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Doctoral Researcher in integrated groundwater – surface water modeling

The University of Oulu is one of the biggest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We create new knowledge and innovations that help to solve global challenges. We offer you an international and inspiring working environment where you are given responsibility and can use your skills, develop yourself and do work that matters. Our flexible and family-friendly workplace makes it easy for you to balance work and leisure. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world´s universities.

We are now looking for

Doctoral Researcher

to join the Water, Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Unit (WE3), University of Oulu, for research on “integrated groundwater – surface water modeling in peatland dominated catchments”. We are looking for a talented and motivated candidate dedicated to combining field research, multi-scale data analysis and groundwater modelling (3D) and hydrological modeling in catchment scale approaches.

The doctoral researcher will join a international research team working in Pallas supersite catchment, in northern Finland. Theme is part of on-going Academy of Finland and EU Life funded projects in collaboration with several national and international collaborators especially with Finnish Meteorological Institute and Natural Resources Institute. Research activities are part of national Freshwater Competence Centre (FWCC).

Work is led by Associate Professor Pertti Ala-Aho, and supervised together with Associate Professor Hannu Marttila.

Project description

The successful candidate will develop different modeling approaches to simulate how hydrological and hydrogeological process interact with

(i) carbon storage and mobilization in natural environments at the catchment scale

(ii) restoration measures done in degraded peatland catchments.

The candidate will work on integrated groundwater-surface water modeling, providing a robust framework for integrating multidata sources (tracers, remote sensing, high-resolution hydrological monitoring) in advanced process-based models. Special emphasis in the work will be on utilizing on high resolution (spatial and temporal) data in cold climate environment with snow and frozen ground. We are looking for a talented candidate skilled in programming, numerical methods and hydrological modelling.

Further information about the Pallas super site and Freshwater Competence Center (FWCC) can be found from the webpages:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/hyp.14350
https://www.oulu.fi/en/projects/peatland-restoration-greenhouse-gas-emission-reduction-and-carbon-sequestration-baltic-sea-region
https://www.freshwatercompetencecentre.com

Requirements and qualifications

Assessment of the applicant’s qualifications will be based on the following criteria:

Master's degree in hydrology, environmental engineering, soil science, geology, geography or a related field of environmental sciences
Good understanding of hydrological processes is required
Good and demonstrated data analysis and numerical skills, and knowledge from programming languages such as R, Python, Matlab, or similar.
Good and demonstrated knowledge of hydrological and/or groundwater modelling
Good English language skills both in oral and written communication
Ability to work both independently and with different research groups and teams

The Master’s Degree must have been completed with good grades (at least 60% of maximum grade, or 3/5, in both the taught studies and the Master’s thesis). The doctoral researcher position is intended for an Early Stage Researcher (ESR) who, according to the ”European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers”, is defined as a researcher in the first four years (full time equivalent) of their research activity, including the period of research training. Applicants will either be starting their doctoral training or have completed no more than two full years of training (adjusted for possible previous part-time status) at the time the position is filled.

You will carry out your doctoral studies in the Technology and Natural Sciences Doctoral Programme of the University of Oulu Graduate School and you must meet the minimal requirements to receive doctoral study rights as defined in UniOGS.

What we offer

We offer you a place in a highly talented research group, working to solve globally significant research problems in the field of numerical modelling, hydrology, biogeochemistry and water resources management.
University´s wide variety of support services is at your disposal, allowing you to focus on your studies and research.
In addition to modern research facilities, we offer you personnel benefits such as free occupational healthcare, support for sports services and endless opportunities to develop your skills and competencies. Read more about other staff benefits.
Regular salary is paid 12 months per year, including paid leave and an additional holiday bonus in the summer.
The employed person will be insured by the university. The Finnish government provides benefits to residents and their families, for example, possibility to the national healthcare system and high-quality affordable childcare and school services.

