Bioinformatician with focus on research support within image analysis

 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 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.

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

The announced position is placed at the Vi3-Division of the Department of Information Technology, but is also part SciLifeLab BioImage Informatics Facility (BIIF) as described below. The Department of Information Technology is a broad environment with a leading position within research as well as education at all levels. The Vi3-Division gathers a unique combination of expertise in computerized image processing, human computer interaction, and computing education. SciLifeLab BIIF is administratively placed here, and offers education and research support within digital image processing and analysis for life science applications. Read more here. Science for Life Laboratory, or SciLifeLab, is a Swedish national center for molecular bioscience research with focus on health and environmental research. The center combines front line technical expertise with advanced knowledge in translational medicine and molecular biosciences. SciLifeLab is a national resource coordinated by Karolinska Institutet, the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm university and Uppsala university, but the collaboration includes many more universities. SciLifeLab was formed 2010, and approximately 1 500 persons are currently working within the center, where 1/5 work with the facilities offering support for researchers with the life sciences. BIIF is one of the SciLifeLab facilities. BIIF is additionally part of NMI, the National Microscopy Infrastructure within the life science in Sweden, Euro BioImaging, and NBIS, the National Bioinformatics Infrastructure Sweden, engaging approximately 100 bioinformaticians spread all across Sweden. BIIF is thus well connected with both image acquisition and data analysis infrastructure

Duties
We are looking for a bioinformatician with strong interest in developing, implementing and adjusting image analysis tools for quantitative analysis of microscopy data. Much focus is on large scale analysis based on machine learning and deep learning/AI. You will work with shorter and longer projects and offer research support via the BIIF nodes in Uppsala and Stockholm, and other universities in Sweden. The appointment also includes duties in the form of organizing user meetings/courses and workshops in digital image processing and analysis with life science applications. Supervision of MSc theses in the area is also part of the duties, as well as some involvement in research projects within Carolina Wählbys research group.

Requirements
You should have a master degree and/or PhD degree within digital image analysis/image processing or similar, or alternatively in bioinformatics/biomedicine/biology or similar. Documented experience of programming and development of digital image analysis methods is a requirement. Excellent communication in English, both written and spoken, is a requirement.

Additional qualifications
Experience from developing and working with machine learning and deep learning with applications in microscopy, such as tissue analysis, is meriting. Experience from postdoctoral studies (or corresponding within other settings) focused on large-scale data analysis and visualization is meriting. Especially meriting is proficiency in using and developing algorithms and analysis pipelines intended for identification and segmentation of cells and microorganisms in culture or in tissue sections, and quantification of biological parameters for these. Experience in giving workshops and supervision are also meriting, as well as work on research reproducibility.

Type of employment Permanent position, with a 6 month probationary period . Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date as soon as possible or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position please contact:  Robin Strand, +46 18 471 3469, robin.strand@it.uu.se,  Carolina Wählby, +46 18 4713473, carolina.wahlby@it.uu.se or Anna Klemm, +46 72 7010657, anna.klemm@it.uu.se.

Application The application should include a letter where the applicant describes the motivation for applying for this position, the relevant qualifications, and research interests. The application should also include a CV and links to relevant publications and contact information for at least two reference persons. We would also like to know the earliest possible starting date.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than October 21, 2022, UFV-PA 2022/3520.

Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? If so, you will find a lot of information about working and living in Sweden at www.uu.se/joinus.

You are also welcome to contact International Faculty and Staff Services at ifss@uadm.uu.se.

Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services.

Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Placement: Department of Information Technology

Type of employment: Full time , Permanent position

Pay: Individual salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100%

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben seko@uadm.uu.se
ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se
Saco-rådet saco@uadm.uu.se

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2022/3520

Last application date: 2022-10-21

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Research Scientist / Post-Doc - Applied hydrological sciences

 Your Job:

• Implement and apply physically based and conceptual hydrological models that continuously merged with precipitation ensembles and hydrologic observations
  
• Generate large ensembles for probabilistic discharge nowcasting and improve data assimilation technologies
  
• Develop a methodology for evaluating the quality of precipitation products to be used in flood forecasting
  
• Contribute to an international research team, publish in international journals and present results at international conferences
  

Your Profile:

• Masters and subsequent PhD degree in either geosciences (e.g. meteorology, hydrology), computer science, physics, civil engineering, applied mathematics or a related field
  
• Experience in hydrological modeling, data analysis and HPC
  
• Knowledge in data assimilation is a clear advantage
  
• Programming skills with Python, R, Fortran or C/C++
  
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary team across institutes
  
• very good communication and organizational skills
  
• Good publication record
  
• Very good command of the English language
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Vibrant international and interdisciplinary work environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated between the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen
  
• An exceptional research infrastructure
  
• Attendance at national and international conferences and workshops
  
• Possibility for further scientific and technical training through international experts
  
• A comprehensive further training programme, including language courses
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible.

