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PhD of Social Psychology of Everyday life

Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as PhD of Social Psychology of Everyday life from  August 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position as PhD is limited to a period of 3 years.

Description of the PhD project
The title of the PhD project is PhD of Social Psychology of Everyday life, and we invite PhD proposals within a variety of themes relevant for the profile of the program – see below.

The Doctoral School
You will be enrolled as a PhD student at Doctoral School of People and Technology, in the PhD program of Social Psychology of Everyday.

Research in the PhD program Social Psychology of Everyday Life investigates psychological phenomena as they unfold in people’s everyday social, cultural, and material relations. The program builds on problem-orientated and transdisciplinary developments of theory, knowledge, and methodology rooted in research problems of societal life and connected to the everyday life of people. The program contributes to the rethinking of psychology as a science and to develop theories and methodologies which facilitate the investigation and understanding of the internal relationship between persons and the world. Such conceptual developments are crucial for the generation of new knowledge and insight into present societal challenges across different arenas in people’s everyday lives and can contribute to sustainable social and environmental transformation. Our research aims at developing theory through empirical exploration, focusing, for example, on everyday life of children and families, inequality, diversity, gender, migration, digitalization, working life, climate crisis, health, and psychosocial issues. Through conducting empirical practice-based projects and applying research in concrete developments of professional practices, we contribute to the development of general psychology from the vantage point of problem-orientation.

Read more here https://ruc.dk/phdskolen-mennesker-og-teknologi

As a PhD student you will be associated with the research area Social Psychology of Everyday life

Responsibilities and tasks
The PhD position is an educational position and the main tasks are in accordance with chapter 3, Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf),

Qualifications
You must hold a master’s degree or equivalent within psychology, anthropology, sociology, pedagogy, social science, or related disciplines.

You are expected to possess good communication skills, show initiative, and to be a visible, involved participant in the department’s daily activities. Furthermore, we expect that you are willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across the department.

Assessment
In the assessment regarding employment, consideration will be given to;

  • Relevant Master’s degree or equivalent (according to Danish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/transparency-tools/qualifications-frameworks/other-qualifications-frameworks/danish-qf-for-higher-education?set_language=en&cl=en).
  • Any additional academic requirements stated in the job advertisement.

In the assessment regarding enrollment, consideration will also be given to the following criteria:

  • Relevance of the project to the profile of the PhD program.
  • Quality and relevance of the project description.
    • Considerations regarding ethical aspects, and anticipated research contribution must be included in your project description.
    • Your project description shall be no more than 5 pages.
  • Quality and relevance of the methodical and theoretical choices.
  • Consistency and coherence between the problem and the choice of method and theory.
  • The extent to which the proposed PhD project seems realistic and feasible.
  • Demonstration of potentials to complete the PhD project.
  • Educational skills and any further professional qualifications.
  • Grades at Master’s program or equivalent.

Questions
For further information about the position, please contact:

Ph.D.-coordinator, Anne Ebdrup, aebdrup@ruc.dk – Head of Program, Charlotte Højholt, charh@ruc.dk

Terms of employment
The employment is 37 hours per week and you will refer to dean Bjarke Oxlund.

The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

Application procedure
After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.

Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.

The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and – later on – their assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Application
To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/

Applications in Danish are accepted.

Applications must include:

1. Cover letter

2. CV

3. Documentation of education including grades from Master’s programme or equivalent

4. Your description of the PhD project

5. Your time schedule of the PhD project

6. If applicable: Documentation for any research experience, work experience or publications.

Please submit your application no later April 1, 2024.

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.

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

Deadline: 2024-04-01 at 23:59
Unit: Institut for Mennesker og Teknologi/ Department of People and Technology

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD in: The Ethics of the Use of Artificial Intelligence at Criminal Courts

The Department of Communication and Arts (DCA), Roskilde University, invites applications for a salaried PhD position studying the ethics of the use of artificial intelligence in criminal sentencing from 1 September 2024. The position as PhD fellow is limited to 3 years of full-time employment with DCA as the daily workplace.

