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Phd Stipend in Airborne Transmission of Respiratory Infections in the Indoor Environment

At the Facullty of Engineering and Science, Department of the Built Environment, a PhD stipend is available within the doctoral programme “Civil Engineering “. The stipend is open for appointment from July 1, 2024 or soon hereafter in Aalborg. 

Job description

The COVID-19 pandemic is a respiratory infection disease and it has caused global health concern. WHO has identified airborne transmission as a principal route for SARS-CoV-2, especially in crowded and poorly ventilated indoor environments. The prevention measures recommended by the authorities are primarily applied to control contact and droplet transmissions, but their protective effects regarding airborne transmission are still unclear. The project aims to provide a further understanding of the mechanism of airborne transmission and evaluate the performance of prevention measures on reducing the airborne infection risk under critical scenarios.

The project will involve the development of a‘realistic’ respiration manikin to simulate human respiratory exposure. It will investigate the characteristic of airborne transmission from release, transport to exposure, and identify the critical parameters that influence the cross-infection risk, including person related parameters as well as ventilation related parameters. Additionally, the project will evaluate the protective effects of prevention measures practically applied during COVID-19 and potential ventilation solutions.

Applicants are required to have an excellent academic background with a Master’s degree or equivalent in Indoor Environment and Energy Engineering, Aerosol Science and Technology, Fluid Dynamics and Building Ventilation, Air Quality and Health or any other related discipline. A successful applicant should have the following qualifications:

  • Motivation and potential for research activities. Ability to engage in experimental work, both independently and in a team. Be innovative and creative. Keep an open mind. Be internationally oriented.
  • Expertise within the following topics will be an advantage: Development of experiments, particularly in flow visualization, tracer gas and aerosol measurement; Computational fluid dynamics(CFD)
  • Expertise with the following experimental instruments and simulation software can be an advantage, but not limited to: Particle image velocimetry(PIV), schlieren photography, aerosol generators and sizers, CFD software, e.g., ANSYS.
  • Excellent English language skills(both oral and written).
  • Publications in international journals/conferences will be valued.

For consideration, interested applicants should submit the following documents:

  • Letter of motivation
  • Diplomas confirming academic degrees(Master’s degree), and academic transcripts.*
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Publications(if applicable)
  • Project description(3-5 pages), which describes the applicant’s initial thoughts and ideas related to the specific project applied for. This includes a brief state-of-the-art(including brief list of references), a time schedule and how the applicant intends to shed light on the project objectives.

*If you haven’t completed your Master studies at the time of submission, please substitute the MSc diploma with a written statement by your supervisor, specifying the expected completion date and confirming that you are expected to finish on time and send the most recent draft of your thesis.

You may obtain further information from Associate Professor Chen Zhang, Department of the Built Environment, email:cz@build.aau.dk, concerning the scientific aspects of the position.

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, head of department supported by 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, please contact Annemarie Davidsen, the Doctoral School at The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email:ada@adm.aau.dk.

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

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

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

 

 

Wages and employment

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

Ref number

6-24013

Deadline: 2024-04-01 at 23:59
Unit: Department of the Built Environment

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD fellowship in pain neuroplasticity and deep learning

Are you enthusiastic about basic pain research? At Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain (CNAP) and Department of Health Science and Technology, the Faculty of Medicine, one or more PhD positions in pain neuroplasticity and deep learning are open for appointment from 15 March, 2024 or soon hereafter.

Job description

Who are we? 
CNAP is a basic research Center of Excellence established by the Danish National Research Foundation at Aalborg University, Denmark(www.cnap.hst.aau.dk). We do frontline fundamental research to identify novel mechanisms involved in the dynamics of pain neuroplasticity and advance the understandings of this topic. The mechanisms of pain neuroplasticity may include neuronal reorganisation, increased/decreased gain of signal transduction or transmission, altered neuronal receptor functions, or changes across the pain system. CNAP applies a basic research approach to study novel aspects of the human pain neuroplasticity, using an interdisciplinary neuro-engineering and neuroscience approach. We believe that this approach, including provoking, probing, and modulation of the dynamic neuroplastic properties of the pain system over time will foster new fundamental discoveries and change the state of the art.

CNAP is an international research center with approximately 60% of our staff from outside of Denmark and an almost 50%-50% gender balance. Our world class lab facilities enable advanced quantitative sensory/pain testing, application of advanced neurophysiological techniques, bio-medical techniques in animal models and humans. 

