 8 months

VTT

VTT is a visionary research, development and innovation partner. We drive sustainable growth and tackle the biggest global challenges of our time and turn them into growth opportunities. We go beyond the obvious to help the society and companies to grow through technological innovations. We have 80 years of experience of top-level research and science-based results. VTT is at the sweet spot where innovation and business come together.

VTT – beyond the obvious.

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Post expires on Monday November 6th, 2023

Postdoctoral position in reference Layers for Neutron scattering

29. September 2023Physical sciences/MathUppsalaW

Published: 2023-09-27

The research conducted at the Department of Physics and Astronomy encompasses a wide range of physics topics, distributed over ten divisions. The department is located in the Ångström laboratory and employs nearly 400 people, 125 of whom are doctoral students. It offers a broad physics curriculum to undergraduate and graduate students, participation in nationally and internationally leading projects for researchers, and opportunities for partnership with industry and various outreach activities.

Webpages: www.physics.uu.se, www.ill.eu, www.isis.co.uk

Duties
The project is focused on developing neutron reflectivity methodology, utilising magnetic reference layers. It is a part of the operation of the Super ADAM infrastructure as well as a collaboration efforts with Linköping University, Lund University and ISIS, UK.

We are looking for postdoctoral fellow which will be driving the development of magnetic reference layers, using PVD techniques. The characterisation of the layers will be based on x-ray diffraction and reflectivity as well as magnetisation measurements.

We envisage that the postdoc has some experience of neutron scattering techniques. The intended use of the magnetic contrast layers includes soft matter/life science systems. Understanding of off-specular/grazing incidence neutron scattering would therefore be particularly advantageous.

The postdoctoral position requires visits of ILL, Grenoble, France and ISIS in the United Kingdom.

Requirements
Applicants must hold a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a similar area of science. Excellent experimental skills are indispensable as well as very good communication.

A strong background in sample growth and characterisation using scattering techniques is required. Good computer skills and knowledge and skills within neutron scattering and mathematics are further merits. Excellent knowledge of English, writing and speaking, is required. Eagerness to learn Swedish is assumed for non-Swedish speaking candidate.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement. The employment may be extended for another year. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 8 January 2024 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

Application procedure
Your application must include a personal letter with a short description of yourself and the reasons why you are interested in the position. You must also include a CV, authorized copies of degrees and diplomas, copies of your PhD thesis and other documents, such as publications, that you want to invoke. Names and contact details of at least two scientists that have offered to act as references for you must also be included, with a clear indication of their relationship to you.

For further information about the position, please contact: Björgvin Hjörvarsson (bjorgvin.hjorvarsson@physics.uu.se, +46 (0) 18 471 3837) or Jos Cooper (jos.cooper@stfc.ac.uk).

Please submit your application by 16 October 2023, UFV-PA 2023/3520.

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Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.

Deadline: 2023-10-16 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Physics and Astronomy

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Post expires on Monday October 16th, 2023

Postdoctoral Positions in Statistics and the Mathematics of Insurance and Economics at the Department of Mathematical Sciences

29. September 2023Physical sciences/MathKUW

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is seeking top early-career researchers for a number of attractive one to three year postdoctoral positions. The application deadline is 15 November 2023, at midnight local time (11:59 p.m. CET), with starting date in 2024, ordinarily 1 September 2024 or 1 October 2024.

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

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

The teaching load Is typically two quarter (half-semester) courses per year of which one usually is as a teaching assistant.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences has strong research groups in many areas of mathematics, and has an active postdoc and visitor’' program; we refer to our homepage for more information.

Applicants hired via this call will be affiliated with either the section Insurance and Economics or the section Statistics and Probability Theory. Strong applicants in all areas covered by the topics of these sections will be considered, and postdoc stipends not attached to a specific center or grant are available. In addition, the following specific positions are open:

The Thiele Data Science Fellowship is a postdoctoral fellowship for up to three years, which will be awarded to support an excellent early-career researcher within data science (for more information contact Professor Niels Richard Hansen ).
One or more postdoc positions affiliated with the Data Science Lab (for more information contact Associate Professor Bo Markussen).
Copenhagen Causality Lab. Research topics include: Causal inference and distributional robustness with applications in microbiome sciences and safe AI (for more information contact Associate Professor Niklas Pfister ). Causal inference for event processes and other stochastic dynamical systems (for more information contact Professor Niels Richard Hansen ).

About your application
The application must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please note that the materials that should be considered in the assessment must be attached the application APPLY NOW below.

When filling out the form, please include the following PDF documents:

Cover Letter.
CV: Please upload a 1-3 pages CV, including list of publications.
Diplomas: Please upload your master's and PhD diplomas. If you do not yet have a PhD diploma, please just upload a PDF stating your (expected) PhD date.
Research plan: Please upload a 1-4 pages summary of your past research and future plans.

Procedures

An assessment committee will be appointed to evaluate the applications. The final selection of the successful candidates will be made by the Head of Department, based on the recommendations of the assessment committee. We expect to send invitations for interviews in December 2023 or January 2024. The interviews will typically take place in January and February of 2024, and our search is expected to be concluded around April 2024.

University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Application deadline
The application deadline is 15 November 2023, 23:59 GMT +1. Applications or supplementary material received thereafter will not be considered.
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

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

Questions regarding your application can be directed to postdocapply@math.ku.dk. You are also welcome to directly contact any faculty member close to your research area.

Deadline: 2023-11-15 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday November 15th, 2023

Postdoc in Mathematics, in particular, Operator theory

28. September 2023Engineering/it, Physical sciences/MathKTHW

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

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

Doctoral Researcher, Theoretical Optics

28. September 2023Physical sciences/MathUEFW

The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Department of Physics and Mathematics

The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Doctoral Researcher (PhD student) position in theoretical optics at the Department of Physics and Mathematics in the Faculty of Science Forestry and Technology, on Joensuu campus. The position will be filled for a fixed term from 1 January 2024 (or starting date as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your application no later than 23 October 2023.

Role and salary 

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with good mathematical skills and experience in electrodynamics, physical optics, and polarization theory. The person to be appointed to this position will work at the Department of Physics and Mathematics in a project funded by the Research Council of Finland (PI: Tero Setälä). The project focuses on the foundations and applications of the geometric phase of light in the context of fluctuating optical fields. In addition, it contributes to developing a theoretical formalism for the description of polarization and electromagnetic coherence in genuine three-dimensional light fields.