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Project Manager in the field of climate change mitigation (Negative Emission Technologies)

 Within this exciting job you support the scientific coordinator of the research project DACStorE - “A Comprehensive Approach to Harnessing the Innovation Potential of Direct Air Capture and Storage for Reaching CO2-Neutrality”. Its goal is to support a successful ramp-up of DACS technology. Besides of conducting science bidirectional exchange with stakeholders who can realize the ramp-up is highly important to reach the project’s goal. The ‘DACStorE-Transformation Hub’ is established to facilitate the needed exchange at the interface of science and the stakeholders. Become an active force in establishing and growing this important network!

Within the project the „Helmholtz Research School for Negative Emission Technologies“ is founded. Its goal is to optimally prepare young researchers for the interdisciplinary scientific tasks around negative emission technologies. This is achieved by providing a combination of excellent teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industrial insights. With your work you can actively shape the school’s direction and this way greatly contribute to its success. Your tasks in detail:

• Supporting the scientific coordinator of the project with regards to project management including support at technical interface
  
• Assistance in the systematic development and establishment of the ‘DACStorE-Tranformation Hub’ as a central network for negative emission technologies within Germany
  
• Administrative coordination of the „Helmholtz Research School for Negative Emission Technologies“
  
• Conceptualization, Organization and coordination of innovative analog, hybrid and web-based events for researchers, partners from industry, politics, and the broad society
  
• Active support in the development of communication strategies as well as their implementation in concrete measures (e.g., social media, homepage, logo, newsletter, attendance at fairs)

Your Profile:

• University degree in physics, chemistry or process engineering, ideally with a PhD
  
• Experience in project and event management
  
• Interest in design and layout
  
• Fun while working at the interface with a lot of different insights and perspectives
  
• Interest in further developing different topic besides of the projects research focus (e.g., diversity in recruiting, technology transfer, building up a network)
  
• Highly independent and proactive way of working with high quality standards
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  

Please feel free to apply for the position even though you do not have all the required skills and knowledge. We may be able to teach you missing skills during your onboarding.

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We are looking forward to a motivated colleague, who wants to find way to greenhouse gas-neutrality with us. We offer:

• Employment with one of Germany`s top 10 employers according to Glassdoor
  
• An exciting and diverse range of tasks in an innovative field
  
• Participation in an exciting consortium project with top-class partner institutions as a perfect place to start a career in scientific management
  
• Various trainings are offered for personal and professional advancement
  
• Best conditions for successful work in home office
  
• Ideal conditions for compatibility of work and private life as well as a family friendly corporate policy
  
• 30 days of annual leave as well as an arrangement for bridging days (e.g., between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible.

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System specialists (m/f/d) (2 positions) for the development and operation of complex scientific storage infrastructures

 The Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF), based at the research campus Garching near Munich, Germany, is a competence centre of the Max Planck Society (MPG). The MPCDF operates supercomputers and data repositories for the MPG with more than 350 Petabytes of data being stored on disk and on tape backends. The MPCDF is also engaged in the development and optimization of algorithms and applications for high performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as in the design and implementation of solutions for data-intensive projects in close collaboration with the Max Planck Institutes.

The MPCDF is looking for System Specialists (m/f/d) (2 positions) for the development and operation of complex scientific storage infrastructures.

As part of the storage team, the applicants will be responsible for the operation of  the generic block-, file- and object storage systems at MPCDF. Within our team, you will ensure that these systems operate in a secure, stable and performant manner. Using in-depth information gathered from proactive monitoring tools, combined with feedback from our users, you will  contribute to further extensions of our systems - both in terms of hardware expansion/replacements and software evolution. Additionally, you will be involved in the planning and deployment of new systems such as Ceph object storage with data access, from different high-level applications and HPC systems.

Your tasks

Your responsibilities will also include the operation of a well established web-based sync&share service, including the evaluation and potential implementation of more scalable alternatives integrated with the generic Ceph based storage.