CNAP is affiliated to the Department of Health Science and Technology, the Faculty of Medicine, that does multidisciplinary research and teaching in the area of health science and technology. The department has more than 250 employees and is responsible for more than 1700 students. More than 100 PhD students are enrolled in the doctoral school affiliated to the department.

The value of pain research in non-human animals is greatly debated, and animal models are in general thought not to be most effective for‘backward validation’, i.e. where already proven clinical effect is later substantiated in animal models. Also, there is a belief that many forms of clinical pain cannot be mimicked in animal models, due to poor match with human pain symptoms and considerable experimenter bias in pain assessment. There is therefore a need to develop non-subjective and non-behavioural measurements for chronic pain neuroplasticity to‘backward’ translate findings in human studies. 

The proposed research should investigate basic pain mechanisms in animal models of acute or chronic pain conditions(e.g. neuropathic, LTP). Adaptive and maladaptive pain neuroplasticity will be investigated through analysis of invasive measurements of neural activity(intra-cortical, spinal or peripheral nerve interfaces) and/or bio-psycho-social behavioural assessment. The neural activity should be analyzed using advanced signal processing techniques and deep learning, e.g. including neural networks, artificial intelligence to overcome the challenges of conventional signal analysis to extract information from multi-channel arrays or from multiple neural centers in the body. 

You will be affiliated with the Neural Engineering and Neurophysiology Research group(https://vbn.aau.dk/da/organisations/neural-engineering-and-neurophysiology) headed by Professor Winnie Jensen and your main supervisor will be Associate Professor Suzan Meijs. 

Who are you?
You are a committed candidate with a Master’s degree in biomedical engineering, neural engineering or similar. Candidates who have experience with deep learning and processing of electrophysiological signals will be preferred. 
It is necessary that you have a high proficiency in oral and written English, as English is our working language. 

You may obtain further professional information athttp://www.cnap.hst.aau.dk or from Professor Winnie Jensen, e-mail:wj@hst.aau.dk or Associate Professor Suzan Meijs, e-mail:smeijs@hst.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 in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

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

For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure contact Ms. Ruth Klitte, The Doctoral School at The Faculty of Medicine.

For more information of the The Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology:
https://www.phd.aau.dk/health 

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

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

Wages and employment

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

Ref number

21-24012

Deadline: 2024-02-29 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Health Science and Technology

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Re-announcement: PhD stipend in Data-driven Chemistry-Aware Digital Twin modelling for Power Systems applying P2X capacity

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as PhD stipend is available within the general study program. The PhD stipend is open for appointment from 1 July 2024 or soon after. The position is for 3 years and it is funded in the new Danish Pioneer Center for Accelerating P2X Materials Discovery CAPeX.

Job description

Aalborg University contributes to the knowledge building of the global society as well as the development of prosperity, welfare and culture of Danish society. This is accomplished through research, research-based education, public sector services and knowledge collaboration. AAU educates students for the future and activities are based on a dynamic and transformative collaboration with the surrounding community.

AAU Energy is a dynamic engineering research department in continuous growth and inspiring surroundings.
AAU Energy has a very international environment and covers all areas of clean and sustainable energy systems of the future within electrical, thermal and mechatronic energy technology. AAU Energy has campuses in both Aalborg and Esbjerg, this position is located in Aalborg.

The mission is to be world leading in both research and research-based education of the energy engineers of the future. AAU Energy has approx. 300 employees of many nationalities, of which 25 are administrative staff. In addition, AAU Energy constantly has approx. 50-70 guest researchers from around the world.

Research and teaching are in the absolute world elite in the field of energy, and we have extensive and leading workshop and laboratory facilities, where research and innovation are carried out in direct collaboration with industry to a great extent.

The position is offered in relation to the research program” Power Electronic Control Reliability and System Optimization” and the PhD Student will be positioned to the section for“Applied Power Electronic Systems”.

