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University of Southern Denmark

Postdoctoral Fellows in Quantum Computing

19. March 2023Engineering/it, Physical sciences/MathSDUW

The Centre for Quantum Mathematics (QM) at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a number of postdoctoral fellow positions in quantum computing. These positions are for a duration of two years and are part of a larger initiative of quantum activities at QM, cutting across mathematics, computer science, physics and a number of application areas including climate science, health, robotics, finance, and quantum key distribution.

The QM has several funding sources available from European and Danish sources for these positions, including the EU Horizon-DIGITAL-programme for projects such as "Scalable Continuous Variable Cluster State Quantum Technologies (CLUSTEC)", "Danish Quantum Communication Infrastructure (QCI.dk)", and the Region Syddanmark innovation project "Quantum Mathematics for Quality Decisions in the Liver Clinic (Qliver)" – all led by the PI Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen. The postdoctoral fellows can work on a wide range of topics related to these projects.

The targeted starting date of the positions is 1 August 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter. Application deadline: 15 April 2023.

The QM centre is located at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science on the international campus in Odense, Denmark. QM is newly established with the ambition to create a highly international and interdisciplinary group within a broad spectrum of pure mathematics and mathematical physics. Odense is a fast-growing international community with an open Scandinavian culture, affordable housing and living costs.

Job description / requirements
We are seeking candidates with a strong research background in quantum computing, including quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, quantum information, and quantum complexity theory.

The candidate must have
• A PhD degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or related fields.
• Significant experience with quantum computing, especially the design, analysis, and implementation of quantum algorithms.
• Good programming skills such as Python or C++.

A successful candidate will drive internationally competitive research collaborating with the world community in the field. The candidate is expected to contribute to QM’s excellent research and teaching environment. The candidates must furthermore have an emerging research track in the field. We are seeking highly motivated candidates, who work and communicate well in an international team. The candidates must be able to carry out independent and rigorous work at top international level.

Contact information
Further information is available from the Head of the Centre, Professor Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen at qm@sdu.dk.

One of the positions is subject to the entry into force of grant agreement no 810573 between SDU and European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme.

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

The application including the required attachments must be in English.

The applications must include:
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Certificates/diplomas (MSc and PhD) – Danish or English
• Research statement
• List of publications.

We are not permitted to directly contact your academic references under any circumstances, so please ensure their letters have reached us by the deadline.

Letters of recommendation should be submitted directly to qm@sdu.dk mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. Please note that these need to reach us before the deadline.

To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

Shortlisting may be used.

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

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

Further information for international applicants considering applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark. Please take a look at the webpage from our International Staff Office (ISO) at The University of Southern Denmark.

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

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 15th, 2023

Readvertisement – PhD Position in Advanced Electrolytic Capacitors

18. March 2023Engineering/itSDUW

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a 3-year position as PhD in the area of Power Capacitors and their applications. The position is located at the section Electrical Engineering in Sønderborg within the Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE). Starting date is September 1^st, 2023.

The task portfolio of the PhD will be linked to several projects within CIE. CIE is embedded in a powerhouse in electronics, which includes researchers and developers at universities and industries on both sides of the Danish-German border. CIE is a new initiative striving for high quality and great impact of its research, innovation, and education. Central to achieving this objective is access to state-of-the-art facilities and close collaborations with industries.

The aim of the position is to build strong knowledge and competencies within modern electrolytic including development of lifetime models and material characterization to produce a state-of-the art high voltage electrolytic capacitor.

Job description

You will conduct research in the field of modern electrolytic capacitors, develop models for lifetime prediction, methods to predict and test for reliability, understand physics of failures at elevated temperature. Research should be validated by theoretical, modelling, and experimental methods.
You will participate in planning, execution, and documentation of projects with industrial partners.
You will be involved in the daily supervision of master and bachelor students.
You will publish and present your work both at international conferences and in scientific journals with high impact.
You will assist in teaching activities.

Profile and requirements

You have a master’s degree in Power Electronics, Physics, Chemistry, or related fields.
You are a team player and have strong communication skills.
You are interested in a longer-term commitment in a growing research group and you are willing to work in close cooperation with industry.
You are fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Further information is available Associate Professor Thomas Ebel, Head of CIE, phone: +45 6550 1288, email: ebel@sdu.dk .

Applications will be assessed by an expert. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the Faculty.

An interview will be part of the assessment process.

Conditions of employment

Employment as PhD student is a temporary position. The employment will cease without further notice at the end of the period. However, given appropriate finances, the possibility for contract extension is available.

Employment is governed by the Protocol on PhD education signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

Research will be predominant in the position. Teaching assignments can be agreed individually. Furthermore, other types of assignments may occur.

The Faculty determines the distribution of the various assignments. The weighting of the different assignments may vary over time.

Application

The Faculty expects applicants to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on How to apply before applying.

All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.

In case you have more than one file per field you need to combine the pdf-files into a single file, as each field handles only one file.

Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb.

The applications must include:

- Application

Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants. Find the form at the Faculty website.

- Curriculum Vitae
- Certificates/Diplomas (MSc, PhD) – Danish or English transcripts
- Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Find the form at the Faculty website. Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”.

An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish). Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”.

The application must be in English.

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

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

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

Deadline: 2023-06-01 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Engineering

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday June 1st, 2023

Postdoc in Bioinformatics

16. March 2023Health/Life sciencesSDUW

Applications are invited for a postdoc position in Bioinformatics in the laboratory of DNRF Chair and Novo Nordisk Faculty Professor Vijay Tiwari (https://www.tiwarilab.com/) at the Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Southern Denmark (SDU).

The starting date is June 1, 2023 (or as soon as possible thereafter), and the initial contract is for 2 years with the possibility of extension for another two years.

Department of Molecular Medicine aims to generate new knowledge on the function of the human body and disease mechanisms, thereby contributing to improved human health. IMM hosts an interdisciplinary group of experts in cancer biology and neurobiology and is in close proximity to the experts in genomics, proteomics and chromatin biology. Such a promising environment elicits translational collaborations with clinical practice and research toward understanding mechanisms underlying the pathophysiology of various human diseases.

Tiwari lab works on single-cell genomics and gene regulation, combining new single-cell and spatial omics technologies with bioinformatics and machine learning. In this project, the candidate will develop new computational strategies to identify human genetic variation linked to cell fate changes in neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer. The candidate can use and combine single-cell ATAC-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, spatial gene expression, and whole-genome sequencing (with long reads) data. The candidate will get the opportunity to explore new analysis methods using deep learning. Depending on the interest, it is also possible to be involved in the wet lab, to perform single-cell sequencing and other experiments.

To learn more, please refer to the selected publications from the Tiwari lab:

Nature Cell Biology, 2022, 24, 1265–1277; Genes & Development, 2020, Sep; 34(17-18):1190-1209; Nature, 2019, Mar; 567(7746):113-117; Cell Stem Cell, 2018, Oct 4; 23(4):557; Nature Communications, 2017 Nov 15;8(1):1523; The EMBO Journal, 2016 Jan 4;35(1):24-45; J Cell Science, 2015 Dec 1;128(23):4380-94; The EMBO Journal, 2015 Aug 13;34(16):2162-81; Genome Research, 2015 Sep;25(9):1309-24; Nature Communications, 2013, Sep 27; 4:2478; Cancer Cell, 2013, 23, 768-783; PNAS, 2012 Apr 17;109(16): E934-43; Nature Genetics, 2012 Jan; 18;44(1):94-100; Nature, 2011 Dec 14;480(7378):490-5.

You will

• Employ new computational strategies to identify human genetic variation linked to cell-fate changes in cancer and neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Analyze bulk, single-cell and multi-omics datasets
• Lead projects on gene regulatory mechanisms that contribute to the development and disease
• Support research and development activities within the group
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of research activities
• Support the group leader in everyday routines including training new group members
• Support the group leader in grant applications and management
• Collaborate with internal and external partners
• Engage in teaching as required

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Bio-engineering, or equivalent.
• Excellent track record in Bioinformatics with at least one first-author publication
• Programming experience is required (Python, R).
• Experience with machine learning is a plus (e.g., Tensorflow/Keras/PyTorch).
• Experience with software containers and/or NextFlow is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and record-keeping skills
• Interest in working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
• Willing to collaborate with internal and external collaborators as well as support group members
• Experience and interest in teaching

We offer

• The possibility to engage in high-impact, multidisciplinary research
• A stimulating, diverse and international research environment
• An initial contract for two years, with the possibility of extension for another two years
• Advanced training opportunities
• Highly motivated research team and international collaborations
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities
• A supportive scientific and social network, including mentoring and career development
• A competitive salary and social benefits (e.g. health coverage, parental leave, social security etc.)
• Support with practical, social, and legal aspects (e.g. housing, visa, tax etc.) through our international staff office (ISO) and the department.

