Category Archives: Physical sciences/Math

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry

Physical sciences/Math

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry

Job description

Position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow available at the Department of Chemistry, University i Oslo.

Starting date no later than October 1, 2023.

The appointment is a fulltime position and is for a period of three years (10% of which is devoted to required duties, usually in the form of teaching activities).

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

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

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

More about the position

We seek a highly motivated individual with a strong background in radiopharmaceutical chemistry or the radiopharmaceutical sciences with emphasis on preclinical characterization of radiopharmaceuticals and imaging.

The position will be a part of the convergence environment: Novel personalized management strategies for fibrosing diseases (FibroPET) with the aims to improve the course of the disease and treatment outcome of patients with fibrosing diseases. FibroPET aims to enhance the team with imaging-minded people who are interested in interdisciplinary, preclinical imaging within a new core facility composed around clinical investigators.

The project is situated between the Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry laboratory at the Department of Chemistry (headed by Prof. Riss, the main supervisor), the preclinical PET/MR laboratory at Institute for Experimental Medical Research (headed by Prof. Sjaastad) and the clinical PET center at Department of Nuclear Medicine (Prof. Revheim).

The announced position is part of the UiO Convergence Environment named ‘Novel personalized management strategies for fibrosing diseases (FibroPET)’ which is headed by Dr. Revheim.

Convergence environments are interdisciplinary research groups that will aim to solve grand challenges related to health and environment. They are funded by UiO’s interdisciplinary strategic area UiO:Life Science, www.uio.no/life-science.

The overall purpose of the FibroPET convergence environment is to develop personalized management strategies including early identification, treatment, monitoring, patient dialogue and outcome assessment in patients with fibrosing diseases.

The successful candidate will become part of a new team of imaging people who like to use the new preclinical PET/MR scanner at  OUS Rikshospitalet. The project also involves autoradiography imaging and histochemistry with human derived tissue samples.

The main purpose of a postdoctoral fellowship is to provide the candidates with enhanced skills to pursue a scientific top position within or beyond academia. To promote a strategic career path, all postdoctoral research fellows are required to submit a professional development plan no later than one month after commencement of the postdoctoral period.

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.

  • Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in the chemical sciences. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and public defence are eligible for appointment
  • The candidate should be motivated to learn to work in a convergence environment with main focus on development of radiotracers for molecular imaging with PET
  • A FELASA certificate for experimentation involving laboratory animals is advantageous for the applicant
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

Personal skills

  • The candidate will work in a very ambitious interdisciplinary setting which will require high flexibility
  • Excellent organization, communication and reporting skills in an interdisciplinary environment

We offer

  • Salary NOK 544 400 – 626 300 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (position code 1352)
  • Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
  • Professionally stimulating working environment
  • Vibrant international academic environment
  • Postdoctoral 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, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
  • Academic CV (summarizing education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
  • Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records
  • A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works 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).

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

It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo.

If an applicant has applied for and been granted funding for a fulltime research stay abroad while being employed as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, the employment will be prolonged with the equivalent time as the research stay, but for no longer than of twelve months ( thus extending the employment to a maximum of four years).

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.

The University of Oslo 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 this position and recruitment process, please contact:

Professor Patrick Riss, phone: +47 228 57673 or +4795028669; e-mail: Patrick.Riss@kjemi.uio.no

For technical questions regarding our recruitment system Jobbnorge, please contact:

HR Advisor Olga Holmlund, e-mail: olga.holmlund@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.

The Department of Chemistry is Norway’s largest institution within research and education in chemistry. Our research excels internationally and we educate students to a wide variety of jobs in industry, academia, research institutions, schools and public administration. Our research ranges from the core topics of chemistry to applied science within in environmental, health, energy and materials. 

The Department has extensive contacts with industry, research and educational institutions at home and abroad. As partner in the Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology our researchers contributes to a significant interdisciplinary efforts in cooperation with the Department of Physics.

The Department of Chemistry has its own school laboratory as a great resource for teachers, public outreach and the didactics of chemistry.

Deadline: 16 April 2023
Unit: Department of Chemistry
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Post expires on Sunday April 16th, 2023

Postdoctoral position in quantum matter theory

Physical sciences/Math

Published: 2023-03-23

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 54,000 students, more than 7,500 employees and a turnover of around SEK 8 billion.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is one of Uppsala University’s largest departments, with around 400 employees, of which about 125 are doctoral students. The department conducts world-class research and education in both theoretical and experimental physics and has extensive collaboration with the outside world. The research is carried out at 10 research divisions and touches on everything from the incredibly small to the extremely large in, for example, energy supply, climate development, new materials, and the universe. This whole spectrum of research is also reflected in the department’s courses and educational programs. Every year, around 2.500 students study courses at bachelor’s and master’s level at the department. Read more at www.physics.uu.se.

The position is within the Division of Materials Theory, which offers a world-class environment for quantum matter theory and materials theory research, with interests spanning from strongly correlated and topological states of matter and quantum information, to atomistic spin simulations and first-principles calculations of a very broad range of functional materials. The division currently consists of approximately 90 researchers, of which about a third are Ph.D. students. The project belongs to the research group of Professor Annica Black-Schaffer, currently consisting of eight Ph.D. students and postdocs. More information cna be found at the group’s website: materials-theory.physics.uu.se/blackschaffer.

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

Duties
We would like to recruit an ambitious postdoc in quantum matter theory focusing on unconventional and topological superconductivity. One primary goal is to find and charactize new topological and unconventional superconductors in materials with a flat band dispersion. Flat bands near the Fermi level make makterials very sensitive to a transition to an order phase, where superconductivity is a real possibility. An extension towards theory for non-Hermitian phenomena, induced through disorder, dissipation, or strong interactions is planned. The work involves both analytical and numerical work.

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. The applicant should have a strong background in many-body theory. Fluency in both written and spoken English is an absolute prerequisite.

Additional qualifications
We would like to recruit a conscientious person who has already demonstrated indpenedence in research, but at the same time works well in a research group and has previous experience with supervision of students. Weight will therefore be given to qualities such as independence, a positive attitude, and good collaboration skills. Special weight will also be giving to earlier research experience on unconventional or topological superconductivity and non-Hermitian physics, as well as experience with both analytical and numerical work.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of two years and at most three years according to central collective agreement. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 15 October or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Annica Black-Schaffer, e-mail: annica.black-schaffer@physics.uu.se, phone: +46 76 795 06 49.

Please submit your application by 7 April 2023, UFV-PA 2023/1071.

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Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.

Deadline: 2023-04-07 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Physics and Astronomy

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Post expires on Friday April 7th, 2023

PhD Research Fellow in Mathematics Education

Physical sciences/Math

About the position

One 100 % position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science as a PhD Research Fellow in Mathematics Education, affiliated to the Department of Mathematical Sciences, for a period of three years, or for suitable candidates four years with 25% required duties. The position is located, at present, at Campus Kristiansand. The starting date is negotiable with the Faculty.

The department has a large and active research group in mathematics education, MERGA, with about 20 fellows on its PhD programme. MERGA was rated very high in a national survey of educational research conducted by The Research Council of Norway in 2017, and since autumn 2018 has been recognised as one of six Priority Research Centres at the University of Agder. The person appointed will join this research group.

MERGA pursues a variety of research interests focusing especially on six main strands within mathematics education:

A.   Emergent technologies in mathematics teaching and learning.

B.   Mathematics in non-mathematical practices.

C.   Teaching and learning mathematics in kindergarten and early school years.

D.   Mathematical thinking processes in school.

E.   Mathematics teaching and learning in teacher education and professional development.

F.    Teaching and learning mathematics in higher education.

The mathematics education research group has substantial and on-going experience of leading and contributing to large research projects funded by The EU, The Research Council of Norway, Nordforsk, the Competence Development Fund of Southern Norway, and others. The Department hosts the Graduate School in Mathematics and Science Education in Norway, and contributes actively to the Nordic mathematics education community. The University of Agder has excellent library support and collection of research literature in mathematics education (in English and Scandinavian languages) and on-line access to all leading journals in the field. MatRIC, The Centre for Research, Innovation and Coordination of Mathematics Teaching is a national Centre for Excellence in Higher Education, established in January 2014, and is led by the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The person appointed, with research in an appropriate area could contribute to the work and development of the Centre.

The Department also has a research group is the Pure and Applied Mathematical Analysis Research Group (PAMAR).

Research proposal area

The area of research will be linked to current development in formative assessment occurring in several courses in mathematics at the Faculty of Engineering and Science (MERGA, Strand E and/or F above). This involves both courses in Mathematics for Engineering students and for students in Mathematics in Teacher Education programmes.  Elements of focus could include characterization of mathematical tasks and learning activities, implementation of these activities and tasks in teaching, students’ responses, and related issues such as time students spend on these activities and their performance in regular assessments. We are especially interested in the use of digital technologies in formative assessment. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods are supported within the research group. In the proposal that should form part of the application, candidates are expected to make visible their preliminary plan and choices according to the above. For further details, see below under the heading “Application”.

Responsibilities

A prerequisite for employment is that the candidate is to be admitted to UiA’s PhD programme at the Faculty of Engineering and Science.

Required qualifications

Desired qualifications

  • A master’s degree in mathematics education with experience relevant to the position, and competence in Norwegian and/or Scandinavian language are desired and will be prioritized in the valuation of the candidates. The research group includes Norwegian and international scholars, and the research will be carried out at the University of Agder and in classes being taught in Norwegian. Additional University classes from elsewhere in Norway might also be included.
  • Length of relevant school/university teaching experience will also be taken into account in the selection of a suitable candidate.
  • Experience in one or several of the below are also beneficial
    • Collaboration in larger or smaller research projects and / or working groups
    • Knowledge and experience of conducting literature reviews
    • Documented competence in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.

At the University of Agder, PhD dissertations may be written in Norwegian, another Scandinavian Language or English.

Personal qualities

Personal suitability and good teamwork skills will be emphasized in the evaluation as well as relevant practical experience. Research Fellows are expected to contribute to the active research community at the University. The position places demands on the applicant’s capacity for independent goal-oriented work, ability to concentrate and attention to detail.