Salary and key terms

The salary of selected doctoral researcher will be initially set on level 2, and later on levels 2 – 4 of the national salary scale for the teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, supplementary remuneration is given for personal achievement and performance (max. 50 %). In practice, the salary is roughly 2600 € (before taxes) per month for an early-stage researcher, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and the progress of the doctoral thesis. The position is fixed term for four years starting earliest on September 1st, 2023. A trial period of 6 months is applied to the position.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through the online system by 20 June 2023, 23:59 (Finnish local time), with the following attachments as three separate pdf files (please note that the online system has a maximum size limit of attachments):

Complete CV containing contact information of at least two referees and a list of journal and conference publications (if any). A recommended CV template can be found on the webpage of Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity (http://www.tenk.fi/en/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae).
Motivation letter describing prior knowledge, research interests and career plans (1-2 pages)
Certificates/Diplomas: Scanned electronic copies of diplomas and transcripts of the records of relevant previous degrees (MSc and BSc or equivalent). If the original documents are not in English,Finnish or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish.

Applications sent by email will not be considered. The eligible applicants fitting best in the research profile expected for the position may be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified when the selection process is completed.

For further information

Associate Professor Pertti Ala-Aho

pertti.ala-aho@oulu.fi

Water, Energy and Environmental Engineering research unit

Associate Professor Hannu Marttila

hannu.marttila@oulu.fi

Water, Energy and Environmental Engineering research unit

Type of employment	Temporary position
Contract type	Full time
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100 %
City	Oulu
County	Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
Country	Finland
Reference number	2023/256
Published	22.May.2023
Last application date	20.Jun.2023

Doctoral Researcher (Sustainable and Green Electronics for Circular Economy)

We are looking for a highly motivated Doctoral Researcher to join the Center for Innovation and Technology Research (CITER) in the Industrial Engineering and Management Unit, at the Faculty of Management and Business.

In this position, you will be part of a project team working on the development of eco-designed smart electronic systems supporting the Green Deal objectives of the European Union. The main objective of the Sustronics project is to become 'the' European flagship project for sustainable electronics by building an ecosystem to demonstrate how the electronics industry can benefit from sustainable materials and manufacturing, eco-design, energy efficient products, and circular business models. The overall target of Sustronics is to bring the electronics sector closer to meeting Green Deal objectives while at the same time improving its competitiveness and strategic autonomy.

The research is conducted with EU Horizon funding and there is an extensive consortium of partners included in the project from different European countries, in addition to Finland, there are researchers and companies from the Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Spain, France, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, and Switzerland. In the project, you will also have the possibility to engage with experts from different engineering fields (materials, production processes, software).

Job Description

The position of a Doctoral Researcher offers you the opportunity to concentrate full-time on your doctoral studies while receiving high-quality supervision and encouragement to develop your ideas within an innovative and multidisciplinary research environment. In addition to conducting research for your dissertation, your position may include some teaching or other duties in the faculty related to your studies.

The doctoral research focuses on the development of circular economy concepts and circular business models (CBM) tailored for electronic devices from a scientific perspective. The models will be developed on a generic level, but they will highlight differences and similarities between the different pilots in the project. The project pilots will serve as test cases for the CBM development. CBM innovation and CBM experimentation approaches will be combined with stakeholder engagement and co-creation approaches. This will be done with targeted seminars, open research events, and sharing initial ideas for testing more specialized technical use cases. The target groups are consumers and industrial end-users. Means of engaging stakeholders include user surveys, interviews, and workshops on the needs and requirements regarding the developed product concepts. The engagement will be done in 3 phases: (i) awareness raising on the new technology and possibility of new solutions, (ii) user requirements collection, and (iii) verification of initial solutions with end users to get first feedback for developers.

In this position you can develop your personal expertise on the development of circular business models for firms transitioning to a circular economy. As many companies still have challenges in implementing them, more research concerning the practical implementations of CBMs, and specifically of innovative CBMs has been called for. Companies also need to renew their internal capabilities by developing circular business and engineering processes with a focus on the CBM implementation. After this project, you will have the possibility to consider either an academic career or a more practice-oriented career in the field of circular business development for high-tech products.

In this position, 20% of the work will be conducted at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd with the Flexible sensors and devices research group. This will allow you to familiarize yourself with the research conducted at one of Europe’s leading research institutions that is owned by the Finnish state. The aim of VTT is to turn large global challenges into sustainable growth for businesses and society through scientific and technological means. The work conducted at VTT will focus on integration of digital product passport (DPP) aspects – prerequisite for efficient product circularity as proposed by the EU – into the CBMs.