The position is part of CAPeX which is a 13-year and 300 MDKK“Pioneer Center for Accelerating P2X Materials Discovery”, funded by Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, the Danish National Research Foundation, the Carlsberg Foundation, the Lundbeck Foundation, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and the Villum Foundation. CAPeX is hosted by the Technical University of Denmark(DTU) and co-hosted by Aalborg University(AAU), and unites leading experts from DTU, AAU, University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, and the University of Southern Denmark with international partners from Stanford University, Utrecht University, and the University of Toronto to form a truly Pioneering Center on P2X. You can read more about
the CAPeX research themes and X-trails, our organization, and the other open PhD and postdoc cohort positions athttp://www.capex-p2x.com

The aim is at the power system level to establish a chemistry-aware digital twin(DT) which is applying data driven models incl from a P2X system. Simple voltage and current characteristics may be used to build and optimize equivalent electrical circuit based DT’s considering the effect of temperature and degradation. It will be parametrically coupled to ongoing electro-chemical reactions also enabling operational optimization for lifetime. For instance, adjusting power, voltage, frequency etc. during operation for balancing degradation. Also the impact of power electronic converter front-end will be needed to be taken into account and the DT should cover large and small signal models as well as micro-seconds transition behavior
to completely map the power system behaviour. The DT will be able to model the impact of various design variables and manufacturing process parameters on the end-system life-cycle performance, so that to guide the decision-makings in material and system design, manufacturing, and operation optimization. The DT must further be able to interface in an efficient way to Atomic-scale based digital twins and it is intended eg. to be applied on electrolyzer systems related to the application areas in CAPeX.

This specific PhD will be in close collaboration with DTU Energy and The European solar fuels consortium SUNERGY at Utrecht University; Netherlands– having co-supervisors from those two places as well as it can be expected for the PhD student to be some time at those two locations.

For consideration, interested applicants should submit the following documents:

  • Letter of motivation
  • Diplomas confirming academic degrees(Master degree), and the academic transcripts.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Publications(if applicable)
  • Project description(3-5 pages), which describes the applicant’s initial thoughts and ideas related to the specific project applied for. This includes a brief state-of-the-art(including short list of references), a time schedule and how the applicant intends to shed light on the project objectives. All documentation should be in English and merged in a single PDF document. Please, note that applications which do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

Applicants are required to have an excellent academic background with a master’s degree or equivalent in Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or any other related discipline, potentially with skills in Power Electronics. Applicants who are in the final phase of their master’s degree are also encouraged to apply but have to complete the master before starting the fellowship.

  • Motivation and potential for research activities. Ability to work independently and in a team. Be innovative and creative. Keep an open mind. Be international oriented
  • Expertise within the following topics will be an advantage: Multi-physics Modelling, Electrochemical engineering, Electrical engineering, Meso-scale modelling, Electrolyzer technology
  • Expertise with the following engineering tools and programming languages can be an advantage but not limited to: ANSYS, MATLAB, PLECS, others
  • Excellent English language skills(both oral and written). Publications in international journals/conferences will be valued.

You may obtain further professional information from Professor Frede Blaabjerg,+4521292454,fbl@energy.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. Lisbeth Diinhoff, The Doctoral School at The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email:ld@adm.aau.dk, phone:+45 9940 9589.

Read more about AAU atwww.aau.dk
Read more about the AAU Energy atwww.energy.aau.dk
Read more about the CAPeX Pioneer Centerhttp://www.capex-p2x.com.  

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

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

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

Wages and employment

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

Ref number

14-23083G

Deadline: 2024-03-27 at 23:59
Unit: AAU Energy

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoc in statistics to develop Bayesian privacy metrics for synthetic health data (2024-224-05725)

Center for Clinical Data Science, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University is hiring a highly skilled Postdoc in statistics. The position is for two years with the possibility of a two-year extension. Starting date will be 1 May 2025 or soon hereafter. The Center for Clinical Data Science (CLINDA) is a part of Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University and Research, Education, and Innovation, Aalborg University Hospital and works primarily with application and methodological development of bioinformatics, biostatistics, machine learning, and data management within clinical research. The group is interdisciplinary and employs biostatisticians, bioinformaticians, software developers, biomedical engineers, and data managers who collaborate closely with healthcare professionals throughout the Danish healthcare sector. Based on health care data and molecular biomarkers, the focus is currently on establishing scalable, national decision support tools for personalized medicine.

Job description

The Postdoc position

There is a large potential for using artificial intelligence(AI) for improving diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of many diseases. Large amounts of clinical data are needed to train useful AI systems. However, patient data are person-sensitive and only select individuals can obtain access, which can be a huge roadblock for researchers and students. Many promising methods based on generative AI have been suggested to generate synthetic data, but we lack consensus methods for assessing synthetic data’s compliance to GDPR. The purpose of the position is to build such privacy metrics based on Bayesian statistics and apply them in several real-world settings of important clinical relevance. The postdoc will be responsible for developing the area with a group consisting of a PhD student, a data scientist, students, and a student helper.