Ability to familiarise oneself with new issues and methodological approaches. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of academic background and results, attainment, and any previous research activity, in addition to a (preliminary) research proposal submitted with the application (see below).

Research visits to an external institution or with a national or international partner for part of the period of employment may be anticipated.

Fakultet for teknologi og realfag

We offer

  • professional development in a large, exciting and socially influential organisation
  • a positive, inclusive and diverse working environment
  • modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers 
  • membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

More about working at UiA.

The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.515, code 1017 PhD Research Fellow, NOK 501 200 gross salary per year. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.

General information

UiA is an open and inclusive university. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and makes us better. We, therefore, encourage qualified candidates to apply for the position irrespective of gender, age, cultural background, disability or an incomplete CV.

The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.

Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment. Read more about the employment process.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act § 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right. 

Application

The application and any necessary information about education and experience (including diplomas and certificates) are to be sent electronically. Use the link “Apply for this job“.

The following documentation must be uploaded electronically:

  • A letter of application which includes a rationale for applying for the position, together with an outline of the applicant’s research interests and ability to conduct the proposed project within the outlined research proposal area
  • Certificates with grades
  • Master’s thesis
  • References
  • A list, summary and links to the applicant’s scientific publications if produced must be included if the be considered
  • A short research proposal (preliminary) that sets out background, rationale, recent work and research design for the intended study.This should not extend beyond about 5 pages, but it will form an important part of the evaluation of candidates. It must be evident that it relates well to the proposed area above (under the heading “Research proposal area”).
  • Any other relevant documentation

The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English.

Application deadline: 12.04.23

Contact

For questions about the position:

For questions about the application process:

Campus Kristiansand

University of Agder

The University of Agder has more than 1500 employees and almost 14 000 students. This makes us one of the largest workplaces in Southern Norway. Our staff research, teach and disseminate knowledge from a variety of academic fields. Co-creation of knowledge is our common vision. We offer a broad range of study programmes in many fields. We are situated at two modern campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad respectively.

We are an open and inclusive university marked by a culture of cooperation. The aim of the university is to further develop education and research at a high international level.

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Deadline

12th April 2023

Post expires on Wednesday April 12th, 2023

Postdoctoral Fellow in Metal-organic Frameworks for CO2 removal

Physical sciences/Math

Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry (MMK), with about 160 employees, is a leading institution in materials synthesis and processing, structural characterization, and materials applications. It includes physical, inorganic, structural, and materials chemistry, the latter constituting one of the leading research directions at Stockholm University. Important characterization methods at the department today are X-ray, electron and neutron crystallography, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, and various spectroscopic methods.

Project description
This recruitment is connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE, wise-materials.org). WISE, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, is the largest-ever investment in materials science in Sweden and will encompass major efforts at Sweden’s foremost universities over the course of 10 years. The vision is a sustainable future through materials science. Read more: https://wise-materials.org

The project aims to explore new approaches on design and synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for removal of CO2. The novel materials are expected to be used as sorbents for CO2 capture and catalysts for CO2 reduction reactions. Electron diffraction will be used to study the crystal structures and properties of the MOFs.

Main responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to be responsible for design and synthesis MOFs; develop MOF-based technology for CO2 capture and utilization; and study MOFs using electron diffraction. The postdoc is expected to work closely with other members in the group and collaborate with researchers from academia and industry. In addition to research works, the successful candidate also needs to involve in scientific writing of publications and proposals, and take part in laboratory management.

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

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

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to scientific excellence. The successful candidate will join a large research team of students, postdocs, and junior researchers. Preferred qualifications:

  1. Strong background in MOFs or CO2 removal techniques is preferred.
  2. Experience in electron microscopy/electron diffraction is preferred.
  3. Experience in crystallography is a bonus, but not essential.
  4. Knowledge on topology and reticular chemistry of metal-organic frameworks.
  5. Strong capacity to work independently, including designing and conducting experiments, preparing a high-quality scientific presentations and publications.
  6. Excellent cooperation and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  7. Good skills in spoken and written English.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2023-05-01 or as per agreement.

All early-stage researchers recruited into the WISE program will be a part of the WISE Graduate School, an ambitious nationwide program of seminars, courses, research visits, and other activities to promote a strong multi-disciplinary and international network between PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and industry.

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

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Dr. Zhehao Huang, telephone: +46 721 47 44 07, zhehao.huang@mmk.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, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

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

Please include the following information with your application

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

and, in addition, please include the following documents

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

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

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Deadline: 2023-04-11 at 23:59
Unit: Dep of Materials and Environmental Chemistry

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday April 11th, 2023

PhD fellowship in Nature and Human Health Relations

Physical sciences/Math

Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management invites, in collaboration with VIA University College, applicants for a PhD fellowship in nature-based health promoting interventions in coastal land and sea areas. The project is part of the research project ‘Regions4Climate’, which is financed by EU/Horizon Europe.
Start date is (expected to be) August 1st or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

The PhD project will investigate possible mental, physical and social health benefits  of nature-based interventions in green and blue spaces at Køge Bugt. Central to the PhD project is the concept of ‘Leave No One Behind’, and special focus will be on inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable groups. Overall, the PhD project consists of three main parts: 1. Development of a nature-based health promoting intervention at selected site(s) along Køge Bugt through a participatory-based process with the target groups, 2. Excecution/delivering of the intervention, and 3. Analysis of the intervention's possible impact on the participants’ health.

A nature-based health promoting intervention  takes place outdoors with connection to the natural environment, and can be characterized as complex, since it is composed of various interrelated elements that, in isolation or in combination, may generate the aimed effect of the intervention. Therefore, a mixed methods’ approach will be expected, where both quantitative and qualitative data will be collected and analysed.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of psychology, physiotherapy, nursing, occupational therapy, or corresponding educational background. Applicants must have qualifications equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years). The applicant must have – or be able to acquire – adequate language skills in both Danish and English. Applicants can have a background from both research and practice. Competencies in the following areas are desirable:
–    Theoretical knowledge of how natural environments can offer opportunities for health promotion
–    Theoretical and/or practical experience of developing nature-based interventions
–    Experience with nature-based mindfulness interventions
–    Experience of conducting landscape analyses
–    Knowledge of participatory-based processes for development of interventions
–    Understanding of mixed methods’ research

Our group and research – and what do we offer?
The position is placed in the interdisciplinary research group Nature, Health & Design, which conducts research within a wide range of research trends on interactions between human health and the natural environment. The research group runs a full-scale laboratory, located in the Hoersholm arboretum, called Nature, Health & Design Lab. The lab consists of two settings: The Forest Therapy Garden Nacadia® and the Health Forest Octovia®. The groups research expertise provides evidence to guide policy makers, urban planners, landscape architects, therapists and other health professionals in translating gained knowledge into practice. The group is a part of Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen. 
In current PhD project  we collaborate with the interdisciplinary research programme Mind and Body in Mental Health, that carries out research in the field of complex interventions for training and supporting mental health and well-being. The group focuses on promoting mental health through behavioural mind-body interventions that incorporate body awareness, mindfulness, compassion and nature environments. Biomarkers are included together with these interventions to study mind-body interactions supporting their broader health promoting effects. This group is part of the Research Centre for Health and Welfare Technology, VIA University College, which is located in Aarhus.
We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. 

Regions 4 Climate
The PhD position is embeddd in the wider Regions 4 Climate project. Regions 4 Climate is a transdisciplinary research and innovation project that explores the potential for climate adaptation and resilience building at regional level. Based on cross-sectoral strategies created by and for people, the project partners will collaboratively develop and implement novel  social, technological, digital, business, governance, health promoting and environmental solutions to reinforce adaptive capacity and minimise vulnerability to climate impacts. The project focuses on a total of 12 regions in Europe, of which Køge Bugt forms the Danish part. The PhD candidate is expected to contribute actively to the intersectoral collaboration, implementation and the network activities associated with the Regions 4 Climate project.

Principal supervisor is Associate Professor, Dorthe Varning Poulsen, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, E-mail: DVP@ign.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 61423161.

Co-supervisors are: 
Docent and head of research, Jesper Dahlgaard, Research Centre for Health and Welfare Technology,  VIA University College, E-mail: JESD@via.dk, Direct Phone: +45 87552992
Professor, Ulrika K. Stigsdotter, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, E-mail: UKS@ign.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 40110801

The PhD programme 

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

Getting into a position on the regular PhD programme 
 

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. psychology, physiotherapy, nursing, occupational therapy. 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. 

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure. 

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

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

Please include:  
1.    Motivated letter of application (max. one page) 
2.    Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position 
3.    Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. 
4.    Publication list (if possible)
5.    Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline: 
The deadline for application is 10 April 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. 

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/. 

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week 20-21

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: 2023-04-10 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday April 10th, 2023

PhD Research Fellowships in Theoretical Physics – Antiferromagnetic Spintronics

Physical sciences/Math

About the position

Two 100% PhD research positions in theoretical spintronics are available at the Faculty of Engineering and Science at the University of Agder (UiA) in Norway. The positions are affiliated with the Department of Engineering Sciences at Campus Grimstad.

The successful candidates will pursue their PhD studies for a period of three years. They will be connected to the PhD programme in Engineering and Science at the Department of Engineering Sciences, UiA. The expected starting date is in August 2023.

Spintronics is a cutting-edge technology that leverages the spin property of electrons in electronic applications. In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in implementing antiferromagnetic materials in spin-based electronics, leading to the emergence of a new research direction known as antiferromagnetic spintronics. The objective of this project is to explore the intricate interplay between heat and spin currents in antiferromagnets. In particular, we aim to investigate the potential of antiferromagnetic materials in developing innovative energy-harvesting technologies.

Prof. Kjetil M. D. Hals heads the project at UiA. Additionally, the research will be conducted in close collaboration with the Kläui-Lab at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and the TWIST group at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany.

Further information about the PhD programme at the Faculty of Engineering and Science.

