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Researcher in impacts of climate extremes

Published: 2023-03-09

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

The Department of Earth Sciences of Uppsala University is one of the most complete such academic departments in Europe. Our research focuses on subjects that range from the Earth’s core to the atmosphere, on scales from submicroscopic structures in minerals to the formation of mountains and oceans. We have teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Our courses offer a wide range within the geoscience area and several of the department”s programs have received the highest rating in evaluations by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education (Högskoleverket) and the Swedish Higher Education Authority (Universitetskanslersämbetet). Please visit: www.geo.uu.se for more information about the department.

 The Programme for Air, Water, and Landscape Science encompasses education and research in meteorology, hydrology, environmental analysis, and physical geography.

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Duties
G. Messori’s research group hosts three H2020/Horizon research projects and several national projects, focussing on multiple aspects of mid and high latitude climate extremes. More information on ongoing research can be found at https://gmessori.eu/. The researcher will contribute to development of new data-driven approaches for a better quantification of impacts related to climate extremes. A specific interest is the automated collection and analysis of data on impacts of climate extremes from text-based sources, using natural language processing techniques.

Requirements
Ph. D. degree in computer science, computational linguistics, meteorology, geophysics, geology, hydrology or related disciplines, or a foreign degree equivalent to a Ph. D. degree in above subjects.  The applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Additional qualifications
Prior research experience at post-doctoral level in the atmospheric sciences will be evaluated positively, as well as ability to interact effectively in a multi-disciplinary research environment.

The application should contain:

  • A Curriculum Vitae.
  • A short research statement (maximum 1 page) describing how the candidate’s past experience is relevant to the topic of the project and what approaches the candidate proposes towards the automated collection of data on impacts of climate extremes from textual sources.
  • A list of publications in peer-reviewed international journals. Please only include accepted/published papers and not papers to be submitted or in review.
  • Two references (names and full contact details, including telephone number). Please do not include support letters.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 12 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 01-05-2023 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Gabriele Messori, gabriele.messori@geo.uu.se

Please submit your application by 30 March 2023, UFV-PA 2023/882.

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Deadline: 2023-03-30 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Earth Sciences

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Post expires on Thursday March 30th, 2023

PhD student in Energy Material Physics, (MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS)

Published: 2023-03-03

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

PhD student in Energy Materials Physics with specialization on corrosion resistant materials (MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS)

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

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

The research conducted at the Department of Physics and Astronomy encompasses a wide range of physics topics, distributed over ten divisions. The department is located in the Ångström laboratory and employs nearly 400 people, 125 of whom are doctoral students. It offers a broad physics curriculum to undergraduate and graduate students, participation in nationally and internationally leading projects for researchers, and opportunities for partnership with industry and various outreach activities.

The division of X-ray Photon Science is world-leading in the use of advanced spectroscopy methods. This puts us in the forefront in atomic-level studies of atoms, molecules and condensed matter. This division includes the research programme Condensed Matter Physics of Energy Materials, with a special focus on studies and development of materials, surfaces and interfaces of interest for different energy applications, and therefore also the development of a sustainable society. We are a diverse and collaborating research group that shares the same general goal of unraveling the mechanisms that take place in complex systems related to photovoltaics, batteries, fuel cells, and catalysis. The project is hosted by the research programme Condensed Matter Physics of Energy Materials and includes partners from the Swedish metal research institute SWERIM and Alleima, one of Sweden’s leading manufacturer of advanced stainless steels and special alloys. Further, the project is also a part of the MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS, which offers you outstanding opportunities as well as a stimulating and inspiring surrounding for performing cutting-edge research. Supporting your mobility, it creates perfect conditions for strengthening your international network.

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Project description
Corrosion causes materials to degrade with huge losses as a result and both economic and environmental factors therefore motivate a search for more corrosion resistant materials. A specific area of interest is metallic materials found in fuel cells and electrolysers for hydrogen production, which are exposed to a harsh environment where corrosion is a risk. The understanding of the boundaries between materials and surrounding environments at the atomic scale and under electrochemical control is essential to develop new corrosion resistant materials. In this project photoelectron spectroscopy and related techniques will be used to follow corrosion at an atomic level while it is taking place in an aqueous environment, i.e. in-situ or operando. The project will deliver a fundamental understanding of the corrosion process in coatings of complex alloys, which is particularly important for the design of new types of coatings and alloys with high corrosion resistance.

Duties
You will study industrially relevant materials and interfaces using various characterization techniques. An important aspect of this work will be the use of methods that combine photoelectron spectroscopy with electrochemistry to study corrosion while it is happening, i.e., in-situ. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), hard x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (HAXPES) and ambient pressure x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (AP-XPS) both at synchrotron radiation facilities as well as in-house are central in this project for studying the chemical composition of surfaces and interfaces. This will be combined with electrochemical measurements, both in-situ and ex-situ. As part of PRISMAS, the project include a secondment of 3-12 months at MAX IV synchrotron in Lund, Sweden, where the HIPPIE beamline offers the rare possibility of AP-XPS with electrochemical control. Additional secondments and/or short stays may be arranged in agreement with the supervisor of the research project. Moreover, you will attend international conferences, participate in periodical project meetings and training schools as well as in specialised courses at different universities to complement your knowledge.  A certain amount of travelling is foreseen in relation to these activities.

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

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

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

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

Fluency in both spoken and written English is a prerequisite.

Additional qualifications
You should be highly motivated to pursue experimental x-ray-based research in an active team with interest to immerse yourself into physics aspects as well as advanced sample preparation aspects.

Experience in photoelectron spectroscopy, electrochemical methods and other material analysis methods (e.g., electron microscopy) will be considered a merit as well as work with ultra high vacuum (UHV) equipment. Experience of work at synchrotron facilities will also be a merit.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how your experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research at the department.

Other
The application should consist of

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

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

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

Details on the novel, unique and common selection process for all the PRISMAS positions can be found here: How to apply – MAX IV (lu.se)

Uppsala University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About the employment
Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University’s rules and guidelines.

The employment is a temporary position for four years at 100 % of full time according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. The position is foreseen to start on 01/09/2023. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position or research project, please contact: Rebecka Lindblad, rebecka.lindblad@physics.uu.se

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

Please submit your application by May 2 2023, UFV-PA 2023/791.

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Deadline: 2023-05-02 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Physics and Astronomy

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Post expires on Tuesday May 2nd, 2023

Doctoral candidate in the history of ideas and science

Published: 2023-03-02

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

We are recruiting a doctoral candidate in the history of ideas and science. The Department of History of Science and Ideas is a vibrant and excellent research environment, with outstanding research groups in political history, history of medicine and history of science, as well as strong profiles in global intellectual history, media history and the history of education. Around 50 teachers, researchers and fellows work at the department, including 12 PhD students. See our website for more information: http://www.idehist.uu.se/.  

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Duties                                                                                                                                              Successful candidates will pursue their doctoral studies full-time in Uppsala and are expected to participate actively in departmental activities such as seminars, workshops, etc. The position is a 4-year full-time employment (starting salary is currently 29 000 SEK/month). The position might also entail teaching and other assignments up to 20 % of the full-time position (extending the position proportionally).

Requirements                                                                                                                                  To meet the entry requirements for doctoral studies, you must

  • hold a Master’s (second-cycle) degree in the humanities ort social sciences relevant to research in the broad field of the history of ideas, or
  • have completed at least 240 credits in higher education, with at least 60 credits at Master’s level including an independent project worth at least 15 credits, or
  • have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.

Be proficient in English.

Additional qualifications
We encourage applicants from all countries to apply. Swedish reading and listening comprehension is expected within two years. 

Application                                                                                                                                  Your application can be written in English or Swedish and should include: 1) a brief CV outlining your academic progress to date, 2) a copy of your MA thesis, or, if this is not complete, a summary and table of contents as well as at least one sample section, 3) a statement (of no more than 10 000 signs) outlining your proposed research. This outline should describe your research question and how it is related to the current state of research. The outline should also have a short discussion of possible sources for answering your question and methodological considerations regarding the potential of these sources, 4) an authorized copy of your Master’s degree and course grades, OR, a signed certificate from supervisor or dean of studies testifying to the completion of the thesis before the end of term 5) name and e-mail addresses of at least two referees.

Evaluation                                                                                                                                      We rank candidates according to a measured judgement of the quality of the submitted master thesis and the originality and relevance of the research plan. Final candidates will be interviewed.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University’s rules and guidelines.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date September 1, 2023, or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Head of department, Thomas Karlsohn, thomas.karlsohn@idehist.uu.se, or Director of PhD Studies Jenny Andersson, jenny.andersson@idehist.uu.se 

Please submit your application by May 10 2023, UFV-PA 2023/732.

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Deadline: 2023-05-10 at 23:59
Unit: Department of History of Science and Ideas

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Post expires on Wednesday May 10th, 2023

Researcher within the philosophy and ethics of awareness

Published: 2023-03-08

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

The Center for Research and Bioethics (CRB) is an interdisciplinary center located at the Department of Public Health and Care Sciences at Uppsala University. The center’s researchers have degrees in e.g. medicine and care, ethics, philosophy and law and works to investigate ethical, philosophical and legal aspects of research, clinical and academic activities. The research group is now looking for a researcher in the field of the philosophy and ethics of awareness.