Your qualification

• University degree (B.Sc or higher) in computer science or comparable qualification
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Communicative team player, with the ability to work independently and responsibly
• Several years of professional experience in Linux systems administration, automation and DevOps

Preferred qualifications in some of the following areas:

• Software-defined storage (Ceph, S3)
• Distributed and parallel file systems (CephFS, NFS, Samba, Spectrum Scale, Lustre, BeeGFS)
• Configuration management (Ansible, Puppet, Git)
• HA technologies (Pacemaker, Stonith, Keepalived)
• Operation of distributed web applications (HAproxy, Nginx, Redis, MariaDB)
• Cloud and container technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenStack)
• Programming and scripting languages (Python, Go, PHP, Bash)

The two positions start as soon as possible and are initially limited to a maximum period of 2 years with the possibility of a longer-term extension. Salary will be based on experience up to salary group E13 TVöD.

Benefits include

• Helpful, highly motivated and multi-disciplinary team
• Open, inspiring, dynamic and international atmosphere
• Options for training and professional development
• Flexible working hours with  options for mobile working
• Various offers to reconcile work and family life, e.g. childcare on campus
• Close by subway station (U6); MVV job ticket with extra grants
• Free parking on premise

For further questions, contact Florian Kaiser florian.kaiser@mpcdf.mpg.de.

Your application

Please apply with a letter of motivation and a CV online by October 30th, 2022.

The ideals of mutual respect, open-mindedness and consideration are important to  MPCDF where we have a diverse workforce from different countries and cultures. We aim to increase the proportion of women in IT and therefore encourage qualified women to apply. In order to cultivate teamwork and a positive working atmosphere, equal opportunities and equal treatment play an important role for all aspects of personal identity, such as gender, sexual orientation, country of origin, nationality, language skills, race, religion, culture, appearance, family status, age, or handicap. Persons with disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

Student Assistant (m/f/d) | Historical Epistemology of the Final Theory Group

 

The Max Planck Research Group Historical Epistemology of the Final Theory Program, headed by Dr. Alexander Blum, is looking to employ one Student Assistant (m/f/d) (up to 10 hours per week) at the earliest possible date and until September 30, 2023 with the possibility of extension.

Duties

Range from general support of the Group’s work, to carrying out scientific research and compiling of literature for the Research Group Leader and other Group members, supporting project members with the organization of scientific events, the maintenance and updating of the department website and helping to maintain databases and digital repositories.

Requirements

We expect applications from candidates with very good English and German skills. Native English speakers are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be at least in their second semester of study at a university in Berlin or Brandenburg. They should have a good working knowledge of modern information technology and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Our offer

The weekly working time is up to 10 hours. The salary is based on the rates for student employees within the framework of the Max Planck Society's promotion of young scientists. It is currently 12.00 euros for bachelor students and 13.95 euros for students in a master program who have a bachelor's degree.

The Max Planck Society (MPG) is committed to promoting equality and diversity. As an institute of the MPG, we explicitly encourage qualified individuals of underrepresented ethnicity, gender identity, skin color, nationality, sexual orientation, or social background to apply. We are committed to employing more people with disabilities and especially encourages them to apply. Further information about the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science.

Application

Please send your application exclusively online by attaching a letter of application, CV, and a scan of your current enrolment certificate by October 23, 2022. Only electronic applications submitted until 11.59 pm via this job portal will be accepted.

Contact

For further information please contact Kseniia Mohelsky, Departmental Assistant of the Research Group “Final Theory Program”: kmohelsky@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de. Please note that this email contact is only intended for questions concerning the announcement text. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Boltzmannstraße 22
14195 Berlin
Germany

Max Planck Research Group Leader (f/m/d) | Intelligent Systems

 The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent System (MPI-IS) seeks to understand the principles of perception, action and learning in autonomous systems that successfully interact with complex environments, and to use this understanding to design artificial intelligent systems. The institute takes a highly interdisciplinary approach that combines mathematics, computation, engineering, materials science, and biology. The Stuttgart site of the institute concentrates on physical realizations of intelligent systems with departments in the broad fields of small-scale robotics, haptics, robotic materials, and medical robotics, with independent research groups that emphasize biological inspiration, controls, and the use of AI in human organizations.