The project is a part of the ambitious Novo Nordisk Foundation Data Science Collaborative Programme,“Synthetic health data: ethical development and deployment via deep learning approaches(SE3D)” which is a collaboration between Head of Center and Professor Martin Bøgsted, Center for Clinical Data Science, Aalborg University, Professor Anders Krogh and Data Scientist Jennifer Bartell, Center for Health Data Science, University of Copenhagen, and Professor Jan Trzaskowski, Department of Law, Aalborg University who are responsible for, respectively, developing privacy metrics, developing generative AI workflows, and ensuring GDPR compliance of the developed methods. There will also be interaction with the Novo Nordisk Foundation Data Science Infrastructure Programme,“the National Health Data Science Sandbox”, a network of data scientists and researchers across five Danish universities building training and research infrastructure.  

You may obtain further professional information from Head of Center, Professor Martin Bøgsted,m_boegsted@dcm.aau.dk, tel.+45 5092 5639 or Group Leader, Assistant Professor, Charles Vesteghem,cvesteghem@dcm.aau.dk, tel.+45.6166 7681.

Qualification requirements: 

You should hold a PhD degree in computer science, statistics, physics, mathematics, engineering, or a field of science relating to data science with emphasis on statistical methodological development. You are expected to have:

  • Experience with Bayesian statistical modelling
  • Strong programming skills in one of the main languages

It will be a plus, if the candidate has experience with one or more of these additional criteria:

  • Synthetic data generation
  • Machine learning
  • Large health register data
  • GDPR compliance rules
  • Python
  • Linux

Valued personal competencies are:

  • Independent and creative
  • Outgoing and enjoy providing advice within your field of expertise
  • Proficient in English
  • Flexible and interested in taking on different task

The application

The application must contain the following:

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

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

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

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

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Annette Sønderby Nielsen by mail est-st-hr@adm.aau.dk or phone(+45) 99408385.  Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenhere. 

Wages and employment

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

Ref number

2024-224-05725

Deadline: 2024-03-10 at 23:59
Unit: aau

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD Stipend in Satellite Data Assimilation and Machine/Deep Learning

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Sustainability and Planning (PLAN), a PhD stipend is available within the general study programme Planning and Development. The stipend is open for appointment from 1 June 2024 or soon hereafter. PLAN conducts research and teaching on development and planning in a broad sense, including social science aspects as well as more technical aspects of development, and with a focus on environmental, international as well as administrative dimensions.

Job description

The PhD project is a part of the Villum Young Investigator Programme(YIP) research project“A Novel Synergy of Physics-based and Data-driven Methods for Reliable Hydrological Predictions under Changing Climate” funded by VILLUM FONDEN. The purpose of this YIP project is to develop novel methods to tackle the scientific challenges of the integration of satellite observations with large-scale hydrological model simulations. The goal is to develop a novel synergy between(sequential) calibration/data assimilation and machine learning/deep learning methods to better understand hydro-meteorological processes that lead to major flood and droughts under changing climate. The practical focus of this research project is around enhancing the prediction of large-scale flood and drought events under the changing climatic conditions.

The topic of this PhD position will fall into one of the three mainfocus areas of this Villum YIP project:

  • Developing physically constrained data driven(surrogate) sub-models for large-scale hydrological models;
  • Developing consistent data-model fusion frameworks and improving uncertainty representation of measurements and model simulations;
  • Developing parameter learning frameworks to enhance hydrological predictability under climate change.

Profile:The ideal candidate has

  • MSc degree in Geodesy, Civil Engineering, Physics and Meteorology, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Hydrology or a comparable discipline. The MSc degree must be equivalent with the Danish MSc degree to qualify(which is 2 years).
  • Profound skills in numerical modelling and programming are essential
  • Experience with at least two of the following disciplines is desirable:
    • calibration and/or data assimilation
    • machine learning and/or deep learning
    • hydrological and/or land surface models
    • satellite geodetic and/or Earth Observation(EO) data processing
  • Strong interest in collaborative work
  • Passionate to present the results in highly-ranked peer reviewed scientific journals and at international conferences
  • Good English skills(oral and written) are required.

We offer:

  • International, interdisciplinary working environment
  • In-house modelling, data processing and data assimilation expertise, software, and High Performance Computation(HPC) infrastructure
  • Excellent scientific infrastructure
  • Participation in project meetings and international conferences
  • Research stay abroad
  • Flexible working hours and various opportunities to reconcile work and family life.