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Duties
The work primarily involves conducting research independently and together with others to examine the philosophy and ethics of awareness. Specifically, conceptual analysis is included: drawing on the conceptual reflection on awareness, including its definition and the identification of indicators that allow one to attribute awareness either to biological organisms or artificial systems. Furthermore, the connection between awareness in biological organisms and its possible replication in artificial systems is explored. But normative analysis is also included: to contribute to identifying and assessing societal and ethical implications and effects of aware artificial systems.In addition to writing research articles and reports, the position also involves some participation in CRB’s teaching and to some extent administrative tasks. The recipient of the position is also expected to actively seek external research funding, by himself and together with others.

Requirements
The position requires a PhD in moral philosophy with a focus on new technology, artificial intelligence and robotics. Good knowledge of English is required as well as good collaboration skills and previous experience of interdisciplinary collaborations.

Additional qualifications
Particularly meritorious is documented experience of obtaining external research funds by yourself or together with others, in particular funds for research of the kind that the position refers to. Previous research in the same research area, for example through relevant publications in scientific journals, is also particularly meritorious. So is previous experience of both conceptual analysis and ethical analysis of artificial intelligence, awareness, and neuroethics.

About the employment
The employment is a permanent position (probationary period may be applied). Scope of employment 50 %. Starting date 1 of April or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala 

For further information about the position, please contact: Center director Stefan Eriksson, (+46) 018 – 471 61 98, e-mail: stefan.eriksson@crb.uu.se

Please submit your application by 21 March 2023, UFV-PA 2023/853.

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Deadline: 2023-03-21 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences

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Post expires on Tuesday March 21st, 2023

4 doctoral candidates in the history of political thought

Published: 2023-03-02

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

The Department of History of Science and Ideas is a vibrant and excellent research environment, with outstanding research groups in political history, history of medicine and history of science, as well as strong profiles in global intellectual history, media history and the history of education. Around 50 teachers, researchers and fellows work at the department, including 12 PhD students. See our website for more information: http://www.idehist.uu.se/

As part of the new doctoral school in the history of political thought, the Department of the History of Ideas and Science at Uppsala University is recruiting up to four doctoral candidates.  The doctoral school consists of the departments of the history of ideas at Uppsala University, Stockholm University, Södertörn University and Gothenburg University, funded by the Swedish national research council for the doctoral cycle 2023–2027. The doctoral school will train a new generation of doctoral students in historical analysis of the political. We welcome applications addressing a wide area of research interests with relevance to the history of political thought, for instance: the histories of thinking the environment, intellectual histories of the market and political economy; the history of ideologies including, but not limited to, populism, neoliberalism and fascism; histories of memory, future, temporality and scale. We welcome a plurality of geographical scopes and chronologies. The working language is English. https://www.idehist.uu.se/doctoral-school-in-the-history-of-political-thought/

Uppsala University offers excellent conditions for doctoral research.

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Duties
Successful candidates will pursue their doctoral studies full-time in Uppsala and are expected to participate actively in departmental activities such as seminars, workshops, etc. Doctoral candidates are expected to follow the school’s course cycle. The position is a 4-year full-time employment (starting salary is currently 29 000 SEK/month). The position might also entail teaching and other assignments up to 20 % of the full-time position (extending the position proportionally).

Requirements
To meet the entry requirements for doctoral studies, you must

  • hold a Master’s (second-cycle) degree relevant to research in the broad field of the history of ideas, or
  • have completed at least 240 credits in higher education, with at least 60 credits at Master’s level including an independent project worth at least 15 credits, or
  • have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.

Be proficient in English in speech and writing.

Additional qualifications
We encourage applicants from all countries to apply. Swedish reading and listening comprehension is expected within two years. 

Application
Your application can be written in English or Swedish and should include: 1) a brief CV outlining your academic progress to date, 2) a copy of your MA thesis, or, if this is not complete, a summary and table of contents as well as at least one sample section, 3) a statement (of no more than 10 000 signs) outlining your proposed research. This outline should describe your research question and how it is related to the current state of research. The outline should also have a short discussion of possible sources for answering your question and methodological considerations regarding the potential of these sources, 4) an authorized copy of your Master’s degree and course grades, OR, a signed certificate from supervisor or dean of studies testifying to the completion of the thesis before the end of term 5) name and e-mail addresses of at least two referees.

Evaluation
We rank candidates according to a measured judgement of the quality of the submitted master thesis and the originality and relevance of the research plan. Final candidates will be interviewed.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University’s rules and guidelines.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date September 1, 2023, or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Head of department, Thomas Karlsohn, thomas.karlsohn@idehist.uu.se, or Director of PhD Studies and coordinator of the doctoral school, Jenny Andersson, jenny.andersson@idehist.uu.se

Please submit your application by May 10 2023, UFV-PA 2023/712.

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Deadline: 2023-05-10 at 23:59
Unit: Department of History of Science and Ideas

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday May 10th, 2023

PhD Student in Multimodal Operando Analysis of Batteries MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS

Published: 2023-02-03

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

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

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

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

The Department of Chemistry – Ångström laboratory in Uppsala, Sweden conducts research and education in the chemistry field. The department has more than 260 employees and has a turnover of 290 million SEK. The Department of Chemistry – Ångström aims to ensure a positive work environment and that all employees have the same possibilities to pursue a career within academia and the University. We have a large number of externally funded research projects, often with international cooperation and we see continued good growth in our subject area. It is one of Europe’s best equipped Materials Research Laboratories.

The PhD student will be based within the Structural Chemistry program which includes the Ångström Advanced Battery Center (ÅABC). ÅABC involves the full-time activities of above 100 researchers, of whom 13 are Senior Staff; the remainders are PhD students, postdocs, researchers, technical staff and assistant professors. It is the leading research environment for the development of electrochemical storage materials and advanced battery technology in the Nordic countries.  

The student will be working within the research group of Dr William Brant who specializes in the synthesis and operando characterization of positive electrode materials in lithium and sodium ion batteries. Dr Brant has a background in materials chemistry and crystallography and focuses on studying the structural and electronic evolution of materials during synthesis and operation in a battery. This highly applied research sits on the interface between academia and industry.

Dr Brant’s group consists of four PhD students and two postdocs. They collaborate heavily with major facilities, such as the MAXIV laboratory in Lund, DESY in Hamburg Germany and the ISIS neutron spallation source in the UK, to continually develop advanced operando characterization tools for batteries. The hired PhD student will take on a specialist role developing analysis tools which interface with these methods, building a characterization platform compatible with a broad range of battery chemistries.

The Department of Chemistry – Ångström aims to ensure a positive work environment and that all employees have the same possibilities to pursue a career within academia and the University.

References:

Gustafsson, O.; Schökel, A.; Brant, W. R., Mind the miscibility gap: Cation mixing and current density driven non-equilibrium phase transformations in spinel cathode materials. Frontiers in Energy Research 2022, 10

Gustafsson, O.; Schökel, A.; Brant, W. R., Design and Operation of an Operando Synchrotron Diffraction Cell Enabling Fast Cycling of Battery Materials. Batteries & Supercaps 2021, 4 (10), 1599

Nielsen, I.; Dzodan, D.; Ojwang, D. O.; Henry, P. F.; Ulander, A.; Ek, G.; Häggström, L.; Ericsson, T.; Boström, H. L. B.; Brant, W. R., Water driven phase transitions in Prussian white cathode materials. Journal of Physics: Energy 2022, 4 (4), 044012

What we offer:

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

Duties
Energy storage devices such as lithium ion batteries are exquisitely complex chemical systems with multiple components interacting in ways dependent on the operating conditions. The intertwined reactions subsequently create changes that manifest over multiple length and time scales. Consequently, developing tools that enable the simultaneous measurement of atomic and electronic changes together with properties is critical to understand performance. The PhD project aims to utilize simultanously combined operando X-ray diffraction and X-ray absorption spectroscopy during rapid electrochemical cycling of batteries to gain a multi-perspective insight into the mechanisms responsible for aging and degradation. Cross correlation of results from different simultanously measured complemental techniques will be a particular focus of this project. For this, you will formulate robust data analysis routines from raw data towards physical and chemical observables. This will create a profound basis for future automation in data analysis, which paves the way for  high throughput studies providing unprecedented insight to the chemical mechanisms responsible for battery performance.

Within the project you will work between the Structural Chemistry group at Uppsala University and the Balder beamline at the MAX IV synchrotron light source in Lund. You will perform combined operando X-ray diffraction and X-ray absorption spectroscopy on various lithium-ion batteries during electrochemical cycling. For this you will develop data analysis routines to cross-correlate measurement results. You will subsequently liase with academic and industrial partners to communicate the results and interpret feedback to improve the data analysis or experimental set up. 

More generally, you will design, plan and execute the experimental work, occasionally in collaboration with other researchers nationally and internationally, critically analyse and discuss the results, and present their work orally at scientific conferences and written in the form of papers in peer-reviewed journals. Attendance at international conferences and travel to synchrotron facilities will be financially supported. The research group is a highly collaborative environment and thus the sharing of expertise and knowledge is expected.

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

Requirements
You should have:

  • A Masters degree in computational chemistry, physical chemistry, physics or similar area
  • Demonstrated experience with coding in python or similar language
  • very good oral and written proficiency in English.

You are:

  • highly motivated
  • eager to learn new science and willing to ask questions
  • showing strong perserverence in the face of challenging tasks.