Department of Communication and Arts
Your daily workplace will be Department of Communication and Arts at Roskilde University. DCA covers RUC’s Communication programs (Communication, Journalism, and Performance Design) and Art programs (Danish, Philosophy, History, and Cultural Encounters).

We conduct excellent, interdisciplinary research in the intersection between Communication, Cultural Studies, Social Science, and Humanities, and offer an innovative and interdisciplinary university environment, characterized by diversity with respect to theory, method, and area of study in research and education. Our research is characterized by double impact, i.e., by the highest academic quality, and by direct interaction with public, private, and civil actors in society. We have strong research networks and partnerships with local, regional, national, and international partners with the goal of ensuring the highest quality in all our research-based activities.

Description of the PhD project
The PhD position is part of the research project When Should Artificial Intelligence Determine Criminal Sentences? funded by the Danish Research Foundation. The PhD position is located at Roskilde University, and the successful applicant will be associated with the research group Research Group for Criminal Justice Ethics. The successful applicant will work closely with the project leader, Professor of Ethics and Philosophy of Law Jesper Ryberg, and other members of the research group at Roskilde University.

The purpose of the research project is to investigate the ethical challenges that are associated with the use of artificial intelligence in the determination of sentences at the criminal courts. It considers ethical pros and cons of different ways of applying algorithmic instruments in the determination of criminal sentences and seeks to develop guidelines for the proper use of such instruments. For instance, questions that may be consider within the framework of the project are the ethical significance of algorithmic transparence or the risk of algorithmic biases at sentencing. Moreover, the project also focuses on many of the ethical issues that arises from the question as to how precisely algorithmic tools should be implemented in the sentencing process.

In alignment with the goals of the overall project, we invite original research proposals for a PhD project focusing on ethical aspects of the use of artificial intelligence in the work of criminal courts. It should be underlined that the proposal should outline the contours of an ethical project (not an empirical, legal, or computer technical project).

Within the project, the successful applicant will have the opportunity for close collaboration with a core group of researchers within ethics and philosophy of law in general and, more narrowly, within various areas of criminal justice ethics. The project engages with international researchers and offers occasions to participate in international and national research seminars focusing on moral philosophy in general and criminal justice ethics in particular. The project includes possibilities for international research exchange and the successful applicant is expected to complete a stay as visiting scholar at a relevant international university.

The Doctoral School
You will be enrolled as a PhD student at The Doctoral School of Communication and Arts, Roskilde University.

The Doctoral School for Communication and Arts (ARTS-PHD) offers a doctoral program in Communication and Arts in an active, dynamic, and cross-disciplinary research environment.

The PhD program in Communication and Arts offers a number of activities from international PhD courses and master classes with researchers from around the world to writing retreats, frequent work-in-progress seminars as well as informal activities. We expect you to be actively involved in all PhD activities and that you will contribute to a dynamic and inspiring PhD environment.

Read more here https://ruc.dk/en/phd-roskilde-university.

Responsibilities and tasks
The PhD position is an educational position and the main tasks are in accordance with chapter 3, Ministerial Order on the PhD Program at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf)

Qualifications
Applicants are expected to have a strong educational background and have a completed master’s degree (or equivalent) in Philosophy. If an applicant has handed in a master thesis, but the thesis has not you been assessed, it is required that the applicant attaches a statement from the supervisor confirming that the thesis is likely to pass.

The ideal candidate has an interest in moral philosophy (ethical theory or applied ethics) in the Anglo-American tradition.

Applicants are asked to submit a PhD project description (max. 5 pages of 12,000 characters, incl. spaces). The project description should outline the project proposed by the applicant and specify how the project relates to the research objectives of the overall project concerning the ethics of the use of AI at the criminal courts.

Moreover, applicants are asked to submit their Master’s thesis (if this is written in English or in Scandinavian languages).