To apply, please send the following documents(in English unless indicated, pdf format):

  • Motivation letter(max 1 page) outlining your qualifications and motivation to conduct the PhD project
  • Project plan(max 2 pages) addressing your understanding of the project’s problem and expected challenges, as well as your ideas to overcome them(please refer to at least one of the three mainfocus areas of the project)
  • CV including a list of scientific outputs(thesis, study projects, papers, etc.) and contact info for two academic references(they will be contacted after shortlisting)
  • Copy of MSc diploma*
  • Copy of Master thesis(in any language)
  • List of exams with ECTS and grades

*If you haven’t completed your Master studies at time of submission, please substitute the MSc diploma with a written statement by your supervisor specifying the expected completion date and confirming that you are expected to finish on time and send the most recent draft of your thesis.

You may obtain further information from the Villum YIP project leader A/Prof Maike Schumacher,maikes@plan.aau.dkconcerning the scientific aspects of the stipend.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master’s degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design 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 Line Krogh Brusgaard-Nitzsch, The Doctoral School at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, email:libr@adm.aau.dk, phone:+45 9940 7080.

For more information of The Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design:www.phd.tech.aau.dk

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

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

Wages and employment

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

Ref number

20-24011

Deadline: 2024-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Planning

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post Doc for Healthcare Communication

At the Department of Communication and Psychology, the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Aalborg University, a position as a 2-years Post Doc to the project: “How to talk about medicines? Treatment supporting counseling for citizens with anxiety and depression in the community pharmacy” [Hvordan skal vi samtale om medicin? Behandlingsunderstøttende samtaler på apoteket til borgere med angst og depression], will be open for appointment as of 1st of June 2024 or as soon as possible. The appointment will be a fixed full-time position, which will include research and also teaching activities on a smaller scale.

Job description

The position will primarily be attached to the section Mediated Communication, which focuses on: 

  • communication practices and media usage with a specific interest for the intersections between aesthetics, politics, and everyday life. 

The project focuses on development of new counseling practices in community pharmacy for patients suffering from anxiety or depression by addressing current needs of patients and pharmacy staff in dealing with medicines. The project is sponsored by Velux, and collaboration partners are Pharmakon, Psykiatrifonden, Bedre Psykiatri– landsforeningen for pårørerende, The Danish Committee for Health Education, the Department of Social Pharmacy at the University of Copenhagen and the Department of Communication and Psychology at the University of Aalborg.

Based on humanistic approaches the Post doc is expected to conduct cutting edge research, which enables the development of new relevant counseling practices in the project. Methods involved in the project are video ethnography, conversation analysis, video-stimulated interviews, and theory development. The Post Doc candidate should have previous experience in at least three of these. As the project is a close collaboration with researchers from the University of Copenhagen, the Post Doc will be expected to spend some time in Copenhagen as well.

This means contributing with the other researchers to the following specific tasks:

  • Development of data collection tools
  • Carrying out data collection
  • Analysis and theory development
  • Writing up scientific publications.

In terms of research
The position includes research and applicants are expected to have research experience in one or more of the above-mentioned areas, i.e., communication, culture, psychology of language or psychology. 

In relation to research, applicants should document: 

  • Experience, skills, and achievements that demonstrate the ability or potential to produce high quality research outputs and publish in journals.
  • A personal research plan which is consistent with the Department of Communication and Psychology research strategy and demonstrates the potential to develop new research projects.
  • Experience, skills, and achievements that demonstrate the ability or potential to develop external and/or international networks and collaborations.
  • Experience, skills, and achievements that demonstrate the ability or potential to engage in activities with actors outside academia to enhance the impact of research.
  • Ability to use the Danish language to be able to carry out participatory data collection and analysis. 

Other expectations

  • Document experience, achievements and skills showing the ability or potential to work collaboratively with colleagues within the department and designated section as well as with colleagues at other departments.
  • Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Participate fully in the day-to-day activities of the department and the section and encourage and foster a positive and collegial working environment. 

Who are we?
The Department of Communication and Psychology is a part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and is in both Aalborg and Copenhagen. Our department is dedicated to enhancing human and community participation in society through interdisciplinary research and education. We combine classical and modern humanistic disciplines and promote innovative thinking and a commitment to contributing to society. As part of our large and diverse Department you’ll be working alongside over 130 scientific staff and more than 2,000 students. In addition, we have over 30 Ph.D. students and an administration team of 37 staff members. 