Additional qualifications

  • Experience working with batteries or electrochemistry
  • Experience with hard X-ray techniques and experiments, such as diffraction, absorption spectroscopy, pair distribution function analysis, etc
  • Worked within data science, chemometrics or similar areas
  • Previous project work that demonstrates deductive, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 2023-09-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

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

By the employment date (before 01/09/2023) you must have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses and of those 15 credits are independent assignment, have been awarded a Master´s degree or have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

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

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

How to apply:

Applications are to be submitted via the recruitment system Varbi and must include the following documents:

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

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

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

Details on the novel, unique and common selection process for all the PRISMAS positions can be found here: How to apply – MAX IV (lu.se)

For further information about the position, please contact: William Brant, William.brant@kemi.uu.se or Justus Just, justus.just@maxiv.lu.se

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

For questions on the employment conditions and the university, please contact: Martina Hasselgren, martina.hasselgren@kemi.uu.se

Please submit your application by 2st May 2023, UFV-PA 2023/790.

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Deadline: 2023-05-02 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Chemistry – Ångström Laboratory

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Post expires on Tuesday May 2nd, 2023

PhD student in Energy Material Physics, (MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS)

Published: 2023-03-03

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

PhD student in Physics with specialization in ultrafast X-ray spectroscopy (MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS)

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

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

The research conducted at the Department of Physics and Astronomy encompasses a wide range of physics topics, distributed over ten divisions. The department is located in the Ångström laboratory and employs nearly 400 people, 125 of whom are doctoral students. It offers a broad physics curriculum to undergraduate and graduate students, participation in nationally and internationally leading projects for researchers, and opportunities for partnership with industry and various outreach activities.

The project is hosted by the research program Chemical and Bio-Molecular Physics at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University. In this program we focus on understanding the fundamental properties and ultrafast processes of matter at the atomic length and time scales of Ångströms and femtoseconds. We have a leading position in the use of X-rays for probing atoms, molecules and chemical and biomolecular systems. We develop and apply novel X-ray methods and instrumentation and aim at revealing how the properties of a system result from its electronic structure and dynamics with applications in environmental, biophysical and chemical systems. We are in a lively and inspiring research and teaching environment with a strong, and highly active PhD representation. We perform experiments at synchrotron radiation facilities and X-ray free-electron lasers combined with femtosecond laser spectroscopy at Uppsala University.

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

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Project description
Can we understand catalysis at the molecular level, at the level of atoms and electrons? Can we use this to find new ways to convert the energy of the sun into storable forms of energy? All of this requires a fundamental understanding of the photo-induced physical and chemical processes in molecules and materials and this is where we need you. You will use X-ray spectroscopy to probe the geometric and electronic structures of molecular systems, specifically around a selected element in the systems and as the systems evolve in time after having absorbed a visible photon and as they are transformed in chemical reactions. For this, you will join us in developing and using new capabilities at the MAX IV synchrotron source for time-resolved X-ray spectroscopy of molecular systems and materials. We want to pump (excite) the system with a visible laser pulse and probe it with a time-delayed sequence of X-ray pulses to access processes in the range from several hundred picoseconds to milliseconds, time scales typical of catalytic reactions.

Duties
You will develop and test novel data-acquisition and detection schemes employing modern detectors and high-speed counting electronics. Because MAX IV is such an intense X-ray source, because its X-ray beams can be so well focused and because it is such a stable source, with your developments, we have a chance to reduce data acquisition times by two orders of magnitude compared to the current state-of-the-art. Supported by our team, it will be your duty to explore and characterize different detectors and data acquisition systems to push the limits of current optical pump and X-ray probe measurements (specifically, based on time correlated single photon counting schemes and high-speed FPGA based data reduction). Together we will show how this is key for probing photo-induced processes in chemical, bio-inorganic and materials science systems at operando conditions. You will have the opportunity to work in particular on C-H activation or CO2 reduction with transition-metal photocatalysts and complexes. You will publish your proof-of-concept investigations in peer-revied international scientific journals to showcase the capabilities of your approach to the international X-ray and catalysis communities.

As part of PRISMAS, the project includes a secondment of 3-12 months at MAX IV laboratory in Lund, Sweden, where you will join our collaboration of teams at the Balder beamline at MAX IV and Uppsala University. Additional secondments and/or short stays will be arranged in agreement with the supervisor of the research project to perform complementary time-resolved experiments in our labs, in the labs of our collaborators in Europe and at other large-scale X-ray facilities. Moreover, you will attend international conferences, participate in periodical project meetings and training schools as well as in specialised courses at different universities to complement your knowledge.  A certain amount of travelling is foreseen in relation to these activities.

Requirements
To comply with the mobility rule of the MSCA COFUND programme, you are eligible if you have not resided in Sweden for more than 12 months during the period 2020-05-01 to 2023-05-02 for work or studies as main occupation. By the employment date (before 01/09/2023) you must have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, have been awarded a Master´s degree or have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

In addition to the criteria abovementioned, you must have fulfilled a second cycle education in a relevant field, such as Physics, Chemistry or Materials science.

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

It is an absolute prerequisite that you are fluent in both written and spoken English.

Additional qualifications
You should be highly motivated to pursue experimental research in an active team with interest to explore new ways and immerse yourself into fundamental aspects of catalysis, physics, or chemistry as well as into advanced signal detection and data acquisition schemes.

Additional qualifications of yours that will give you an advantage in the application process include

  • Experience with time correlated single photon counting (TCSPC) including detectors and counting electronics
  • Experience with data reduction and programming (pref. Python)
  • Openness to acquire new skills, specifically in relation to data handling, electronics, programming and FPGA programming
  • Experience with spectroscopy experiments
  • Experience with X-ray spectroscopy
  • Experience with picosecond or femtosecond pulsed laser sources

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how your experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research at the department.

Other
The application should consist of

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

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

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

Details on the novel, unique and common selection process for all the PRISMAS positions can be found here: How to apply – MAX IV (lu.se)

Uppsala University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

About the employment
Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University’s rules and guidelines.

The employment is a temporary position for four years at 100 % of full time according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. The position is foreseen to start on 01/09/2023. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position or research project, please contact: Philippe Wernet (philippe.wernet@physics.uu.se) or Justus Just (justus.just@maxiv.lu.se)

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

Please submit your application by May 2 2023, UFV-PA 2023/793.

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Deadline: 2023-05-02 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Physics and Astronomy

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Post expires on Tuesday May 2nd, 2023

PhD student in vascular biology

Published: 2023-03-06

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

The Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University has a broad research profile with strong research groups focused on cancer, autoimmune and genetic diseases. A fundamental idea at the department is to stimulate translational research and thereby closer interactions between medical research and health care. Research is presently conducted in the following areas: medical and clinical genetics, clinical immunology, pathology, neuro biology, neuro-oncology, vascular biology, radiation science and molecular tools. Department activities are also integrated with the units for Oncology, Clinical Genetics, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Pathology, and Hospital Physics at Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala. The department has teaching assignments in several education programmes, including Master Programmes, at the Faculty of Medicine, and at the Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology. The department has a yearly turnover of around SEK 500 million, out of which more than half is made up of external funding. The staff amounts to approximately 345 employees, out of which 100 are PhD-students, and there are in total more than 700 affiliated people. Feel free to read more about the department’s activities here: www.igp.uu.se

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Duties
PhD student position is available for a highly motivated individual with interest in vascular/developmental biology to join the laboratory of Dr. Taija Mäkinen at Uppsala University, Dept. of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology. Research in the lab focuses on understanding the regulation of the lymphatic vasculature in physiological and pathological conditions. By utilizing unique genetic tools and single cell RNA sequencing datasets developed in the lab, the selected candidate will address one of the following topics, agreed depending on the candidate’s expertise and interests: 1) functional characterisation of organ-specific lymphatic endothelial progenitor cells, and/or 2) novel (organ-specific) functions of lymphatic endothelium in homeostasis and disease.

Further information on the activity of the research group can be accessed at www.makinenlab.com

Requirements
The applicant should have MSc degree in a relevant area (e.g. Molecular Biology). Experience with experimental research, molecular and cell biology and (confocal) microscopy are required. Experience with tissue dissection, preparation and staining as well as image processing and analysis would be advantageous. Strong merit would be knowledge of vascular and/or developmental biology. Good skills in oral and written English are required.

The application should include a CV, copies of exams, degrees and grades, contact details of two references and a short description of the applicant and his/her experience. Letters(s) of recommendation may be included.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University’s rules and guidelines.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 1 June 2023 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Taija Mäkinen, email: taija.makinen@igp.uu.se.

Please submit your application by: March 20 2023,  UFV-PA 2023-331.

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Deadline: 2023-03-20 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology

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Post expires on Monday March 20th, 2023

PhD student position in thin film growth and dynamic processes in thin film solar cells (MSCA COFUND projects PRISMAS)

Published: 2023-03-03

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

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

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

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Ångström Laboratory provides an innovative and international research environment that can take on technical and societal challenges both now and in the future. The department has 8 divisions including Myfab, our infrastructure for cleanroom-based research.

The division of Solar Cell Technology was founded in 2020, but the solar cell activities at Uppsala University started already in 1994 and developed into a well-established research group. The Solar Cell Technology division consists of about 20 full time active researchers and will expand further in 2023. Read more here: https://www.materialvetenskap.uu.se/solar-cell-technology/

The PhD education at the division of Solar Cell Technology will give you a broad knowledge base within material science and solar cell technology for a career within academia or industry.

The research within the division of Solar Cell Technology is dedicated to fundamental understanding as well as development of effective and potentially low-cost solar cells based on thin film technologies. The focus is on materials containing chalcogens such as sulfur and selenium, e.g. (Ag,Cu)(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) and Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTS), but also perovskites, such as ZrBaS3 and lead-based perovskites. The division has own laboratories in the Ångström clean-room lab and much of the research is carried out in smaller or large collaborations. Part of the research in the group focuses on the use of synchrotron-based methods to study thin film solar cells.

