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Postdoctoral Researcher or Project Researcher, (environmental) Social Sciences

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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä is currently seeking to recruit:

A Postdoctoral Researcher or a Project Researcher, for a fixed term of one year, starting on 1.3.2024 or earlier.

The researcher position is hosted by the Transition for Secure and Sustainable Societies (TS3) research group led by Dr Farid Karimi at the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy. The researcher primarily contributes to the Horizon Europe project ‘CCUS ZEN – Zero Emission Network’.

The TS3 research group focuses on issues related to the social sciences of energy transition and climate change, energy security and energy politics.

Duties and requirements

The primary task of a Postdoctoral Researcher or Project Researcher is to conduct research on the social acceptance and political development of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technology. In addition, the researcher is expected to participate in the project meetings, contributing to developing new research proposals for external funding, minor administration tasks, and possibly contributing to teaching tasks.

For this post, knowledge of qualitative research methods and skills in writing scientific articles are essential. Knowledge of quantitative research and familiarity with CCS technology is a significant advantage.

The candidate is expected to conduct research at a high international level, and a good command of English is required for this position. The University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines stipulate the duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a Postdoctoral Researcher. Knowledge of Swedish or Finnish language is an advantage, although it is not necessarily required. Good social and teamwork skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently are required.

Candidates for the Project Researcher position are expected to have a master’s degree from a relevant field by the end of the application period and some experience in conducting research. Candidates for the Postdoctoral Researcher position are required to have, a doctoral degree from a relevant field by the end of the application period. The relevant fields include but are not limited to environmental social sciences, political sciences and humanities.

What does the University of Jyväskylä offer as an employer?

At the University of Jyväskylä, you will become a member of our international and multi-science community, where the welfare of each individual is important. We provide you with the opportunity to thrive and advance in your academic career.

At Jyväskylä, we offer great and lively university campus areas with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä and living in Finland, see the JYU International Staff Guide

Salary

The monthly salary range will be approximately 2500–3400 EUR (gross income) for a Project Researcher and 3300–4700 EUR (gross income) for a Postdoctoral Researcher, depending on the qualifications and experience of the applicant.

This job has a six-month trial period.

How to apply?

Please attach the following documents in English to your online application:

  1. A motivation letter including scientific merits and research experience pertinent to the task as well as describing the applicant’s research interests (max two pages). (Cover letter on the application form);
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV);
  3. A list of publications;
  4. One or two recommendation letters (as one file on other attachment on the application form);
  5. PhD or Master’s degree certificate (a PDF copy).

For further information, please contact Senior Lecturer Farid Karimi: farid.o.karimi@jyu.fi or +358 50 477 4516.

Apply between 24 November 2023 and 17 December 2023 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is a strong contributor to human sciences. It has a central role in understanding and developing human activities and the structures of society. The faculty is a unique, strongly profiled unit that conducts internationally significant research with societal impact. Research and education at the faculty focus on culture, arts, traditions, languages and communication, social sciences and philosophy.

The University of Jyväskylä is a human-centred environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for us all. It is essential that each member of the community thrives and has opportunities to develop and grow. We cherish openness of thinking as well as the balance between research and education. Our naturally beautiful campus is located at the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.

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Information for the applicant

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Post expires on Sunday December 17th, 2023

Postdoctoral Researcher, Physics

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The Department of Physics in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science is currently seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Researcher in experimental nuclear physics for the JYFL Accelerator Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Jyväskylä, Finland starting from April 1st, 2024, or as soon as agreed for two years.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

The fixed-term position is part of the Academy of Finland funded project “Mass measurements of exotic N=Z nuclei (up to 100Sn) and the vicinity for nuclear physics and nuclear astrophysics studies“.