For further information, please contact Professor Vijay Tiwari at tiwari@health.sdu.dk

Employment

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Apply

Applications must be in English and submitted electronically using the link “Apply online”.

The attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb.

We strongly recommend that you read “How to apply” before you apply – see below

Application should include

A letter stating your specific interest, motivation, and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages).
A detailed CV, including personal contact information (max three pages).
A complete and numbered publication list.
Evidence of Master’s and Ph.D. degrees.
A research plan
A teaching portfolio
At least two signed reference letters mentioning the applicant’s name. (Should your referees wish to send their letters directly, please have them use e-mail: tiwari@health.sdu.dk mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line.) Please note that these also need to reach us before the deadline.

Only applications submitted online and written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

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

Applications may be shortlisted.

Living and working in Denmark

Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment. The International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark. Among other things, the staff answers questions concerning salary, taxation, housing and accompanying family.

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

Further details

How to apply

Deadline: 2023-04-16 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday April 16th, 2023

Postdoc position on integration of pyrolysis and anaerobic digestion

16. March 2023Engineering/itSDUW

The Department of Green Technology at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for one 1-year postdoc position in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering. Ideal candidate should have background in anaerobic biotechnology and/or thermal treatment.

The Postdoc project is funded by a Danish funding source. The project concerns the integration of pyrolysis and anaerobic digestion. The focus is on developing a process for the integration of pyrolysis oil and syngas with a biogas plant. The project also involves the characterization of the biochar and its standardization as a product. The project has high flexibility depending on the results obtained during the system conceptualization, so we welcome innovative and creative ideas and a collaborative mindset.

Expected start date and duration of employment
The postdoc position is 1 year and is available from 1^st of September 2023 or soon thereafter.

What we expect
Candidates must have a relevant PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or any related discipline. Previous experience in designing and running lab experiments is desired.

The preferred candidate have the following additional skills:

Hands on experience in pyrolysis experiments
Experienced with anaerobic digestion reactors
Competences within gas fermentation and an understanding of gas-liquid mass transfers
Ability to design and perform experiments
Ability to perform in-depth and critical data analysis
Strong writing and communication skills
Able to work both independently and in a team

The candidate is expected to:

Actively involved in lab-scale research
Disseminate the research findings in scientific publications, conferences, and/or other public domain
Participate in the supervision and training of MSc, and BSc students
Apply for scholarships to obtain additional funding

Research will be predominant in the position. Teaching assignments can be agreed individually. Furthermore, other types of assignments may occur to a limited degree. The Faculty determines the distribution of the various assignments. The weighting of the different assignments may vary over time.

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

The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.

Application Procedure
Please read How to Apply (https://www.sdu.dk/en/service/ledige_stillinger/soegjob) before submitting the application.

The application must be in English and must include the following:

Application letter (stating your interest, relevance, and motivation)
Curriculum vitae (including list of publications)
Certificates, (PhD and Masters combined as one single pdf-file)
Research plan (briefly describing your best idea for the integration of pyrolysis and anaerobic digestion)
Publication (A copy of one of the candidate’s manuscripts or publications that they consider to be their most significant scientific contribution)
A statement on why they consider that manuscript/publication to be their most significant scientific contribution (not to exceed 250 words)

Assessment
Applications will be assessed by an expert. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the Faculty. An interview might be part of the assessment process. Short listing will be used in the evaluation process.

Contact information
For information about the Department of Green Technologies, please see https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/institutter_centre/igt-green-technology

Further information about this position is available from Assistant Professor Muhammad Tahir Ashraf, e-mail: muta@igt.sdu.dk and Special Consultant Lars Yde, e-mail: lay@igt.sdu.dk.

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

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

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

Deadline: 2023-05-31 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Engineering

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday May 31st, 2023

Post Doc position in Quantitative Models for Maritime Logistics with emphasis on Offshore Energy Sector

16. March 2023Engineering/itSDUW

The Department of Technology and Innovation University of Southern Denmark in Odense (SDU), invites for applications to a 3-year Post Doc position with teaching obligations on the topic of Quantitative Models for Maritime Logistics with an emphasis on challenges of the Offshore Energy sector. The starting time of the position is 1^st October 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter, and the location is at SDU’s main campus in Odense.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
SDU has based on strategic sources and funding from Orients Fund initiated a cross disciplinary research and innovation project called the Maritime Research Platform (MRP) aimed at making the Danish and European maritime industry more sustainable and competitive in the global marketplace for offshore energy (wind, oil, gas, carbon capture, power-to-x) shipping and logistics services. The project consists of six work packages (WP) where WP2 is in scope for this Post Doc position. WP2 is intended to address business, operations and / or logistics challenges of the offshore energy maritime industry via contributing to development and validation of decision support tools which can guide commercial, operational, or technical business decisions in the short and long term for shipping companies, ports, service businesses, etc. based on a robust data foundation.

A potential project deliverable can include decision support tools and models to forecast long- or short-term demand for specific offshore energy maritime assets (project cargo, multi-purpose, tanker, installation, cable laying, crew vessels, port, bunkering infrastructure etc.) and / or services (offshore wind turbine installation, inspection of offshore constructions, supply of bunkers and spare parts, transportation of crew etc.). Another potential project deliverable can include decision support tools and models for scheduling and execution of voyages, bunkering etc. of offshore installation vessels, supply, crew vessels etc. based on demand and supply, wind, and weather conditions and the like.

To be able to realize decision support tools and models, the Post Doc should preferably be able to build a set of quantitative models using methods from areas of Operations Research, Statistics, Simulation, and Economics etc. Such models can preferably be built, run, and validated in various software and computing environments such as Anylogic, Python, Julia, using a combination of appropriate methods within scheduling, optimization, heuristics, simulation, and data science.

The Post doc candidate will have significant freedom to shape the research and innovation effort in directions of own interest. The candidate is expected to identify relevant industry partners and collaborate and with them as part of the project, for example gathering data from and sharing findings.

The Post Doc candidate will…

…conduct research and innovation in the corresponding research area, covering the before-mentioned activities.
…work closely with key stakeholders in the SDU Maritime Research Platform and the Offshore Energy Maritime Industry.
…publish and present academic work both at international conferences and in scientific journals with high impact.
…publish and present industrial innovations at events for industry professionals.
…take part in teaching and supervision activities in the field of Operations & Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Modelling and Simulation, Data Science, Ship Operations and Maritime Logistics.

This Post Doc position is fully funded.

WHAT WE EXPECT:
The successful candidate will conduct application-oriented research with a team of industry partners in the Offshore Energy Maritime Industry. The desired candidate should hold a PhD. degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, Shipping and Logistics or equivalent (equivalent to a Danish PhD degree) and should demonstrate:

Skilled in data-driven analytics and mathematical modelling/optimization, preferable in Anylogic, Python or R, Julia.
Be comfortable with various programming languages and willingness to learn new if needed.
Knowledge about offshore maritime and energy operations is an advantage.
Willingness to do applied science and support project team, industrial partners, and overall research project progress.
Interest in longer term commitment to a growing research group.
Passion to work with students and to contribute to teaching / supervision of (master) students.
Comfortability with working both independently and within an international team.
Very good written and oral communication skills.
Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
Good written and oral communication skills

Familiarity with or dedicated interest in exploring the domain of Offshore Maritime and Renewable Energy Industries as experience with creating qualitative and/or quantitative models in business / industrial settings will be considered as an advantage.

WORKPLACE DESCRIPTION:
SDU offers a vigorous international research environment with a balance of male and female researchers, excellent facilities, inclusive the new Robotics and Additive Manufacturing Laboratories at University of Southern Denmark, a long-term strategic initiative created to support research, teaching, and industrial collaboration and experimentation. SDU expect to increase its’ collaboration with industrial companies and associations in the coming years across industrial sectors.

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Further information is available from Associate Professor Julia Pahl, phone: +45 93 50 70 81, email: jp@iti.sdu.dk or Head of Section Niels Gorm Maly Rytter, phone: +45 29 10 37 29 email: ngry@iti.sdu.dk.