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Project description
Thin film solar cells offer sustainable solution to energy conversion and possibilities to be used in high-efficiency devices (tandem solar cells). A key challenge in thin film solar cells is the understanding of the atomic and chemical structure and their surfaces/interfaces and how they change during fabrication processes or operation, which can limit their performance.

The aim of the project is to obtain a fundamental understanding of the atomic and chemical structures in thin film solar cells under processing conditions or outdoor relevant environments. The focus will be on CIGS and CZTS thin film solar cells, with the overarching goal to increase their efficiency.

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

Work duties
In the project you will work on both solar cell fabrication and materials characterization mainly by employing X-ray methods, as well as data analysis and publication of research results. You are expected to carry out most of the experimental work at large scale synchrotron radiation facilities (priority: MAX IV Laboratory in Lund/Sweden), but also synthesis of dedicated samples for analysis in the clean-room facility in the Ångström laboratory at Uppsala University. In particular, ambient pressure X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy at the Species beamline at MAX IV will be employed to study: i) thin film growth by atomic layer deposition; ii) annealing dynamics and surface chemistry of absorbers and related interfaces; iii) stability under outdoor relevant environments and operating conditions, i.e., temperature, humidity, oxygen.

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

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

By the employment date (before 01/09/2023) you must have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, have been awarded a Master´s degree or have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad. Within the 60 credits from second-cycle courses an independent project of at least 15 credits should be included for admission at Uppsala University.

In addition to the criteria abovementioned, you must have fulfilled a second cycle education in a relevant field, such as physics, engineering physics, chemistry or material science or equivalent which includes courses in solid state physics, advanced materials characterization and surface science/chemistry, semiconductor physics or solar cells.

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

We require excellent English skills, both oral and in writing.

Additional qualifications
It is an additional merit if you have knowledge and documented laboratory work experience on X-ray material characterization methods, in particular X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, surface chemical reactions and/or thin film technology (i.e.., atomic layer deposition or other vacuum methods), photovoltaics and/or semiconductor material

Personal qualities, such as the ability to manage and run scientific projects and to simultaneously interact with other researchers are very important. The applicant needs to be determined, structured and able to work effectively both individually and in groups

Instructions for applying
The application should consist of:

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

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

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

Details on the novel, unique and common selection process for all the PRISMAS positions can be found here: How to apply – MAX IV (lu.se)

Uppsala University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About the employment
Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University’s rules and guidelines.

The employment is a temporary position for four years at 100% of full time according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. The position is foreseen to start on 01/09/2023. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position or research project, please contact: Professor Charlotte Platzer Björkman (charlotte.platzer@uu.se) or dr Natalia Martin (Natalia.Martin@angstrom.uu.se)

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

Please submit your application no later than 2nd May 2023, UFV-PA 2023/837

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Deadline: 2023-05-02 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Materials Science and Engineering

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Post expires on Tuesday May 2nd, 2023

PhD student in Immunophysiology

Published: 2023-02-28

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

The Department of Medical Cell Biology at Uppsala University is a strong and international research environment. The department has more than 110 employees, of which about 25 are doctoral students, 10 postdoctoral fellows, and 40 researchers, teachers and professors.

The research group of Professor Mia Phillipson is offering a 4-years funded PhD Student position in endometrial immunophysiology. The team is an international, dynamic and very successful research group with a well-established collaborative network and strong funding. The conducted research is aiming to uncover novel roles of immune cells and to find means to regulate their specific functions in settings spanning from organ development and regulation of homeostasis to tissue healing, angiogenesis and inflammation. The laboratory is equipped with or have access to advanced technical tools and technologies.

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Duties
The unique ability of the human endometrium to undergo monthly menstrual cycles of proliferation, differentiation, breakdown, shedding and scar-less repair is fundamental to mammalian life. Circulating and fluctuating ovarian hormones are known to regulate the menstrual cycle, but the involved self-renewing mechanisms and cellular contributions within the stem cell niches are largely unknown. In fact, the localization and characteristics of endometrial stem cells still remains to be defined, as does the functions of the immune cells, which at times constitute up to 70% of the endometrial cellularity. Based on our previous findings of immune cells including neutrophils and macrophages being important for repairing injured tissues, we now want to investigate what these cells do during the endometrial injury-repair process with specific focus on their interactions with the stem cell niche. The overarching goal with this research is to generate knowledge that can be used for the development of treatments of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and endometriosis. 
This is a full-time, four years position. Other tasks at the Department might include teaching undergraduate students as well as administration (max 20%), which will prolong the total time of employment to the same extent. 

Requirements
To meet the entry requirements for doctoral studies, you must

  • hold a Master’s (second-cycle) degree in a relevant field such as immunology, endocrinology, microbiology, molecular, cell biology or physiology, or
  • have completed at least 240 credits in higher education, with at least 60 credits at Master’s level including an independent project worth at least 15 credits, or
  • have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.

Additional qualifications
The application should contain a brief description of research interests and relevant experiences, CV, copies of diplomas and transcripts, and the applicant’s thesis (or a draft). If available, please also submit letters of reference or contact information of previous research supervisors.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University’s rules and guidelines.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Mia Phillipson, 018-471 44 19, mia.phillipson@mcb.uu.se

Please submit your application by the 28th of March 2023, UFV-PA 2023/648.

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Deadline: 2023-03-28 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Medical Cell Biology

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Post expires on Tuesday March 28th, 2023

Postdoctoral fellow: Imaging of Bacterial Gut Infections in Human Enteroid and Colonoid Models

Published: 2023-03-02

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

The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology (IMBIM) at Uppsala University provides a broad international environment for research and teaching. The Department’s research covers three collaborative and partially integrated sections: Cancer, infections and immunity as well as genetics and genomics. More info: https://www.imbim.uu.se/research-areas/

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Project description: The Sellin research group (www.sellinlab.se) at IMBIM, Uppsala University and SciLifeLab, studies how gut pathogens, such as Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter species, interact with the mammalian intestinal mucosa and cause disease.

The advertised post-doctoral project builds up the groups recent development of human intestinal epithelial organoid models (enteroids and colonoids) and imaging tools to follow bacterial infections in real time at high temporal and spatial resolution. For examples of recently published work, please see:

van Rijn & Eriksson et al 2022, MBio (https://doi.org/10.1128/mbio.00022-22).

Samperio Ventayol et al 2021, PNAS (https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2013963118).

Geiser et al 2021, MBio (https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.02684-20). 

Fattinger et al 2020, PLoS Pathogens (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1008503).

The recruited post-doctoral fellow will 1) further develop our 3D and 2D human enteroid and colonoid infection models, 2) employ live-cell microscopy to trace bacterial (Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter) infection cycle events in these models, and 3) use bacterial and mammalian genetics and targeted epithelial cell differentiation to explore how the interactions between bacterial virulence factors and host cell features dictate the infection outcome. Significant freedom is given to the candidate to, in consultation with the principal investigator, develop the project in a desired direction. The project has received strong financial support through a Swedish Research Council Consolidator Grant (10MSEK over the years 2023-2027).

Duties: 100% post-doctoral research fellow.

Formal requirement: PhD degree, preferably with a focus on either cell biology, organoid modelling, infection biology, innate immunity or a related topic. To be eligible you must have a PhD completed within three years of the application deadline. If you received your PhD earlier but special circumstances exist you are also eligible to apply.

Additional qualifications: We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in mammalian cell culture theory and methodology and/or advanced bioimaging and image analysis. Experience with culturing of primary cells and organoids, handling of biosafety 2-level pathogenic bacteria, and live-cell microscopy is regarded as particular strengths. The candidate is expected to take own initiatives as well as collaborate with colleagues within the group and our national and international partners. Finally, significant weight will be given to personal suitability. 

Application: Please submit your application including i) a CV, ii) a cover letter describing your research interests, skills and motivation to apply for the position, iii) publications and/or a copy of your PhD thesis, together with iv) contact information of at least two referees (phone number and e-mail address). 

About the employment: The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement with eventual possibility for prolongation. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position: please contact Senior lecturer Mikael Sellin, mikael.sellin@imbim.uu.se, +46 73 9135253: 

Please submit your written application no later than April 12, 2023, UFV-PA 2023/799

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Deadline: 2023-04-12 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology

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Post expires on Wednesday April 12th, 2023

PhD position in grid connection of renewable energy systems, with a focus on power electronics.

Published: 2023-03-01

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

Electrification and digitalisation are among the largest areas for the future in the conversion to sustainable societies. The Department of Electrical Engineering conducts successful research and education in the areas – renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, industrial IoT, 5G communication and wireless sensor networks as well as smart electronic sensors and medical systems. The Department of Electrical Engineering is an international workplace with around 130 employees that all contribute to important technical energy and health challenges at the Ångström Laboratory.

The position is at the division of electricity, at the Department of Electrical Engineering. We look forward to your application for your future work with us for the future of grid connection of renewable energy systems, with a focus on power electronics.

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We have an exciting work environment designed by the doctoral student and the research team together. The doctoral student will be supervised by at least two supervisors. The Department of Electrical Engineering also gives a salary supplement for doctoral students at Uppsala University.