The goal of the project is to develop techniques for production and high precision mass measurements of exotic nuclei along the heavy neutron-deficient N = Z line and its neighbours. The IGISOL group has established a strong reputation for conducting experimental studies of nuclei far from stability for nuclear structure study, with a strong connection to nuclear astrophysics. The person to be hired for the project will be responsible for the development and test of methods of the heavy ion-induced fusion evaporation and mechanism of multi-nucleon transfer (MNT) reactions for producing neutron-deficient heavy nuclei along the proton drip line, analysis of data related to the mass measurement experiment, and contribution to developing and maintaining IGISOL at top shape. The postdoc will present and publish the results related to the project from the experiments to have impacts on nuclear structure and nuclear astrophysics studies. Moreover, the postdoc will join and be heavily involved in the experiments for mass measurements of exotic N=Z area nuclei at RIBF/RIKEN Nishina centre in Japan when the beam time will be scheduled. Furthermore, interests in other related physics motivation and novel techniques related to IGISOL or other radioactive ion-beam facilities are also highly encouraged and supported.

In this project, you will get a chance of collaborating with the world’s leading experts (at JYFL, and other facilities like GSI-FAIR/Germany, GANIL/France, and RIKEN/Japan) to solve the long-standing problems on nuclear structure and nuclear astrophysics. You will have opportunity and get support to present research progress and scientific results in a timely fashion during the employment period.

Qualifications

  • A PhD degree in nuclear physics or a related field.
  • Experience of nuclear physics experiments, instrumentation, and ion detector development. Experience on low-energy ion beam facility, medium-energy ion beam fragment separator, Penning trap and/or MR-TOF mass spectrometry will be more appreciated.
  • The candidate is also expected to have basic knowledge of statistical physics and coding with python/C++/R/Root/Fortran.
  • A high proficiency in spoken and written English.
  • You are expected to communicate your results by writing manuscripts and giving presentations at international conferences.

The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a Postdoctoral Researcher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. The doctoral degree required for the position must have been completed before starting the position.

What does the University of Jyväskylä offer as an employer?

At the University of Jyväskylä, you are a recognized member of our community with a unique opportunity to influence international research. You get to participate in our international and multidisciplinary community where the welfare of each individual is important. At the University of Jyväskylä, we offer a great and lively campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

Finland has a high standard of living, with free schooling (also in English), affordable childcare, good family benefits, and healthcare. Jyväskylä is located in central Finland in the Finnish Lake District having excellent opportunities for different nature, outdoor, and sports activities. The City of Jyväskylä is a major educational center with a large student population and a vibrant cultural atmosphere. For more information regarding the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä, and living in Finland, see the Handbook for international staff and visitors.

The initial annual salary will be approximately 43,300 – 50,400 EUR (gross income, including a holiday bonus), depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. The employment starts with a trial period of six months.

How to apply?

The application documents that should be included in PDF format:

  1. Curriculum vitae (CV), composed according to good scientific practice and considering the template for researcher´s curriculum vitae by The Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity and including contact information of two academics who can provide reference letters
  2. Cover letter including a statement of research interests.
  3. A numbered list of publications
  4. Relevant certificates/diplomas

For further details, please contact any of us: Zhuang Ge, zhuang.z.ge@jyu.fi, Tommi Eronen, tommi.eronen@jyu.fi, or Anu Kankainen, anu.kankainen@jyu.fi.

Apply between 10 November 2023 and 11 January 2024 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Department of Physics

The primary areas of research at the Department of Physics are materials physics, nuclear physics and particle physics. In materials physics, the core research fields are the physics of nanomaterials and thin films, quantum matter and quantum technologies, light-matter interaction and physics and chemistry of nanoparticles. Nuclear physics concentrates on nuclear astrophysics, nuclear structure and applied accelerator-based research, and particle physics on the physics of the strong interaction and ultrarelativistic heavy-ion collisions, particle cosmology and neutrino physics. The department hosts an Academy of Finland Center of Excellence in Quark Matter. Experimental research at the Department is conducted in the Accelerator Laboratory, the multidisciplinary Nanoscience Center (NSC) and in foreign research centers such as CERN and FAIR.

The University of Jyväskylä is a human-centered environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and well-being for all. JYU’s naturally beautiful campus is located in the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.

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The application form cannot be saved as draft. However, you have 6 hours to complete your application before the timeout. After submitting you can return to edit your application via the link you receive by email. The application can be edited until the application deadline.

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Post expires on Thursday January 11th, 2024