The work planned for this position is theoretical and covers analytical and numerical research on the above topics. The main duty of the Doctoral Researcher is to work towards a doctoral dissertation, and the position enables the Doctoral Researcher to take part in scientific writing, grant applications, scientific collaborations, supervising Bachelor and Master’s students, and teaching.

The position will be filled for a fixed term from 1 January 2024 to 31 August 2026 (or starting date as agreed) due to it pertaining a specific project task and own doctoral degree. A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff.

The candidate shall be qualified to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Eastern Finland by enrolling in the Faculty’s doctoral programme LUMETO. The goal is to finish the doctoral thesis and graduate within four years.

The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of the Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job requirement component and a personal performance component. In this position, the job requirement level is based on levels 2–4 on the job requirement chart for teaching and research staff, depending on the stage of the applicant’s doctoral research and postgraduate studies. The personal performance salary element is 6–50% of the job-related salary element. At the beginning of the employment, the salary of the Doctoral Researcher will be approximately €2534–2662 /month.

Our requirements and expectations 

Requirements 

Master’s degree in optics, photonics, physics, or some other relevant field. A person to be appointed as a Doctoral Researcher shall be qualified to pursue postgraduate studies.
Potential candidates should have a good command of the English language (working language is English).

Expectations

Excellent mathematical (analytical and numerical) skills.
Experience in electrodynamics, physical (wave) optics, and polarization theory.
Well-performed broad studies on photonics and physics are of advantage.
Good communication and presentation capabilities as evidenced by contributions to scientific conferences and written academic texts.
The ability to work in international and multidisciplinary research teams.

Your benefits 

You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including 

• Extensive occupational health care. 
• Broad selection of staff training.
• Staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants, as well as on a range of other services.
• Affordable sports services and tax-free bike benefit.

Please read more in the Work at UEF section on our website. 

You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting, meaningful and diverse role as part of our international, creative, participatory and inclusive academic community.   

Enjoy your life in Finland! Known for its cleanliness, welfare know-how, modern technology, and superb education system, Finland is an exotic and safe country to work in. Please visit the Life in Finland section on our website to learn more.   

How to apply? 

Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 23 October 2023 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+3).

Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application

CV (Template for researcher’s curriculum vitae).
Copies of your academic degree certificates / diplomas and copies of certificates / diplomas relating to your language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas.
A transcript of records.
A motivation letter (max. 1 page).
Other documents you wish to include to demonstrate your merits for the position (maximum 3 pages).

Questions? 

For further information on the position, please contact Professor Tero Setälä, e-mail tero.setala@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 4453075.

For further information on the application procedure, please contact HR-Coordinator Noora Hämäläinen, e-mail noora.hamalainen@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 4458 302.

The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology operates on the Kuopio and Joensuu campuses of the University of Eastern Finland. The mission of the faculty is to carry out internationally recognised scientific research and to offer research-education in the fields of natural sciences, forestry and technology. The faculty invests in all of the strategic research areas of the university. The faculty’s environments for research and learning are international, modern and multidisciplinary. The faculty has approximately 2,650 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students and some 440 postgraduate students. The number of staff amounts to 610.

The University of Eastern Finland, UEF, is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We have a staff of 3,200 members, and our academic community comprises around 16,000 degree students. Our campuses are located in Joensuu and in Kuopio. Our research is ranked among the best in the world in several fields. We generate research-based knowledge and make it openly accessible for the benefit of all. To learn more about our university please visit our website at  www.uef.fi/en. On our website, you’ll also find information about the university as a work community and as an employer (https://www.uef.fi/en/article/one-university-a-thousand-stories), as well as our employees’ career stories (https://www.uef.fi/en/career-stories).

Type of employment	Temporary position
Employment expires	2026-08-31
Contract type	Full time
First day of employment	1.1.2024
Salary	General collective agreement for universities
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100%
City	Joensuu
County	Pohjois-Karjala
Country	Finland
Reference number	3745/01.01.03/2023
Contact	Tero Setälä, +358294453075

Last application date	23.Oct.2023

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Post expires on Monday October 23rd, 2023

PhD Fellowship in Atom Optics and Nanophotonics

28. September 2023Physical sciences/MathKUW

The Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in experimental quantum optics to contribute to the development of quantum memories for light based on atomic and nanophotonic arrays (Q-MANTA).

The Q-MANTA project is financed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP), https://nqcp.ku.dk.

The newly established Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Program (NQCP) is building a talented and diverse international team to create a cutting-edge program in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. At the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where the formulation of Quantum Mechanics was born 100 years ago, the ambition is to build a mission-driven full-stack approach which will involve exciting innovations at every level, from the quantum processor to the quantum-classical interface all the way quantum algorithms and applications. The vision of the programme is to enable the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware and quantum algorithms that solve important problems in the life-sciences.

Start date is (expected to be) 1 February 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project
The project will focus on experimental development of a new platform for optical quantum memories and new tools to combine cold atoms and nano-scale dielectric structures. As this project is highly multidisciplinary, we expect that the PhD student will contribute to research on single-atom imaging and control, nanofabrication, and characterization of nanophotonic structures.

An important goal will be to demonstrate strong atom-atom interactions mediated by light propagating in carefully engineered nano-scale dielectric waveguides.

Description of the scientific environment
Research will be carried out in collaboration at NQCP (https://nqcp.ku.dk) and QUANTOP (https://quantop.nbi.ku.dk) – Center for Quantum Optics at the Niels Bohr Institute (Department of Physics) at the University of Copenhagen.

QUANTOP is a vibrant group of approximately 20 researchers and students working on quantum physics of atoms, light and mechanical objects with particular emphasis on interfacing disparate quantum systems with light. Generation of entangled states of light, atoms, material objects, and their use for quantum sensing, quantum communication and quantum simulations are the core activities of the group.

At both NQCP and QUANTOP, we offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. The project takes place in a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment with regular interactions with physicists and quantum engineers.

Our research facilities include modern laboratories located on Blegdamsvej 17, Copenhagen Ø.

Principal supervisor is Professor Eugene S. Polzik polzik@nbi.ku.dk.

Co-supervisors are Assistant Professor Jean-Baptiste Béguin (Q-MANTA Lead), Niels Bohr Institute. E-mail: jbeguin@nbi.ku.dk; Professor Peter Krogstrup (NQCP), krogstrup@nbi.ku.dk, and Associate Professor Jörg Helge Müller, Niels Bohr Institute, (muller@nbi.ku.dk).