Project description
The integration of renewable energy in the electrical grid is increasing. One key difference for the grid connection of traditional electric power production such as nuclear power and hydropower, that dominate the Swedish grid, and renewable energy, is that the generator can be synchronously connected to the grid. For intermittent energy sources, such as ocean, wind and solar energy, the connection has to be made using as intermediate step with power converters. By grid connecting using power converters, the inertia from the generator is not transmitted to the grid, leading to an electrical grid more sensitive to differences in produced and consumed power, causing frequency fluctuations.

The progress in power semiconductor technology has allowed for constructing power converters that can be used for both high power conversion and control of generators. Si is the most common material, but SiC and GaN are emerging allowing for higher efficiencies of conversion.

The division has a dedicated lab for power electronics research, as well as several experimental stations with in-house made power converters. This project aims to design, develop and test power converters for connecting several generators for marine current power to the grid. The project has access to simulation software, the experimental lab, and the experimental site with a marine current power turbine in Söderfors, Sweden.

Some suggested topics, depending on the interest of the candidate:

  • Multilevel converters
  • Grid connection topologies
  • Filter techniques
  • Control of generators
  • Converters using SiC or GaN

Duties

  • Lab work including building and preparing power electronics equipment.
  • Write scientific papers and publish in relevant scientific journals.
  • Present the research orally at relevant international conferences.
  • Teaching (for example tutorials and labs) and other departmental duties of no more than 20%.

Requirements

  • The applicant must hold a master degree in, engineering physics, energy systems, electrical engineering, or a similar field.
  • Knowledge of modelling tools such as Matlab/Simulink/LT Spice.
  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • We will put an emphasise in your personal qualities such as that you show independence, that you are goal- and result oriented, have good cooperation skills and are good at oral communication. 

Additional qualifications

  • Lab experience with measurement and control of power systems with power electronics
  • Experience with LabVIEW and cRIO
  • Simulations of power systems in Simulink or similar
  • Work in power systems or power electronics
  • Very good oral and written proficiency in Swedish 

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University’s rules and guidelines.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Johan Forslund, johan.forslund@angstrom.uu.se, +46 70 79 26 532.

Please submit your application by 4 April 2023, UFV-PA 2023/780.

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Deadline: 2023-04-04 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Electrical Engineering

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Post expires on Tuesday April 4th, 2023

Postdoctoral position in Computerized Image Processing with focus on Applications in Biomedicine

Published: 2023-03-01

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

Uppsala University has a long tradition of groundbreaking research – among its alumni are 16 Nobel Prize laureates, including, most recently, Svante Pääbo. The University is unique in combining IT and Artificial Intelligence with other research, from life sciences to humanities. Such interdisciplinary collaboration is facilitated by the Centre for Image Analysis, AI4Research, the Centre for Interdisciplinary Mathematics, and several others.

The Department of Information Technology has a leading position in research and education. The Department currently has about 300 employees, including 120 teachers and 110 PhD students. More than 4000 students study one or more courses at the department each year. You can find more information about us at the web page of the department of Information Technology

The Department is situated in the newly built Ångström House 10, which offers a modern and inspiring work environment and research facilities. Researchers work on a broad spectrum of topics, from designing processors, through social robotics and cybersecurity, to developing methods in image analysis and machine learning, while also supporting cancer research with computational tools. 

Research at the Department is conducted within several research groups. The MIDA Methods for Image Data Analysis – group focuses on development of methods for image data analysis, aiming to devise generally applicable approaches and tools that work well, independent of the particular application and types of images used. Striving for practically useful methods with a real and prominent impact, the research is often driven by emerging needs from the fields of biomedicine and medicine. The research is multidisciplinary and often connects with several other research groups and disciplines. MIDA is closely linked to the Centre for Image Analysis, and actively participates in European and global networks of image analysts in life sciences.

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Research project: Interpretable AI-based multispectral 3D-analysis of cell interrelations in the cancer microenvironment

Immunotherapy has become a life-saving option for advanced cancer patients. However, only a minority of patients develop a durable response. Despite great efforts to explain the variable responses to immunotherapy and to optimize patient selection, current diagnostic tools cannot sufficiently guide clinical practice. This project will combine state-of-the-art multiplexed microscopy with the latest techniques of image processing and deep learning to radically advance the understanding of how cell interrelations in the tumor microenvironment affect the disease progression and treatment efficacy, ultimately leading to improved treatments and saved lives.

Starting from a large collection of acquired multispectral histology images, the project aims to develop advanced interpretable AI-driven approaches for image data analysis, for characterization of the structural 3D organization and interrelations of different cell types, enabling reliable and explainable prediction of patient disease progression.

This project heavily relies on interdisciplinary competences and will be conducted in close collaboration with the researchers at the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology (IGP) at Uppsala University. IGP has a broad research profile with strong research groups focused on cancer, autoimmune and genetic diseases, and promotes translational research, with close interactions between medical research and health care. (Notably, Nobel Laureate Svante Pääbo was a guest researcher at IGP 2003–2015.)

The position is funded through research projects conducted by the MIDA group and financed by Cancerfonden (Swedish Cancer Society)  and Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet).

Duties
The successful candidate will join the MIDA group and take initiative and responsibility for development and evaluation of advanced AI-based methods for analysis of multidimensional images of cancer tissue, towards optimized immunotherapy for cancer patients.

The duties include method development, implementation, data management, evaluation and analysis, manuscript preparation, master student supervision and own career development. Assisting PhD students in the research group on the related research tasks will be a part of the duties. The position may also entail some research-administrative tasks. Teaching in related subjects (max 20%) can also be included depending on availability and interest.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute with their own ideas for the research directions within the overall framework of the project. The candidate is expected to take an active role in the MIDA research environment and contribute to the development of the research milieu.

Requirements
PhD degree in a field closely related to the position (e.g., computerized image analysis/processing, data science, computer science or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in a field closely related to the position (e.g., computerized image analysis/processing, data science, computer science. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

The candidate must have documented experience in image analysis, machine and deep learning, including completed courses at the master and doctoral level of education, as well as first hand experience in method development, implementation, evaluation, and publication (first author) of scientific articles in internationally recognized journals and presentations at international conferences. Programming in Python, and experience of working with deep learning in the PyTorch environment is a requirement.

As a person, a successful candidate is motivated, creative, dedicated, responsible, and has a structured approach. When selecting among the applicants we will assess their ability to independently drive their work forward, to collaborate with others, to have a diligent and professional approach and to analyze and address complex problems. An emphasis will be placed on personal characteristics and personal suitability.

Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Additional qualifications
Meriting are: 

  • Experience with graph-based methods, network analysis tools, and graph convolutional/neural networks;
  • Experience with explainable AI (XAI);
  • Experience of university level teaching and supervision;
  • Experience of programming in Matlab, JavaScript, C++, Java, software version control with Git, typesetting with LaTeX, use and administration of Linux computers, Bash scripting;
  • Interest in biomedical research and experience in application of image analysis in medicine.

The application should consist of:

  1. A Curriculum Vitae (CV);
  2. A copy of degree/diploma (translated into Swedish or English), with the list of relevant completed courses;
  3. List of publications;
  4. Up to five selected publications in electronic form, with stated own contributions;
  5. PhD thesis in electronic form;
  6. Description of your current and previous research (max 1 page) and suggestions for future research (max 1 page) along the project goals relevant for this position. The statement should explain how your profile fits the position;
  7. Contact information for two references (name, e-mail, and phone number);
  8. A personal letter in which you briefly justify why you are applying for this position and state the earliest possible starting date (max. 1 page).

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date: As agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Prof. Nataša Sladoje (phone: +46 721 828 722; email: natasa.sladoje@it.uu.se ); Prof. Joakim Lindblad (phone: +46 733 168549; email: joakim.lindblad@it.uu.se ).

Please submit your application by the 6th of April 2023, UFV-PA 2023/680.

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Deadline: 2023-04-06 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Information Technology

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Post expires on Thursday April 6th, 2023

PhD student in High Energy Physics

Published: 2023-02-27

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

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University is one of the largest and strongest environments for both theoretical and experimental research in physics and astronomy. The department is strongly involved in research carried out at national and international research infrastructures for which we also develop and manufacture advanced instruments. The High Energy Physics Division focuses its research on three areas: collider experiments, neutrino experiments and particle theory.

The High Energy Physics Division at Uppsala University has so far conducted research at international facilities at CERN (LHC, FCC) in close collaboration with local theoreticians. An overview of our activities can be found here: https://www.physics.uu.se/research/high-energy-physics/

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Duties
We are looking for a PhD student to collect and analyse data from the LHC with the ATLAS experiment, and to develop analysis tools for future colliders. Candidates should be prepared to spend time abroad for data collection and meetings. Tasks will include simulation, reconstruction, analysis and interpretation of data.

Requirements
To meet the entry requirements for doctoral studies, you must

  • hold a Master’s (second-cycle) degree in physics (e.g. Master’s degree or MSc) including advanced courses in nuclear and/or particle physics., or
  • have completed at least 240 credits in higher education, with at least 60 credits at Master’s level with some advanced courses in nuclear and/or particle physics including an independent project worth at least 15 credits, or
  • have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.

A basic knowledge of programming, for example with python, is required. You need to be able to speak and write English fluently. Ability to work both independently and in groups is also required.

Additional qualifications
Experience in analysis related to particle colliders is desirable.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University’s rules and guidelines.

The application should contain
CV, copies of relevant certificates and diplomas, documentation of previous research-related work. At the time of application, the degree does not have to be completed, but it must be completed by the time of admission. Please indicate the names of two references

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 2023-06-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Rebeca Gonzalez Suarez, rebeca.gonzalez.suarez@physics.uu.se

Please submit your application by 10 April 2023, UFV-PA 2023/754.