Join us in making a difference in society! 

More information about the research profile of the Department can be found here: https://www.communication.aau.dk/ 

POST DOCTORAL POSITION
The position will be heavily weighted in favour of research. In addition, there will be a certain amount of teaching activities. The performance of other duties may be required to a limited extent. The university determines the exact weighting of the various responsibilities. The weighting of the various responsibilities may vary over time.

Appointment as a postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University. Appointment at postdoc level cannot exceed a period of eight years in total in Denmark, however max. six years at Assistant Professor level- which includes Postdoc- at the same institution.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Appointment as Postdoc presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications.

THE APPLICATION
The application must contain the following:

  • Your CV. 
  • A complete publication list and markings of the attached publications to be taken into consideration in connection with the assessment. No more than five publications may be attached.
  • In case you attach joint, a co-author statement must be enclosed specifying your contribution to the joint work. The co-author statement must be signed by at least one of the co-authors. Template co-author declaration.
  • Documentation of your teaching qualifications. Guidance Teaching portfolio
  • Copies of your degree certificates(including Master’s and PhD certificates) 

Your application including attachments must be sent electronically by clicking the“Apply online” link below.

The application must be written in English. 

ASSESSMENT
Applicants will be assessed by an assessment committee.

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 applicants for assessment. Before the shortlisting takes place, all applicants will get the opportunity to comment on the composition of the assessment committee. All applicants will be informed whether they are selected for assessment or not.

All assessed applicants will get the opportunity to comment on their own assessment, and may be invited to an interview and/or asked to give a trial lecture.

When the employment process has been terminated, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Any enquiries about the position may be addressed to Professor Pirkko Raudaskoski, phone 99409063 emailpirkko@ikp.aau.dk  Sektionsleder Nicolai Graakjær phone 24652209 email:nicolaig@ikp.aau.dk 

Any enquiries relating to the application procedure should be addressed to Human Resources, emailSSH-hr@adm.aau.dk.

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

Wages and employment

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

Ref number

2021-224-05734

Deadline: 2024-03-13 at 23:59
Unit: aau

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

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

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

Job description

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

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

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

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

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

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

Requirements: The applicant is expected to fulfil the following requirements

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

Qualification requirements: 

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

The application must contain the following:

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

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

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

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

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

Wages and employment

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

Ref number

2024-224-05750

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

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PHD STIPEND/INTEGRATED PHD STIPEND IN COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS CHEMISTRY

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

Job description

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

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

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

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

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

APPLICATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wages and employment

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

Ref number

18-24009

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

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POSTDOC IN VPX FELLOW-WASTER HEAT RECOVERY FOR DESALINATION (2024-224-05737)

The Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience at Aalborg University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral position in heat recovery for desalination. The appointment starts from 1st May or soon thereafter, for a duration of 1 year and 11 months.

Job description

The Department of Chemistry and Bioscience provides cutting-edge research and teaching in biotechnology, biology, environmental science, chemistry, and chemical engineering. Our research solves important challenges for the benefit of society, and through research-based teaching, we educate independent, collaborative, and solution-oriented bachelors, graduates, and PhDs.
The department consists of around 230 employees and enrolled PhD Students, including 55 assistant, associate, and full professors. The researchers at the department conduct internationally competitive research within a range of topics and are involves in the publication of around 250 peer reviewed publications annually. At the department, we have ten high-profile research areas and individual researchers who deliver world-class applied and basic research with a mission-driven approach, and who contribute to the development of new technologies, methods, and new basic insights within natural science and engineering.
The department’s day-to-day management is handled by the head of department, the vice heads of research and education, and the head of the secretariat in collaboration with section leaders. You can read more about the departmenthere.
This position is funded by the VILLUM P2X Accelerator Program(VPX) in Denmark, a program aimed at bridging the gap between academic research and commercial success. VPX provides extensive support in both scientific and entrepreneurial domains, helping transform P2X concepts from university research into thriving startups or industry applications.

We are searching for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team, a forefront spin-out specializing in ultrapure water production for offshore green hydrogen. The focus of this position is to improve the heat management within electrolyzer systems vital to our water production technology. 