The PhD programme
Depending of your level of education, you can undertake the PhD programme as either:

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

Option B: An up to five-year full-time study programme within the framework of the integrated MSc and PhD programme (the 3+5 scheme) if you do not have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master´s degree – but you have an education equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree.

Option A: Getting into a position on the regular PhD programme

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

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

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

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

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance.

Option B: Getting into a position on the integrated MSc and PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the integrated MSc and PhD programme
If you do not have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master´s degree, you might be qualified for the integrated MSc and PhD programme, if you have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish bachelor´s degree. Here you can find out, if that is relevant for you: General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of the integrated programme
To be eligible for the integrated scholarship, you are (or are eligible to be) enrolled at one of the faculty’s master programmes in Physics.

Students on the integrated programme will enrol as PhD students simultaneously with completing their enrolment in this MSc degree programme.

The duration of the integrated programme is up to five years and depends on the amount of credits that you have passed on your MSc programme. For further information about the study programme, please see: www.science.ku.dk/phd, “Study Structures”.

Until the MSc degree is obtained, (when exactly two years of the full 3+5 programme remains), the grant will be paid partly in the form of 48 state education grant portions (in Danish: “SU-klip”) plus salary for work (teaching, supervision etc.) totalling a workload of at least 150 working hours per year. A PhD grant portion is DKK 6,243.

When you have obtained the MSc degree, you will transfer to the salary-earning part of the scholarship for a period of two years. At that point, the terms of employment and payment will be according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance.

Your responsibilities and tasks in the PhD programme

Complete and pass the MSc education in accordance with the curriculum of the MSc programme (ONLY when you are attending the integrated MSc and PhD programme)
Carry through an independent research project under supervision and within a team
Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project
Work for the department

We are looking for the following qualifications

Applicants should hold an MSc degree in physics with good results
Relevant work experience in experimental atomic physics, quantum optics, and/or nanophotonics
Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
Relevant publications (if any)
Curious mind-set with a strong interest in fundamental research and quantum technologies
Good English language skills

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

Please include:

Cover letter of application (max. one page). This should include your motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD project. Please explicit state which PhD project you are applying for.
Curriculum vitae (CV) including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science and Master of Science. Please also include transcripts of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications (if any)
(1-3) reference letters (if any). According to Danish law, reference letters must be uploaded by the applicant him/herself. The recruiting committee must NOT obtain reference letters which content is not known to the applicant.

The deadline for applications is 22 October 2023, 23:59 GMT +2.

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

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

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

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment.

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

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact Assistant Professor Jean-Baptiste Béguin, jbeguin@nbi.ku.dk

Deadline: 2023-10-22 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 22nd, 2023

Postdoc in Natural Language Processing,

27. September 2023Physical sciences/MathKUW

Department of Computer Science,

Faculty of Science,

University of Copenhagen

Applications are invited for a 1½ year (18 month) postdoctoral position in Natural Language Processing at the Department of Computer Science from 1 January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The postdoc will work on the DisAI project. The overall research focus is on multilingual, trustworthy knowledge extraction, but there is freedom to work on related topics.

The postdoc’s duties will include research within natural language processing, more broadly, as well as supervision of visiting researchers and the organization of project seminars. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department can be found at Department of Computer Science DIKU – University of Copenhagen

Qualifications
Candidates need research experience in natural language processing and/or machine learning and are expected to have published at top venues in these fields.

Terms of employment
The position as postdoc is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

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

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The position is open from 1 January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is temporary and is limited to 18 months.

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

Please include

Curriculum vitae
Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
Research plan – description of current and future research plans
Complete publication list
Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is15 October 2023, 23:59 CET.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

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

Interviews will be held in November 2023.

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

Deadline: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

PhD Research Fellow in Rock Deformation Processes

27. September 2023Engineering/it, Physical sciences/MathUiOW

PhD Research Fellow in Rock Deformation Processes

About the position

Position as PhD Research Fellow in in Rock Deformation Processes available at the Njord Centre, Departments of Geosciences and Physics.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo. Starting date is preferably February 1, 2024, but no later than April 30, 2024.

The fellowship period is 3 years.

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

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Knowledge development in a changing world – Science and technology towards 2030.

Job description

We invite applications for a PhD position in Rock Deformation Processes to inves-tigate the mechanisms responsible for cyclical switches from aseismic creep to seismic slip in lower-crustal faults to better understand the origin of earthquakes in the deep crust. The PhD is part of the project “CONTINENT – Conditions for earthquake nucleation in the lower crust” funded by the Research Council of Norway, which will run as a collaboration between the Njord Centre at the University of Oslo, the University of Cambridge, the University of Leeds, and the University of Bayreuth.
The project will combine numerical modelling of mineral deformation, mechanical tests with nanoindentation, and high-resolution microstructural analysis.

Nanoindentation experiments will be performed to investigate the strength of lower-crustal mineral phases during plastic deformation at high stresses, and will inform phase field crystal modelling of collective dislocation motion during plastic deformation. Natural and experimental samples will be investigated with electron microscopy techniques. The PhD student will analyze natural samples of lower-crustal shear zones displaying mutually overprinting mylonites (produced during aseismic creep) and pseudotachylytes (produced during seismic slip) from Lofoten and the Western Gneiss Region (Norway). The Nanoindentation experiments will be performed to investigate the strength of lower-crustal mineral phases during plastic deformation at high stresses, and will inform phase field crystal modelling of collective dislocation motion during plastic deformation. Natural and experimental samples will be investigated with electron microscopy techniques.

The PhD student will analyze natural samples of lower-crustal shear zones displaying mutually overprinting mylonites (produced during aseismic creep) and pseudotachylytes (produced during seismic slip) from Lofoten and the Western Gneiss Region (Norway).

PhD student will have the op-portunity to visit the field localities and to undertake additional field work, depending on the background of the successful candidate and on the project’s progress.

All the computational, experimental, and analytical facilities are available at the host institution, where the candidate will be part of a lively research environment at the Njord Centre. The candidate will have the opportunity to interdisciplinary education and to spend research visits in Cambridge and Leeds in the course of the project.