If you experience technical problems when uploading your application, pleasecontact support-sdujob@sdu.dk.

For further info, check: https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/sdumechanicalengineering/researchareas/maritim-teknologi/sdu-maritime-research-platform)

Conditions of employment
Employment as a postdoc requires scientific qualifications at PhD level. Employment as a postdoc is temporary and will cease without further notice at the end of the period.
Research will be predominant in the position. Teaching assignments can be agreed individually. Furthermore, other types of assignments may occur to a limited degree. The Faculty determines the distribution of the various assignments. The weighting of the different assignments may vary over time.

The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.

Application procedure

The faculty expects applicants to read How to apply before applying.

The application must be in English and must include:

The application deadline is 01.05.2023

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

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

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

Deadline: 2023-05-01 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Engineering

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday May 1st, 2023

PhD position on model-, simulation-, and data-based control of crane-based robotic operations

14. March 2023Engineering/itSDUW

SDU Robotics, part of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in the area of model- and simulation-based analysis and control of a novel robotic production system for the energy sector. The position will be vacant from 1 May 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter, and is for a 3-year period. Main work location is Odense/ Denmark at SDU and Odense Havn (Odense Port).

****** If you happen to attend the European Robotics Forum (ERF), taking place 14-16 March 2023 in Odense, make sure to visit our joint LSP exhibit with Güdel on floor level 1 – and contact Professor Christian Schlette via email (chsch@mmmi.sdu.dk) to meet and to learn more about the position. ******

Research environment

The candidate will be part of the project Mobile Robot Crane Platform funded by EUDP. The project takes place in the context of SDU’s newly established center for Large Structure Production (LSP). LSP’s central ambition is to provide a physical “go-to” lab for companies in the sectors maritime, construction and energy to carry out research, development and testing of novel solutions in the production of large structures, such as buildings, ships and offshore platforms.

The project Mobile Robot Crane Platform is integrated in the unit SDU Robotics that is at the core of the Odense Robotics Cluster involving 130+ startups and established companies in robotics. We are specialized in robot solutions involving modelling, simulation and control of advanced robot technologies (systems and services) for industrial, welfare and medical applications.

Our group is involved in a variety of national and European projects and features a strong network of academic and industrial partners. We solve challenging research problems derived from real-life challenges by implementing novel robot solutions. In particular, the candidate will contribute to developing Digital Twin-based solutions for analyzing, simulating and programming robotic equipment together with our partner Inrotech.

We value teamwork, professional diligence, enthusiasm for robotics and the drive to adopt new skills and extended responsibilities. We offer an open, international team, with flexible work organization and support of individual development.

Job description

The overall objective of the project is to design, develop and control a mobile robot crane platform that en-ables the automation of accurate and precise production processes at heights of 15-20 meters, as they occur specifically in the energy sector.

The main activities in the project will be industrial R&D tasks carried out by engineers. These tasks will focus on implementing the hardware and software of the integrated system and operating it in applications. However, a crucial PhD research activity is required to enable the intended control of the integrated system on a fundamental level, namely the development of an overarching control of the integrated system.

The candidate will design and implement methods to i) allow for a 3D simulation of the system kinematic and dynamic behavior based on a mathematical model and a geometric model of the system, ii) generate and control ideal motions of robot arm, crane arm and mobile platform based on the 3D simulation, iii) generate control signals from the output of the motion controller as input to the given hardware controllers of the integrated system.

Profile and requirements

The candidate is expected to have most of the following qualifications:

Master’s degree in engineering (equivalent to a Danish master’s degree), preferably supported by first academic publications
Documented experience with dynamic resp. physics simulations (preferably in MuJoCo)
Documented knowledge in industrial robotics and various types of simulation
Strong mathematics skills and practical knowledge in 3D modelling
Strong programming skills (particularly in C/C++ and Python)

Ability to work independently as part of an agile team, with a strong sense of responsibility
Willingness to engage in application-oriented R&D, by closely interacting with company staff

Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to have excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken).

Contact information

Have a look at www.linkedin.com/company/large-structure-production/ to meet our team.

For further information, please contact Professor Christian Schlette via email (chsch@mmmi.sdu.dk) or on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/christian-schlette/).

If you experience technical problems you must contact support-sdujob@sdu.dk.

Conditions of employment

Applicants are required to have a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master’s degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position (start salary amounts to approx. 3.748 EUR per month incl. supplements).

Employment of a PhD fellow can only happen after the Head of the PhD School has approved the candidate for admission to the PhD school. Employment and enrollment will cease without further notice at the end of the period.

A PhD fellow is not allowed to have any kind of sideline employment, while enrolled as PhD fellow at the faculty.

Employment is governed by the Protocol on PhD Research Fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

The successful candidate will be enrolled at SDU in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order), read more here.

The assessment process

Read about the assessment and selection process. Shortlisting, interview, and test may be part of the assessment process.

Applications procedure

The Faculty expects applicants to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on How to apply before applying.

The application deadline is 31 March 2023.

The application must be in English and must include the following (the required forms must be found at the Faculty website):

Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants. Find the form at the Faculty website.
Motivation letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. 2 pages). Upload in the field called “Project description”.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae including personal contact information, research and teaching experience, list of publications (if any), and a description of your computational skills.
In case you have any publications, a maximum of 2 examples of relevant papers. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication.
Verified copies of the official bachelor diploma and master’s diploma and transcripts of exams, both the original documents and in professional English translation.
Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Find the form at the Faculty website. Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”.
An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish). Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”.
An official and verified written assessment of the thesis or dissertation project from the grade giving institution, if the thesis/examination project is evaluated by approved/passed. The statement must clearly state that the candidate has been among the top 30 pct. in the graduation class for the study programme.
References (names and emails) and/or reference letters may also be included. You’re welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.

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

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

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

Deadline: 2023-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Engineering

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday March 31st, 2023

REANNOUNCEMENT – Postdoc Position – Federated Machine Learning for Complex Multi-OMICS Data

13. March 2023Physical sciences/MathSDUW

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Southern Denmark for the Computational Biology laboratory chaired by Professor Richard Röttger invites applications for a postdoctoral position within the field of federated machine learning and AI to be filled as soon as possible, for a period of initially 12 months with the prospects of being prolonged. Application deadline: 31 March 2023.

The research is part of a large European effort, FeatureCloud, to establish privacy-aware federated machine learning approaches to enable the mining of distributed, sensitive data. Currently, one major roadblock of biomedical research is that the valuable data is scattered around the globe, and sharing, and consolidating, data is simply not possible due to privacy concerns. With FeatureCloud, we are seeking to elevate this prohibitive problem by allowing federated machine learning, i.e. we leave the data in the safe harbour of storage and train local models at the sites; thereafter only the model parameters are consolidated in a central instance to create a model of similar capabilities as a conventional model trained on all the available data.

The successful candidate will develop novel approaches for federated machine learning of systems medicine and multi-OMICS data in particular. The candidate will be embedded in a highly international and powerful consortium as a member of the Computational Biology group which offers a wide expertise in machine learning on biomedical data, both in the realm of unsupervised as well as supervised learning. We also provide the candidate with direct access to state-of-the-art computing facilities optimized for deep learning and distributed computing.

We are seeking outstanding candidates with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, who are strong in written and oral communication (in English), and have documented experience in data science, machine learning and software development of complex systems. Expertise in the analysis of biological data is an advantage, but not a requirement. Expertise in computer security and data privacy are welcome, but not required.

Place of work:
Computational Biology Group (Professor Richard Röttger, roettger@imada.sdu.dk), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, located at the main campus of the University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.

Application must be made in the form of a Declaration of Interest and must include the following documents:
1. Letter of motivation and proposed project description, outlining the candidate’s ideas of how to approach the project (max. two pages).
2. Curriculum vitae, including information on previous employment, list of programming skills mastered by the applicant, and teaching and supervision experience.
3. A list of publications stating the scientific publication(s) on which the applicant wishes to rely (if available).
4. A certified copy of your PhD degree certificate
5. At least one letter of recommendation from supervisors or previous employers.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

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

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

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

Deadline: 2023-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday March 31st, 2023

Postdoc Position in the Field of Supramolecular Chemistry and Polymer Catalysis

12. March 2023Physical sciences/MathSDUW

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, SDU in Odense invites applications for a postdoc position in the field of Supramolecular Chemistry and Polymer Catalysis in the Dr Changzhu Wu group. Wu group is working on enzyme catalysis, in which cutting-edge materials/molecules are designed to improve biocatalyst performance. The group applies interdisciplinary expertise in the field of enzyme catalysis, chemistry, polymer science, engineering, and microbiology to develop industrially relevant biocatalysts for applications.