The PhD candidate is expected to:

  • Complete an article-based, PhD dissertation within the three-year project period. This will require producing international journal articles and/or book chapter publications, of which some may be written with other members of the project team, including the project supervisor.
  • Participate actively in the seminars and work of the Research Group for Criminal Justice Ethics.
  • Participate actively in PhD activities at the doctoral school.

 

In addition, the PhD candidate is expected to demonstrate:

  • Good command of English (oral and written) is necessary, and experience with writing academically in English is considered an asset.
  • Excellent academic record (as shown by a list of master level grades and timely completion of master level education and, potentially, academic work experience or academic publications).
  • Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other members of the project team.
  • Interest in being part of an international research community.
     

The successful candidate should possess good communication skills and be a visible, involved participant in the department’s daily activities, in addition to being willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to:

Find guidelines for PhD applications here: https://ruc.dk/en/doctoral-school-communication-and-arts#accordion-Application-and-admission 

We expect job interviews to be held in week 25, 2024 and PhD enrollment seminars to be held in week 36, 2024.

Questions
For further information about the PhD and the overall project, please contact project leader Professor Jesper Ryberg on e-mail: ryberg@ruc.dk.

Terms of employment
The employment is on full time, 37 hours per week and you will refer to Dean Ida Willig, idaw@ruc.dk.

The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.  

Application procedure 
After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.

Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.

The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and – later on – their assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Application 
To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/ 

Only applications in English are accepted. 

Applications must include: 

1. Cover letter 

2. CV 

3. Documentation of education including grades from Master’s programme or equivalent 

4. Your description of the PhD project 

5. Your time schedule of the PhD project 

6. If applicable: Documentation for any research experience, work experience or publications. 

 

Please submit your application no later than 15 April 2024. 

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration. 

 

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

Deadline: 2024-04-15 at 23:59
Unit: Institut for Kommunikation og Humanistisk Videnskab/ Department of Communication and Arts

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD student in RNA cell biology

Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, invites applications as PhD student in RNA cell biology. The position is limited to a period of 3 years (full-time studies) with expected start date from April 1st, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Description of the PhD project
What the PhD study can offer: A fully funded position with enrolment at Roskilde University Doctoral School of Science and Environment in the research group of Professor Dalgaard and affiliated with the Novo Nordisk Foundation RNA-META center in collaboration with Aarhus University and ETH Zürich. The purpose of the center collaboration is to enhance the efficiency and utility of RNA-therapeutics with focus on metabolic disease. The research is highly interdisciplinary, involving cell biologists, molecular biologists, chemists and in vivo pharmacologists. The graduate program includes experimental research training, specialized courses in experimental and transferrable skills, attending scientific meetings and research stays at other institutions. For the right candidate, there will be excellent opportunities to influence the direction of their project.

The Doctoral School
The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Doctoral School of Science and Environment in accordance with the rules issued by the Ministry of Technology and Science and additional regulations issued by Roskilde University. The PhD student will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish confederation of Professional Associations). The Doctoral School of Science and Environment is an international graduate school that covers a broad range of research topics within the areas of science and environment.

Read more here https://ruc.dk/doctoral-school-science-and-environment

The Department of Science and Environment
Department of Science and Environment is one of four departments at Roskilde University. The Department conducts basic and applied research within chemistry, physics, medical biology, molecular biology, environmental sciences and mathematics. Bachelor programs are offered within these areas, as are interdisciplinary Master programs. The Department’s laboratories are equipped with modern infrastructure and shared state-of-the art instrumentation. This includes recently acquired NMR, mass spectrometry (LC- and GC-MS, including high-resolution measurements and proteomics), and microscopy (AFM, confocal and fluorescence) instruments, microscope with cold stage, rate freezer and climate cabinets, GMO class 2 labs, flow cytometry, NGS, Q-PCR facilities together with calorimetry (ITC and DSC), chromatography (HPLC), and scattering (DLS, SAXS) instruments. For environmental science research is TOC, AAS, FTIR, ICP MS, GC MS, HPLC, CHNS elemental analyzer, ion chromatograph, FIA and electronic particle counters i.e., Coulter counters available.