Required qualifications

The applicant for the PhD position must hold a master’s degree in physics or nanotechnology or a closely related field. In addition, we require a solid background in condensed matter theory or related theoretical areas in physics or nanotechnology.

To be admitted into the PhD programme in Engineering and Science, the following should normally apply:

  • The average grade for courses included in the bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) should be C (or equivalent) or higher.
  • The average grade for all courses (including the dissertation) in the master’s degree should be B (or equivalent) or higher.
  • The master’s dissertation (or equivalent) should have the grade B (or equivalent) or higher.
  • When the applicant’s average grades are lower than required, the hosting research group at the Faculty of Engineering and Science must document the probability of the applicant being able to complete the PhD programme. In such an event, the Faculty of Engineering and Science may recommend extra requirements to be included in the basis for admission.
  • Competence in English is a requirement for all applicants to the PhD programme. International candidates that are not exempt from the English language requirements pursuant to the guidelines of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT), must document this through one of the following tests with the stated results or better:
    • TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum score of 600 for the Paperbased Test (PBT), or 92 for the Internet-based Test (iBT)
    • IELTS – International English Language Testing System, with the result of 6.5

This year’s candidates in the closing stages of their master’s degree can also apply.

Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document that describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree.

Further provisions relating to the positions as PhD Research Fellows can be found in the Regulations Concerning Terms and Conditions of Employment for the post of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Research Assistant and Resident.

Personal qualities

The position places great demands on the applicant’s capacity for independent goal-oriented work. Relevant practical experience, personal suitability and good teamwork skills will also be emphasized.

Fakultet for teknologi og realfag

We offer

  • International mobility to work closely with the project partners in Germany and to present the work at international conferences.
  • Guidance and support to identify and apply to relevant grants.
  • A professionally stimulating working environment.
  • Modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers. 
  • Membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

More about working at UiA.

The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.515, code 1017 PhD Research Fellow, NOK 501 200 gross salary per year. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.

General information

UiA is an open and inclusive university. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and makes us better. We, therefore, encourage qualified candidates to apply for the position independent of gender, age, cultural background, disability or an incomplete CV.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply for the position. 

The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning the acts relating to Control of Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.

Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment. Read more about the employment process.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act § 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.

Application

The application and any necessary information about education and experience (including diplomas and certificates) are to be sent electronically. Use the link “Apply for this job“.

The following documentation must be uploaded electronically:

  • CV and application letter summarizing the applicant’s motivation and accomplishments.
  • Diplomas and transcripts with grades from your Bachelor and Master degrees. If you have not completed the master’s degree, you must submit a confirmation that the master’s thesis has been submitted.
  • Diploma Supplement for completed degrees from EU universities (applicants from non-EU universities are advised to attach an explanation of the grading system)
  • Copy of the Master’s thesis. Candidates in the closing stages of their master’s degree can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed master’s degree must be presented before taking up the position.
  • Three references and/or letters of recommendation, including contact details.

The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English.

Application deadline: 17.04.23.

Contact

For questions about the position:

  • Professor Kjetil M. D. Hals, tlf. +47 37 23 31 06, e-mail kjetil.hals@uia.no

For questions about the application process:

  • HR-adviser Linda Marie Anderstrøm, tlf.  +47 37 23 37 03,  e-mail linda.m.anderstrom@uia.no
Campus Grimstad

University of Agder

The University of Agder has more than 1500 employees and almost 14 000 students. This makes us one of the largest workplaces in Southern Norway. Our staff research, teach and disseminate knowledge from a variety of academic fields. Co-creation of knowledge is our common vision. We offer a broad range of study programmes in many fields. We are situated at two modern campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad respectively.

We are an open and inclusive university marked by a culture of cooperation. The aim of the university is to further develop education and research at a high international level.

Read the job description at the university homepage

Apply for this job

Deadline

17th April 2023

Post expires on Monday April 17th, 2023

PhD scholarships on Single Nanoparticle Catalysis studied using Advanced Operando Electron Microscopy – DTU Physics

Engineering/it, Physical sciences/Math

Would you thrive in a world-class team addressing the grand challenges in catalysis science? Two or more PhD positions are now open for experimental research in nanoparticle catalysis using advanced operando electron microscopy at the Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes (VISION).

VISION is developing and applying a new unique platform for visualizing catalytic nanoparticles and reactions at the atomic-level by integrating cutting-edge electron microscopy, microfabricated nanoreactors, nanoparticle synthesis and computational modelling. This approach enables new, direct operando observations that are urgently needed to advance mechanistic insight into catalytic processes at the atomic-scale.

The interdisciplinary approach aims at relating the atomic-scale structure, dynamics and functions of isolated, single nanoparticles in both thermal catalysis and electrocatalysis as a radical new approach for developing new and more efficient catalysts needed to tackle the environmental challenges of our time.

From the autumn 2023 VISION’s new one-of-a-kind electron microscope will be housed in DTU’s new “Climate Challenge Laboratory” building. The new laboratory will host the VISION center, the Surface Physics and Catalysis section, the CatTheory section and the newly established Pioneer Center, CAPeX, as a vibrant collaborative research environment with internationally leading scientists in the fields of catalysis and power-to-X.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Position 1: You will work quantitatively with atomic-resolution electron microscopy of nanoparticles under thermal catalytic reaction conditions. The tasks can include:

  • Preparation of microfabricated nanoreactors with single or few nanoparticles for catalysis of chemical reactions in gas phase.
  • Operando studies of single nanoparticles at the atomic-scale using high spatiotemporal-resolution transmission electron microscopy techniques.
  • Development and application of new ultrasensitive and quantitative methods for investigating gas-surface interactions on nanoparticles at the atomic-scale.
  • Relating the three-dimensional atomic-resolution structure, dynamics and catalytic functions of single nanoparticles.
  • Advancing the understanding of atomic mechanisms and rates in catalytic processes to develop strategies for stabilizing uniquely active nanoparticles as catalysts for sustainable chemical processes.

Position 2: You will work quantitatively with atomic-resolution electron microscopy of nanoparticles under electrocatalytic reaction conditions. The tasks can include:

  • Preparation of microfabricated nanoreactors to study electrochemical reactions catalyzed by single or few nanoparticles.
  • Operando studies of single nanoparticles during electrocatalysis using high spatiotemporal-resolution transmission electron microscopy techniques.
  • Development and application of new ultrasensitive and quantitative methods for investigating liquid-surface interactions on nanoparticles at the atomic-scale.
  • Relating structural dynamics and dynamical functions in electrocatalysis at the atomic-scale.
  • Advancing the understanding of atomic mechanisms and rates in electrocatalytic processes to develop strategies for stabilizing uniquely active nanoparticles as catalysts for sustainable electrochemical processes.

In both positions, you will collaborate closely with a group of PhD students, postdocs and international leading scientists, all working at the technological edge of modern electron microscopy for advancing catalysis science.

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

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

Assessment
The assessment will be made by Associate Professor Christian D. Damsgaard, Professor Jakob Kibsgaard, Professor Peter Vesborg , Professor Joerg Jinschek and Professor Stig Helveg.

We favor candidates with a degree in physics, chemistry or materials science. The candidate should preferably have experience in electron microscopy, micro-electro-mechanical-system technology, catalysis or surface science. Experience in scientific programming, e.g. using Python, is an advantage.

The candidate has obtained excellent grades in his/her Bachelor and Master educations, good communication skills in both spoken and written English, and experience in working independently and in a team.

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

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years. Starting date is 1 June 2023 (or according to mutual agreement).

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Christian D. Damsgaard, e-mail: ccda@dtu.dk, Professor Jakob Kibsgaard, email: jkib@fysik.dtu.dk, Professor Peter Vesborg, email: vesborg@fysik.dtu.dk, Professor Joerg Jinschek, email: jojin@dtu.dk and Professor Stig Helveg, email: stig@fysik.dtu.dk.

You can read more about VISION at www.vision.dtu.dk and DTU Physics at www.fysik.dtu.dk/english.

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

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 12 April 2023 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

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

In the cover letter, we kindly ask you to consider which of the positions appeal most to you.

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Physics
At DTU Physics, we carry out cutting-edge research in modern physics, with particular focus on four main areas: quantum technology, sustainable energy, materials, and biophysics. Our focus is both to acquire greater knowledge about basic scientific problems and to conduct research oriented towards use in societies and companies.

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

Deadline: 2023-04-12 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday April 12th, 2023

Postdoc in “Minimising the Environmental impact of Cleaning”

Physical sciences/Math

There is an increasing demand for sustainable processing for example in terms of reducing of energy and water demand. Cleaning In Place (CIP) processes have a significant environmental bearing, in terms of energy consumption (estimated at 20% of the total energy used in manufacturing), water usage and use of chemicals. There is a substantial risk in product quality and safety associated with reducing the intensity of CIP processes making optimization challenging. Monitoring tools and advanced data analytics at industrial scale provide an opportunity that can be augmented by using models that capture the relevant physico-chemical phenomena.

The position is open from 01 June 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. The duration of the position is for 2½ years.

The aim of the Position is to develop models that will enable optimization of Cleaning in Place (CIP) processes in the dairy industry. The research will use existing knowledge to develop physics based models to capture fundamental mechanisms at microscopic and macroscopic scales during cleaning. Models will be formulated to capture the uncertain and probabilistic nature of the phenomena. The research will benefit from models developed through an ongoing PhD programme.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with an interest in process modelling.

  • a PhD (or soon-to-be PhD) in the areas of process modelling , PAT
  • Academic preparation as well as (proven) experience in statistical analysis
  • Strong programming skills in Python or Matlab
  • Proven track record showing scientific productivity in peer reviewed journals (in relation to applicants’ career trajectory)
  • Demonstrated capacity for effective teamwork
  • Experience in supervising other researchers at different levels
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral

The following qualifications are highly preferred, but not required. Candidates who possess any of these qualifications are encouraged to highlight them in the application:

  • Previous postdoc experience
  • Experience in the areas of Markov-Chain; Monte Carlo and/or Approximate Bayesian Computation
  • Experience in developing physics based machine models for process engineering problems
  • Experience in Process Analytical Technology
  • Previous experience in public outreach

The postdoc’s duties will include research within food science as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Prof. Serafim Bakalis (bakalis@food.ku.dk)

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

Terms of employment

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

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

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

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 is 15 April 2023, 23:59 GMT+2

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

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

Interviews will be held on the 4th and 5th of May 2023.