Requirements

A suitable higher university degree in industrial engineering and management, or equivalent with excellent grades.
Demonstrated competence and motivation to pursue postgraduate studies.
A very good command in both spoken and written English; a good Finnish language skill is desirable but not a requirement.
Possibility to work at Tampere University’s Hervanta campus.

In addition to the above, the following are additional relevant criteria:

Up-to-date and in-depth knowledge about the circular economy and sustainability, especially related to business development.
Ability to work in a team as well as independently and communicate clearly in a multidisciplinary and international environment.
Creative, inquisitive, independent and critical thinking and a sustainability mindset, ability to adapt to emerging challenges in the research circumstances.
Ambition to do academic studies, scientific curiosity, innovative and open mindset to conduct research in a large international consortium.
Adequate methodological and theoretical capabilities.
Interest in qualitative and quantitative research, conducting of literature reviews and in working with companies and end users of products.

During the application phase, you do not yet need a study right within the faculty's doctoral program, neither approved study nor detailed research plan, but they are required before starting in the position. Please visit the admissions webpage for more information: Doctoral Program in Business and Technology Management

Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary and boldly forward-looking, evolving community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, erudition, and learner-centeredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work.

We offer

The position will be filled full-time for a 34-month fixed-term period starting from the beginning of August 2023, or as mutually agreed.

The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of a doctoral researcher is placed on level 2-4 of the job requirements scale. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.

Tampere University offers many benefits to its employees, e.g., occupational health services, flexible working hours, high-quality sport services and affordable lunch opportunities on campus. Please read more about

Working at Tampere Universities. You can also find more information about us and working and living in Tampere by watching Tampere Higher Education Community - our academic playground.

Doctoral student in Medical Science - Novel fluid biomarkers for astrocyte reactivity in neurodegenerative disorders

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

Doctoral position in Medical Science

Project title: Novel fluid biomarkers for astrocyte reactivity in neurodegenerative disorders

The Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry is located at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology at the Faculty of Medicine at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. At the Department research is conducted on human behaviour, neuropsychiatric processes as well as psychiatric treatment and diagnosis in close collaboration with Västra Götaland region and a number of international partners. We participate in the undergraduate programmes in Medicine and within The National Research School in Psychiatry/Southwest Sweden. At the Department there are some 15 research groups and four research centers.

General information about being a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg can be found on the university's doctoral student pages https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/doktorand/?languageId=100001&skipSSOCheck=true

Duties

The PhD education in Medical Science comprises carrying out a scientific project and completing at least 30 credits of courses at third-cycle level. The doctoral student must also write a scientific compilation thesis or monograph corresponding to at least 120 credits. For more information about third-cycle studies at Sahlgrenska Academy, see https://www.gu.se/en/sahlgrenska-akademin/doctoral-studies

Project: To facilitate the accurate clinical diagnosis and the development of effective treatments for neurodegenerative disorders, in vivo biomarkers which reflect the underlying pathology and subsequent neurodegeneration are urgently required. In the department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry at the Sahlgrenska Academy, this Ph.D project will aim to develop targeted methods of novel marker for astrocyte pathology in cerebrospinal fluid and the discovery of novel biomarkers reflective of astrocyte pathology in blood using broad range of proteomic methods. The prospective PhD student will gain experience in both biochemical techniques, molecular imaging methodologies and bioinformatics.

Education at third-cycle level comprises four years of full-time study, and leads to a doctoral degree.  As part of your employment as a doctoral student, you may have departmental duties corresponding to up to 20 % of full-time employment, distributed throughout your study period. Departmental duties usually consist of teaching at first- and second-cycle levels, but may also include research and administration.

Eligibility

Education at third-cycle level requires general eligibility and specific eligibility as set out in the general syllabus for the subject.

The general eligibility requirements for education at third-cycle level are:
1. having completed a degree at second-cycle level, or
2. the fulfilment of course requirements totalling at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits must be at second-cycle level, or
3. the acquisition of equivalent knowledge in some other way, either in Sweden or abroad.

Specific entry requirements for this subject, according to the general syllabus, are:
having completed the English B/6 course or is considered to have acquired equivalent knowledge through previous studies.