We are looking for outstanding candidates in the field of intelligent systems to establish a new independent research group at our institute's Stuttgart site. Potential areas of research can include, but are not limited to, the following:

Robotics, all areas, especially

• Soft robotics
• Bioinspired or biohybrid robotics
• Physical intelligence at all length scales
• Robotic materials
• Sustainable robots

Human-Machine Interaction, including

• Human-robot interaction
• Wearable robots
• Haptic interfaces

Robotics for Healthcare, including

• Medical robotics
• Novel medical devices
• Surgical robotics
• Rehabilitation robotics

Learning Systems, including

• Robot learning
• Machine learning
• Computer vision
• Intelligent control systems

Candidates should have a strong international track record of creative research. Successful applicants will be able to establish an internationally visible research program of their own design within our institute. Max Planck Research Group Leader positions offer individuals holding a doctoral degree an excellent springboard to high-level scientific positions.

The salary package is based on the W2 remuneration group of the German Federal Civil Service Remuneration Act (Bundesbesoldungsgesetz – BBesG). Successful candidates will enjoy an independent principal investigator status within the institute. Group leaders are provided with considerable funding for personnel, equipment, and running costs, which enables them to focus the bulk of their energy on their research. Group leaders and their group members also benefit from the infrastructure and administration of MPI-IS. Each Max Planck Research Group is limited to a term of five years. Depending on research progress, and taking funding possibilities and labor legislation into account, a group leader’s employment contract can be extended at most twice, by two years in each case, on an individual basis according to scientific criteria and after a positive evaluation.

The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, or any other non-job-related criteria. MPI-IS recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. MPI-IS is committed to attracting and retaining diverse staff and will honor each individual’s experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. The Max Planck Society wishes to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented; women are therefore explicitly encouraged to apply. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of employees with severe disabilities in its workforce; applications from persons with severe disabilities are expressly desired.

Applications should contain a short cover letter; a three-page research statement describing your past, present, and future research activities; a one-page diversity statement describing your experiences and commitments to diversity; and a CV including your full list of publications. All documents should be prepared in English and should be submitted as a single pdf file through our online application system.

In addition, three professional reference letters must be submitted directly by the referees. After you have registered in our online application system, you will receive further information about how these letters should be submitted.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at applications@is.mpg.de.

The closing date for applications is November 13, 2022.

Associate senior lecturer in tax law

 Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 44 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Lund University is a full-scale and research-intensive university, and the only Swedish university to be part of the strong international networks League of European Research Universities (LERU) and Universitas 21 (U21). Lund University has partner universities in close to 70 countries and attracts more international students than any other higher education institution in Sweden. 

The Faculty of Law is characterised by internationalisation, the intertwining of education and research, interdisciplinarity, as well as close and boundary-crossing collaboration with wider society. The Faculty’s research environment and PhD-education are markedly international and, alongside the professional law degree, the Faculty offers several international Master’s programmes, including for example a program in European and International Trade and Tax Law.

Lund University and the Faculty of Law offer an inclusive work environment that fosters development within the broader dynamic research and innovation area of the Öresund region.

Subject

Tax law

Subject description

Tax Law concerns legislations and other norms that regulates the public sectors taxation of mainly individuals and private legal entities. The subject includes tax rules for income taxation, VAT and other indirect taxes as well as rules for tax procedures. Also rules for social contributions and payroll taxes are attributed to Tax Law. The subject is mainly limited to national Swedish Law which due to increasing internationalization includes Tax Treaty Law and EU Law.

Work duties

The post as associate senior lecturer is a career development position and is to offer opportunities for gaining research and teaching qualifications. The position shall first and foremost provide scope for developing research qualifications, and the primary duty is to conduct high quality research. The research must result in national and international publications, and the associate senior lecturer must also actively apply for external funding. 

Additional duties include teaching in the faculty’s undergraduate, Master’s and PhD programmes, as well as in distance learning and contract education. The successful candidate will have special responsibility for teaching within the law program´s fourth semester, in advanced course in tax law, as well as in distance learning and contract education. 

The tasks include a specific responsibility for research and teaching in primarily Swedish, but also European and international tax law.

Furthermore, he or she is to maintain and further develop a stimulating research and study environment through teaching, supervision and collaboration with teaching staff, researchers, doctoral students, students and external contacts, and to contribute to the faculty’s other activities. 

The researchers and teachers at the Faculty are expected to contribute to a dynamic research environment as well as to other Faculty activities, and to perform work primarily in the workplace provided by the Faculty.