This postdoc project is funded by Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF) in the framework of Project Grants in the Natural and Technical Sciences. The project intends to develop supramolecular enzymes by combining enzymes/proteins with supramolecular polymers. Our group is specialized in the design of supramolecules and synthetic polymers as well as molecular catalysis design, and protein modification.

We are a highly dynamic and international research group, actively engaging with on-site partners, e.g. Danish Institute for Advanced Study, Biomolecular Nanoscale Engineering Center, and SDU Protein Production and Purification Platform. We also work together with international groups in Germany and China for polymer design and enzyme catalysis.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious, and independent candidate with relevant background.

The ideal candidate has the following competences and skills:
• A PhD degree in supramolecular chemistry, polymer chemistry, enzyme catalysis, or related disciplines with a good experience in organic synthesis or molecular catalysis design.
• Excellent publication record in the relevant field.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (English) for effective teamwork across disciplines.
• Preferably a background in supramolecular catalysis, organocatalysis, organometallic catalysis, polymer catalysis, protein-polymer conjugation or similar.

Starting date: As soon as possible. The position is for up for two years with the possibilities to extend for one more year. Application deadline: 30 April 2023.

For further information please contact Dr Changzhu Wu, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, e-mail: wu@sdu.dk.

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is one of four departments at the Faculty of Science, SDU and is located in Odense. The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is a department focused on basic research. We are happy to move beyond traditional disciplines and work to develop new technologies and sciences across physics, chemistry, pharmacy, mathematics, computer science and biology. The department’s research thus contributes to new knowledge and solutions with applications in the areas of climate, environment, energy and health.
The department has a strong chemistry programme with leading international researchers within Catalysis, Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Green Chemistry and Computational Chemistry. In addition to the chemical research programme the department has a strong research profile within Pharmaceutical Technology. The position is places in the Chemistry and Pharmacy section.

The application must include the following:
• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment.
• A full list of publications stating the scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to rely.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

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

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

Deadline: 2023-04-30 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday April 30th, 2023

Postdoc Position in the Field of Organic Chemistry and Artificial Enzyme

12. March 2023Physical sciences/MathSDUW

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, SDU in Odense invites applications for a postdoc position in the field of organic chemistry and artificial enzyme in the Dr Changzhu Wu group. Wu group is working on enzyme catalysis, in which cutting-edge materials/molecules are designed to improve biocatalyst performance. The group applies interdisciplinary expertise in the field of enzyme catalysis, chemistry, polymer science, engineering, and microbiology to develop industrially relevant biocatalysts for applications.

This postdoc project is funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF) in the framework of DFF Sapere Aude leader. The project intends to develop artificial enzymes by combining enzymes/proteins with polymer catalysts. Our group is specialized in polymer synthesis, molecular catalysis design, and protein modification.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious, and independent candidate with relevant background.

The ideal candidate has the following competences and skills:
• A PhD degree in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, or related disciplines with a strong background in organic synthesis or molecular catalysis design.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (English) for effective teamwork across disciplines.
• Excellent publication record in the relevant field.
• Preferably a background in polymer catalysis, organocatalysis, organometallic catalysis, supramolecular catalysis, protein-polymer conjugation, or similar.
• Experience with asymmetric catalysis for organic synthesis.

Starting date: As soon as possible.
The position is for two years with the possibility to extend for one more year. Application deadline: 30 April 2023.

For further information please contact Dr Changzhu Wu, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, e-mail: wu@sdu.dk.

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

The application must be in English and include the following:
• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment.
• A full list of publications stating the scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to rely.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

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

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

Deadline: 2023-04-30 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday April 30th, 2023

Postdoctoral fellowship in depression and network modelling

7. March 2023Health/Life sciencesSDUW

The Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Odense, invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship within the research areas of network modelling, depression, and clinical neuropsychology.

The postdoc position is for 2 years, with a possible 3rd year extension, starting on the 17th of April 2023 or soon thereafter.

The Department of Psychology is a vibrant, inclusive workplace hosting an engaged group of faculty, postdocs and PhD students. The department has close collaborations with Odense University Hospital, and its research covers a wide range of health-related topics and methodologies.

The position and the project

The focus of the position is on developing models that map how everyday psychological distress symptoms interact through time with a person’s activities, neurocognitive abilities and life events to lead to depression, in both people who have never been depressed before and those currently in recovery from depression.

We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious candidate with an interest in the area of quantitative methods, bioinformatics, clinical neuropsychology, and network theory of psychopathology.

The candidate should have experience with network modelling and programming. Experience with systematic reviews and meta-analysis is an asset, but not a prerequisite for the position.

The successful candidate will work on the project “Dynamic network modelling of depression: towards personalised treatment targets” funded by the Lundbeck Foundation. The successful candidate will join a research group with an expertise in clinical psychology, psychiatry, mathematical modelling and statistics, led by Associate Professor Maria Semkovska in a collaboration between the Department of Psychology, Odense University Hospital and the Danish Twin Research Center. The primary place of work will be at the Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense.

Required qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, computer science, bioinformatics, statistics, epidemiology, psychology, public health, psychiatry or a connected field
• Excellent research track record, including at least two first-authored peer-reviewed publications relevant to network modelling, network theory and/or network meta-analyses.
• Fluency in programming as needed for network analyses (e.g., R/python)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and record-keeping skills
• Willingness to collaborate with internal and external collaborators as well as support the project’s research group members
• Interest in teaching
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

We offer

• An exciting job
• The possibility to engage in high-impact, multidisciplinary research
• A dynamic, diverse and international research environment that values collaboration among colleagues
• Learning and applying new analytical methods to large data sets
• An initial contract for two years, with the possibility of extension for another year
• Flexibility in planning working hours
• Advanced professional training opportunities
• Possibility of participation in international conferences
• For international candidates, support with practical, and social aspects (e.g., housing, researcher taxation etc.) through our international staff office (ISO) (https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/international_staff )
• For the right candidate, there will be possibilities to influence the project and develop new project ideas within the project frame.

The application must be in English.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Associate Professor Maria Semkovska (msemkovska@health.sdu.dk ).

Employment

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Apply

Applications must be in English and submitted electronically using the link “Apply online”.

The attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb.

We strongly recommend that you read “How to apply” before you apply – see below

Application should include

• A letter of motivation
• A curriculum vitae
• PhD diploma or – for soon to be graduating PhD students – a positive assessment of the PhD thesis defence certificate
• List of publications indicating the publications attached
• Three of the most relevant publications

Only applications submitted online and written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

Applications may be shortlisted.

Living and working in Denmark

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

Further details

How to apply

Deadline: 2023-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday March 31st, 2023

PhD Positions at SDU Center for Energy Informatics

1. March 2023Engineering/itSDUW

The SDU Center for Energy Informatics is currently seeking highly qualified and motivated individuals for several open PhD positions. These positions are within the following topics: Transfer learning for improving energy performance in industrial processes, Reinforcement learning for sustainable e-mobility, Explainable AI for integrated energy systems, Predictive asset management and maintenance, and Data-driven optimization for energy efficient and cost-effective building retrofits.

The SDU Center for Energy Informatics is a leading research center that focuses on the development of innovative solutions for the green transition of the energy sector. We are dedicated to advancing the understanding and research of energy informatics through the development and application of innovative technologies and methods.

As a PhD student at the SDU Center for Energy Informatics, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects in the field of energy informatics, contribute to the state of the art of the field, and develop your skills as an independent researcher. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers and industry partners, and to participate in a vibrant and supportive research community.

The ideal candidate for these PhD positions should have a strong academic background in computer and data science, energy and software engineering, or a related field. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong ability to work independently and in a team. Successful candidates should have a passion for energy informatics and a desire to make a significant contribution to the field through their research.

Contact information
For more information about the PhD positions and the SDU Center for Energy Informatics, please visit our website https://www.sdu.dk/en/energyinformatics or contact Head of Center, Professor Bo Nørregaard Jørgensen at bnj@mmmi.sdu.dk.

Conditions of employment
Applicants are required to have a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master’s degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position (start salary amounts to approx. 3.378,- EURO per month incl. supplements).

A PhD fellow is not allowed to have any kind of sideline employment, while enrolled as PhD fellow at the faculty.

The successful candidate will be enrolled at SDU in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order), read more here.