Assessment criteria

The selection of applicants who are considered to have the ability required to benefit from the study programme and who meet the general and specific eligibility requirements are assessed based on the following documented qualifications:
- specific knowledge and skills within the subject area and related research fields
- experience of scientific theory and relevant research methodology
- scientific analysis and presentation verified through thesis, degree project, scientific journals or the like.

Documented laboratory experience is meritorious. Experience of biochemical method, Astrocyte biology and the understanding of coding language is desired.

Employment

Once you have been admitted for education at third-cycle level, you will be employed as a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg. The provisions for employment as a doctoral student can be found in ordinance SFS 1993:100. Initial employment as a doctoral student may apply for a maximum of one year, and may be renewed by a maximum of two years at a time. A doctoral student may be employed as a doctoral student for a maximum of eight years, but the total period of employment may not be longer than the equivalent of full-time education at third-cycle level for four years.

Location: Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry. Extent: 100%. First day of employment: as agreed.

The University applies a local agreement on salaries for doctoral students.

Contact information

For more information about the project please contact:

Principal supervisor Henrik Zetterberg, Professor, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology,
e-mail: henrik.zetterberg@clinchem.gu.se

Assistant supervisor Nicholas Ashton, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology,
e-mail: nicholas.ashton@gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here:
https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

You can apply to be admitted for education at third-cycle level via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.

You must include the following, in pdf format

Personal letter
CV
Diploma and transcripts showing that you meet with the general entry requirement
Proof of completion of English 6 course or the acquired equivalent knowledge through previous studies

If your degree is from a university outside of Sweden, make sure that you attach a diploma and full transcripts that makes assessing your degree easier.

If your degree has not been verified by a Swedish authority you need to provide contact details to the issuing university, registrar or similar, that can verify the degree at our request.

For information on what you need to submit in order to fulfill the English language requirement see https://www.universityadmissions.se/en/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/

Applications must be received by: 2023-05-30

Information for International Applicants

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:

https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

Doctoral student in Medical Science - Modelling treatment response in affective disorder

Doctoral position in Medical Science

Project title: Modelling treatment response in affective disorders using cell models

Duties

Project: The overall aim of our research is to determine the causal mechanisms behind severe mental illnesses, including the affective disorders major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD). In this project, we propose to identify novel predictors of treatment response and in the long run to improve outcomes for patients suffering from these diseases by enabling tailor made pharmacotherapy. By taking advantage of preexisting unique cohorts of MDD and BD patients, we will create cellular models for individuals using induced pluripotent stem (IPS) cells from meticulously characterized patients. So far, we have established cultures of several lines from BD patients and controls that are used to study neural development. We hypothesize that we can identify novel predictors of treatment response in mood disorders by using patient derived cell models. These predictors may be common to several lines of treatment, thereby revealing new knowledge on underlying pathophysiology.

Eligibility

Education at third-cycle level requires general eligibility and specific eligibility as set out in the general syllabus for the subject.

Assessment criteria

Documented experience of working with IPS cells and neural differentiation is advantageous.

Employment

Location: Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry. Extent: 100%. First day of employment: as agreed.

The University applies a local agreement on salaries for doctoral students.

Contact information

For more information about the project please contact principal supervisor
Erik Smedler, Associate Professor, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology,
e-mail: erik.smedler@gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here:
https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

You must include the following, in pdf format

Personal letter
CV
Diploma and transcripts showing that you meet with the general entry requirement
Proof of completion of English 6 course or the acquired equivalent knowledge through previous studies

If your degree is from a university outside of Sweden, make sure that you attach a diploma and full transcripts that makes assessing your degree easier.

If your degree has not been verified by a Swedish authority you need to provide contact details to the issuing university, registrar or similar, that can verify the degree at our request.

For information on what you need to submit in order to fulfill the English language requirement see https://www.universityadmissions.se/en/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/

Applications must be received by: 2023-05-29

Information for International Applicants

https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

Doctoral student with specialization in environmental psychology

Information om tillsättning av anställning.

The Department of Psychology has approximately 160 employees, and is engaged in extensive research and educational activities. There is a very high demand for all programs at the department. We announce a position as a PhD student.

Responsibilities

As a doctoral student, you will work in the project ”Emergency preparedness: what drives people to (not) prepare for future societal and environmental crises?” The project aims to assess psychological determinants for emergency preparedness and risk perception. Within the project, you will use both meta-analytic- and experimental methods. The project consists of interdisciplinary work bridging psychological research with political science.