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Deadline: 2023-04-10 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Physics and Astronomy

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Post expires on Monday April 10th, 2023

WISE Postdoctoral position Solid State Physics with focus on magnetocaloric materials

Published: 2023-02-28

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

Full-time temporary position for two years with starting date as soon as possible or as agreed upon

The division of Solid State Physics is part of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Ångström Laboratory. The research is related to energy and environmental issues as well as to life science applications in our various research areas. Preferably, we investigate the physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials and thin films that can be utilized in applications as smart windows, solar cells, gas sensors, spin electronics and catalytic and photocatalytic coatings to create new applications in green energy technology. Magnetic materials for green energy technology are another important research field within the division.

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

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

Project description
The focus of the project is magnetocaloric materials that can be used for magnetic cooling. Here, mainly materials with coupled phase transitions will be studied, materials that exhibit both a magnetic phase transition and a structural or elastic phase transition. If both phase transitions occur within a narrow temperature range, the materials exhibit a so-called giant magnetocaloric effect. The project will focus on detailed information that can be obtained by techniques available at large scale experimental infrastructure. To obtain such detailed information one should combine site specific information gained from neutron diffraction measurements and element specific information obtained from X-ray magnetic circular dichroism measurements. The work in the project offers an opportunity for scientific collaborations with world-leading groups in both basic science and applied research on magnetic materials.

Work duties
The duties mainly involve planning of and carrying out experimental studies using magnetic neutron diffraction and X-ray magnetic-circular-dichroism measurements on magnetocaloric materials with coupled phase transitions. An important duty in the project is to apply for beam time at large-scale research infrastructure facilities in order to carry out these studies. The work involves close collaboration with researchers at the departments of materials science and engineering, chemistry-Ångström and physics and astronomy at Uppsala university. The duties also include publishing scientific articles. Supervision of students in projects related to the research area may be part of the duties, as well as participation in other forms of teaching.

Qualification requirements
For employment on a postdoctoral position you shall have a PhD degree  or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

For this position, a PhD in materials science, materials chemistry or physics or equivalent is required. We require good knowledge and documented experience from measurements at large-scale neutron and synchrotron X-ray scattering facilities.

Additional qualifications
Experience from experimental studies on magnetic materials in general and magnetocaloric materials in particular will be considered as a merit.

We require good skills in independent work, to be able to lead and execute subprojects, to have good ability for collaboration with other researchers and a structured way of working.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement.  Scope of employment 100%. Starting date as soon as possible or as agreed upon. Placement: Uppsala

Instructions for application:
Your application must contain

  • An introductory letter describing you, your understanding of the task, and motivating why you are appropriate for this position. (Max 2 pages)
  • CV (max 2 pages)
  • Copy of your PhD exam
  • A list of publications
  • Copies of your three most relevant publications or manuscripts
  • Names and contact details (address, e-mail address and telephone number) of at least two reference persons.

The application can be written in English or Swedish.

For further information about the position please contact: Prof Peter Svedlindh (peter.svedlindh@angstrom.uu.se) 

Information about the Solid State Physics Division is available at: https://materialvetenskap.uu.se/research/solid-state-physics+/

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Please submit your application by 28 March 2023, UFV-PA 2023/530

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Deadline: 2023-03-28 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Materials Science and Engineering

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Post expires on Tuesday March 28th, 2023

Postdoctoral position in accelerator-based compact X-ray source

Published: 2023-03-03

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

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is one of Uppsala University’s largest with almost 400 employees, of which about 125 are doctoral students. The department conducts world-class research and education in both theoretical and experimental physics and has extensive collaboration with the outside world. The FREIA Laboratory, a Division of the Department, is developing and testing components for new particle accelerator, detector instrumentation and accelerator-based light sources. The research and development work are closely linked to major research infrastructure projects like ESS and MAX IV in Lund or the European XFEL in Hamburg. The laboratory has around 30 employees, including researchers, engineers and PhD students. More information on our websites: www.physics.uu.se and www.physics.uu.se/research/freia-lab/.

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Description of the project
Femtosecond flashes of X-ray radiation allow exploring materials on the level of moving atoms and electrons thus facilitating the discovery and understanding of new materials. The FREIA laboratory is currently working on the design of a femtosecond X-ray source based on superconducting accelerator technology – the Ånsgtröm Laser source. The operation principle is based on inverse Compton scattering of IR laser pulses on counterpropagating MeV electron beams. The energy of the scattered photons lies in the X-ray spectral region. With recent progress of commercial lasers in the production of fs sub-J pulses, the production of fs X-ray pulses through the inverse Compton effect is of great interest for university laboratories and for Uppsala University, in particular.

To provide high brilliance of X-ray radiation from the Ångström Laser, a very advanced accelerator design and a Compton interaction scheme are needed. The objective of the postdoc project is twofold:

  • To design a compact, high repetition rate Compton source using MeV-scale electron bunches and an optical undulator. The successful applicant will study different configurations of inverse Compton scattering with the aim of devising a scheme proving the highest possible source brilliance considering new accelerator and laser technologies.
  • To contribute to quantum optics research and education at FREIA, and investigate quantum effects in the Ångström Laser.

The successful applicant will work in a team of dedicated scientists having experience in FEL and laser physics, beam dynamics, superconducting magnet and RF technologies, and FEL experiments.

Description of work within the postdoc project:

  • Critically compare already proposed schemes for Compton sources
  • Identify one or two most promising schemes that can realistically be implemented in practice on the timescale of a few years
  • Perform a conceptual design of the electron-laser interaction region
  • Perform start-to-end simulations of the beam dynamics and radiation in the Compton source
  • Investigate the impact of quantum effect
  • Identify the conditions of fully coherent lasing or lasing in the SASE regime

Requirements
PhD degree in physics or a related area or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in physics. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

  • Deep understanding of wave optics and optical beams in particular
  • Solid knowledge of basic laser physics
  • Solid knowledge of beam physics
  • Experience with multiparticle simulations
  • Strong publication record confirming the qualifications needed for the project
  • Skilled in high-quality academic writing
  • Capable to express yourself in a clear, structured and to the point manner
  • Capable of preparing clear and concise summaries of ongoing work
  • Capable of keeping the work progress well documented, searchable and understandable by other group members

Additional qualifications

  • Deep understanding of FEL principles and Compton light sources
  • Solid knowledge of quantum optics
  • Experience with the simulation codes Genesis, Symplex, GPT and Astra
  • Experience with electron and photon beam diagnostic
  • Previous experience with the design of Compton sources

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of two years according to central collective agreement. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: 

Vitaliy Goryashko, 018-471 3595, vitaliy.goryashko@physics.uu.se

Hermann Dürr, 0704250176, hermann.durr@physics.uu.se

Please submit your application by 20 mars 2023, UFV-PA 2023/797.

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Deadline: 2023-03-20 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Physics and Astronomy

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Post expires on Monday March 20th, 2023

Postdoctoral position in Ka-band planar and active antenna for SATCOM applications

Published: 2023-02-28

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

Electrification and digitization are among the future’s biggest areas for conversion to sustainable societies. The Department of Electrical Engineering conducts successful research and education in these areas – including renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, industrial IoT, 5G communication and wireless sensor networks but also smart electronic sensors and medical systems. The Department of Electrical Engineering is an international environment with approximately 140 employees who contribute to important technical energy and health challenges at the Ångström Laboratory.

The position will be at the division solid state electronics, at the Department of Electrical Engineering. We are looking for qualified and motivated candidates with a great interest in microwave technology.

At the Department of Electrical Engineering, the Microwave Group is conducting:
Research in the fields of design, manufacturing and integration of antennas for wireless sensors and wireless communications, operating from microwaves to THz frequencies. Extensive expertise was acquired in several EU projects, among which: past projects MiniMEMS and NANOTEC and running projects: NANOMAT and POWERFLEX. The expertise in millimetre waves involves actives (LNA, PA, MMICs) and passive components’ design and characterisation (under probe measurements capabilities up till 325 GHz), beam-steering solutions development and characterisation in an anechoic chamber, development of interconnecting methods up to 100 GHz for phased array systems and MEMS THz systems. The Ångström campus hosts a fully equipped clean room of 2,000 m2, and facilities for electrical engineering with microwave CAD (ADS, CST, HFSS), and advanced measurement equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzers).

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Project description
The position is financed under the Swedish National Space Agency and is a collaboration between Uppsala University, Chalmers University of Technology, and an industrial partner Satcube AB. The general context of the project is the study of the role of satellites in the 5G wireless networks. It has been concluded that SATCOM can significantly enhance the 5G network reliability by ensuring service continuity, in cases where it cannot be offered by a single or a combination of cellular networks. SATCOM can guarantee 5G service ubiquity in unserved (deserts, oceans, forests etc.) or underserved areas (urban areas, emerging economies etc.), where a cellular network does not exist, or is too impractical/cost-ineffective to reach. Thus, actors such as SpaceX, OneWeb, Telesat and Amazon are planning to launch 100,000 LEO satellites in the next decade to provide global broadband coverage.

However, the cost of satellite user terminals is still excessive and limits the large-scale deployment of commercial satellite-based high-throughput networks as is envisioned by the 3GPP working groups. One of the major cost driving components in today’s satellite user terminal is the high gain circular polarized (CP) antenna which must be pointed accurately towards the satellites. This project will involve design/fabrication and measurement of innovative low-cost, high efficiency and wideband circular polarized planar array which will be the key building blocks in the future satellite terminals providing increased data connectivity all over the world.