Qualification requirements

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

Master’s degree or equivalent in Earth Sciences or Physics with competences in at least one of the following subject areas: structural geology, metamorphic geology, computational physics, mineral physics, material sciences, statistical physics
Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
Interest in deformation mechanisms of Earth materials
Experience with programming in Matlab and/or Python
Computational skills
Experience with electron microscopy imaging techniques, preferably of Earth materials

Desired skills:

Experimental rock deformation
Geological field work and structural analysis

Grade requirements:
The norm is as follows:

The average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
The average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
The Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educa-tional system
English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements:

https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8

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

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

For more information see:

http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/

Personal skills

Teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work independently
Enthusiasm, personal drive, and ability to take initiative
Attention to detail
Flexibility, ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines

We offer

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

How to apply

The application must include:

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

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

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Formal regulations

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

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

UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

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

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

Contact information

For further information about the position please contact: Prof Luca Menegon, phone: +47 22 856725, e-mail: luca.menegon@geo.uio.no

For questions regarding Jobbnorge, please contact HR Adviser Torunn Standal Guttormsen phone: +47 22 854272, e-mail: t.s.guttormsen@mn.uio.no

About the University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.

Njord is a cross-disciplinary Geology-Physics center hosted by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Oslo. We focus on the fundamental physics of geological processes related to: transport and reactions in deformable porous media, fracturing and fragmentation processes, interface dynamics during geophysical flows, and intermittency and pattern formation in geological systems far from equilibrium.

We conduct research on earth systems that range in scale from atoms to continents and apply methods where fieldwork, numerical modelling, experiments and theory act in concert.

The center includes the Oslo-branch of PoreLab, which is a Center of Excellence (CoE), the former CoE, Physics of Geological Processes (PGP) and several externally financed projects. There are 10 professors and associate professors at the center, in addition to doctoral research fellows, postdoctoral fellows, researchers and technical and administrative staff – in total about 55 persons.

Deadline: 30 September 2023
Unit: Njord
Campus:
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PhD Research Fellow in Experimental Fluid Mechanics: Sustainable fog harvesting

27. September 2023Physical sciences/MathUiOW

PhD Research Fellow in Experimental Fluid Mechanics: Sustainable fog harvesting

Job description

A PhD Research Fellowship in Fluid Mechanics is available at the Mechanics division at the Department of Mathematics, University of Oslo.

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

If the successful candidate has a good knowledge of one Scandinavian language (Norwegian, Swedish, Danish), the fellowship will be for a period of 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work (teaching at the Department of Mathematics). Otherwise, the fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with no compulsory work.

Starting date no later than 01.01.2024.

Access to fresh water is the foundation for life on Earth that poses severe restrictions and requirements for life in regions that contend with water scarcity, a problem that will increase in the future with the growing effects of climate change. Water scarcity is not longer a distant problem. In 2022 Europe has been hit by a severe drought impacting agriculture and energy production. A fog net is a low cost, efficient and simple technology for harvesting water from the atmosphere. The goal of this sustainability oriented project is to develop a new understanding of the fundamental fluid mechanics on and through fog nets to devise new designs to optimize their water yield. The planned work is experimental, to be performed in our lab facilities, and is also expected to involve theoretical models of the complex flow. Field work is planned together with a non-profit organization in Morocco to give ways to test the concepts developed in the projects and there will be opportunities to work with international collaborators.

The PhD student will:

Develop fluid mechanics experiments on fog nets
Develop new fog nets to improve the water yield
Participate in planning and performing field work in Morocco
Develop independence and be self-driven to advance with their research project
Collaborate with theoreticians to combine experiments and theory
Work in an interdisciplinary team with expertise in mechanics, physics and biophysics
Follow our PhD program that includes an educational component

Knowledge development in a changing world – Science and technology towards 2030

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Qualification requirements

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in mechanics, fluid mechanics, physics or applied mathematics.
Excellent written and oral communication skills (English).
Earlier involvement in research projects or/and a strong background in fluid mechanics will also be considered positively.
Programming and data analysis using Arduino and Raspberry Pi will be considered as highly positive.
A strong theoretical educational background in mathematics and continuum mechanics.
Good social and collaboration skills and ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary scientific environment.

Grade requirements:

The norm is as follows:

the average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
the average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
the Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

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

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

We offer

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

How to apply

The application must include

Cover letter including a description of scientific interests and the motivation for applying for the position
CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
Documentation of English proficiency if needed (please see admission criteria)
List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

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

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Formal regulations

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact information

For further information please contact:

Professor Andreas Carlson, phone: +47 22 85 72 23, e-mail: acarlson@math.uio.no, web: https://acarlson-uio.github.io

For questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Adviser Ole Rustad, e-mail: ole.rustad@mn.uio.no

About the University of Oslo

The Department of Mathematics is part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Oslo. The Department is engaged in teaching and research covering a wide spectrum of subjects within mathematics, mechanics and statistics. The research is on theory, methods and applications. The areas represented include: fluid mechanics, biomechanics, statistics and data science, computational mathematics, combinatorics, partial differential equations, stochastics and risk, algebra, geometry, topology, operator algebras, complex analysis and logic.

We have almost 50 persons in permanent academic positions and a large number of post docs and Ph.D. students. We also have an administrative and technical staff. The department represents a leading research environment in mathematical areas in Norway, and has a highly international profile.

Deadline: 11 October 2023
Unit: Department of Mathematics
Campus:
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Post expires on Wednesday October 11th, 2023

PhD Research Fellow in structural biology

27. September 2023Physical sciences/MathUiBW

PhD Research Fellow in structural biology

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PhD Research Fellow in structural biology

There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in structural biology at the Department of Chemistry. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with compulsory other work (e.g. teaching duties at the Department). The position is associated with the project XENOSENSE – developing a cell-free biosensor for toxicity testing, environmental monitoring, and risk assessment, funded by the Research Council of Norway. The PhD project will be connected to the research group of Prof. Nathalie Reuter at the Department of Chemistry and the Computational Biology Unit, in collaboration with Prof. Odd André Karlsen and Prof. Anders Goksøyr at the Department of Biological Sciences (Environmental toxicology research group).

About the project/work tasks:

The main aim of this project is to develop a biosensor for detection of environmental pollutants. This biosensor will be based on cellular receptors that recognize and bind to xenobiotic compounds, and has applications towards toxicity testing, environmental monitoring, and surveying of polluted areas. The project will be led by the University of Bergen with NTNU as a research partner, while STIM AS and Biosense Laboratories AS are industrial partners in the project. The project is funded by the Research Council of Norway as part of the Technological Convergence program.