The scope of the position shall also provide an opportunity for training in teaching and learning in higher education corresponding to at least five weeks.

Qualifications

A person qualified for appointment as an associate senior lecturer is a person who has been awarded a PhD in legal science or has the corresponding research expertise. Primary consideration should be given to a person who has been awarded a PhD or achieved the equivalent expertise within five years of the deadline for application for employment as an associate senior lecturer. However, a person who has been awarded a PhD or achieved the equivalent expertise at an earlier date may also be considered if there are exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances are sick leave, parental leave or other similar circumstances.

For an associate senior lecturer, the general qualification requirements concern being suitable for and having the ability in general that is needed to satisfactorily carry out the duties of the appointment in question.

Assessment criteria 

For appointments to associate senior lecturer, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and carry out high quality research, and teaching skill. For appointments to associate senior lecturer, the focus of the assessment shall be on both research and teaching skills. The focus of the assessment shall be on research skills

Specific emphasis will be placed on subject knowledge on primarily Swedish, but also European and international tax law.

Emphasis will also be placed on:

• A Swedish, Nordic or European research approach
• Documented ability to apply for external funding
• Documented international research and teaching experience, for example in the form of publications and conference presentations 

Terms

The position is a fixed term (4 years) full time post. The term is regulated in the Higher Ordinance Ac (HF), chapter 4, Section 12 a.

Promotion to senior lecturer

An associate senior lecturer’s work and qualifications should be evaluated mid-way through the period of employment. The employee shall receive instructions on the specific areas that need to be developed in order to be promoted to senior lecturer employed for an indefinite term.

An associate senior lecturer shall on application be promoted to senior lecturer employed for an indefinite term if he or she has the required qualifications and is deemed to be suitable with reference to the qualification requirements and assessment criteria as stated below. An associate senior lecturer can only apply for promotion once.

The application is to be submitted to the Faculty of law at the latest after 3 years and 6 months of actual service. 

Qualification requirements for senior lecturers 

Those qualified for appointment as a senior lecturer are a person who has demonstrated teaching expertise, and been awarded a PhD or has the corresponding research competence or some other professional expertise that is of value in view of the subject matter of the post and the duties that it will involve.

The assessment criteria for appointment as a senior lecturer shall be the degree of the expertise required as a qualification for employment.

To be qualified for employment as a senior lecturer according to Lund University Appointment Rules, an individual shall have completed at least five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning or acquired equivalent knowledge by other means, unless there are valid reasons. If there are valid reasons, an appointment can still be made. 

Assessment criteria for senior lecturer 

For appointments to senior lecturer, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• The overall assessment criteria is to demonstrate strong development during the appointment as an associate senior lecturer regarding research expertise, and a development regarding teaching expertise. The assessment of the candidate’s development during the appointment as associate senior lecturer is to take into account the research plan and timetable submitted by the candidate with the application for the post as associate senior lecturer
• A good national and international standing as a researcher or artistic practitioner/researcher. The requirement for international experience shall be assessed with consideration to the character and traditions of the subject
• Good teaching ability, including a good ability to conduct, develop and lead educational activities on different levels and using a variety of teaching methods
• An ability to supervise doctoral students to achieve a PhD
• An ability to engage with wider society and communicate his or her activities
• A good general ability to lead and develop activities, such as experience of administrative and leadership assignments
• The ability to teach in Swedish or another Scandinavian language on the Master of Laws programme is a requirement along with the ability to teach in English

Emphasis will also be placed on:

• Documented ability to formulate research applications for external funding
• Documented international research and teaching experience, for example in the form of publications, research and teaching stays abroad, research collaborations and conference presentations
• Broad subject expertise

Instructions for application 

The application is to be submitted electronically in the Lund University application portal. Additions, in the form of research publications/equivalent, are to be sent in three copies to:

The Faculty of Law, Lund University, Jenny Lindskog, P.O. Box 207, S-221 00 Lund.

The application shall be in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian or English and must include:

• A personal letter
• A CV with appendices (max 10 pages of appendices)
• A complete list of publications
• A list of the PhD thesis and the three other publications the applicant wants to be considered for assessment (state the DOI code for each publication if one is available)
• The four publications to be considered for assessment
• A description of the planned research activities (including a timetable and publication plan) and plans for the future (max 5 pages)
• A brief summary of teaching activities (such as a list of teaching qualifications, a personal reflection of teaching, a teaching CV (max 3 pages))
• Other documents the applicant wants to submit for assessment

Please note that documents submitted or drawn up as a result of this vacant employment position (such as applications, expert opinions and minutes) as a general rule are public. The documents may thus (with the exception if a document is classified as confidential) be read upon request.