Duties
The research project will include a mix of theoretical and experimental work, with specialization on Ka band, i.e. 20-30 GHz frequency band. The candidate will have the opportunity to study the electromagnetic design of highly efficient dual circular polarized, dual band, low-profile active antenna array for the Ka frequency band. The antenna should be phase controlled, to enable electronic steering of the beam in one or several planes to track satellites in orbit. The work involves the design and selection of a suitable array topology which will allow simple feeding geometry with minimum losses. Also the design of the suitable array which allows easy signal routing and feeding from the active beam former chips for dual polarized active array.

Analysis of the integration of active beam former components: i.e. each antenna sub-array needs to be fed with an independent phase and amplitude from a commodity beam former IC channel. The tasks involve analyzing the interconnect between the active components and the antenna sub-array, including changes in the active scanning impedance. Amplifier design, such as LNA and power amplifiers. Other activities include the implementation and troubleshooting of frequency synthesizers, building demonstrators of the proposed antenna array solution and finally perform the evaluation of the performance of the array in an anechoic chamber. Project follow-up and reporting. Publication of several high ranked journal papers is expected during the project duration.

Requirements

  • To qualify for an employment as a postdoctor you must have a PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering.
  • The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.
  • Previous experience in the area of Electromagnetic fields and Antenna theory as well as proficiency in using full wave solvers such as HFSS and CST is considered necessary and proven experimental work in amplifier development and antenna measurements.
  • Programming of FPGAs, integration and programming of the beam formers.
  • Besides good subject knowledge, emphasis will be on creative thinking, motivation, ability to cooperate, initiative to work independently and personal suitability for research training.
  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English is a requirement as well as the capacity to work both independently and in a team.

Additional qualifications
We are looking for qualified and motivated candidates with a strong interest in microwave engineering and wireless communications. Too proved ability to apply for research grants from external sources, would be considered as a plus. The project includes travel for research and to conferences, details are available on request.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Dragos Dancila, tel +46 72 366 31 80, e-post dragos.dancila@angstrom.uu.se

Please submit your application 20th of March 2023, UFV-PA 2023/781.

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Deadline: 2023-03-20 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Electrical Engineering

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Post expires on Monday March 20th, 2023

PhD student in Conservation

Published: 2023-02-27

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

The establishment of Formas research schools for sustainable planning and built environment enables the employment of two PhD candidates in conservation at the department of art history on Campus Gotland. The research school ASSURE – Adaptation of urban Space through SUstainable REgeneration – of which the PhD candidates are part, is interdisciplinary and conducted in collaboration with other universities and partners outside of academia.

Conservation, Department of Art History
At the department of art history, we conduct research and education, at undergraduate and graduate levels, in three disciplines at two campuses: art history and textile science at Campus Engelska parken in Uppsala and conservation at Campus Gotland in Visby. At present there are 16 teachers and lecturers in conservation. For more information, see the department website: http://www.konstvet.uu.se

Conservation is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary academic field that spans the disciplines of humanities/social sciences and science/technology. Conservation is about managing cultural heritage and transferring resources from the past into the future in a sustainable way. Research in conservation is thus about understanding the past-present-future relationship. It also means investigating the role of cultural heritage in the transition to a sustainable society, new perspectives on renovation, reuse and recycling as part of a circular economy, and how cultural heritage is valued, preserved, developed, used and consumed and why and in what ways this is done, both conceptually and practically. Thus, the research is at the intersection of objects, their significance and a range of professional practices. These practices can be found in public administrations and institutions as well as in civil society and business, and in the cultural heritage, museum and arts sectors. Conservation includes both applied and theoretical perspectives, as well as the exploration of cultural heritage through critical, creative and affirmative methods. This includes analysing different conservation ideologies and ethics, developing care practices, and studying how cultural heritage is staged and cared for, and the effects this has on people and the environment.

The division is located at Campus Gotland, an international campus in the middle of world heritage town Visby. Read more on the division´s website. https://www.konstvet.uu.se/kulturvard/

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Duties
A PhD candidate should primarily devote himself/herself to his/her own doctoral studies. To a limited extent, the PhD candidate may work with teaching, other research and/or administration, but not more than 20 percent of full working hours. The PhD programme comprises four years of full-time study and leads to a doctoral degree. The programme consists of a course component and a dissertation component. The PhD candidate is expected to participate actively in the research and training environment of the department and in the joint activities of the research school ASSURE.

The PhD project are part of the research school ASSURE, which is a collaboration between Uppsala University Campus Gotland, Lund University, Malmö University and RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden), and is funded by Formas. ASSURE aims to develop practical research on how renovations and transformations of buildings and areas can be adapted to future needs. Cities today face challenges related to climate change, urbanisation and segregation, and in order to create sustainable cities for the future, we need to use the built environment that already exists, in a sustainable way. Both buildings and neighborhoods are facing changes, such as energy efficiency improvements, which will affect citizens’ daily lives. ASSURE employs a total of eight PhD candidates, two of them in conservation, at the department of art history, Uppsala University Campus Gotland.

The specific PhD project ‘The dilemma of conservation – balancing cultural values in renovation, reuse and recycling for sustainable urban development’ will focus on how the needs from the conservation practice meet the needs of the construction industry and vice versa. A conscious balance between preservation, use and development is a prerequisite as society’s challenges change. In this context, the understanding of what cultural values are also needs to be challenged in order to be incorporated as a fundamental aspect in the transformation and regeneration of future cities. The PhD project will mainly move in a practical context and will be formulated and based on case studies in collaboration with partner companies and relevant authorities.

Requirements
Applicants fulfil the requirements for general eligibility for doctoral programmes if they have:

  • second-cycle qualification,
  • completed at least 240 academic credits’ worth of courses, with at least 60 academic credits from second-cycle education, or
  • acquired the equivalent knowledge in some other manner either in Sweden or abroad.

The faculty board may grant an exemption from the general eligibility requirements for an individual applicant if there are special reasons to do so.

In addition to the general eligibility requirements stated above, applicants must also have completed a second-cycle degree in conservation or equivalent. Applicants who have acquired the equivalent knowledge either in Sweden or abroad also fulfil the special eligibility requirements.

To be eligible for the PhD position in conservation within the ASSURE research school, the proposed PhD project needs to be clearly related to issues concerning conservation, sustainable planning and regeneration and transformation of urban space. For this position, specific documented knowledge of English is required.

Additional qualifications for this position include:

  • documented knowledge of Swedish
  • experiences of research projects
  • scientific publication
  • experience of heritage management practice

Selection criteria and assessment
The selection will be based on the applicant’s previous academic achievements and other qualifications. Great importance is attached to the applicant’s ability to carry out the proposed PhD project and its feasibility within the net study period. The selection will be based on the ability to carry out independent research, to think critically and to express oneself orally and in writing.

The possibility of crediting courses must not constitute an advantage in the evaluation of merit in connection with admission (cf. SFS 2010:1064, HF 7 chapter 41 §, RUF 10 §).

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University’s rules and guidelines.

Application
Your application can be written in Swedish or English and should include:

  • CV
  • a personal cover letter describing your research interests and explaining why you are applying for the PhD programme (maximum 2 pages)
  • a research plan in which you describe your proposed PhD project and how it relates to the aims of the research school in general and the project, Preservation’s dilemma – balanced cultural values in renovation, reuse and recycling for sustainable urban development, in particular (maximum 3 pages)
  • an extract from the register or a certified copy of a certificate / diploma attesting to your basic and specific qualifications
  • a copy of your independent works (essays) written within the framework of your
    studies, such as your Master’s thesis(es) and any publications (maximum 5)
  • other documents you wish to refer to

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Start date 2023-09-01. Location: Visby.

For further information about the position, please contact: Gustaf Leijonhufvud, Deputy Head of Department, 0498-108337, gustaf.leijonhufvud@konstvet.uu.se

Please submit your application by 31 March 2023, UFV-PA 2023/758.

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About Campus Gotland: Uppsala University Campus Gotland offers the best of two worlds: the full-scale university’s broad offering and weight and a unique, small-scale campus in an interdisciplinary research environment. Campus Gotland is a hub for the University’s research and education in sustainability. Find out what it’s like to live on Gotland.

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Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.

Deadline: 2023-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Art History

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Post expires on Friday March 31st, 2023

PhD student in Conservation

Published: 2023-02-28

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

The establishment of Formas research schools for sustainable planning and built environment enables the employment of two PhD candidates in conservation at the department of art history on Campus Gotland. The research school ASSURE – Adaptation of urban Space through SUstainable REgeneration – of which the PhD candidates are part, is interdisciplinary and conducted in collaboration with other universities and partners outside of academia.

Conservation, Department of Art History
At the department of art history, we conduct research and education, at undergraduate and graduate levels, in three disciplines at two campuses: art history and textile science at Campus Engelska parken in Uppsala and conservation at Campus Gotland in Visby. At present there are 16 teachers and lecturers in conservation. For more information, see the department website: http://www.konstvet.uu.se

Conservation is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary academic field that spans the disciplines of humanities/social sciences and science/technology. Conservation is about managing cultural heritage and transferring resources from the past into the future in a sustainable way. Research in conservation is thus about understanding the past-present-future relationship. It also means investigating the role of cultural heritage in the transition to a sustainable society, new perspectives on renovation, reuse and recycling as part of a circular economy, and how cultural heritage is valued, preserved, developed, used and consumed and why and in what ways this is done, both conceptually and practically. Thus, the research is at the intersection of objects, their significance and a range of professional practices. These practices can be found in public administrations and institutions as well as in civil society and business, and in the cultural heritage, museum and arts sectors. Conservation includes both applied and theoretical perspectives, as well as the exploration of cultural heritage through critical, creative and affirmative methods. This includes analysing different conservation ideologies and ethics, developing care practices, and studying how cultural heritage is staged and cared for, and the effects this has on people and the environment.