The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.

Application procedure
The Faculty expects applicants to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on How to apply before applying.

The application deadline is April 12, 2023.

If you experience technical problems, you must contact support-sdujob@sdu.dk.

The application must be in English and must include the following – the required forms can be found at the above mentioned Faculty website:

Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants.
Statement of research stating your specific interest in one or more of the announced topics. Upload in the field called “Project description”.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including personal contact information, describing research, publications (if any), along with any other relevant information, e.g. teaching experience, computational skills etc.
Verified copies of the official bachelor diploma and master’s diploma and transcripts of exams.
Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”.
An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish). Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”.
Two letters of recommendation.

We look forward to receiving your application and to the opportunity to support your growth and development as a researcher in energy informatics!

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

Deadline: 2023-04-12 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Engineering

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday April 12th, 2023

Postdoc in Raman Spectroscopy

28. February 2023Physical sciences/MathSDUW

The Department of Biology at the University of Southern Denmark seeks to fill a two year postdoc position in Raman Spectroscopy from 1 April 2023 or soon hereafter. Application deadline: 20 March 2023.

We are looking to explore the evolution of the carbon cycle over geologic time using Raman Spectroscopy as the primary tool. Work will entail detailed Raman analysis of carbon particles in ancient sedimentary rocks as well as the analysis of modern marine and river sediments.

The successful applicant will have a solid geological background, and track record of using Raman spectroscopy to analyze ancient carbon in rocks. We have in house a Horiba LabRAM Soleil Raman Spectrometer.

The successful candidate will be a part of Nordcee.

For further information please contact Professor Don Canfield, dec@biology.sdu.dk.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

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

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

Deadline: 2023-03-20 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday March 20th, 2023

PhD Position – AntCom

24. February 2023HumanitiesSDUW

Department of Language, Culture, History and Communication invites applications for a PhD-fellowship in AntCom. The position is available starting 1 September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Are you interested in cultural heritage, reception studies and/or the new frontiers of classics? Are you passionate about cutting-edge research but you also want to boost your skills by learning about new approaches and technologies? We might have something for you.

AntCom network publishes a call for 10 PhD fellowships within the training program “From Antiquity to Community: Rethinking Classical Heritage through Citizen Humanities”. The positions are funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the Marie Sktodowska-Curie Action, Grant Agreement 101073543.

Applications will be accepted from 24/02/2023 until 24/04/2023 at 12:00 pm (Central European Time).

Position no.	Project title	Recruiting Country
1	Hyperspectral analysis of books as cultural heritage	University of Southern Denmark
2	A forgotten heritage: fragments at SDU and the classical tradition in the Nordic countries	University of Southern Denmark
3	Unofficial classicism: walking through the Danish Archives	University of Southern Denmark
4	The hidden Greek: Greek paratexts and obliterated works in the palimpsests of the Biblioteca Capitolare in Verona	University of Verona
5	Commenting on Virgil in Late Antiquity: the Scholia Veronensia in the manuscript XL (38) of the Biblioteca Capitolare in Verona	University of Verona
6	Greek-Salentine literature of oral tradition: retrieval, classification and critical-literary analysis	University of Lecce
7	The neo-Hellenic dialect of Salento: evolution and erosion in the Hellenophone area and on the routes of central European and intercontinental emigration	University of Lecce
8	A lighthouse at the end of the world: The Herculine legend and its posterity in popular Galician culture,	University of Santiago de Compostela
9	The cult of Saint Marina in Allariz and Saint Thecla in A Guarda: archaeological heritage and ritual re-signification from pre-Roman times till today	University of Santiago de Compostela
10	Emotional visual narratives: The Trojan legend in the Veneto in the Trecento, official and unofficial reception	University of Santiago de Compostela

Eligibility criteria

The call is open to applicants of any age and nationality who meet the following requirements at the recruitment date:

Prior to the starting date of the PhD programme they must hold or be due to hold a Master’s Degree (e.g., Master of Science or Master of Arts) that would grant them access to doctoral level studies in the country where the degree was conferred.
Must not already hold a doctoral title.
Must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date (mobility Rule).

Any time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention (1951 Refugee Convention and the 1967 Protocol), compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays do not count towards the total.

Additional requirements can apply for specific positions. For further information, please consult the detailed information for each position at our website: https://antcom.eu/

Further information is available from the Head of Department Per Krogh Hansen at phone: +45 6550 1451, email: pkha@sdu.dk or Associate Professor Aglae Pizzone at phone: +45 6550 8960, email: pizzone@sdu.dk

Application, salary and conditions of employment etc.
A PhD Fellowship is a three-year position. Employment ends automatically by the end of the period. The holder of the fellowship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.

To qualify for a PhD position you must have completed a relevant master’s degree with a good assessment by the application deadline.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the Protocol on PhD Research Fellow signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations), Cirkulære om overenskomst for Akademikere i staten 2019 (the document only exists in Danish).

Applicants may apply for one or more positions, up to three positions in total. In case of multiple applications, applicants should submit one application with a separate research statement for each position and specify the priority order in their personal statement.

The following documents must be provided (please note that a page is considered as amounting to 2400 characters spaces included):

Application form
Personal statement (detailing the applicant’s motivations and goals within the program)
Detailed CV (max 2 pages) with emphasis on prior academic achievements
Research statement (max 2 pages) detailing how the applicant will approach the research project and how AntCom training goals fits into the applicant’s career plans. Please consider the reading list and leading questions included in each position’s description
Copy of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificate and transcript of records
PDF copy of the Master’s thesis
Diploma Supplement or List of courses, grade/rank, teachers (optional)
A reference letter by the MA supervisor and one other academic (or professionally relevant) reference, in particular if there are qualifications relevant to the position applied for that are not immediately evident from the submitted diplomas/transcripts (e.g. extra-curricular courses; voluntary attendance; no credits lending courses etc.)
Copy of an ID document valid at the time of the interview

All applications documents must be drafted in English. For certificates and other official documents, we accept the following languages: Castilian, Catalan, Danish, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Rumanian, Spanish, and Swedish.

Please always include a copy of original diploma/certificates. We only accept files in pdf-format no more than 10 MB per file. In case you have more than one file per field you need to combine the pdf-files into a single file, as each field handles only one file. We do not accept zip-files, jpg or other image files. All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee and the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns him/her. The assessment report will subsequently be forwarded to the Head of Department who will assemble an appointments committee. An interview may form part of the overall assessment of the applicants’ qualifications. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.

If the application does not meet the requirements mentioned above, the Faculty of Humanities may reject your application without further notice. Applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

Shortlisting and tests may be used in the assessment process. Please note that only a shortlisted applicant will receive an assessment.

Applications should be sent electronically via the link “apply online” and the Faculty expects applicants to read the information “How to apply” before applying.

We recommend that as an international applicant you take the time to visit Working in Denmark where you will find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark, as well as the International Staff Office at SDU.

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

Further information about the PhD-program at the Faculty of Humanities can be found here.

Deadline: 2023-04-24 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Humanities

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday April 24th, 2023

Postdoctoral Researcher in Cybersecurity for Secure and Open-Source Infrastructures

24. February 2023Engineering/itSDUW

SDU Software Engineering at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark invites applications for a fully-funded Postdoc position in Software Engineering in the area of cyber security for digital twins in open source infrastructures.

The research will be linked to the project ONE4ALL (Horizon Europe 2022), which aims to boost manufacturing plants’ transformation, especially SMEs, towards industry 5.0 (I5.0), reinforcing their resilience under unexpected changes in social needs. It is done through a human-and-sustainability-centred development of plug-and-produce reconfigurable cyber-physical production modules (RCPMs). Those will consist of self-reconfigurable mobile collaborative robots embedded with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices for real-time monitorisation and interconnectivity. Our part in this project is the digital replication of the physical modules and processes through data-driven digital twins and controlled by a self-learning AI-based distributed and multidisciplinary decision support system (DSS). The advertised Postdoctoral Researcher position focuses on cybersecurity for secure and open-source infrastructures.

SDU Software Engineering is a relatively new and growing section focusing on many aspects of software engineering and production from requirements to test as well as data and security across many domains. SDU Software Engineering collaborates intensely with industry, and it is expected that a large part of the research is in collaboration with companies across various domains. We are focusing on building a strong collaborative environment and we are currently expanding with many new positions.