Read more here https://ruc.dk/en/department-science-and-environment

Responsibilities and tasks
The PhD position is an educational position, and the main tasks are in accordance with chapter 3, Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions (https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/engelsk-ph-d-bekendtgorelse.pdf)

The ideal candidate is expected to:

  • Lead a PhD project in the research group as a team member.
  • Perform in vitro cell biology experiments investigating the mechanism of action of candidate RNA therapeutics in different cell models.
  • Analyze efficiency and toxicity of lead RNA therapeutics.
  • Work with cell lines and advanced primary cell models of target organs (such as adipose tissue, islets of Langerhans, skeletal muscle, or neurons).
  • Mentor younger students within the focus of the research project or contribute to undergraduate teaching.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate holds an MSc in life science, cell biology, human biology or molecular biology, and has an outstanding track record and a critical mindset. Moreover, an open mentality with focus on research communication, inter-disciplinary curiosity and teamwork will be required to succeed. Moreover, the following qualifications are sought for:

  • Key knowledge of cell biology and skills in cell biology such as cell culture is required.
  • Experience with research in metabolic disease (obesity, type 2 diabetes or related field) will be an advantage.
  • It will be a significant advantage with prior experience in isolating and handling primary cells or tissue experiments, such as pancreatic islets, adipocytes, myocytes or neuronal explants. 
  • Proficiency with using R or Python for data-analysis will be a strength.

You are required to be enterprising and to possess good communication skills and to be a visible, involved participant in the department’s daily activities and in the INM PhD network, in addition to being willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration also across the department.

Assessment
In the assessment of candidates, consideration will be given to:

In the assessment, regarding enrolment in the graduate program consideration will also be given to the following criteria:

  • Educational skills and any further professional qualifications
  • Grades at Master’s programme or equivalent.
  • Quality and relevance of the project description.
  • Your description of the Ph.D. project – Here you describe in which direction you would like to work and how your qualifications fit into the project (approximately one page).
    • Quality and relevance of the project description
    • Quality and relevance of the methodical and theoretical choices
  • Consistency and coherence between the problem and the choice of method and theory.
  • If the PhD project seems realistic and feasible.
  • Ability to complete the PhD project.

Questions
For further information about the position, please contact Professor Louise T. Dalgaard (tel. (+45) 4674 2713) or email: ltd@ruc.dk).

Terms of employment
The employment is full time, and you will refer to Dean Susanne Sørensen.

The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.  

Application procedure 
After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.

Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.

The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and – later on – their assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Application 
To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/ 

Only applications in English are accepted. 

Applications must include: 

1. Cover letter 

2. CV 

3. Documentation of education including grades from Master’s programme or equivalent 

4. Your own description of the PhD project – Here you describe in which direction you would like to work and how your qualifications fit into the project (approximately one page)

5. Your suggested time schedule of the PhD project

6. Letters of recommendation

7. If applicable: Documentation for any research experience, work experience or publications. 
 

Please submit your application no later than 4 March 2024. 

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration. 

 

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

 

 

Deadline: 2024-03-04 at 23:59
Unit: Institut for Naturvidenskab og Miljø/Department of Science and Environment

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoc in RNA cell biology

Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, invites applications as post-doctoral fellow in RNA cell biology with expected start date from April 1st, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Description of the post-doc project
What the project can offer: A two-year fully funded position, with possibility for extension at Roskilde University in the research group of Professor Dalgaard, affiliated with the RNA-META center in collaboration with Aarhus University and ETH Zürich and funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The purpose of the center collaboration is to enhance the efficiency and utility of RNA-therapeutics with focus on metabolic disease. The research is highly interdisciplinary, involving cell biologists, molecular biologists, chemists, and in vivo pharmacologists. The post-doctoral fellow will join the Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy to obtain further training in specialized analyses and transferrable skills. The post-doc will attend scientific meetings and have the possibility for research stays at other institutions. For the right candidate, there will be excellent opportunities to influence the direction of the project.