Deadline: 2023-04-15 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 15th, 2023

SEED – Doctoral student in applied mathematics

Physical sciences/Math
LUT-yliopisto

The LUT School of Engineering Sciences is offering a fully funded doctoral student (junior researcher) position.

Position

The position is connected to the Systems and Engineering Science Doctorate (SEED) programme, which is a European MSCA programme running from 2023 to 2028. The programme will train 13 highly skilled doctoral candidates (DC). The candidates will receive strong guidance from two high-quality supervisors from universities and one expert from an industry company. The systematic secondment scheme builds on each DC having an academic secondment in an international university of high standing and excellence and a non-academic secondment in industry in Finland.

Job Description

  • Completion of the doctoral degree within four years
    • doctoral dissertation includes typically 4 peer-reviewed publications on the research and the summary thesis on the work
    • Complementary studies 40 ECTS Credits
  • Assisting in teaching

Research theme: Uncertainty quantification and parameter identification in electric motors

The focus of this research project is to identify and quantify uncertainty in the structural parameters of electrical motors by analyzing vibration signals from an electric motor. This mathematical problem falls within the field of inverse problems, specifically in relation to linear elasticity. The project will involve studying topics such as inverse problems, partial differential equations, and computational statistics.

Eligibility

Applicants should be highly motivated with a strong background in mathematics.

To be eligible to apply for the position, the doctoral candidate must:

  • have completed an applicable higher university degree, for example Master’s degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in a relevant field.
  • be a researcher, who at the deadline of the recruitment call is not in possession of a doctoral degree.
  • have fluent English communication skills, proven by an English language test. You can prove your proficiency in English with one of the following language test results with at least the minimum score mentioned (non-English native speaking applicants):

Test dates before 1 May 2021 will not be accepted. 

  • fulfil the geographic mobility requirement. The SEED programme follows the general MSCA mobility requirement where the candidate may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the call deadline. (The applicant must provide a document issued by a third party to prove the fulfilment of the mobility rule, if it does not become clear from the other mandatory documents such as work or study certificates).

What we offer

  • An opportunity to launch a successful, international academic career and to become an expert in your research area
  • A four-year (1+3 years) employment contract for completing the doctoral degree
    • An employment contract can be concluded only if the candidate obtains the right to pursue postgraduate studies at LUT University
    • The contract will be made initially for one year and can be extended by three years provided that the studies and research have progressed successfully
  • Encouraging and supportive work environment.
  • Intersectoral secondment ABB Oy provides an opportunity for the DC to obtain realistic measurement data related to state-of-the-art electric motors and understand the R&D process in industrial environment.

Employment relationship and pay

Starting date: The work will start in September 2023 with a six-month trial period.

Location: The job is based in Lappeenranta or in Lahti, Finland. The doctoral student is expected to spend 10–12 months at the Freie Universität Berlin (Germany) and 4–6 months at the ABB Oy during the doctoral studies.

Salary: The salary is based on the current collective agreement for Finnish universities. The typical gross annual starting salary for a junior researcher is approximately 30 800 euros (plus a holiday bonus).

Travel allowance will cover the expenses (travel, accommodation and daily allowances) during the secondments, and at least 1 conference attendance.

How to apply

Please submit your application together with the required attachments through the university’s online application system:

  • Your curriculum vitae (template is provided)
  • Certificates/diplomas: scanned electronic copies of diplomas and transcripts of the records of relevant previous degrees and certificate of the English language test. If the original documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish.
  • A motivation letter: a separate document describing the candidate’s motivation as a researcher also highlighting past achievements (max. 1 page, A4)
  • Research proposal (max. two pages A4) which should refer to a research theme above 
  • Names and contact information of two referees
  • List of scientific publications (optional)

The appendices must be in English.

The deadline for application is 30 April 2023 at midnight, Finnish local time (UTC + 3h). The SEED programme employs a detailed selection process. The selection process comprises four main stages and will last approximately 10 weeks. The applicants will be notified of the selection outcome in July 2023.

Further information

The SEED programme will arrange two Q&A events online for prospective applicants while the call is open. The Q&A events will allow for the prospective applicants to ask questions regarding the research topics and the programme.

For further information and to obtain the details of the Q&A events, please contact: LUT.SEED@lut.fi 

For more information about the research topic, please contact: tapio.helin@lut.fi 

Technical support for using the recruitment system, please contact: recruitment@lut.fi 

Read more about: LUT as an employer and LUT Doctoral School

Clean energy, water and air are life-giving resources for which we at LUT University seek new solutions with our expertise in technology, business and social sciences. We help society and businesses in their sustainable renewal. Our international community consists of 7 500 members. Our campuses are in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland. We are the world’s ninth best university for climate action.

Read the job description at the university homepage

Submit an application

Application period starts: 2023-03-01 08:00

Application period ends: 2023-04-30 23:59

Post expires on Sunday April 30th, 2023

PhD Scholarship – Investigating New Parameter Space with CO2 Electrocatalysis – DTU Physics

Engineering/it, Physical sciences/Math

Near ambient temperature CO2 electrolysis is an emerging approach for providing a sustainable approach to produce carbon-based molecules necessary for the chemicals industry as well as aviation and shipping fuels.  Over the last decade an incredible amount of research has been done in this field and new companies are emerging.  However, in terms of research this entails a shift from investigating perfect environment catalysis to more real world issues.

Coupling reductive CO2 electrolysis to oxidative chlorine production appears a promising way to effective double an electrolyzers usefulness.  However, operating CO2 electrolysis within the confines of the conditions necessary for chlorine electrolysis has yet to be investigated from a detailed, scientific analysis.  Thus understanding the effects of chlorine, and other halides, on catalysis will be a major focus of this position.

Additionally there are substantial practical benefits to operating electrolyzers at slightly elevated temperatures (60-100 °C) and pressures (1-10 bar) though this area, has been relatively unexplored and will also be a part of this project.

Both the effects of halides and modified operating conditions may effect catalyst performance, thus a variety of catalysts will be tested and analyzed in these conditions to give a broader understanding of the fundamental trends in catalysis as a function of varying these parameters.

This project will be part of a larger center called CaPex that focuses on accelerating P2X material discovery.  CaPex is a highly interdisciplinary center integrating automation, catalysis, material characterization, and power electronics all focused towards Power-to-X based sustainable solutions.  To find out more please visit the CaPex website (https://www.dtu.dk/capex).

Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of this position is characterizing and testing electrocatalysts for either CO2 or CO reduction with reduced overpotential, product selectivity, and durability as the key performance indicators. The work may take place on a fundamental H-cell or a gas diffusion layer based approach.

The project will start out simple by analyzing effects of halides and concentrations.  The primary focus will be on selectivity to ethanol, but potentially we may also look at if any chloride or even chlorine could react with any of the CO2 reduction products to produce chlorinated organics.  Beyond this, the project will look to increase temperature and pressure and monitor the effects of these variables. Because of this, the candidate may need to modify experimental set-ups to achieve these conditions.

It is highly possible that these new conditions may entail different catalysts would be needed, thus this project may also involve catalyst modification/development as well. Thus detailed characterization and concomitant fundamental scientific analysis will also need to be done as part of this position.

The project is funded by the CaPex Pioneer Center and the work will take place both at the Pioneer Center and at the SurfCat labs of DTU Physics with both entities simply two different floors in the same building.

In the SurfCat laboratories we have 3 electrochemical mass spectrometer devices, 20 potentiostats, 4 RDE set-ups, 6 gas chromatographs, 2 magnetron sputter chambers, 2 mass-selected cluster source devices, 5 XPS (one with in-line electrochemical set-up), 3 gloveboxes, 2 XRD set-ups (one allowing in-situ annealing with gas flow), ICP-MS, FTIR, 3 full time technicians, and a sufficient number of wet-labs, fume hoods, and furnaces.

The CaPex laboratories are currently being constructed and will contain potentiostats, gas chromatographs, HPLC, fume hoods, wet labs as well as other infrastructure.  The CaPex labs will be unique in there will be a high degree of automation and high throughput testing capabilities beyond the standard laboratory infrastructure.

This project will also have access to clean room facilities and electron microscopy via DTU Nanolab, as well as consultants on innovation and routes for start-up companies.

Qualifications
The successful candidate should be highly ambitious as well as open minded and willing and able to work as part of a team. As a formal qualification, you must hold (or are soon expected to receive) a Master’s degree or equivalent. The degree should be preferably in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or a similar field. Quality in research is the core principle in which we strive for, thus a strong fundamental scientific approach and knowledge base is essential.

The candidate must have extensive experimental experience working with electrocatalytic techniques and reactions, preferably in CO2 electrolysis.  Experience with gas chromatographs, HPLC, NMR, ICP-MS and mass flow controllers would be beneficial as well as characterization techniques such as electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Programming skills in Python would be helpful. While we do not expect a candidate to have all these experiences, one must be comfortable around complex testing, analysis, and characterization tools and be able to rapidly learn these techniques.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU, for example in Mathematics, Physics and Informatics. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see DTU’s rules for the PhD education.

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

The SurfCat section of DTU Physics, which is where this work will primarily take place, consists of 6 professors and approximately 30-40 PhD’s and postdoc with the overarching theme of catalysis, thus there will be a large number of colleagues to work with and gain expertise from. Additionally the SurfCat section has a close collaboration with the CatTheory section of DTU Physics, who focuses on computational catalysis. Thus there are continuous collaborations developing between these 2 sections.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. A PhD position is for 3 years and the PhD thesis must be delivered during this period. The position start date is expected to be on 1 August 2023, but there is a some flexibility on this date.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
For further information about the research at SurfCat at the Department of Physics please inspect www.surfcat.dtu.dk.

Should you have any queries regarding the positions, please contact Professor Brian Seger brse@fysik.dtu.dk.