Qualification requirements

A successful applicant should have:

PhD degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Informatics or equivalent
Experience with programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python, etc.)
Experience with cybersecurity and open-source infrastructures
Genuine interest in doing research and learning new concepts
Comfortable learning new programming languages if needed
Strong communication skills
Comfortable working both independently and within a team
Interested in longer term commitment in a growing research group
Fluent in English, both spoken and written

For more information, please contact Professor Sanja Lazarova-Molnar (slmo@mmmi.sdu.dk).

Practical information:

Starting date: May 1, 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Type of contract: full time

Employment: temporary assignment for 24 months, with a possibility for extension

Location: Odense (University of Southern Denmark, Campus Odense)

Application deadline: March 31, 2023

Assessment: Applications will be assessed by an expert. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the Faculty. An interview might be part of the assessment process. Shortlisting may be used.

Conditions of employment

SDU Software Engineering is focusing on long term employment relations and we will offer good support for the PostDocs’ academic and personal development.

Employment as a postdoc is temporary. The employment will cease without further notice at the end of the period.

Employment is governed by the Protocol on PhD Research Fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

Research will be predominant in the position. Teaching assignments including supervision and providing courses will be up to 50 %. Furthermore, other types of assignments may occur to a limited degree.

The Faculty determines the distribution of the various assignments. The weighting of the different assignments may vary over time.

Application

Your application must be uploaded through the link “Apply Online”. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Please read guidelines for applicants.

All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.

In case you have more than one file per field you need to combine the pdf-files into a single file, as each field handles only one file.

Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb.

The applications must include:

Application stating position(s) and reasons for applying. Elaborate how your experience and background fit the corresponding position(s). Please attach your motivated application to “application material” under “Research Plan”
A research proposal/description of your approach to the above project (max one page, excluding references)
Curriculum Vitae, including contact details for 2 references
Certificates/Diplomas (MSc, PhD) – Danish or English transcripts
An official document describing the educational structure and the grading scheme of the awarding universities
Examples of the most relevant publications (if available) and the applicant’s PhD thesis

The application must be in English.

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

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

Further information:

University of Southern Denmark: www.sdu.dk

The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute: www.sdu.dk/mmmi

SDU Software Engineering: https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/sdusoftwareengineering

Deadline: 2023-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Engineering

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday March 31st, 2023

Postdoctoral fellow in the ERC Starting project AUTONORMS: Autonomous weapons systems and use of force norms – China

20. February 2023AFVENTER - kke online endnu - nye jobSDUW

The Center for War Studies (CWS), University of Southern Denmark, Odense, wishes to appoint a Postdoctoral Fellow (100%) as part of the European Research Council funded project AutoNorms led by Ingvild Bode (Associate Professor at the Centre for War Studies, University of Southern Denmark). The starting date for the position is 1 August 2023. The position is available for a fixed term of 18 months and comes with a competitive, full-time salary.

The successful applicant will be covering China as part of the AutoNorms research team working on this five-year project (2020-2025), which explores how autonomous weapons systems (AWS) will change international norms governing the use of force. The AutoNorms project develops new theoretical approaches to study how norms, defined as understandings of appropriateness, manifest, and change through practices. It investigates norm emergence and change across four contexts of practices (military, transnational political, dual-use and popular imagination) in the US, China, Japan, and Russia. For more information about the AutoNorms project, please visit the project website.

Successful candidate(s) must be able and willing to support the CWS in realizing its two overarching strategic objectives: First, CWS strives to produce original ideas through high-quality and pioneering research. Second, CWS wants to address major societal challenges and to exchange knowledge with society through high-quality study programs and genuine engagement with societal actors and the wider public.

Key responsibilities:

Conduct and contribute to the production of research on Chinese practices in relation to autonomous weapons systems. Capturing these practices should span across different social contexts, in particular the military, dual-use, and popular imagination contexts;
Analyse research results and disseminate the conclusions of research through academic publications and by other means as required. This includes publishing at least two articles in a peer-reviewed journal; and at least two on a blog platform aimed at public dissemination;
Participate in regular meetings of the AutoNorms project;
Present papers at conferences;
Contribute to the organization of events and activities within the project;
Perform a number of research-related tasks such as engaging in knowledge exchange activities with the surrounding society, and conducting research management, including the mentoring of PhD students;
Participate in the intellectual life at SDU and CWS, including discussion groups, seminar workshops, and events.

Selection criteria

For applicants to qualify for the position, the following criteria must be met:

A PhD in International Relations broadly understood, or a PhD in Political Science with a specialization in International Relations, awarded by the time of appointment, with a thesis on a topic related to international security, constructivist International Relations and/or with a focus on China;
A delineated research profile aligned with strategy of the International Politics Section indicating a potential to make an international scholarly impact and facilitate research cooperation within the Centre for War Studies (CWS);
Documentation of an emerging publication record at an internationally recognized level;
Documentation of experience with and genuine interest in outreach or knowledge-sharing activities and/or cooperation with external partners;
Knowledge of constructivist International Relations theories broadly understood, including norm research and practice theories (desirable);
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies, autonomous weapon systems or similar topics (desirable);
A proficient or near-proficient speaker of English;
A proficient or near-proficient speaker/reader of Mandarin Chinese;
Experience with conducting expert interviews (desirable);
Evidence that you are an independent thinker and team player;
Evidence that you are dedicated to take part in the everyday academic and social environment at SDU.

About the University of Southern Denmark and the Centre for War Studies

The postdoctoral fellow will be associated with both the Centre for War Studies (CWS) and the international politics section of the Department of Political Science and Public Management at SDU. CWS is a multidisciplinary research unit promoting research into fundamental questions of war and peace. The international politics section of the Department of Political Science and Public Management offers introductory IR courses to bachelor students in political science and specialized graduate courses in political science, especially in the Master’s program in International Security and Law. The section trains doctoral candidates, sometimes in partnership with other Danish and European institutes and universities. Research is multidisciplinary and focuses mainly, though not exclusively, on contemporary security issues. For a detailed description of the research profile and activities, please visit the CWS website.

The department believes in fostering a stimulating and inspiring environment for both faculty members and students. The department’s ambition is therefore to recruit, develop, and retain talented scholars committed to both academic excellence and departmental development. Furthermore, the department wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Information

Enquiries about the project and the position can be addressed to the Principal Investigator, Ingvild Bode, email: bode@sam.sdu.dk. For further information about the Center for War Studies, please contact the joint heads, Trine Flockhart (flockhart@sam.sdu.dk) or Chiara de Franco (cdf@sam.sdu.dk). For further information about the Department, please contact the Head of Department, Signe Pihl-Thingvad (ssp@sam.sdu.dk) or Head of Section, Vincent Keating, (keating@sam.sdu.dk).

Application, salary, etc.

Appointment to the position requires a PhD or equivalent and will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

Researchers who have not worked in Denmark before taking up this position may be eligible for a special tax scheme that reduces Danish income tax for 7 years. You can find more information about this tax scheme here.

An application must include:

A detailed CV;
A cover letter (max. 2 pages);
A research plan (max 3 pages) for the next 4-5 years that describes the applicant’s:
- Potential to advance the field (both empirically and theoretically),
- Relationship to the aim and goals of AutoNorms project,
- Planned national and international collaborations,
- Potential to obtain external funding;
Certificates/Diplomas (MA and PhD degree);
A complete list of publications, which indicates which publications are most relevant for the position;
Up to 5 of the most relevant publications. Please upload a pdf for each publication. NOTE: If publications have been co-authored, co-author statements must be a part of this pdf and must include information like in this example. The statement is just for your inspiration.

All non-Danish documents must be translated into English.

Applications that are incomplete may be rejected without any substantive evaluation.

Assessment of applications will be done under existing Appointment Order for universities. Applications will be assessed by an academic assessment committee that determines whether applicants are qualified to be a postdoc according to the Scholarly Qualification Matrix. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material. The committee reserves the right to arrive at a decision solely based on the material submitted.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns him/her. The assessment report will subsequently be forwarded to the Head of Department who will assemble an appointment committee. The appointment committee will manage and complete a series of job interviews with especially promising applicants. On the basis of the applications, the written assessments, the job interviews, and a deliberation within the appointments committee, the Head of Department determines which candidate(s) will be offered the position.

Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 1 April 2023 using the link below. Uploaded files must be in Adobe PDF (unlocked) or Word format.

Read the guideline for applicants

Each field can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb.