The work tasks of the PhD fellow will involve genome mining of selected species (fish, mammal, avian, amphibian) for identification and comparison of receptors that bind environmental pollutants (xenosensors), modelling of protein structures and ligand-docking analyses of a selected set of receptors and ligands (pollutants), as well as to conduct molecular dynamics simulations (MD) to characterize the receptor-ligand interactions.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate who masters relevant techniques on a theoretical as well as practical level. The position will involve some travelling both nationally and internationally, and a short-term research stay abroad is an option.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

Applicants must hold a master’s degree, or equivalent education, that includes extensive training in molecular modelling, or must have submitted his/her master’s thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded.
Experience from molecular docking analyses and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations is a requirement.
Experience with sequence analyses and modelling of protein structures is a requirement.
Experience from work with nuclear receptors is an advantage.
Experience with Charmm and/or NAMD is an advantage.
Extensive experience with the UNIX/Linux interface and basic programming (e.g. Python) is an advantage.
Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

Special requirements for the position
The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

About the PhD position (applies to university PhD positions):

About the PhD Research Fellow
The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year, consisting of 25 % compulsory work (e.g. teaching responsibilities at the department) distributed over the employment period. The 4th year is contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment.

The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).

About the research training
As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.

We can offer:

A good and professionally stimulating working environment
Salary as PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 532 200 (equivalent to pay grade 54). Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position.
Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

a brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
the names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis.
CV
transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. If you have not yet completed your master’s degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the master’s thesis has been submitted
relevant certificates/references
approved documentation of proficiency in English (if required, cf. English language requirements for PhD admission)
a list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
any publications in your name

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

General information:

For further details about the position, please contact Professor Nathalie Reuter (nathalie.reuter@uib.no), Department of Chemistry, or Professor Odd André Karlsen (odd.karlsen@uib.no) Department of Biological Sciences.

For HR related questions contact Adviser Anna Folgerø.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About UiB

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.

There are seven departments and several centres at Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Read more about the faculty and departments.

Deadline: 2023-10-06 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Chemistry

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday October 6th, 2023

PhD Position in Bioorganic Chemistry

27. September 2023Physical sciences/MathSDUW

One PhD position in bioorganic chemistry is available in the group of Professor Jasmin Mecinovic at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark.

Application deadline: 1 November 2023.
Starting date of the position will be 1 January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Methyltransferases comprise a large family of enzymes that catalyse methylation of proteins, DNA, RNA and small molecule metabolites. Due to their diverse biological roles, it is important to identify and characterise all members of the methyltransferase superfamily and their natural substrates. As a PhD student, you will work on an Independent Research Fund Denmark-funded project aimed at developing innovative chemical tools for functional understanding of human protein histidine methyltransferases. The project will focus on development of novel labeling tools, using specially designed small molecules and peptide probes. You will apply modern bioorganic chemistry and chemical biology approaches, ranging from synthesis and peptide synthesis to enzyme assays and protein labeling studies, in investigations of biologically important histidine methylation.

The research in Mecinovic group applies chemical principles and techniques to understand the underlying molecular origin of fundamental biomolecular processes that play essential roles in human health and disease. The group is international, cross-disciplinary and gender-balanced. The successful candidate will receive excellent training, mentoring and career development support.

Specific Requirements
– MSc in chemistry;
– experience with organic chemistry;
– experience with peptide or protein research;
– strong motivation and interest in working at the interface between chemistry and biology;
– excellent skills in written and spoken English.

For further information please contact Professor Jasmin Mecinovic, e-mail: mecinovic@sdu.dk.

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is one of four departments at the Faculty of Science, SDU and is located in Odense. The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is a department focused on basic research. We are happy to move beyond traditional disciplines and work to develop new technologies and sciences across physics, chemistry, pharmacy, mathematics, computer science and biology. The department’s research thus contributes to new knowledge and solutions with applications in the areas of climate, environment, energy and health.

The department has a strong chemistry programme with leading international researchers within Catalysis, Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Green Chemistry and Computational Chemistry. In addition to the chemical research programme the department has a strong research profile within Pharmaceutical Technology.

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

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

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

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

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

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

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

Deadline: 2023-11-01 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday November 1st, 2023

Postdoctoral position in applied nuclear physics, nuclear safeguards

27. September 2023Physical sciences/MathUppsalaW

Published: 2023-09-26

Postdoctoral position in applied nuclear physics with specialization on the development of analysis methodologies for nuclear safeguards

Are you interested in working with international research in the non-proliferation and safeguards field, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a postdoc position at Uppsala University.

The research conducted at the Department of Physics and Astronomy encompasses a wide range of physics topics, distributed over nine divisions. The department is located in the Ångström laboratory and employs nearly 400 people, 100 of whom are doctoral students. It offers a broad physics curriculum to undergraduate and graduate students, participation in nationally and internationally leading projects for researchers, and opportunities for partnership with industry and various outreach activities. Read more on www.physics.uu.se

In the division of applied nuclear physics at the Department of physics and Astronomy, research in non-proliferation and safeguards is being conducted. The reserach aims at developing methodologies and techniques to deter from the spread of nuclear weapons and equip international organs and national regulators with tools needed to ensure the peaceful applications of nuclear technology. The reserach is developed towards a number of applications such as verification of irradiated nuclear fuel using non-destructive assay methods; development and use of machine learning in nuclear safeguards; and research on methods and analysis techniques that strengthens nuclear safeguards in future nuclear energy systems.

Duties
The postdoc will conduct research on nuclear safeguards for existing and future nuclear energy systems. The research will contribute to the development of instrumentation and analysis methodologies that can be used by regulators to verify nuclear material in agreement with international treaties and national law. Research on verification of fuel before encapsulation and final storage is in focus, as is nuclear safeguards verification of fuel in future nuclear energy systems.

The research, which is partly funded by the Swedish regulator, builds on previous research in the research group and concerns further development of measurement approaches and analysis methodologies. The research is based on the use of traditional analysis methods as well as on the development of approaches using machine learning methods.

The research and development work concerning verification of fuel from existing reactors will include simulations of source terms as well analysis of emitted and detected radiation. The research also includes analysis of the radiation signatures to draw conclusion about properties of the irradiated nuclear fuel. With respect to future nuclear energy systems, this will include research on nuclear safeguards for small modular reactors and well as Generation IV systems. The research on small modular reactors is partly connected to the recently established competence centre ANItA, focussed on the deployment of small modular reactors in Sweden, while the Gen IV builds on ongoing research activities focussed on molten salt reactors (MSR). The MSR research will be performed in collaboration with external partners and vendors developing such reactors. It is also expected that the postdoc will perform research on a system level using for instance the PR&PP (proliferation resistance and physical protection) method, as well as analysis of material streams and material composition for future verification.