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

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted no later than 5 April 2023 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online,” fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter (max one page))
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
  • Names and e-mail addresses or telephone numbers of 2-3 references.

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

The SurfCat section of DTU Physics consists of 6 professors and approximately 40-50 PhD’s and postdoc with the overarching theme of catalysis, thus there will be a large number of colleagues to work with and gain expertise from.  Additionally the SurfCat section has a close collaboration with the CatTheory section of DTU Physics, who focuses on computational catalysis. Thus there are continua collaborations developing between these 2 sections.

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

Deadline: 2023-04-05 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday April 5th, 2023

PhD Stipend in Membrane-based crystallization technologies for Magnesium and Lithium recovery from desalination brine

Physical sciences/Math

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, a PhD stipend is available within the general study programme Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering. The PhD stipend is open for appointment from 1 June 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for 3 years. The Department consists of two sections with research and teaching in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Technology and Biology. Place of employment of the position is Section for Chemical Science and Engineering in Aalborg. The Section of Chemical Science and Engineering consists of 80 people of which about 20 is assistant, associate- and full professors. The section conducts internationally competitive research within a range of topics within Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and publishes more than 80 peer reviewed publications annually. The section is responsible for the educations in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and is located at both campus Aalborg and campus Esbjerg. The workplace is Aalborg.

Job description

A PhD stipend is available within the topic of membrane-based resource recovery from desalination brine under the supervision of Associate Professor Cejna Anna Quist-Jensen and Assistant Professor Aamer Ali. The PhD project is a part of the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN), EXBRINER (http://exbriner.unical.it). The EXBRINER project aims to develop a new technological and interdisciplinary platform for the valorization of hypersaline brines produced by desalination plants through photothermal membrane crystallization. The project involves eight European universities including Aalborg University, three research centers, and four industrial partners, with mandatory secondments in two academic centers and one industrial center for each recruited MSCA fellow.

The PhD project at Aalborg University will cover 1) photothermal Membrane Crystallization for the recovery of MgSO4·7H2O from NF brine under solar radiation; 2) Integrating Donnan Dialysis and reactive crystallization to produce: i) Mg(OH)2 from NF retentate; ii) Li2CO3 salt from Vacuum Membrane Distillation brine.

During the project, the successful candidate is expected to carry out three mobilities (2 months for each mobility) at:

  1. Katholieke Universiteit, Department of Chemical Engineering, Belgium (Academic mobility)
  2. Institute on Membrane Technology, National research council, Italy (Academic mobility)
  3. FCC Aqualia S.A., Spain (Industrial mobility)

Requirements:

  • A master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field.
  • The applicant should not have resided or performed their main activity (work, studies etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 3-year period immediately prior to the start date of the PhD research.
  • The applicant should be in their early research careers and not yet have been awarded a doctorate degree.
  • Excellent oral and written English language skills.
  • Experience with membrane technology, preferable in membrane distillation or membrane crystallization.
  • Experience in resource recovery, desalination, or thermodynamic modeling is an advantage.
  • The applicant must be interested in working in an interdisciplinary research environment.
  • Good collaboration skills, team spirit and the ability to work independently.

The application must contain the following:

  • Cover letter of 1-2 pages describing the motivation for applying and an account of the applicant’s background in relation to the announced position including the motivation to carry out research abroad.
  • A current curriculum vitae (it should as a minimum include contact information, educational background, research experience, scientific achievements)
  • Diploma and transcripts of records
  • Concise recognition on the state-of-the-art (3,000-4,000 characters), in English, on the topic addressed by the above describe PhD project.
  • Max two Reference Letters, in English, printed on letterhead and duly signed;
  • Other relevant information

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

You may obtain further information about the scientific aspects of the project from Assistant Professor Aamer Ali, aa@bio.aau.dk.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master’s degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

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

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

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

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

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

Agreement

Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of 15 December 2021 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the current Circular of 11 December 2019 on the employment structure at Danish universities.

The successful candidate will receive a salary in accordance with the national legislation of the recruiting institution and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions regulations for ESRs. Exact salary will be confirmed upon appointment.

Vacancy number

18-23016

Deadline: 2023-04-01 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Chemistry and Bioscience

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Post expires on Saturday April 1st, 2023

PhD fellowship Food Digestion and Health

Physical sciences/Math

The Department of Food Science, Section of Food Analytics and Biotechnology invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in food digestion and health with the aim to understand how the composition and structure of dietary fibre affects the interactions of foods with the digestive tract.

The PhD position is part of a research project funded by the Danish research council: ‘Fibre in Foods: Wheat varieties for enhanced health benefits at reduced processing levels (FAVOUREAT)’.

Start date is expected to be 1 September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

Consumption of dietary fibre is widely recognised to have positive health effects; however, many people worldwide consume less than the recommended FAO/WHO levels. In Europe, where bread is a staple, this is observed particularly among children and adolescents who increasingly prefer the highly refined, low-in-dietary fibre white bread. In response, the food industry has invested in developing high-fibre white bread by fortifying the white, refined flour with dietary fibre extracted from different sources (e.g. from oats). Although this could provide health benefits, it is (1) largely empirical, as we currently lack knowledge of how extraction impacts digestion, and (2) costly and with increased environmental impact as it requires energy-intensive prior fibre extraction, and associated adjustments to the production process.

FAVOREAT will explore the potential to develop healthy, minimally processed, high-fibre white bread by exploiting the natural diversity of wheat and utilising wheat lines that are naturally high in endosperm fibre. For this, FAVOREAT will generate new knowledge required to identify how different structures of exogenous and endogenous dietary fibre affect the digestion of bread and associated health effects, with the aim to provide white bread with increased health benefits at reduced processing levels. The project is highly interdisciplinary and spans from characterisation of the plant material to the production of the bread and evaluation of their digestibility and health effects using in-vitro and in-vivo studies. The project is built on an exciting collaboration between Rothamsted Research, UK, and the departments of Food Science and Animal & Veterinary Science at the University of Copenhagen.

Specific tasks for the PhD position in food digestion and health:

  • Detailed characterisation of wheat cultivars, including extraction, hydrolysis, and characterisation of dietary fibre.
  • Development and characterisation of bread with different dietary fibre compositions/structure
  • In-vitro evaluation of starch/protein digestibility and structure breakdown of the bread during upper gastro-intestinal digestion using static and dynamic methods
  • In-vitro gut microbiome studies of the different bread
  • In-vivo animal studies and collection of samples. It is noted that the assistance from experienced personelle will be provided as required.
  • Metabolomic analysis of bio-samples from the in-vivo studies.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates within a relevant field(s), such as food science, food engineering, and biochemistry (polysaccharides).

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

The selected PhD student will be part of the Plant Based Foods and Biochemistry research group in the Section of Food Analytics and Biotechnology. The group currently has 18 members and offers an open, supportive environment for everyone to thrive. We work on a range of topics that range from purely biotechnological to food science and digestion. As a member of the group, you will participate in our regular (weekly) meetings, where you will have the opportunity to present your work in a safe environment and engage in scientific discussions relevant to our field. You will also be part of our exciting social events.

The group is a part of the Department of Food Science, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

Principal supervisor is Dr Ourania Gouseti, Department of Food Science, UCPH (ourania@food.ku.dk).

The PhD programme is a three-year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme).

Qualifications needed:
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. food science, food engineering, chemistry. For information on eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

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

General 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, which for this position will be in the UK.
  • 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 a candidate with several of the following qualifications:

  • An MSc degree in areas relevant to the PhD project (e.g., food science, food engineering, biochemistry)
  • Curious mindset with strong interest in food digestion and health
  • Practical experience in in-vitro food digestion methods
  • Material characterisation methods
  • Metabolomics
  • Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Microbe characterisation: 16S ribosomal RNA sequencing
  • Excellent English communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Strong work ethics
  • High ambitions
  • Team player

Key selection criteria:

  • Professional qualifications relevant for the position
  • Relevant work experience
  • Language skills
  • Creative thinking
  • Level of enthusiasm and motivation

Application and Assessment Procedure

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

Please include: 

  1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
  2. Your motivation for applying for the specific PhD project/State which PhD project you are applying for (ved multiopslag)/Project proposal (ved helt åbne opslag)
  3. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
  4. 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.
  5. Publication list (if possible)
  6. Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 10 April 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.

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

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: 2023-04-10 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

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Post expires on Monday April 10th, 2023

SEED – Doctoral student in technical physics

Engineering/it, Physical sciences/Math
LUT-yliopisto

The LUT School of Engineering Sciences is offering a fully funded doctoral student (junior researcher) position.

Position

The position is connected to the Systems and Engineering Science Doctorate (SEED) programme, which is a European MSCA programme running from 2023 to 2028. The programme will train 13 highly skilled doctoral candidates (DC). The candidates will receive strong guidance from two high-quality supervisors from universities and one expert from an industry company. The systematic secondment scheme builds on each DC having an academic secondment in an international university of high standing and excellence and a non-academic secondment in industry in Finland.

Job Description

  • Completion of the doctoral degree within four years
    • doctoral dissertation includes typically 4 peer-reviewed publications on the research and the summary thesis on the work
    • Complementary studies 40 ECTS Credits
  • Assisting in teaching

Research theme: Study of defects in lithium and sodium-ion batteries

The project will address the characterization of electrode structures, charge and discharge mechanism and redox processes aimed to improve the performance of new energy batteries and to develop the design of electrode materials. The main topic is the study of structural defects induced in the battery cathode by migration of lithium and sodium ions. Especially, the effect of sodium will be considered since the intercalation of this element can introduce more defects in the cathode matrix than lithium.

Eligibility

Applicants should be highly motivated with a strong background in condensed matter physics and materials science, including numerical methods and programming skills.

To be eligible to apply for the position, the doctoral candidate must:

  • have completed an applicable higher university degree, for example Master’s degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in a relevant field.
  • be a researcher, who at the deadline of the recruitment call is not in possession of a doctoral degree.
  • have fluent English communication skills, proven by an English language test. You can prove your proficiency in English with one of the following language test results with at least the minimum score mentioned (non-English native speaking applicants):

Test dates before 1 May 2021 will not be accepted. 