Terms of employment

The University applies individual salary-setting. You are welcome to state your salary expectations in your application.

The Faculty of Law is one of Lund University´s four founding faculties. The Faculty has approximately 2 000 students enrolled in first and second-cycle courses and programmes, around 160 staff members including 40 doctoral students.

Information about the faculty can be found at www.jur.lu.se.

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Type of employment	Temporary position longer than 6 months
Contract type	Full time
First day of employment	2023-05-01 or according to agreement
Salary	Monthly
Number of positions	1
Working hours	100 %
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2022/2510
Contact	Jenny Lindskog, HR-director, +46462221004 Ulf Maunsbach, head of department, +46462221120
Union representative	OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362 SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-2229364
Published	14.Sep.2022
Last application date	09.Nov.2022 11:59 PM CET

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Research engineer in remote sensing

 Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 44 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The employment as research engineer is for work within the project SITES Spectral, financed through an infrastructure grant from the Swedish Research Council to the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.

SITES is a Swedish infrastructure for long-term ecosystem research (https://www.fieldsites.se) at a number of Swedish field stations. Within this infrastructure, Lund University manages SITES Spectral, which carries out collection and processing of spectral remote sensing data. We are now entering the third phase of the project, with financing 2023-2028. Our task is to coordinate collection and processing of data from drone photography, phenological cameras, spectral measurement instruments, and satellite observations.

Work duties
We are looking for an enthusiastic, thorough and service oriented colleague who will work with remotely sensed data from the SITES field stations. Data is organised and processed from raw measurements to data products published in the SITES data portal. The work includes radiometric and geometric processing of drone imagery, creation of digital elevation models and orthophotos, radiometric processing of data from spectral sensors, calibration of spectral sensors, processing of time series of phenological camera images, downloading and extraction of satellite sensor data (Sentinel-2), quality control, integration of data in GIS, meta data production, documentation, and information work and communication with SITES staff. Programming of workflows is carried out in a Python environment. The employment as research engineer primarily revolves around technical work but is carried out in a scientific environment where interests for research questions is an important aspect.

 

Qualifications are:

• Master in Geomatics, Surveying, GIS, Physical geography or similar subject, with a large component of remote sensing and GIS.
• Experience in work with image data from UAV/drones, including radiometric and geometric correction and generation of data products
• Experience in analysis of data from spectral sensors
• Experience in analysis of data from phenological cameras
• Experience in analysis of satellite imagery for vegetation analysis
• Experience in GIS software, e.g. ArcGIS or QGIS
• Documented skill in Python programming
• Fluency in written and spoken English 

Merits are:

• Familiarity with meta data handling, databases etc.
• Experiences as drone pilot
• Experiences of Linux as well as Windows
• Experiences in production of reports and/or scientific articles
• Other documented communication skills

Assessment basis
The assessment of applicants will be based on merits according to the above listed criteria. We will also consider personal suitability for the position. Consideration will also be given to diligence, collaborative skills, and independence.

Terms of employment
The position is full time, probational for six months and will after assessment be converted to non time-limited employment. 

Instructions on how to apply
The application shall be written in English and include:

• List of qualifications / CV, including descriptions of courses relevant for the application
• Personal motivation for the application describing the suitability for the position. Please include a point-by-point description of how the applicant matches each of the listed qualifications for the position
• Contact information for at least two professional references
• Copy of examination certificates for master or higher education, and possible other documents that the applicant wants to quote.

The Faculty of Science conducts research and education within Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Environmental Science. The Faculty is organized into nine departments, gathered in the northern campus area. The Faculty has approximately 1500 students, 330 PhD students and 700 employees.

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Type of employment	Probationary period
Contract type	Full time
First day of employment	2022-11-01 or according to agreement
Salary	Monthly salary
Number of positions	1
Working hours	100
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2022/3104
Contact	Lars Eklundh, professor, lars.eklundh@nateko.lu.se,+46462229655 Tina Olsson, human resource officer, tina.olsson@science.lu.se,+46462224853
Union representative	OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362 SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-2229364 SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Published	21.Sep.2022
Last application date	19.Oct.2022 11:59 PM CEST

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