Responsibilities and tasks
The postdoc’s work will include research within RNA cell biology. In addition, some amount of teaching is also required.

The ideal candidate is expected to:

  • Lead a specified project in the research group as a team member.
  • Perform in vitro cell biology experiments investigating the mechanism of action of candidate RNA therapeutics in different cell models.
  • Analyze efficiency and toxicity of lead RNA therapeutics.
  • Work with advanced primary cell models of target organs (such as adipose tissue, islets of Langerhans, skeletal muscle, or neurons).
  • Mentor younger or graduate students within the focus of the research project or with regard to experimental skills

Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent within cell biology, cellular physiology or molecular biology. Qualifications within the following scientific areas are required:

The ideal candidate has an outstanding track record of accomplishments and a critical mindset. Moreover, an open mentality with focus on research communication, inter-disciplinary curiosity and teamwork will be required to succeed. Moreover, the following qualifications are relevant:

  • Advanced experimental experience in cell biology is required.
  • Experience with research in metabolic disease (obesity, type 2 diabetes or related field) will be highly valuable.
  • It will be a significant advantage with prior experience in isolating and handling primary cells or tissue experiments, such as pancreatic islets, adipocytes, myocytes or neuronal explants. 
  • Proficiency with R, Python or similar for data-analysis is required.

The ideal candidate should be enterprising and possess good communication skills, be visible and involved in the department’s daily activities, in addition to being willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across the department and within the RNA-META center.

Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to:

  • Experience and qualifications as stated above.
  • Academic excellence and scientific production relevant to the field of RNA biology and metabolic disease.
  • The ability to promote and utilize research results.
  • Experience in mentorship and teaching.
  • Ability to communicate in written and spoken English.
  • Ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation.

The Department of Science and Environment
Department of Science and Environment is one of four departments at Roskilde University. The Department conducts basic and applied research within chemistry, physics, medical biology, molecular biology, environmental sciences and mathematics. Bachelor programs are offered within these areas, as are interdisciplinary Master programs. The Department’s laboratories are equipped with modern infrastructure and shared state-of-the art instrumentation. This includes recently acquired NMR, mass spectrometry (LC- and GC-MS, including high-resolution measurements and proteomics), and microscopy (AFM, confocal and fluorescence) instruments, GMO class 1 and 2 labs, flow cytometry, NTA, coulter counter, NGS, Q-PCR facilities, pipetting robots, calorimetry (ITC and DSC), chromatography (HPLC), and scattering (DLS, SAXS) instruments.

The post-doctoral position is within the Section of Molecular and Medical Biology: Molecular and Medical Biology | Roskilde University (ruc.dk)

Read more about the Department of Science and Environment at: https://ruc.dk/en/department-science-and-environment

Questions
For further information about the postdoc, please contact Professor Louise Dalgaard (tel. (+45) 4674 2713) or email: ltd@ruc.dk).

Terms of employment
The employment is on full time and you will refer to Dean Susanne Sørensen.

The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.  

Application procedure 
After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.

Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.

The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and – later on – their assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Application 
To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/ 

Only applications in English are accepted. 

Applications must include: 

1. Cover letter 

2. CV 

3. Documentation of education 

4. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here

5. A complete list of publications 

6. A maximum of 5 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment  

   If any of the publications that you want included in the assessment are the result of a joint effort, the extent and the nature of your contribution to each individual work must then be clarified in a co-author statement (find template here

Please submit your application no later than 4 March 2024. 

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration. 

 

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

Deadline: 2024-03-04 at 23:59
Unit: Institut for Naturvidenskab og Miljø/Department of Science and Environment

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.