As a doctoral student, you will be a part of the research group Decision-making, Environmental, Economic and Political psychology (DEEP).

The work consists of, individually as well as in collaboration, designing experiments and surveys, collecting data, statistical analyses, and reporting of empirical studies of risk perception and emergency preparedness related to environmental- and societal risks such as extreme weather events.

Doctoral education normally includes four years of full-time study, comprising of work with a thesis project (165 higher education credits) and courses (75 higher education credits). Some courses are obligatory, while others are elective. The primary task for the PhD student is to complete the thesis work under supervision. A PhD student is expected to develop his/her own ideas and communicate scientific results both orally and in writing. This is done in part through the completion of a scientific thesis. The position may furthermore include lecturing and other departmental duties, resulting in extension of the employment period for a corresponding length of time.

Qualifications

We are looking for motivated individuals with a strong interest in the field of psychology, especially environmental psychology. Previous education and other experience in these fields are desirable. Very good knowledge of experimental design and meta-analysis are also important merits. A very good ability to communicate orally and in writing in English is a requirement.

Eligibility:

Basic and specific eligibility are prerequisites for entry to doctoral education.

To meet basic eligibility requirements, the applicant must have:

-completed a second-cycle degree

-completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits are in second-cycle courses

-or have acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way, either in Sweden or abroad

To meet specific eligibility requirements, the applicant must have:

-completed at least 90 higher education credits of first-cycle courses in psychology, in addition to

-at least 60 higher education credits of second-cycle courses, of which at least 15 higher education credits are in scientific methods, as well as a thesis of at least 15 higher education credits, or

-knowledge equivalent to that listed above, acquired in another manner

Selection criteria

Assessment of applicants who meet the basic and specific eligibility requirements is based on the ability to benefit from doctoral education. Great emphasis is placed on the student’s past thesis/dissertation work, and any previous research-related work. Good ability to communicate orally and in writing in English is a requirement. Applicants who are assessed as the best qualified will be called to an interview.

Appointment

The starting date for the position will be decided in agreement with the successful applicant. Regulations for employment of PhD students are outlined in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those accepted for doctoral studies can hold the position. A new appointment as a PhD student applies for a maximum of one year. The appointment can be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. The total period of employment must not exceed the equivalent of four years full-time doctoral studies.

Contact details:

Enquiries concerning the content of the position can be made to Magnus Bergquist, magnus.bergquist@psy.gu.se phone +46 31-786 16 53

For general enquiries regarding the doctoral program, contact the Postgraduate studies officer, Ann Backlund, ann.backlund@psy.gu.se phone. +46-31-786 1637

Union organizations:
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here:

http://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/anstallning/fackliga-organisationer/

Application

You can apply for admission to the doctoral program through the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal, by clicking on the “Apply” button. Do not forget to attach the requested documents.

dissertations
study background, degree certificate
work experience
research experience (if a scientific report is attached, in which the applicant is not the sole author, then the applicant should describe the specific contributions to the work)
motivation for applying to doctoral studies (personal letter)
documentation of any specific qualifications asked for in the text above

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is completed in accordance with the advertisement details, and for ensuring that the application is submitted to the university before the deadline.

Last day for application 7 of June

Universitetet arbetar aktivt för en arbetsmiljö med jämställda förhållanden och sätter värde på de kvalitéer mångfald tillför verksamheten.

Universitetet tillämpar individuell lönesättning.

Enligt Riksarkivets föreskrifter är universitetet skyldigt att förvara ansökningshandlingar i två år efter tillsättningsbeslutet. Om du som sökande till en anställning särskilt begär tillbaka dina handlingar återsänds de när de två åren har förflutit, i annat fall kommer de att gallras ut.

Till bemannings- och rekryteringsföretag och till dig som är försäljare: Göteborgs universitet anlitar upphandlad annonsbyrå i samband med rekrytering av personal. Vi undanber oss vänligen men bestämt direktkontakt med bemannings- och rekryteringsföretag samt försäljare av jobbannonser.