The division is located at Campus Gotland, an international campus in the middle of world heritage town Visby. Read more on the division´s website: https://www.konstvet.uu.se/kulturvard/

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

Duties
A PhD candidate should primarily devote himself/herself to his/her own doctoral studies. To a limited extent, the PhD candidate may work with teaching, other research and/or administration, but not more than 20 percent of full working hours. The PhD programme comprises four years of full-time study and leads to a doctoral degree. The programme consists of a course component and a dissertation component. The PhD candidate is expected to participate actively in the research and training environment of the department and in the joint activities of the research school ASSURE.

The PhD project are part of the research school ASSURE, which is a collaboration between Uppsala University Campus Gotland, Lund University, Malmö University and RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden), and is funded by Formas. ASSURE aims to develop practical research on how renovations and transformations of buildings and areas can be adapted to future needs. Cities today face challenges related to climate change, urbanisation and segregation, and in order to create sustainable cities for the future, we need to use the built environment that already exists, in a sustainable way. Both buildings and neighborhoods are facing changes, such as energy efficiency improvements, which will affect citizens’ daily lives. ASSURE employs a total of eight PhD candidates, two of them in conservation, at the department of art history, Uppsala University Campus Gotland.

The aim of the PhD project ‘Rethinking cultural heritage values for sustainable place development’ is to investigate how cultural values are defined in the transformation of urban environments. How do the social, intangible and tangible values of cultural heritage relate to each other and how do these values contribute to sustainable development? The PhD project mainly moves in a theoretical context, but its content and implementation will be formulated in relation to the practice of cultural management, in collaboration with partner companies and relevant authorities.

Requirements
Applicants fulfil the requirements for general eligibility for doctoral programmes if they have:

  • second-cycle qualification,
  • completed at least 240 academic credits’ worth of courses, with at least 60 academic credits from second-cycle education, or
  • acquired the equivalent knowledge in some other manner either in Sweden or abroad.

The faculty board may grant an exemption from the general eligibility requirements for an individual applicant if there are special reasons to do so.

In addition to the general eligibility requirements stated above, applicants must also have completed a second-cycle degree in conservation or equivalent. Applicants who have acquired the equivalent knowledge either in Sweden or abroad also fulfil the special eligibility requirements.

To be eligible for the PhD position in conservation within the ASSURE research school, the proposed PhD project needs to be clearly related to issues concerning conservation, sustainable planning and regeneration and transformation of urban space. For this position, specific documented knowledge of English is required.

Additional qualifications for this position include:

  • documented knowledge of Swedish
  • experiences of research projects
  • scientific publication
  • experience of heritage management practice

Selection criteria and assessment
The selection will be based on the applicant’s previous academic achievements and other qualifications. Great importance is attached to the applicant’s ability to carry out the proposed PhD project and its feasibility within the net study period. The selection will be based on the ability to carry out independent research, to think critically and to express oneself orally and in writing.

The possibility of crediting courses must not constitute an advantage in the evaluation of merit in connection with admission (cf. SFS 2010:1064, HF 7 chapter 41 §, RUF 10 §).

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University’s rules and guidelines.

Application
Your application can be written in Swedish or English and should include:

  • CV
  • a personal cover letter describing your research interests and explaining why you are applying for the PhD programme (maximum 2 pages)
  • a research plan in which you describe your proposed PhD project and how it relates to the aims of the research school in general and the project ‘Rethinking cultural heritage values for sustainable place development’ in particular (maximum 3 pages)
  • an extract from the register or a certified copy of a certificate / diploma attesting to your basic and specific qualifications
  • a copy of your independent works (essays) written within the framework of your
    studies, such as your Master’s thesis(es) and any publications (maximum 5)
  • other documents you wish to refer to

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 2023-09-01. Placement: Visby.

For further information about the position, please contact: Gustaf Leijonhufvud, Deputy Head of Department, 0498-108337, gustaf.leijonhufvud@konstvet.uu.se

Please submit your application by 31 March 2023, UFV-PA 2023/2023.

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About Campus Gotland: Uppsala University Campus Gotland offers the best of two worlds: the full-scale university’s broad offering and weight and a unique, small-scale campus in an interdisciplinary research environment. Campus Gotland is a hub for the University’s research and education in sustainability. Find out what it’s like to live on Gotland.

Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services.

Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.

Deadline: 2023-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Art History

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday March 31st, 2023

Postdoctoral in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, Blue Foods

Published: 2023-03-03

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

The Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University conducts education at first level, advanced level and postgraduate level as well as research and has operations in two locations, in Uppsala and in Visby. The placement of the postdoctoral position is at Campus Gotland in Visby within the research program Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (NRHU).

Natural Resources and Sustainable Development is a profile area at the Department of Earth Sciences regarding research, education and collaboration. At Campus Gotland, the NRHU research program conducts interdisciplinary research within sustainable development linked to fisheries, aquaculture, nature-based tourism, ecosystem services and coastal zone management and more. On Campus Gotland there is Blue Centre Gotland, a collaboration between Uppsala University, Region Gotland and the County Administration Board of Gotland, Blue Centre Gotland. Uppsala University also has a field station on Gotland, the Research Station Ar which is adapted for laboratory experiments on, for example, fish.

The division is located at Campus Gotland, an international campus in the middle of world heritage town Visby. 

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Duties
The postdoctoral position is part of the new Swedish national strategic initiative Blue Food Center for future seafood. Blue Food has brought together leading universities, institutes, innovation actors, regions, municipalities, organizations and around forty companies from all over the country under the common vision of making Sweden a leading producer of attractive and sustainable seafood. The project involves a close collaboration between Blue Food, Blue Centre Gotland and NRHU at the Department of Earth Sciences, Uppsala University.

The focus of the Blue Food project, carried out at NRHU, is on strong sustainable development of seafood of the future within environmental and ecological limits. Within the project, connections between resources (seafood) and ecosystems are investigated, and food web studies are currently underway. The project’s focus is on seafood in shallow coastal environments and must have relevance for Swedish seafood. Links between habitat, seafood and fishing, including sport fishing, should be investigated from a blue food perspective. Furthermore, the impact on the ecosystem of extraction or addition of species suitable for blue food and other environmental factors should be investigated. Environmental monitoring relevant to blue food is an important part of the project. The postdoctoral fellow will be active in several parts of the Blue Food project at NRHU. The foundation of the project is an interdisciplinary approach and some of the keywords are aquaculture, coastal habitats and associated seafood, environmental monitoring as well as sustainable development.

The focus area for the postdoctoral project is Gotland, an island in the middle of the Baltic Sea. We are now looking for a postdoctoral fellow who can contribute to research that is beneficial for sustainable blue food development and coastal zone management in the Baltic Sea and also in general. The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in designing, planning and executing data collection as well as data analyses. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to produce high-quality scientific articles suitable for scientific publication in high-profile journals and for presentation at national and international conferences. The research results are also expected to contribute information that develops the management and environmental monitoring of aquaculture, fisheries and the coastal zone in general. Teaching may also be included in up to 20% of the duties in employment as a postdoctoral fellow.

Requirements
PhD degree in environmental science, ecology, aquatic environments, natural resource management, or marine biology, or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree described above. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc. Very good communication skills in English, both spoken and written, are a requirement.

Additional qualifications
Knowledge and/or experience of working with issues around aquatic environments, seafood, fishing, aquaculture, environmental monitoring and management of the coastal zone is particularly meritorious. Practical experience of fieldwork in the Baltic Sea, questionnaire surveys and/or interview methodology is advantageous. Experience in working with interdisciplinary approaches and the use of conceptual and analytical frameworks is advantageous, as well as knowledge of statistics, modelling, and analytical skills. Proven creativity and ability to collaborate within and outside academia, as well as a driving license for car, is meritorious.

Application procedure
The application must contain a letter in which the applicant briefly describes themself and how the applicant’s knowledge and research interest can contribute to this project (maximum 2 pages). The application must also contain a curriulum vitae (CV), copies of relevant grade documents, a copy of the doctoral dissertation, publications and other documents (eg letters of recommendation). Three reference persons should be stated with contact information. We prefer the application to be written in English.

When selecting among qualified applicants, emphasis will be placed on scientific skills in relation to the duties. The University will after an overall assessment of documented qualifications, competencies and skills, consider the candidate that has the best qualifications to carry out and develop current work tasks and support the positive development of the department.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years with the possibility to extension but maximum 3 years according to central collective agreement. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date 2023-04-01 or as agreed. Placement: Campus Gotland, Visby.

For further information about the position, please contact: Dr. Lina Mtwana Nordlund, Lina.Mtwana.Nordlund@geo.uu.se  and Professor Gunilla Rosenqvist, Gunilla.Rosenqvist@geo.uu.se.

 

Please submit your application by 24 March, UFV-PA 2023/806.

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About Campus Gotland: Uppsala University Campus Gotland offers the best of two worlds: the full-scale university’s broad offering and weight and a unique, small-scale campus in an interdisciplinary research environment. Campus Gotland is a hub for the University’s research and education in sustainability. Find out what it’s like to live on Gotland.

Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services.

Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.

Deadline: 2023-03-24 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Earth Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday March 24th, 2023