The postdoc is expected to participate in a number of different collaborations of varying size. These collaborations include the ANItA consortium, international research collaborations and interaction with operators, vendors and regulators. It is also expected that the postdoc will participate in fuel measurements, should such opportunities present themselves.

The research results will be published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and in international and national conferences and meetings.

The postdoc will mainly perform research. Departmental duties on the level of 20% may be included.

Requirements
PhD degree in physics or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in physics. 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.

In addition, it is required that the applicant has:

Research experience and published scientific merits in the form of peer-reviewed journal publication and conference proceedings in the field of nuclear safeguards or other relevant fields.
Programming experience of particle simulations using Monte Carlo codes, such as Serpent, MCNP and Geant,
Experience of object-oriented programming, such as Python.
Excellent communication skills in written and oral English.
Capability of performing both independent research and of interacting and collaborating with colleagues locally as well as internationally.
Ability to teach in Swedish and/or English.

Additional qualifications
Special attention will be paid to the scientific merits. Qualifications in nuclear safeguards and specifically in nuclear safeguards verification of irradiated nuclear fuel is meriting, as will experience of working with non-destructive assay methods for safeguards verification of irradiated nuclear fuel. Knowledge about and experience of working with light water reactor systems and molten salt reactor systems is considered a merit, as is experience of working with the development and/or application of machine learning methods in nuclear safeguards research. Experience of working with external partners such as nuclear operators, vendors and waste management companies is also meriting.

Teaching experience is also meriting, as it will be possible to teach on a level of 20% in this position.

Application
The application, written in Swedish or English, shall include:

A personal letter,
curriculum vitae,
a copy of the PhD certificate including grades, or information about when this will be available,
a copy of or link to the PhD thesis
contact information to two references, one of which must be from the academy,
information on personal circumstances that may impact the evaluation,
list of publications, and
any other information that may be relevant for the position.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of three years according to central collective agreement. Full time position. Starting date 8 January or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Sophie Grape, sophie.grape@physics.uu.se, +4618-471 5842

Please submit your application by 16 October 2023, UFV-PA 2023/3441

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Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services.

Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.

Deadline: 2023-10-16 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Physics and Astronomy

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday October 16th, 2023

Postdoc in Synthetic Physical Materials Chemistry (Magnetocaloric Materials)

27. September 2023Physical sciences/MathAUW

The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Faculty of Technical Sciences at Aarhus University invites applications for a position at the intelligent Advanced Materials group led by Prof. Dr. Anja-Verena Mudring as a Postdoc in the field of synthetic physical materials chemistry as per the 1 January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a 3-year full-time position.

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 3–year position from 1 January 2024 or as soon possible.
This is a fixed-term position to end on 31 December 2026.

Project Context

The intelligent Advanced Materials group at the Department of Bio- and Chemical Engineering, led by Prof. Dr. Anja-Verena Mudring is currently exploring new materials for energy-related applications for a sustainable society. Sustainability is one of our basic requirements. Thus, the development of clean technology that minimizes our environmental impact is of utmost importance.

The applications in focus here are magnetic cooling and magnetoelectrics. Syntheses of these with state-of-the-art chemical techniques and advanced characterization methods Project Context
The intelligent Advanced Materials group at the Department of Bio- and Chemical Engineering, led by Prof. Dr. Anja-Verena Mudring is currently exploring new materials for energy-related applications for a sustainable society. Sustainability is one of our basic requirements. Thus, the development of clean technology that minimizes our environmental impact is of utmost importance.

The applications in focus here are magnetic cooling and magnetoelectrics. Syntheses of these with state-of-the-art chemical techniques and advanced characterization methods such as X-ray diffraction, neutron scattering, electron microscopy, measurement of transport properties such as heat and electron conductivity as well as theoretical modelling are important in advancing the field.

Job description

As Postdoc your position is primarily research based. You will contribute, both independently and in collaboration with others, to the development of the department’s field of study through research of high international quality. You will work closely together with both Danish and international colleagues.

Your main tasks will consist of:

Solid state synthesis and crystal growth for application as magnetocalorics.
Structural characterisation by x-ray and neutron diffraction.
Property characterisation using a physical property measurement system (PPMS) and a SQUID magnetometer (MPMS).
Establishing structure-property relationships and pushing the frontiers of the field.
Data analysis and interpretation, including theoretical modelling.
Collaborating nationally and internationally within your field of research.
Dissemination of your research to the outside world.

Your profile

Applicants should hold a PhD in chemistry/physics/materials science or an equivalent domain. You are expected to have proven scientific excellence.

The candidate should have documented experience of synthetic solid state and materials chemistry and have at least 2 years of post-graduate experience in the field of chemistry, materials science or solid state chemistry. Additionally, the candidate should have documented the experience by having published in reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a variety of solid state synthesis techniques such as arc-melting, flux reactions and high temperature synthesis, in powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, electron microscopy, thermal analysis, materials property characterization (PPMS and MPMS), property prediction with theoretical tools.

As a person, you are independent, reliable and possess good communication and interpersonal skills. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.

Who we are

The Institute of Biological and Chemical Engineering (BCE) has strong research sections in Environmental Engineering and Materials & Process Engineering. Close collaboration with our neighboring Departments (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Molecular Biology & Genetics, iNano, Biosciences, Food, Agroecology, and Chemistry) is a natural part of our culture. The successful applicant will be working with Chemical Engineering and will produce and disseminate knowledge and research results. Translation of results into solving relevant societal challenges is a highly prioritized part of our work.

The research will be conducted in the Materials & Process Engineering section. The research focus of the section is almost entirely on developing new sustainable solutions, materials, and processes for the green transition.

The position is funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark through Prof. Anja-Verena Mudring’s Villum Investigator grant, Enabling energy-efficient refrigeration through new magnetocaloric materials. See mudring.org for more information about iAM’s research activities. Recent related publications from the group:

What we offer

This section may include topics such as:

The department/centre offers:

a burgeoning research infrastructure, laboratories and access to state-of-the art equipment
an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
a work environment encouraging lively, open and critical discussion
a workplace characterised by professionalism and a healthy life-work integration

Place of work and area of employment

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

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Professor Anja Verena Mudring, anja-verena.mudring@bce.au.dk.