PhD student: Oceanography

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 37 000 students and 6 000 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

PhD student: Oceanography

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 37 000 students and 6 000 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

The Department for Marine Sciences (http://marine.gu.se/english/) is Sweden's most complete academic environment for marine research and education, and it is one of few such institutions in Europe. The Department for Marine Sciences brings together expertise in physical oceanography, marine chemistry, marine biology, marine geology, and marine heritage conservation. Research and education are conducted in our premises in Gothenburg, at the two marine research stations Kristineberg and Tjärnö, and on the research vessel Skagerrak.

Subject area

How does turbulent mixing drive oxygen supply and consumption in oxygen minimum zones? Observations of turbulent fluxes of oxygen and nitrate from autonomous underwater gliders.

Subject area description

The decline in ocean oxygen content is one of the most alarming consequences of anthropogenic climate change. Oxygen minimum zones, which cover 8% of the world’s oceans and are already naturally deprived of oxygen, are particularly vulnerable to deoxygenation. The recent decrease in oxygen concentration has led to disproportionate expansion and intensification of OMZ, causing marine habitat compression; increased greenhouse oxide emissions; and reduced nutrient availability for surface productivity.

OMZ are naturally occurring layers in the ocean, generally from 100 to 1000m below the surface, along large upwelling sites where oxygen consumption exceeds oxygen supply, leading to low concentrations or absence of oxygen. Oxygen consumption is driven by respiration of organic matter and varies with its amount, type and respiration depth along with oxygen and nitrate concentrations. Oxygen is primarily supplied to OMZ via advective seawater transport and vertical ocean mixing; biological supply of oxygen (through photosynthesis) plays a negligible role due to the depth of OMZ.

OMZ have grown over the last 50 years and global climate models predict widespread deoxygenation of the oceans. However, not all regions are forecast to lose oxygen; in fact most OMZ are forecast to increase in oxygen concentration, contradicting recent observations. Why is this? Leading climate models severely underestimate deoxygenation in OMZ but accurately resolve decreases in solubility, indicating that the remaining uncertainty is due to unresolved circulation, mixing or respiration.

In this project, we will deploy autonomous underwater gliders in the Arabian Sea, equipped with state of the art sensors to measure currents, finescale turbulent mixing, oxygen and nitrate. As a group, we want to resolve this circulation, mixing and respiration at the fine scale to understand how OMZ will evolve in future.

This studentship will focus on working with turbulence microstructure data collected by the gliders in the Arabian Sea to look at vertical fluxes of oxygen down and/or upward nutrient fluxes which fuel production. The aim is to identify the contribution of small-scale ocean processes to the net oxygen balance in the OMZ. The first fieldwork season will be from Autumn 2023 to Spring 2024.

Job assignments

The successful candidate will contribute to our understanding of how different ocean features (topography, eddies, fronts, winter water) promote turbulent mixing of oxygen into the OMZ and nutrients to the surface. More specifically, the PhD student will:

Participate in fieldwork campaigns for this project and others of the FLOW Lab. Contribute to piloting the autonomous vehicles.
Assemble, quality control and process the successive microstructure datasets from the SeaExplorer glider campaigns.
Analyse the glider data in the context of existing remote sensing and model data, to understand diapycnal fluxes of biogeochemical properties.
Investigate how meso- to submesoscale ocean processes are responsible for the discrepancy between observed and modelled rates of oxygen supply and consumption in the Arabian Sea oxygen minimum zone.
Publish and present their work in internationally recognized journals and conferences.
Participate in the activities of the FLOW Lab and contribute to mentoring BSc and MSc students.
Contribute to teaching in the BSc program (10%, with compensated time).

The PhD student is expected to show independence, critical thinking and initiative during their studies. The PhD supervisory team will consist of Bastien Queste and a co-supervisor to be determined together. The PhD student will be part of the FLOW Lab (https://www.flow-lab.org/), and will also work closely with the Polar Gliders group (https://www.polargliders.com/).

Eligibility

The qualifications for education on a doctoral level are: either degree in advanced level, or at least 240 ECTS, of which 60 are on an advanced level, or in another way acquired similar knowledge.

Upon appointment the degree of ability to successfully complete the PhD program will first be evaluated. Only applicants who are admitted to the PhD program at the Dep. of Marine Sciences may be hired.