Deadline: 2023-04-01 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Business and Social Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 1st, 2023

REANNOUNCEMENT – Postdoctoral Fellow in Fundamental Physics Searches with Quantum Sensors

19. February 2023Physical sciences/MathSDUW

One postdoctoral fellow position in particle physics is available in the group of Associate Professor Manuel Meyer at the Department of Physics and Chemistry, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense.

Application deadline: 9 April 2023.

Starting date of the position will be 1 May 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The newly formed Axion Dark Matter and Astroparticle research group focuses on searches for dark matter in the form of axions and axion-like particles (ALPs) both in astrophysical observations and dedicated laboratory experiments. It is supported by a Starting Grant from the European Research Council. The group is part of the CP3-Origins Centre which includes leading scientists from mathematics, particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology at SDU.

The nature of dark matter, which makes up more than 80% of the total matter in the Universe, is one of the most pressing questions in fundamental particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. Axions and ALPs are promising dark matter candidates which could be detected in the upcoming Any Light Particle Search (ALPS II) at DESY, Hamburg, Germany. ALPS II will start taking data later this year.

The successful candidate for this postdoc position is expected to conduct research and development for cryogenic single-photon detectors, in particular transition edge sensors (TES), for dark matter searches and possibly gravitational waves. Specifically, the candidate will help with the characterization and commissioning of the TES foreseen for ALPS II. Additionally the candidate will explore both experimental and data analysis schemes for an efficient background rejection. Furthermore, the candidate should investigate novel detector designs in collaboration with international partners to explore the usage of cryogenic detectors beyond ALPS II for the direct detection of light dark matter and the search for ultra-high frequency gravitational waves.

The successful candidate is expected to spend time both at SDU and at the ALPS II site at DESY, Hamburg, Germany. Postdoctoral researchers will also have the opportunity to attend summer schools, international conferences or other educational and supporting measures. They will also have the opportunity to participate in academic and soft skills training, as well as career planning support.

Specific Requirements:
· PhD in physics or particle physics or a related discipline
· Strong background in particle physics
· Experience in conducting and setting up laboratory experiments
· Experience in scientific computing, programming, and statistics
· Creative and systematic work ethic with the ability to propose new lines of research and high level of independence
· Excellent command of the English language
· Strong initiative and involvement in an international team environment.

Additionally, outstanding candidates will have experience in one or more of the following fields: cryogenic detectors, single quantum interference devices (SQUIDs), experimental rare-event searches, fiber-coupled optics, or Monte-Carlo simulations.

The position is initially for two years with the possibility for an extension by a third year. For further information please contact Associate Professor Manuel Meyer, e-mail: mey@sdu.dk.

Appointment as a postdoctoral fellow is for two years with a possibility for extension for another year. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period.

The application must include the following:
• A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages)
• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment
• List of publications
• Copy of PhD degree, including transcript of notes/grades
• At least two signed reference letters.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

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

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

Deadline: 2023-04-09 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday April 9th, 2023

PhD position in Advanced thin films for scalable energy conversion and storage devices

12. February 2023Engineering/itSDUW

The Center for Advanced Photovoltaics and Thin-Film Energy Devices (SDU CAPE), invites applications for a fully funded PhD fellowship in “Advanced thin films for scalable energy conversion and storage devices”. The PhD position is part of the new cross-disciplinary SDU Climate Cluster Elite center for ‘Solar Energy Conversion and Storage (SOLEN)’. The expected starting date is July 1st, 2023, for a 3-year period.

What we offer
The PhD position is a part of the new SDU Climate Cluster (SCC) Elite center SOLEN, which aims to design, develop, and bring forward new sustainable solar energy conversion and storage technologies using a strongly cross-disciplinary approach. For this PhD position, the activities focus on fabrication, characterization and scalable coating of organic, hybrid and metal oxide thin films, as well as their integration by design into new sustainable thin film devices for energy conversion and storage.

The majority of your working time is devoted to your own research studies. As a PhD student you are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate scientific results in English. We offer a fully funded PhD position for the duration of three years.

The successful applicant will be enrolled as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of Engineering.

What we expect
Candidates who have a previous master’s degree in a field relevant to the mentioned PhD-project may seek the fellowships (electrical engineering, material science, physics, chemistry and similar). Preferred candidates have experience with some of the following: Thin film fabrication and characterization, organic, hybrid and/or metal oxide semiconductors and thin films, Roll-to-Roll coating technology, devices for energy conversion and storage (e.g. thin film photovoltaics, supercapacitors, batteries, water electrolysis processes and green hydrogen). Due to the strong cross-disciplinary nature of the work, the candidate is expected to have excellent collaboration skills. Collaborative projects are considered an asset. A very good capability of communicating scientific results in English, both orally and in writing is required.

Workplace description / Research environment
SDU Climate Cluster’s (SCC) mission is, through interdisciplinary research, to contribute to climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest. That is, a society where no more greenhouse gas is emitted than is absorbed. SOLEN is a new Elite Center of SCC that span across four faculties at SDU, to foster in a cross-disciplinary manner new solar energy conversion and storage technologies based on green and sustainable solutions. The PhD position is hosted at SDU CAPE, Mads Clausen Institute, SDU Faculty of Engineering, which is an international research center working in the field of green energy technologies from scalable thin films. The position includes strong collaborations, research visits and co-supervision with the SOLEN research teams at the other faculties, which encompass Prof. Ulla Gro Nielsen and Associate Prof. Steffen Bähring (SDU FKF, Odense), Prof. Kerstin Fischer (SDU IDK), Prof. Brooks Alexandra Kaiser (SDU MERE), along with further collaborators at the Mads Clausen Institute as well as internal collaborators.

We offer a modern, inclusive, international, and interdisciplinary working environment with state-of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition of international collaboration. Our ambition is, to recruit, develop, and retain talented scholars committed to both academic excellence and departmental development.

Having a focus on green energy technologies – improving performance, device stability and up-scaling of thin film energy devices – the center has full access to an ISOS5 cleanroom and surface science laboratory facility for the fabrication and characterization of thin films and devices, as well as a Roll-to-Roll (R2R) facility for upscaling flexible devices. Our research center CAPE is a partner in various national and international research projects and networks that include collaboration partners from both academia and industry.

Read more on: http://www.sdu.dk/en/stillinger

Contact information
For information about the Mads Clausen Institute, please see www.sdu.dk/en/mci.

Further information about this position is available from Professor Morten Madsen, e-mail: madsen@mci.sdu.dk

Please be aware that we will not accept any email applications, as all applications must be submitted through the SDU online recruitment system.

If you experience technical problems, you must contact support-sdujob@sdu.dk.

A PhD fellow is not allowed to have any kind of sideline employment, while enrolled as PhD fellow at the faculty.

The successful candidate will be enrolled at SDU in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order), read more here.

The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.

Application procedure
The Faculty expects applicants to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on How to apply before applying.

The application deadline is March 31, 2023.

The application must be in English and must include the following – the required forms can be found at the above mentioned Faculty website:

Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants.
Motivation letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. 2 pages). Upload in the field called “Project description”.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including personal contact information, describing research, publications (if any), along with any other relevant information, e.g. teaching experience, computational skills etc.
Verified copies of the official bachelor diploma and master’s diploma and transcripts of exams.
Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”.
An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish). Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”.
Three names and emails of researchers, who can provide an informed reference letter at short notice.
Reference letters may also be included. You’re welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.

Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the http://www.sdu.dk/Om_SDU/Fakulteterne/Teknik/Forskning/Phd_TEK/Optagelse?sc_lang=en

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

About SDU and Sønderborg

The University of Southern Denmark was founded in 1966 and now as a multi-campus university has more than 27,000 students, almost 20% of whom are from abroad. It has more than 3,800 employees, and 115 different study programmes in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. Its main campus is located in Odense, while the newest campus is located in Sønderborg.

Sønderborg encompasses both a rural idyll and the pulse of the city center. Here you will find magnificent nature with beautiful forest and a long coastline, which invites to versatile water activities, but it is in many ways a distinct study city – from the student discounts on the cafés’ menu, the shopping opportunities, a festive nightlife to an active and exciting study environment characterized by professional, cultural and social networks and events. And whether you are into sports, tango, art or jazz, you will find more than 700 voluntary associations and sports clubs to back you up and give the whole family ample opportunity to unfold and cultivate their interest. Sønderborg is also a model city in Denmark on energy sustainability, in which a full CO2 neutrality will be achieved by 2029.

International applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment. International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark. Among other things, the staff answers questions concerning salary, taxation and housing. For further information on what it is like working at SDU, please read “10 good reasons why you should choose SDU”. Additional information about working in Denmark can be found at Work in Denmark.