  • fulfil the geographic mobility requirement. The SEED programme follows the general MSCA mobility requirement where the candidate may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the call deadline. (The applicant must provide a document issued by a third party to prove the fulfilment of the mobility rule, if it does not become clear from the other mandatory documents such as work or study certificates).

What we offer

  • An opportunity to launch a successful, international academic career and to become an expert in your research area
  • A four-year (1+3 years) employment contract for completing the doctoral degree
    • An employment contract can be concluded only if the candidate obtains the right to pursue postgraduate studies at LUT University
    • The contract will be made initially for one year and can be extended by three years provided that the studies and research have progressed successfully
  • Encouraging and supportive supervision by and research collaboration with Professor Bernardo Barbiellini and Associate Professor Ekaterina Laakso from LUT and Professor Rafael Ferragut from Politecnico di Milano (Italy). Politecnico di Milano provides an international research opportunity for a candidate to perform state of the art positron annihilation experiments.
  • Intersectoral secondment Sonotecc Oy (FI) provides an opportunity for the DC to be trained in industrial R&D and process scale-up in the field of metal production.

Employment relationship and pay

Starting date: The work will start in September 2023 with a six-month trial period.

Location: The job is based in Lappeenranta or in Lahti, Finland. The doctoral student is expected to spend 10–12 months at the Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and 4–6 months at the Finnish SME Sonotecc Oy during the doctoral studies.

Salary: The salary is based on the current collective agreement for Finnish universities. The typical gross annual starting salary for a junior researcher is approximately 30 800 euros (plus a holiday bonus).

Travel allowance will cover the expenses (travel, accommodation and daily allowances) during the secondments, and at least 1 conference attendance.

How to apply

Please submit your application together with the required attachments through the university’s online application system:

  • Your curriculum vitae (template is provided)
  • Certificates/diplomas: scanned electronic copies of diplomas and transcripts of the records of relevant previous degrees and certificate of the English language test. If the original documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish.
  • A motivation letter: a separate document describing the candidate’s motivation as a researcher also highlighting past achievements (max. 1 page, A4)
  • Research proposal (max. two pages A4) which should refer to a research theme above 
  • Names and contact information of two referees
  • List of scientific publications (optional)

The appendices must be in English.

The deadline for application is 30 April 2023 at midnight, Finnish local time (UTC + 3h). The SEED programme employs a detailed selection process. The selection process comprises four main stages and will last approximately 10 weeks. The applicants will be notified of the selection outcome in July 2023.

Further information

The SEED programme will arrange two Q&A events online for prospective applicants while the call is open. The Q&A events will allow for the prospective applicants to ask questions regarding the research topics and the programme.

For further information and to obtain the details of the Q&A events, please contact: LUT.SEED@lut.fi 

For more information about the research topic, please contact: bernardo.barbiellini@lut.fi

Technical support for using the recruitment system, please contact: recruitment@lut.fi 

Read more about: LUT as an employer and LUT Doctoral School

Clean energy, water and air are life-giving resources for which we at LUT University seek new solutions with our expertise in technology, business and social sciences. We help society and businesses in their sustainable renewal. Our international community consists of 7 500 members. Our campuses are in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland. We are the world’s ninth best university for climate action.

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Submit an application

Application period starts: 2023-03-01 08:00

Application period ends: 2023-04-30 23:59

Post expires on Sunday April 30th, 2023

Postdoc in Hyperspectral remote sensing

Physical sciences/Math

The Terrestrial Ecosystem Analysis group at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management invite for applications for a postdoctoral position onboard the VILLUM-funded project “Arctic biogenic volatile compounds from above” (AVOCA). We offer a two-year position to be filled by 1 September 2023 or as soon as possible after.

About the project
Emissions of biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) from terrestrial vegetation are expected to change as a consequence of climate change. The abundance of emitted BVOCs is linked to climate feedbacks through their influence on atmospheric chemical processes and cloud formation. Recent studies of local emissions from Arctic tundra have now shown that this region has notable emission rates which may be highly relevant for our future climate.

AVOCA is a multidisciplinary project focusing on quantifying emissions of the most dominant BVOCs in Arctic terrestrial ecosystems. We will develop and apply new remote sensing techniques using data from unmanned aerial systems (UAS), satellite data, and field work to develop proxies for BVOC emissions. The project will e.g. explore the implementation of multi- and hyperspectral imaging from UAS for surface classification, estimates of photosynthesis, and for plant stress observations in natural ecosystems, as well as multispectral and thermal imaging for evaluation of surface moisture.

Your profile
We are looking for a candidate with experience and interest in both technical and applied aspects of multi- and hyperspectral remote sensing, and with interest in implementing these systems on UAS. Prior experience with operating UAS is an advantage but not a necessity. You are expected to work independently, have prior experience with computer scripting and have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. You will be responsible for a project work package in collaboration with the project PI, and we prioritize both the candidate’s own research interests and the project aims, leaving room for personal ambitions within the frames of our research goals. The project includes field work in Denmark and possibility for field work in Sub-Arctic Sweden, and Greenland. Applicants should hold a PhD-degree or be defending it.

Workplace and research groups
You will be working in the Section for Geography in the Terrestrial Ecosystem Analysis research group (https://ign.ku.dk/english/research/geography/terrestrial-ecosystem-analysis/). Our group has a strong expertise in physical, geochemical and biological processes in terrestrial ecosystems related to carbon and nutrient cycles, greenhouse gasses and feedbacks with climate. The workplace offers strong possibilities for collaboration with both in-house remote sensing research groups and external national and international project partners.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Tenure Track Assistant Professor Andreas Westergaard-Nielsen (awn@ign.ku.dk).

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

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

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

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

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 is 10 April 2023, 23:59 GMT +1.

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 are planned to be held in the second half of October 2022.

Deadline: 2023-04-10 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

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Post expires on Monday April 10th, 2023

Researcher 1109 within molecular simulations

Physical sciences/Math

Researcher 1109 within molecular simulations

UiB – Knowledge that shapes society

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

Researcher 1109 within molecular simulations

At the Department of Chemistry there is a vacancy for a position as a researcher within molecular modelling of peripheral membrane proteins.

The position is affiliated to externally financed projects. The first 42 months, the position is financed by the NFR-funded project Life at the Periphery: the workings of proteins at the surface of cell and organelle membranes.

About the project/work tasks:

  • The recruited candidate will use molecular simulations of lipid transfer proteins in order to model their interactions with biological membranes and propose mechanisms for how they extract/release lipids from complex membranes. The work tasks will require the use of atomistic and coarse grained force fields, equilibrium simulations and enhanced sampling, including free energy calculations. The candidate will work in close collaboration with biochemists.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • Applicants must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within theoretical chemistry or must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
  • Ability to attract external research funding must be documented.
  • Experience from molecular simulations of peripheral membrane proteins is a requirement.
  • Experience from enhanced sampling methods is a requirement.
  • Experience from mechanistic studies is a requirement.
  • Experience with programming in Python and Matlab is an advantage.
  • Experience with NAMD and Gromacs is an advantage
  • Experience from collaborations with experimental work is an advantage.
  • Experience with supervision of Master and PhD students is an advantage.
  • Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and have the ability to cooperate with others.
  • Applicants must have excellent skills in oral and written English.
  • A good command of the Norwegian language is an advantage.

In assessing the candidates, a review of both the quality and the breadth of the candidate’s research will be conducted. Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized.

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

The position is based on the following terms:

  • The researcher will be a member of the research group in which the subject area of the position belongs.
  • Salary expenses should as far as possible be 100 % externally financed.
  • The researcher will actively contribute to obtaining external project funding for the academic community, to both themselves and others, from The Research Council of Norway, the EU as well as other sources.
  • The research activity is expected to be funded by the projects the researcher and the research group, are working on.
  • The head of department may instruct the researcher to work towards specific research projects.
  • The researcher may partake in duties, participate in committees etc. within the UiB.
  • The researcher is normally not obliged to teach but is expected to partake in the supervision of masters and PhD students, to the extent that this is a natural part of the work in the research group.
  • The foundation for the position will no longer exist if project funding ceases, and the new law on Government employees etc. regarding termination of employment and preferential rights will be applied.

We can offer:

  • A good and professionally stimulating working environment.
  • position as researcher (code 1109 in the basic collective agreement) and a gross annual salary of NOK 573 900, – (equivalent to pay grade 62) upon appointment. Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well-qualified applicant.
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
  • Good welfare benefits

Researchers code 1109 holding a permanent position, may apply for a personal promotion to Researcher code 1183 based on a declaration of competence. For more information, see Personal promotion to Researcher code 1183 | Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences | UiB

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 reference persons. One of these should be the main advisor from the PhD programme.
  • CV
  • Transcripts and diplomas. If you have not yet completed your PhD degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the doctoral thesis has been submitted.
  • Relevant certificates/references
  • List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
  • Publications (as applicable)

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, University of Bergen, nathalie.reuter@uib.no.

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. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

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.

Further information about our employment process can be found here.

About The University of Bergen

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: 2023-04-12 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Chemistry

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Post expires on Wednesday April 12th, 2023

PhD student in Materials Chemistry (MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS)

Physical sciences/Math

Stockholm University was founded in 1870 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 30 500 students, 1400 PhD students, and more than 5 700 staff. Stockholm University is rooted in the principle of offering knowledge and education for a sustainable world.

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

PRISMAS – PhD Research and Innovation in Synchrotron Methods and Applications in Sweden – is a new doctoral network training the next generation of 40 leading synchrotron experts, co-funded by the Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND Programme.

As a PRISMAS PhD student, you will have the chance to conduct cutting-edge research in your field, taking advantage of state of the art tools that will bring to attractive future job opportunities in academia or industry. Moreover, you are part of designing the future of synchrotron technology and instrumentation and using these to tackle some of the most significant global challenges the world faces today while acquiring interdisciplinary and intersectoral knowledge. Being part of the PRISMAS programme gives you the one-of-a-kind experience in form of a secondment at the world´s first 4th generation synchrotron, MAX IV in Lund, Sweden. Complemented with a tailored training programme, including courses to build scientific and technical competence as well as strengthen transferrable skills, PRISMAS provides you with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to successfully achieve your doctoral degree.

The Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry (MMK) is, with about 160 employees, one of the largest departments at the Faculty of Science at Stockholm University. A significant part of the teaching activities is at the undergraduate level with courses in General, Physical, Inorganic, and Analytical Chemistry. The teaching at the graduate level focuses on the master programs in Sustainable Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry. Research activities of MMK focus primarily on materials, and include different classes such as ceramics, glasses, self-assembled, porous materials, and soft matter. The projects within the unit of Materials Chemistry often encompass synthesis, and multifaceted characterization and computer modelling of materials with a potential for various applications.

MMK is located with other chemistry departments in the Arrhenius Laboratories at the Frescati Campus of Stockholm University. The campus is connected to the metropolitan transportation network via metro, regional train and bus. The current position is well aligned with this research environment that hosts several PRISMAS projects.

At MMK PhD students are often involved in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, among other departmental responsibilities that count towards prolongation of the employment. The PhD Student Council offers opportunities for involvement in the departmental decision-making and participating in extracurricular activities.

The research group Sustainable Materials Chemistry (SUSMATCHEM) (www.sipponenlab.com/) led by Assistant Professor Mika Sipponen (www.su.se/english/profiles/misi6261) develops functional materials based on lignin and other renewable building blocks in order to contribute to a sustainable industry and society. The group also conducts ground-laying studies on formation and structure, as well as the chemical and physical functions of renewable nanomaterials, hybrid materials and composites in their target applications. The group hosts two prestigious grants, one from the European Research Council (ERC-StG-2022) and another from The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF-FFL8). With backing from various Swedish and European funding organizations, the group is embarking on new paths. Building on their diverse roots, the group is collaborating with leading researchers from renowned universities across the globe who share the goal of advancing functional materials derived from natural sources.

Project description 
The research project is focused on fundamental research devoted to elucidate aggregation of lignin from solution in the presence of metal ions. Lignin is a natural resin in wood and one of the gems of the forest industry, with a growing interest towards its use in biobased materials. In this project you will be at the forefront of this development. Your work duties within the research project include preparation and characterization of colloidal lignin particles and their precursor molecules. You will also study interactions of metal ions with lignin and formation of solid structures using time-resolved scattering techniques at MMK and MAX IV.

The MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS offers you outstanding opportunities as well as a stimulating and inspiring surrounding for performing cutting-edge research. Supporting your mobility, it creates perfect conditions for strengthening your international network.

The training implies a secondment of 3-12 months at MAX IV  laboratory in Lund, Sweden. Additional secondments and/or short stays may be arranged in agreement with the supervisor of the research project. Moreover, you will attend international conferences, participate in periodical project meetings and training schools as well as in specialised courses at different universities to complement your knowledge.  A certain amount of travelling is foreseen in relation to these activities.

Qualification requirements
To comply with the mobility rule of the MSCA COFUND programme, you are eligible if you have not resided in Sweden for more than 12 months during the period 2020-05-01 to 2023-05-02 for your work or studies as main occupation.

By the employment date (before 01/09/2023) you must have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, have been awarded a Master´s degree or have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

In addition to the criteria abovementioned, you must have fulfilled a second cycle education in a relevant field, such as chemistry, materials science, or physics.

You are eligible for the PRISMAS programme, if you are a doctoral candidate, i.e., are not already in possession of a doctoral degree.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field of Chemistry is valid.

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 in both Swedish and English, the capacity for analytical thinking, the ability to collaborate, as well as creativity, initiative, and independence. The assessment will be based on previous experience and grades, the quality of the degree project, references, relevant experience, interviews, and the candidate’s written motivation for seeking the position.

It is an advantage if you have experience in lignin chemistry, colloidal chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, light scattering techniques, or other chemistry and physics experience related to the project.

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 position is a fixed term position for four years at 100 % of full time and foreseen to start on 01/09/2023.

The holders of these positions have a primary obligation to successfully fulfil their postgraduate (third cycle) education ending with a doctoral degree (PhD).

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 on the position or the research project, please contact: Assistant Professor Mika Sipponen, mika.sipponen@mmk.su.se.

If you have questions on the selection process, please contact: prismas@maxiv.lu.se.

For questions on the employment conditions and the university, please contact the Head of the Department, Prof. Niklas Hedin, niklas.hedin@mmk.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

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • CV in Europass format
  • A two-page cover letter, justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications as well as the prioritization in case of applying to several PRISMAS positions.
  • At least one reference letter
  • An evidence of English 3 proficiency (minimum B2 level)
  • Copy of academic records (including marks for all coursework) with a transcript of diploma in English,
  • and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.).

These documents should be uploaded (pdf) in the job application portal. Exam certificates and other documents on paper should be scanned or photographed before being uploaded.

The application will be evaluated based on scientific excellence, the adequacy of your career plan and your thesis project as well as your research experience.

Details on the novel, unique and common selection process for all the PRISMAS positions can be found here: How to apply – MAX IV (lu.se)
The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Deadline: 2023-05-02 at 23:59
Unit: Dep of Materials and Environmental Chemistry

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Post expires on Tuesday May 2nd, 2023

SEED – Doctoral student in separation science

Engineering/it, Physical sciences/Math
LUT-yliopisto

The LUT School of Engineering Sciences is offering a fully funded doctoral student (junior researcher) position.

Position

The position is connected to the Systems and Engineering Science Doctorate (SEED) programme, which is a European MSCA programme running from 2023 to 2028. The programme will train 13 highly skilled doctoral candidates (DC). The candidates will receive strong guidance from two high-quality supervisors from universities and one expert from an industry company. The systematic secondment scheme builds on each DC having an academic secondment in an international university of high standing and excellence and a non-academic secondment in industry in Finland.

Job Description

  • Completion of the doctoral degree within four years
    • doctoral dissertation includes typically 4 peer-reviewed publications on the research and the summary thesis on the work
    • Complementary studies 40 ECTS Credits
  • Assisting in teaching

Research theme: Optimized fuels from carbon neutral circular economy 

The low temperature Fischer-Tropsch (FT) process can be used to manufacture distillate fuels (diesel and/or kerosene) using CO2 and hydrogen produced using renewable electricity to promote carbon neutrality. The process requires the use of catalysts and with multifunctional catalysts good conversion and product yield can be achieved at moderate process conditions. The challenge for the DC is to find suitable catalyst combinations and optimized process conditions for the production of kerosene and diesel (C9-C16 paraffinic hydrocarbons) using FT-synthesis when starting from CO2 as a feedstock.

Eligibility

The position is offered in the field of Chemical end Environmental Engineering. Applicants are expected to be highly motivated and have a strong background in this field, including knowledge about separation processes, electrochemistry, characterization of materials and mathematical modelling. 

To be eligible to apply for the position, the doctoral candidate must:

  • have completed an applicable higher university degree, for example Master’s degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in a relevant field.
  • be a researcher, who at the deadline of the recruitment call is not in possession of a doctoral degree.
  • have fluent English communication skills, proven by an English language test. You can prove your proficiency in English with one of the following language test results with at least the minimum score mentioned (non-English native speaking applicants):

Test dates before 1 May 2021 will not be accepted. 

  • fulfil the geographic mobility requirement. The SEED programme follows the general MSCA mobility requirement where the candidate may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the call deadline. (The applicant must provide a document issued by a third party to prove the fulfilment of the mobility rule, if it does not become clear from the other mandatory documents such as work or study certificates).

What we offer

  • An opportunity to launch a successful, international academic career and to become an expert in your research area
  • A four-year (1+3 years) employment contract for completing the doctoral degree
    • An employment contract can be concluded only if the candidate obtains the right to pursue postgraduate studies at LUT University
    • The contract will be made initially for one year and can be extended by three years provided that the studies and research have progressed successfully
  • Encouraging and supportive supervision by and research collaboration with Professor Tuomas Koiranen from LUT and Associate Professor Grzegorz Lisak from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).
  • Intersectoral secondment Wärtsilä Oyj provides a unique opportunity for a candidate to learn industrial aspects in fuel and motor technologies as well as learning issues to implement research to business.

Employment relationship and pay

Starting date: The work will start in September 2023 with a six-month trial period.

Location: The job is based in Lappeenranta or in Lahti, Finland. The doctoral student is expected to spend 10–12 months at the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) and 4–6 months at Wärtsilä Oyj during the doctoral studies.

Salary: The salary is based on the current collective agreement for Finnish universities. The typical gross annual starting salary for a junior researcher is approximately 30 800 euros (plus a holiday bonus).

Travel allowance will cover the expenses (travel, accommodation and daily allowances) during the secondments, and at least 1 conference attendance.

How to apply

Please submit your application together with the required attachments through the university’s online application system:

  • Your curriculum vitae (template is provided) 
  • Certificates/diplomas: scanned electronic copies of diplomas and transcripts of the records of relevant previous degrees and certificate of the English language test. If the original documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish.
  • A motivation letter: a separate document describing the candidate’s motivation as a researcher also highlighting past achievements (max. 1 page, A4)
  • Research proposal (max. two pages A4) which should refer to a research theme above 
  • Names and contact information of two referees
  • List of scientific publications (optional)

The appendices must be in English.

The deadline for application is 30 April 2023 at midnight, Finnish local time (UTC + 3h). The SEED programme employs a detailed selection process. The selection process comprises four main stages and will last approximately 10 weeks. The applicants will be notified of the selection outcome in July 2023.

Further information

The SEED programme will arrange two Q&A events online for prospective applicants while the call is open. The Q&A events will allow for the prospective applicants to ask questions regarding the research topics and the programme.