The ideal candidate should meet the following qualifications:

  • Possession of a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in areas such as thermal management, heat transfer, electrolyzer systems, power to X, etc., coupled with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including practical experience with pilot systems, data analysis, and modeling.
  • A collaborative nature, capable of working in a multidisciplinary team, and open to acquiring new skills.
  • Project management experience and a driven approach to achieving research goals.
  • Methodical and systematic in work practices, with the ability to operate independently.
  • An integrative and cooperative personality, possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent proficiency in both written and verbal English communication.

 

Please be aware that due to the entrepreneurial focus of this role, it does NOT involve typical academic tasks such as writing/reviewing scientific papers or teaching. It aligns more closely with the responsibilities of an employee in a spinout company.

 

We offer:

A dynamic workplace with high professionalism and efficiency, a good working environment, and with a focus on work-life balance. We strive for a culture with collaboration that promotes openness and curiosity towards new initiatives and ideas and with a constructive approach to problem-solving. As an employee at the department, you will be part of an international research environment, with a focus on innovation, knowledge sharing, and excellence as well as interdisciplinary collaborations.

You may obtain further information about the scientific aspects of the project from Postdoc Xianzheng Ma,xm@bio.aau.dk and from the following link:https://vpx.dtu.dk.

Qualification requirements: 

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

The application must contain the following:

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

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

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

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

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Camilla Bjerregaard Bock by mail est-ef-hr@adm.aau.dk or phone(+45) 9940 9582.

Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seen here 

Wages and employment

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

Ref number

2024-224-05737

Deadline: 2024-03-05 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Chemistry and Bioscience

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoc in Sustaianble Offshore Electrification (2024-224-05723)

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, one postdoc position in “Sustaianble Offshore Electrification” is open for appointment from the 1 May 2024, or soon hereafter. The position are for 17 months with possibility of extension. Workplace is in Esbjerg.

Job description

Aalborg University contributes to the knowledge building of the global society as well as the development of prosperity, welfare, and culture of Danish society. This is accomplished through research, research-based
education, public sector services, and knowledge collaboration. Aalborg University educates students for the future and activities are based on a dynamic and transformative collaboration with the surrounding
community.

AAU Energy is a dynamic engineering research department in continuous growth and inspiring surroundings.
AAU Energy has a very international environment and covers all areas of clean and sustainable energy systems of the future within electrical, thermal, and mechatronic energy technology. AAU Energy has campuses in both Aalborg and Esbjerg, this position is located in Esbjerg.

The mission is to be world-leading in both research and research-based education of the energy engineers of the future. AAU Energy has approx. 300 employees of many nationalities, of which 25 are administrative staff. In addition, AAU Energy constantly has approx. 50-70 guest researchers from around the world.

Research and teaching are in the absolute world elite in the field of energy, and we have extensive and leading workshop and laboratory facilities, where research and innovation are carried out in direct collaboration with industry to a great extent. The positions are offered in relation to the Offshore Renewable Energy Systems research group. They are also in relation to AAU Energy’s Mission electrification, storage, and integrated energy systems. The postdocs will be positioned in the section for Esbjerg Energy Section.

The research will focus on the design, development, and demonstration of an optimal offshore power-barge solution. The primary goal is to design offshore power supply to moored and anchored vessels, including the
design of power connections with vessels, ports, and local grids. The objective is to ensure adaptability and provide a flexible offshore supply of zero-emission auxiliary power for ships.

The successful application prerequisite is that you demonstrate a documented expertise in most of the areas below:

Proven-research experiences in the following research topics:

  • Electrification and energy storage integrations, charging and discharging algorithms of batteries for marine applications, offshore power supply to moored and anchored vessels.
  • Designing power supply modules of the power-barge system, considering reliability and efficiency
  • Offshore microgrids, control and operation

Proven-records in peer-reviewed publications in the most recognized power electronics and power system journals.
Hands-on experiences in experiment development and testing(e.g., hardware development, software implementation in various processor platforms) is required.
Strong English communication skills is mandatory.
Experiences in assisting teaching and supervision is a plus.
Familiarity with the challenges and conditions of the marine environment is a plus.

You may obtain further information about the position from Associate Professor Amin Hajizadeh,+4599407746, aha@energy.aau.dk.