SDU is actively working with UN’s 17 sustainable development goals, based on the free, critical and independent research and education. The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnicity, or any other personal background.

Applications must be received no later than March 31, 2023, after which the link will no longer be active.

Deadline: 2023-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Engineering

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday March 31st, 2023

PhD position in Validation and Testing of Data-Driven Digital Twins

11. February 2023Engineering/itSDUW

SDU Software Engineering at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark, invites applications for a fully-funded PhD position in Software Engineering in the area of digital twins, simulation and validation.

The research will be linked to the project ONE4ALL (Horizon Europe 2022), which aims to boost manufacturing plants’ transformation, especially SMEs, towards industry 5.0 (I5.0), reinforcing their resilience under unexpected changes in social needs. It is done through a human-and-sustainability-centred development of plug-and-produce reconfigurable cyber-physical production modules (RCPMs). Those will consist of self-reconfigurable mobile collaborative robots embedded with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices for real-time monitorisation and interconnectivity. Our part in this project is the digital replication of the physical modules and processes through data-driven digital twins and controlled by a self-learning AI-based distributed and multidisciplinary decision support system (DSS). The position focuses on the validation and testing of digital twins.

Qualification requirements

A successful applicant should have:

MSc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Informatics or equivalent
Experience with programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python, etc.)
Experience with modeling, simulation and data analytics
Genuine interest in doing research and learning new concepts
Comfortable learning new programming languages if needed
Strong communication skills
Comfortable working both independently and within a team
Interested in longer term commitment in a growing research group
Fluent in English, both spoken and written

For more information, please contact Professor Sanja Lazarova-Molnar (slmo@mmmi.sdu.dk).

Practical information

Starting date: August 1, 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Type of contract: full time

Employment: temporary assignment for 36 months

Location: Odense (University of Southern Denmark, Campus Odense)

Application deadline: March 31, 2023

Conditions of employment

SDU Software Engineering is focusing on long term employment relations and we will offer good support for the PhD students’ academic and personal development.

Employment as a PhD is temporary. The employment will cease without further notice at the end of the period.

Employment is governed by the Protocol on PhD Research Fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

Research will be predominant in the position. Teaching assignments can be agreed individually. Furthermore, other types of assignments may occur to a limited degree.

The Faculty determines the distribution of the various assignments. The weighting of the different assignments may vary over time.

Application

Your application must be uploaded through the link “Apply Online”. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Please read guidelines for applicants.

All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.

In case you have more than one file per field you need to combine the pdf-files into a single file, as each field handles only one file.

Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb.

The applications must include:

Application stating position(s) and reasons for applying. Elaborate how your experience and background fit the corresponding position(s). Please attach your motivated application to “application material” under “Research Plan”
A research proposal/description of your approach to the above project (max one page, excluding references)
Completed TEK PhD application form (Find the 5+3 form here)
Completed TEK PhD form for calculating grade point average. Upload in one of the fields called “publication” (find the TEK PhD forms here)
Curriculum Vitae, including contact details for 2 references
Certificates/Diplomas (MSc) – Danish or English transcript
An official document describing the educational structure and the grading scheme of the awarding universities
Examples of the most relevant publications (if available) and the applicant’s master thesis

The application must be in English.

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

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

University of Southern Denmark: www.sdu.dk

The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute: www.sdu.dk/mmmi

SDU Software Engineering: https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/institutter_centre/sdusoftwareengineering

Deadline: 2023-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Engineering

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday March 31st, 2023

Postdoc position in computational chemistry for organic solar cells

2. January 2023Engineering/itSDUW

The Mads Clausen Institute, Center for Advanced Photovoltaics and Thin-Film Energy Devices (SDU CAPE) invites applications for a fully-funded Postdoc position on Independent Research Fund Denmark Sapere Aude project “mayoPV Designing intrinsically stable organic semiconductor ”mayonnaise” blends for high-performing organic solar cells“. The starting date is June 1^st, 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter, for a 1-year period with the possibility of extension.

What we offer
The Postdoc project is part of the Independent Research Fund Denmark Sapere Aude project “mayoPV Designing intrinsically stable organic semiconductor ”mayonnaise” blends for high-performing organic solar cells”, which will be done in close collaboration with Prof. Kurt V. Mikkelsen from the University of Copenhagen. The overall project involves collaboration with Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Glasgow, Karlstad University, University of Copenhagen, and Technical University of Denmark. The main goal of the postdoc work will be to apply computational chemistry methods and develop a machine learning model to investigate a large chemical space of synthetically accessible modifications of chosen model molecules and determine their interactions within the active layer blend with other organic molecules.

The majority of your working time is devoted to research studies. As a Postdoc you are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate scientific results in English.

What we expect
Candidates with a relevant PhD (chemistry, physics, material science) and with previous experience in computational chemistry may seek the position. The computational and theoretical skills should include knowledge and experience with density functional theory, electron correlation methods, molecular properties, response theory and excited States, simulation techniques such as molecular dynamics or Monte Carlo methods, and molecular reaction dynamics.

Preferred candidates have additional experience relevant to the mentioned project within a few of the following topics: organic solar cells, organic semiconductors, thermodynamics of blends, blend morphology characterization, device physics, nanoparticle synthesis, colloidal chemistry, polymer additives, antioxidants, surfactants. Knowledge of characterization techniques, such as Fourier Transform IR spectroscopy, scanning differential calorimetry, transient optical spectroscopy or transient electrical measurements such as CELIV, electron spin resonance spectroscopy and synchrotron-based measurements will be useful.

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the work, the candidate is expected to have excellent collaboration skills. A very good capability of communicating scientific results in English, both orally and in writing, is required.

Workplace description / Research environment
We are an international research group working in the field of green energy technologies (https://www.sdu.dk/da/forskning/cape), and we are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our research team at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), campus Sønderborg, in the development of stable materials systems for organic photovoltaics. We offer a modern, inclusive, international and interdisciplinary working environment with state-of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition of international collaboration. Our ambition is to recruit, develop and retain talented scholars committed to both academic excellence and departmental development.

Having a focus on developing materials and devices for green energy technologies, the group has full access to an ISO5 cleanroom and surface science laboratory facility for preparation and characterization tasks, as well as a roll-to-roll facility for upscaling tasks. The research group is a partner in various national and international research projects and networks that include collaboration partners from both academia and industry.

This project will run as a part of a larger new activity on designing intrinsically stable organic semiconductor ”mayonnaise” blends for high-performing organic solar cells, sponsored by Independent Research Fund Denmark Sapere Aude funding.

Due to the strong collaboration with the group of Prof. Kurt V. Mikkelsen for this activity, work at both SDU in Sønderborg and University of Copenhagen during the postdoc period is to be expected.

Read more on: http://www.sdu.dk/en/stillinger

Contact information
For information about the Mads Clausen Institute, please see www.sdu.dk/en/mci.

Further information about this position is available from Associate Professor Vida Engmann, e-mail: engmann@mci.sdu.dk

Please be aware that we will not accept any email applications, as all applications must be submitted directly through the SDU online recruitment system.

If you experience technical problems please contact support-sdujob@sdu.dk.

The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.

Application procedure
The faculty expects applicants to read How to apply before applying.

The application must be in English and must include the following – the required forms can be found at the above-mentioned Faculty website:

Motivation letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. 2 pages). Upload in the field called “Project description”.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including personal contact information, describing research, along with any other relevant information, e.g. teaching experience, computational skills etc.
Verified copies of official Certificates/Diplomas (BSc, MSc and PhD)
List of publications with most relevant publications highlighted.
Up to three names and emails of researchers, who can provide an informed reference letter at short notice. (Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included.)

The application deadline is March 31^st, 2023.

About SDU and Sønderborg
The University of Southern Denmark was founded in 1966 and now as a multi-campus university has more than 27,000 students, almost 20 % of whom are from abroad. It has more than 3,800 employees, and 115 different study programs in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. Its main campus is located in Odense, while the newest campus is located in Sønderborg.

other things, the staff answers questions concerning salary, taxation and housing. For further information on what it is like working at SDU, please read “10 good reasons why you should choose SDU”. Additional information about working in Denmark can be found at Work in Denmark.

SDU is actively working with UN’s 17 sustainable development goals, based on free, critical and independent research and education. The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnicity, or any other personal background.

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

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

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

Deadline: 2023-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Engineering

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday March 31st, 2023

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