For further information and to obtain the details of the Q&A events, please contact: LUT.SEED@lut.fi 

For more information about the research topic, please contact: tuomas.koiranen@lut.fi

Technical support for using the recruitment system, please contact: recruitment@lut.fi 

Clean energy, water and air are life-giving resources for which we at LUT University seek new solutions with our expertise in technology, business and social sciences. We help society and businesses in their sustainable renewal. Our international community consists of 7 500 members. Our campuses are in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland. We are the world’s ninth best university for climate action.

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Application period starts: 2023-03-01 08:00

Application period ends: 2023-04-30 23:59

Post expires on Sunday April 30th, 2023

PhD Research Fellow in Paleomagnetism

Physical sciences/Math

PhD Research Fellow in Paleomagnetism

Job description

A PhD Research Fellow position is available at the Department of Geosciences at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo, Norway. The applicant will become part of the new centre for Planetary Habitability (PHAB).

Starting date on 01.07.2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. The fellowship period is 3 years.

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

Applications are invited for a PhD candidate to contribute to the Norwegian Research Council-funded project ‘PANDA’ (A 100 Myr paleomagnetic data gap: Investigating anomalous behaviour of Earthʼs magnetic field in the middle Paleozoic) dedicated to understanding the nature of the middle Paleozoic magnetic field through a combination of fieldwork and paleomagnetic analyses.

The middle Paleozoic (~440-340 million years ago) was a key interval in which land-plant cover expanded to form extensive forests, the first seed plants developed, as well as the first terrestrial tetrapods. The middle Paleozoic has long been a problematic period for paleomagnetism, data are generally difficult to interpret and have complex partial or full overprints– problems that arise in data obtained from both sedimentary and igneous rocks. There is a striking scarcity of high-quality, unambiguous paleomagnetic data that hinders our understanding of the deep interior of our planet. Importantly, the absence of high quality paleomagnetic data in this time prevents the understanding of the behaviour of Earthʼs magnetic field in this key interval for Earth evolution, and hampers the use of paleomagnetism as a tool for dating and correlation. A recurring observation in middle Paleozoic paleomagnetism is that magnetisations are often below sensitivity limits of traditional magnetometers, making them effectively unmeasurable with standard techniques.

The PANDA PhD student will investigate promising sedimentary and igneous rocks from the late Silurian to early Carboniferous with new high precision techniques, and constrain changes in the direction and intensity of the magnetic field, and reversal rates of the magnetic poles. The results from PANDA will be used to constrain fundamental behaviour and strength of Earth’s magnetic field.

We seek a motivated PhD candidate who will conduct fieldwork and experimental analyses of middle Paleozoic rock samples to unravel the nature of their complex paleomagnetic records. The analytical work will involve a variety of paleomagnetic, rock-magnetic and paleointensity experiments and the candidate will also conduct advanced rock-magnetic analyses abroad in collaboration with PANDA project partners.

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

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

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 geology or geophysics or an equivalent qualification in physics.
  • Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system
  • A demonstrated basic understanding of paleomagnetism (either through coursework or research).
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

Desired qualifications:

Prior experience with geologic fieldwork, paleomagnetism and laboratory measurements will be an asset.

Personal skills:

The candidate will work as part of a team and needs good communication and interpersonal skills.

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 EU/EEA countries and exemptions from these may be found here:

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:

We offer

  • Salary NOK 501 200 – 544 400 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
  • A budget for travel and research assistance
  • 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, transcripts of records
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Documentation of English proficiency
  • List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
  • Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

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

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

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

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

Contact information

For further information please contact: Annique van der Boon, e-mail: anniquev@uio.no

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 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. 

The geosciences are the studies of the planet Earth and its comparative planetology; the atmosphere, the hydrosphere and cryosphere, the Earth’s surface and its interior. The Department of Geosciences conducts research and teaching in most of the domains of geoscience; geology, geophysics, physical geography, geomatics, hydrology, meteorology and oceanography. The Department is the broadest geoscience research and education environment in Norway. The Department encompasses five sections; Meteorology and Oceanography, Geography and Hydrology, Study of sedimentary basins, Environmental geosciences and Crustal Processes. We also hosts one Centre of Excellence CEED – Centre of Earth Evolution and Dynamics. 

The Department aims to contribute to the new and important UN Sustainability Development Goals, and are important contributors to IPCC (UN’s Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change). The staff consists of 40 professors and associate professors, in addition to postdoctoral fellows, PhD students, researchers, technical- and administrative staff. The Department has more than 200 employees.

Deadline: 7 April 2023
Unit: Department of Geosciences
Campus:
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Post expires on Friday April 7th, 2023

Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within acoustic seismology

Physical sciences/Math

Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within acoustic seismology

UiB – Knowledge that shapes society

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within acoustic seismology

At the Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen, there is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position within acoustic seismology.

The position is for a fixed term of 4 years and is associated with the EU-funded project High Arctic Ocean Observation System (HiAOOS). The desired start date is as soon as possible, and the latest possible start date is 1. December 2023.

About the project/work tasks:

HiAOOS aims to develop, implement, and validate several ocean observing technologies in the ice-covered Arctic Ocean. The Department of Earth Science will be responsible for collecting continuous acoustic data and develop methods and tools for detecting, locating and analysing earthquakes and other geohazard events from the data. The main tasks of the postdoctoral research fellow will include:

  • Develop methods and tools for joint analysis of acoustic and seismological data to detect, locate and analyse earthquakes and other geohazard events.
  • Apply the developed methods and tools to study earthquakes in the Arctic region.
  • Document and publish the developed tools through an online platform.
  • Develop training materials on the developed methods and tools and contribute to arranging training events.
  • Some travel in connection with project meetings and possibly offshore fieldwork is to be expected.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • Applicants must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within earthquake, seismology, ocean acoustics, geophysics or a related field. PhD-students may apply if defence of the PhD-thesis is completed by 01.06.2023. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
  • Experience from analysis of earthquake data and/or ocean acoustic data is a requirement.
  • Experience with earthquake seismology in the Arctic is an advantage.
  • Knowledge related to instrumentation, field work and/or programming is an advantage.
  • Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and have the ability to cooperate with others.
  • Applicants must have excellent skills in oral and written English.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, 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 position of postdoctoral research fellow:

The postdoctoral position is a fixed term position with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution.

For externally financed positions: For postdoctoral research fellow positions associated with externally financed projects, the completion of the project proposal for the qualifying work, as well as a progress plan, will be developed in cooperation with the supervisor and head of department.

It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment.

We can offer:

  • A good and professionally stimulating working environment.
  • Position as postdoctoral fellow (code 1352 in the basic collective agreement) and a gross annual salary of NOK 573 900 (equivalent to pay grade 62) upon appointment. Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well-qualified applicant.
  • 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 from the PhD programme.
  • CV
  • Transcripts and diplomas. If you have not yet completed your PhD degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming the expected date of award of your degree. Your PhD degree must be documented with transcripts and/or diploma, alternatively a confirmation from your institution on completed degree, by 01.06.2023.
  • Relevant certificates/references.
  • List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).
  • Publications (as applicable).

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: Prof. Mathilde B. Sørensen, Department of Earth Science, phone: +47 55583426, email: mathilde.sorensen@uib.no. 

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

Upon the expiry of the closing date for applications, an evaluation committee will be appointed. As an applicant, you have a right of access to the committee’s description of your formal and professional qualifications. If you wish to take advantage of this right of access, please contact the executive officer in charge after receiving information about the appointment of the evaluation committee.

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.

Further information about our employment process can be found here.

About The University of Bergen (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: 2023-04-10 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Earth Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday April 10th, 2023

PhD scholarship in Brain Imaging using Super Resolution Ultrasound – DTU Health Tech

Engineering/it, Physical sciences/Math

A 3-year PhD scholarship is available at the Center for Fast Ultrasound Imaging (CFU), Department of Health Technology (DTU Health Tech) from June 2023 sponsored by the European Research Council (ERC) and DTU Health Tech. It is conducted in collaboration between CFU and the MEMS group at DTU Health Tech, the University of Copenhagen, and the Copenhagen University Hospital (Rigshospitalet) in the ERC Synergy Grant “3-D Super resolution Ultrasound Real time imaging of Erythrocytes” – SURE.

The SURE project develops and researches a new super resolution ultrasound imaging method capable of resolving 3-D capillary flow in the human body. The approach tracks the motion of the individual red blood cells (erythrocytes) in a three-dimensional volume for a full visualization of anatomy, flow, and perfusion. The approach can potentially yield a paradigm shift in the scientific study, diagnoses, and treatment of cancer, diabetes, and vascular diseases at the capillary level, as it enables the possibility of volumetrically visualizing capillary perfusion in real-time at frame rates above 20 Hz without injection of contrast agents.

Responsibilities and tasks
This PhD project investigates methods for brain imaging using the SURE method. Initially the method is adapted to acquire data from fixated rodent brains in 2-D and 3-D using row-column high frequency probes  in collaboration with researchers at the University of Copenhagen. The research is concentrated on studying brain activity from various activations, and the SURE method is modified to account for imaging through the skull. New imaging sequences are developed along with compensation methods for enhancing the signal quality. The method is then translated to clinical use on humans with modified row-column probes, and the method is investigated in collaboration with clinicians from  Copenhagen University Hospital

The research is conducted in a truly multi-disciplinary environment consisting of the 4 academic partners specializing in advanced ultrasound imaging, silicon CMUT probes, animal experiments, and clinical investigations, and the main purpose is to translate the SURE method from a research idea to the clinic.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree. Experience with digital signal processing is desirable. Similarly, knowledge of medical imaging and acoustics will also be beneficial.

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

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

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

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information is available at www.cfu.dtu.dk or from Professor Jørgen Arendt Jensen, tel: +45 4525 3924, e-mail: jaje@dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Health Tech on www.healthtech.dtu.dk and about CFU at www.cfu.dtu.dk/

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

Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 11 April 2023 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

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

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation base on technical and natural science for the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector is a globally expanding market with demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech creates the foundation for companies to develop new and innovative services and products which benefit people and create value for society. DTU Health Tech’s expertise spans from imaging and biosensor techniques, across digital health and biological modelling, to biopharma technologies. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 160 persons, of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.

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

Deadline: 2023-04-11 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday April 11th, 2023