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 16 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: 2023-10-16 at 23:59
Unit: Physical sciences/Math
Email: mailto:anja-verena.mudring@bce.au.dk
Phone: +4593522614

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday October 16th, 2023

Postdoc position in microalgae biochemistry

27. September 2023Physical sciences/MathKUW

The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (PLEN), at University of Copenhagen is offering a 2-year postdoc fellowship to study what determines the fate of an algae? Will it thrive at the ocean surface consume CO2 and exhale breathable oxygen, or will it fall to ocean floor, sediment, and become crude oil over time?

The fellowship will commence January 1st, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The postdoc position is financed by Villum Experiment grant called “MOONWALK – MOving ON Water: Algae buoyancy LacKing limbs”, with the Plant Biochemistry Section at PLEN as the working place. The successful applicant will join the Algae biosynthesis research group headed by Ass. Prof. Johan Andersen-Ranberg. The work in the MOONWALK project will be supervised by Johan A-Ranberg and Postdoc Daniel Poveda Huertes.

The research project will support the efforts in establishing microalgae as a CO2 negative bioproduction platform. Duties of the postdoc will include experimental work, scientific dissemination and teaching. The postdoc may also include performance of other duties such as scientific mentoring.

THE PROJECT

Over billions of years, algae have provided the oxygen we breathe and they are the basis of the fossil fuels that are being burnt creating havoc in our atmosphere. Microalgae such as Nannochloropsis oceanica are essential for the global ecosystem. Curiously these types of algae do not have “limbs” or flagella, and the research question in MOONWALK is: How do non-motile microalgae move in the water column to ensure optimal light and nutrient conditions for growth?

This work will include molecular biology studies on marine algae to understand how the they can change their buoyancy and thereby their placement in a water column by altering the intracellular lipid content upon different environmental stimuli.

N. oceanica produce a range of high value lipids used in baby formula and nutraceuticals, thus the MOONWALK project will include topic within both basic and applied sciences.

As part of the algae biosynthesis group the postdoc fellow will collaborate with Postdocs and PhDs working with algae pigment biosynthesis and the development of CO2 negative bioproduction systems based on N. oceanica. The group is working in close collaboration with the start-up company TriptoBIO (co-founded by Johan A-Ranberg), thus the candidate will be exposed to an entrepreneurial mindset and gain insights on research processes in a commercial setting.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should, prior to the start date, hold a PhD degree in synthetic biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, microbial biology, plant biology or similar subjects, and should be fluent in both spoken and written English. If you are still a PhD student at the time of the application deadline, please provide a confirmation letter from your supervisor that you are expected to finish in time before the start date of the postdoc position. Previous publications and relevant work experience will be included in the assessment of your qualifications.

Key scientific qualification areas

Molecular biology
Metabolic engineering
Synthetic Biology
Bioinformatics / transcriptomics / proteomics
Analytical chemistry / metabolomics
Algae biology
Protein biochemistry
Strong publication record
Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
Excellent English skills written and spoken

Key personal skills

Enthusiasm and good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with others including supervision and mentoring of students
Broad curiosity in biological questions and open-mindedness to cross-disciplinary research
Curiosity driven interdisciplinary approach to science and a generous and open mindset
Ability to work independently and manage your research project
Ability to critically review research results generated as part of the project

Engagement in Departmental and Laboratory activities including lab duties, teaching and dissemination of your research
Ensuring GLP and general safety operations

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is 1 January 2024 or after agreement.

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

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

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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

Please include

Curriculum vitae
Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent including any grades if relevant)
Complete publication list; please divide into pre-prints and peer-reviewed journal publications if relevant. Please add 1-2 sentences below each item on the list on what your contributions were.
Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

Candidates that are interested in applying for a Marie Curie post doc stipend are encouraged to apply.

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

The deadline for applications is October 19th, 2023 23:59 GMT +2. Applications received after the deadline for applications will not be considered.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

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

ABOUT PLEN

PLEN is a large department (>450 employees) dedicated to plant, microbial, and environmental sciences. Further information, PLEN & UCPH Faculty of Science

PLEN is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where employees and students can belong and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive full consideration. Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, contribute to diversity and competencies of our Institute are encouraged to apply. The University of Copenhagen strives to offer a family friendly and flexible working environment with a sustainable balance between work- and private life, including parental leave schemes (up to 47 weeks for both parents) and up to six weeks of paid holidays per year.

Researchers that have not been tax liable in Denmark for the last 10 years can apply for a special (reduced) tax scheme. The university offers a variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families.

Questions

For specific information about the Postdoc fellowship, please contact Ass. Prof. Johan Andersen-Ranberg, e-mail: joar@plen.ku.dk Section for Plant Biochemistry at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

Deadline: 2023-10-19 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday October 19th, 2023

PhD Position in User-Centred Security

27. September 2023Physical sciences/MathSDUW

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science invites applications for one PhD position in user-centred security. The hired candidate will be part of the section of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Programming Languages. The position is for a duration of three years.

The proposed starting date is January 2024, with room for flexibility. The appointment will be made for a term of three years at a competitive salary and will follow the PhD study programme at the Faculty of Science. Applications for a 4+4 PhD programme are also welcome which means that Master candidates about to complete their graduate studies will also be considered and should attach a statement from their supervisors regarding their impending completion.

This position is tied to the “Cybersecurity & Business Continuity in Danish production SMEs” project which investigates ways to strengthen the resilience of the supply chains of Danish SMEs to cyber threats. To that end, the goal of this project is to enable Danish SMEs to conduct proper risk analyses of their supply chains regarding cybersecurity issues and set up appropriate mitigation strategies addressing these risks.

As part of the project, the successful candidate will be expected to also work closely with collaborators from SDU’s Department of Entrepreneurship and Relationship Management as well as SDU’s Centre for War.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is an inclusive and international working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and strong traditions for collaboration across sections, departments and faculties, and with other educational institutions, municipalities, and industries. The degrees offered by the department include BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in computer science, and an MSc degree in data science.

Candidate Profile
We are looking for highly motivated students interested in the user-centred aspects of cybersecurity. The successful candidate will have to conduct qualitative studies (focus groups, interviews, etc.) with different actors in the Danish cybersecurity landscape, including those that make cybersecurity policy, those that promote cybersecurity policy, and those that have to implement cybersecurity policy.

The ideal candidate has an MSc in Computer Science or Social Sciences and experience in at least one of the following areas (acquired, for example, by following courses or through work on an MSc thesis).

Cybersecurity
Qualitative and quantitative methods
Supply chain security
Design of user studies
Usability of cyber systems.

Experience in conducting cybersecurity and/or qualitative user studies is a plus.

Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Danish is a plus.

For further information, please contact Peter Mayer at mayer@imada.sdu.dk.

About the Department and the University
Based in Odense, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers an inclusive and international working environment with state-of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition for collaboration across departments and faculties, and with other educational institutions, municipalities, and industries. More than two thirds of the research staff members come from outside of Denmark.

The University of Southern Denmark was founded in 1966 and now has more than 27,000 students, almost 20% of whom are from abroad. It has more than 3,800 employees, and 115 different study programmes in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. Its main campus is located in Odense, the third largest city in Denmark. Odense provides family-friendly living conditions with the perfect combination of a historic city centre with an urban feel and yet a close proximity to beaches and recreational areas. Its location on the beautiful island of Funen is ideal with easy access by train or highway to the bigger cities of Aarhus and Copenhagen. As the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark’s famous fairytale author, the city is home to a vibrant and creative population that hosts numerous festivals and markets throughout the year.

Application, salary etc.
Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three (students who have completed their MSc) or four years (students who have not yet completed their MSc). Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.

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

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

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

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

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

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

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

Deadline: 2023-10-26 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday October 26th, 2023

PhD student in Computational Mechanics, fracture modelling of batteries

27. September 2023Physical sciences/MathUppsalaW

Published: 2023-08-28

PhD student in Computational Mechanics: fracture modelling of batteries over length and time scales

at the Department of Applied Mechanics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ångström Laboratory.

Admission to PhD education in the subject Engineering Sciences with specialisation in Applied Mechanics

The position is based at the Division of Applied Mechanics (TIM), Department of Material Science and Engineering, and is conducted in collaboration with the Department of Chemistry. We work with research in material mechanics with applications primarily in the life sciences, materials and structure development and energy-related areas. The research conducted is often multidisciplinary and ranges from applied projects in collaboration with industry to fundamental academic research. A doctorate in the subject guarantees many exciting future opportunities both in academia and industry, nationally and internationally.

Project description

In service, significant deformations develop in lithium-ion battery electrodes during cycling, resulting in microscopic cracks leading to decreased capacity and battery lifespan. The understanding of why, where and how these cracks develop and grow is limited. In this joint research project, conducted at the interface between mechanics and chemistry, we use multiphysics computer models to study deformation mechanisms in battery electrodes, supported by highly resolved synchrotron X-ray CT crack experiments. The project is expected to increase the understanding of battery cracking and its dependency on electrode morphology, particle positions and electrochemical cycling, and open for a design change of the electrode microstructure to increase batteries capacity and lifespan. The project is thus a vital contribution to the development of tomorrow’s batteries.

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

Your duties include studying cracking phenomena in lithium batteries in multiscale multiphysics numerical fracture models, performing X-ray CT crack experiments in synchrotrons and in-house experiments at the Ångström Laboratory. The work takes place in an international environment and you are expected to publish the result of your studies in scientific journals and present them at international conferences. You are supervised by researchers in both mechanics and chemistry, but also collaborate with junior researchers in related projects.

Requirements

Master’s degree with studies in physics, mechanics, high-precision computing, or related fields. We require good knowledge of English, both oral and in writing.

Additional qualifications

Documented experience in one or more of the following will be considered a merit:

programming experience (e.g. fortran, python)
continuum mechanics
thermodynamics
finite element theories
mechanical experiments
Strong interest in numerical simulations

To meet the entry requirements for doctoral studies, you must

hold a Master’s (second-cycle) degree or
have completed at least 240 credits in higher education, with at least 60 credits at Master’s level including an independent project worth at least 15 credits, or
have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University’s rules and guidelines.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date xx or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

Your application must include:

A short letter describing yourself, how your background matches the position and why you want to do a doctorate.
CV (max. 2 pages)
A copy of your master’s degree and your course transcript (list and grades)
A copy of your bachelor’s degree and your course transcript (list and grades)
Names and contact details (address, e-mail address and telephone number) of at least two reference persons

For further information about the position, please contact: Frofessor Per Isaksson (per.isaksson@angstrom.uu.se) or Associate senior lecturer/Assistant Professor Guiomar Hernández (guiomar.hernandez@kemi.uu.se).

Please submit your application by 23 of October 2023, UFV-PA 2023/3113

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Deadline: 2023-10-23 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Materials Science and Engineering

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Post expires on Monday October 23rd, 2023

PhD fellowship in Physics

26. September 2023Physical sciences/MathKUW

The Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Mechanobiology and Active Matter. The project is part of the research project “PhysCoMeT”, which is financed by the Eurpean Union’s ERC Starting Grant.

Start date is (expected to be) 1 February 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

Active matter comprises a wide range of living systems including cells, bacteria, and subcellular filaments, as well as artificial and synthetic materials that are continuously driven far from equilibrium by their constituent elements. Fundamental biological processes such as cell division, cell death, and the emergence of coordinated motion of cells are governed by the activation of biochemical signals by mechanical stresses and by the physics of active matter. This research project will use theoretical and computational modeling with potential applications in the life sciences.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of soft and active matter physics with the knowledge on active topological defects and active turbulence. Applicants can have a background from theoretical and computational modeling of active materials.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

At the Active Intelligent Matter Group we combine multiscale modeling – discrete and continuum simulations – with in-house experiments to address various aspects of complexities in active materials. This spans a wide range of problems from revealing the impact of mechanical forces on biochemical signalling in cells, investigating the dynamics of bacterial competition, to design and control of bio-inspired materials that are capable of self-organization, self-healing, and self-pumping.

We offer a highly creative and collaborative research atmosphere at the interface between physics, biology and fluid mechanics. The PhD fellowship is given in accordance with Danish legislation and will typically run for 3 years. The salary is set accordingly to Danish Union Contracts which are quite competitive on an international scale.

The group is a part of Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen.

We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and high performance computing facilities.

Principal supervisor is Prof. Amin Doostmohammadi, Niels Bohr Institute, doostmohammadi@nbi.ku.dk, +45 53364260.

The PhD programme

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

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

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

Responsibilities and tasks

Carry through an independent research project under supervision

Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
Relevant publications
Relevant work experience
Other relevant professional activities
Curious mind-set with a strong interest in soft matter systems
Good language skills

Application and Assessment Procedure

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

Please include:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
CV including publications (if any)
Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 5 October 2023, 23:59 GMT + 2

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

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

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week 45.

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

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

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

Deadline: 2023-10-05 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

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Post expires on Thursday October 5th, 2023