Masters degree or similar in oceanography or related field (physics, data analysis).
Experience with scientific programming skills (Python or similar) or a strong willingness to learn is essential.
Proven ability to process and analyse large datasets is highly desirable.
Experience of working with oceanographic sensor data is a plus.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills in English.

Assessment

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for education on a doctoral level are given in SFS 1998:80. Only a person that is admitted to a doctoral level education can hold the position. The candidates will be judged for their ability to successfully complete the program. In addition to pursuing their own research studies, the holder of the position may be required to perform duties such as teaching, research, and administration according to special regulations.

Oral and written communication skill in English is a requirement.

The highest ranked candidates will be invited for an interview that may be conducted in English and in some cases via phone/internet.

Employment

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 48 months
Extent: 100%
Location: Department of Marine Sciences
First day of employment: As agreed

For further information about the position

Please contact Bastien Queste: bastien.queste@gu.se

http://www.flow-lab.org

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Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-representatives

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In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system, and submit the following documents:

Personal letter explaining the applicants merits in relation to the position
CV, with a complete list of university courses that the applicant has passed
Electronic copies of earlier scientific contributions (e.g. master thesis)
Description of other relevant merits.
Certificates and other documents that you wish to refer to.
Name of 1 reference persons (e.g. earlier supervisor).

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application.

The application is to be written in English.

Closing date: 2023-05-31

The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

Salary is determined on an individual basis.

Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.

Doctoral position in Computational Linguistics and/or Cognitive Science, one or several

The Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science at the Faculty of Humanities has around 100 employees and a teaching volume that includes around 350 full-year students. Many large national and international research projects are underway here. Our education includes philosophy, logic, linguistics, language technology, theory of science and liberal arts. The department also conducts research training and development work in these areas.

At the department, there is also the Centre for Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability (CLASP), funded by a 10 year grant from the Swedish Research Council (2015-2025). CLASP is devoted to research and advanced training in the application of probabilistic modelling and machine learning methods to core issues in linguistic theory and cognition.

The successful applicant will be employed by the Department of Philosophy, Linguistics, and Theory of science (FloV), as a doctoral candidate in the ERC Starting Grant Project: DivCon: Divergence and convergence in dialogue: The dynamic management of mismatches. The project is led by Christine Howes and starts in May 2023. For a description of DivCon see website via: Christine Howes | University of Gothenburg (gu.se)

General information about being a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg can be found on the university's doctoral student pages.

https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/doktorand/?languageId=100001&skipSSOCheck=true

Subject

Computational Linguistics and/or Cognitive Science

Job assignments

The successful candidate is expected to devote her or his time primarily to the completion of obligatory course work and to write a doctoral dissertation in a subject that is part of the DivCon project. He or she may, however, also undertake a limited amount of teaching, administration or research not directly connected to her or his dissertation topic. Such duties extend the position accordingly.

As more and more of our interactions take place through digital channels, it has become increasingly important to understand how we communicate and interact with others via computers and digital devices. In this context, the DivCon project, funded by the European Research Council, aims to transform our understanding of human interaction, particularly in computer-mediated communication. It will create a novel experimental platform for live multimodal interactions using avatars and virtual reality and develop a precise theory of divergence and convergence in interaction that unifies verbal and non-verbal dialogue phenomena. Ultimately, the project’s findings will pave the way for more adaptive conversational AI systems that can better simulate human-like communication. Specifically, the project will use the following methods:

Corpus collection, annotation and analysis
Computational and experimental methods in cognitive science
Formal models of dialogue and interaction
Type Theory (or logics) and probability
Combining logical, computational and psycholinguistic approaches

Applicants with interests in these or related domains are encouraged to apply. The doctoral student is also expected to participate in the department's activities, such as workshops, seminars and conferences.

Eligibility

The general entry requirements for third-cycle (doctoral) programs are: a second-cycle qualification/degree and at least 240 higher education (HE) credits for courses of which at least 60 HE credits are awarded in the second-cycle; or equivalent training either in Sweden or abroad.