Qualification requirements: 

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

The application must contain the following:

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

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

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

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

For further information concerning the application procedure, please contact Hanne Skovrider, HR-Servicecenter EST by mail est-ef-hr@adm.aau.dk

Read more about AAU atwww.aau.dk
Read more about the AAU Energy atwww.energy.aau.dk

Wages and employment

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

Ref number

2024-224-05723

Deadline: 2024-02-29 at 23:59
Unit: AAU Energy

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD Stipend in Safe Machine Intelligence for Optimal Decision Making

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Electronic Systems, a PhD stipend in Safe Machine Intelligence for Optimal Decision Making is available within the general study programme Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The stipend is open for appointment from April 1, 2024, or soon as possible thereafter.

Job description

In line with the commitment to building a theoretical foundation of safe reinforcement learning, we are looking for a highly motivated and talented PhD student to join our team. The position is a part of the SAFEMig Project. The project aims to develop efficient and safe RL algorithms with provable guarantees.

An autonomous system uses its senses(physical measurements) to learn about a physical environment. These decisions are taken to reach a specific goal based on the observed environment. At each time, an action is taken. It influences possible future states which are uncertain due to stochastic disturbances.  To take an optimal decision means to take an action that gives the best expected outcome. This is the so-called stochastic optimization. Some decisions may bring the autonomous system into unsafe or hazardous conditions, where the people’s health and equipment are endangered. Specifically, the notion of safety to be developed in the project will characterize the risk of entering an unsafe situation. We examine two concepts of safety: probabilistic safety and fatigue safety. Probabilistic safety is the probability of reaching hazardous states at most once, whereas fatigue safety allows rare visits to hazardous states. To characterize the level of safety, we define safety metrics. Subsequently, we develop numerically tractable methods for computing safety. The level of safety can be managed by taking proper decisions. The trade-off between safety and greediness are assessed using stochastic constrained optimization.

At the outset, it is assumed that the mathematical model of the system is known. Afterwards, leaning upon the developed theory of model-based decision, the project develops data-driven algorithms where the actual model is unavailable. As a proof of concept, the theoretical findings of the SAFEmig project are evaluated in commercial refrigeration and wastewater management case studies. The first case study is proposed to verify the SAFEmig algorithms for data-driven safety. In the second case study, the decision learning algorithms are designed to control the wastewater with the measurement data.

Specifically, the goals of the SAFEmig project are:

  • Characterization of two forms of safety: probabilistic safety and fatigue safety.
  • Assuming the perfect knowledge of the model, establishing stochastic optimization with probabilistic and fatigue safety guarantees.
  • Developing the theory of decision learning with safety constraints.

 Qualification requirements

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Excellent understanding of dynamical systems and optimal control.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Matlab and Python.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Prior experience in reinforcement learning is a plus.

The application must contain the following

  • Cover Letter(a motivated text up to two pages wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated).
  • Current CV(including personal data).
  • Copy of relevant diplomas(Master of Science). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
  • Scientific qualifications. You may attach up to 5 publications(optional).
  • References/recommendations.

About Us:

The Learning and Decision Lab is part of the Automation and Control Section in the Department of Electronic Systems, Aalborg University. In electronic engineering, Aalborg University is known worldwide for its high academic quality and societal impact. The Department of Electronic Systems employs more than 200 people, of which about 90 are PhD students, and about 40% of all employees are internationals. In total, it has more than 600 students in its BSc and MSc programs, which are based on AAU’s problem-based learning model. The department leverages its unique research infrastructure and lab facilities to conduct world-leading fundamental and applied research within communication, networks, control systems, AI, sound, cyber security, and robotics. The department plays an active role in transferring inventions and results into applications in close collaboration with industrial partners worldwide. You can read more about the department at www.es.aau.dk.

We at the Learning and Decision Lab are comprised of 14 international junior and senior researchers. It is headed by Professor Rafael Wisniewski. We’re a cutting-edge research lab pioneering developments in safety, reinforcement learning, and game theory, to name a few. Our commitment is to drive progress in safe reinforcement learning, particularly emphasizing novel algorithm development with provable guarantees. We strive to publish our research findings in top-tier journals and conferences such as IEEE Transactions of Automatic Control, Automatica, IEEE CDC, L4DC, ICML, and NeurIPS.

You may obtain further information from Prof. Rafal Wisniewski, Department of Electronic Systems, email:raf@es.aau.dk, concerning the scientific aspects of the stipend.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master’s degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design 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. Lisbeth Diinhoff, The Doctoral School at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, email:ld@adm.aau.dk, phone:+45 9940 9589.

For more information of The Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design:www.phd.tech.aau.dk

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

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

Wages and employment

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

Ref number

8-24006

Deadline: 2024-03-03 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Electronic Systems

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.