In addition, admission to the third-cycle programmer in Computational Linguistics at the University of Gothenburg also requires:

At least 30 credits from second-cycle courses in subject area 1 (Computational Linguistics, Language Technology, or Natural Language Processing), including a thesis of at least 15 credits, or equivalent qualifications,

At least 30 credits from second-cycle courses in subject area 2 (Linguistics or Cognitive Science), including a thesis of at least 15 credits, plus at least 30 credits from first or second level courses in subject area 1 (Computational Linguistics, Language Technology, or Natural Language Processing) or subject area 3 (Computer Science, Logic, or Mathematics), or equivalent qualifications

At least 30 credits from second-cycle courses in subject area 3 (Computer Science, Logic or Mathematics), including a thesis of at least 15 credits, plus at least 30 credits from first or second-level courses in subject area 2 (Linguistics or Cognitive Science) or subject area 1 (Computational Linguistics, Language Technology, or Natural Language Processing), or equivalent qualifications.

The necessary English skills that are needed in order to be able to benefit from compulsory parts of the course and to be able to actively participate in seminars and similar activities, are also required.

For further information about the general and specific requirements please refer to study syllabus at the following link:

https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/internal-flov/phd-students-at-flov/general-syllabi-at-flov/

Assessment

Following the Higher Education Ordinance Ch.7, applicants will be assessed based on their estimated ability to benefit from the study programme and on the Department's resources to supervise them.

To facilitate the selection process, applicants must submit:

Theses, degree projects and any publications. These are assessed based on the following five quality criteria, of which the final two have the heaviest weighting: Suitable subject definition, relevant questioning, suitable command of the subject and structuring of the thesis, suitable use of language, formalities, academic quality and independence.
A short project draft of a maximum of 1200 words (excluding bibliography) in which the applicant formulates preliminary ideas about how his/her thesis work could be designed, and discusses which theories, methods and materials that may be relevant.

Admissions and selections are conditional on the Department's resources to supervise within the doctoral student's focus of research as well as the compatibility of the candidate's project proposal with DivCon. In addition to the assessment of the submitted application the process may also include interviews. For a more detailed account of the selection process please refer to the study syllabus above.

Employment

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, HF 5 kap 7§ Doctoral position

Extent: 100 %

Location: Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science, Gothenburg

First day of employment: By agreement

Once you have been admitted for education at third-cycle level, you will be employed as a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg.

The provisions for employment as a doctoral student can be found in ordinance SFS 1993:100.

Initial employment as a doctoral student may apply for a maximum of one year, and may be renewed by a maximum of two years at a time.

A doctoral student may be employed as a doctoral student for a maximum of eight years, but the total period of employment may not be longer than the equivalent of full-time education at third-cycle level for four years.

The University applies a local agreement on salaries for doctoral students.

Selection process

Selection, interviews and assessment is made by a recruitment group at the department. A list of top-ranked applicants is then presented based on the information provided by the applicants (based on merit, quality of submitted works, quality of research proposal, and availability of qualified supervisors). The top-ranked candidates may be invited to interviews (in Gothenburg or via video link).

Contact information

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Christine Howes, Senior Lecturer, christine.howes@gu.se

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Jennifer Stråle, HR officer, jennifer.strale@gu.se

If you have any questions about Third Cycle Studies, please contact Johan Söderberg, Head of Third Cycle Studies,

johan.soderberg@sts.gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here:
https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application.

Complementary documents, such as publications/books should be sent in two copies to the following address and marked with reference number. University of Gothenburg, Att: HR officer, FLoV, Box 200, SE-405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden.

An introductory letter of 1.000 words maximum (approx. 2 pages). The letter should consist of three paragraphs in the following order: a) a short presentation of yourself, b) a short presentation of your merits, c) a short account for why the Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science is of interest to you.
A CV, including a list of publications (if applicable).
Theses, degree projects and any publications. These are assessed based on the following five quality criteria, of which the final two have the heaviest weighting: Suitable subject definition, relevant questioning, suitable command of the subject and structuring of the thesis, suitable use of language, formalities, academic quality and independence.
A short project draft of a maximum of 1200 words (excluding bibliography) in which the applicant formulates preliminary ideas about how his/her thesis work could be designed, and discusses which theories, methods and materials that may be relevant.
Verified copies of academic transcripts and possibly evidence of other relevant qualifications, if applicable.

We welcome applications written in English, since non-Swedish speaking persons may be part of the recruitment group.

Applications must be received by: June 1, 2023

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