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PhD Student Position in Quantum Chemistry

Quantum Computation and Electronic Structure Analysis

Information About the Department
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is the largest department at Chalmers and covers a large array of research from basic to applied. The fields of interest extend from DNA-research and biomaterials, solar cells and fuels, high temperature corrosion, catalysis, to quantum chemistry predictions of prebiotic chemistry. The Department is heavily committed to teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, as well as postgraduate level in these areas. We have approximately 300 employees, divided into four research and one administrative division. We are situated at campus Johanneberg in the middle of Gothenburg. Our vision is “Through curiosity and knowledge towards a sustainable world”.

Information About the Project
The questions asked in this project lie at the intersection between theoretical chemistry, physics, and quantum information science: How can we best simulate and analyze molecular systems with quantum hardware? How can we use chemical insight to better correct for the detrimental effects of noise in state-of-the-art quantum hardware? This project is part of the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT), a 12-year, billion-SEK initiative with the purpose of advancing Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of quantum technology, and to build a Swedish quantum computer. We currently have a 25 qubit quantum processor available for software experimentation. As a PhD student in this project, you will be closely interacting with postdocs and PhD students in WACQT to use this hardware for simulations of chemical systems.

About the Research Group
The host research group (www.rahmlab.com) is part of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Chalmers. We ask fundamental questions and are interested in chemically realistic in silico design of challenging new materials, origin-of-life chemistry, and the development of methods for analyzing electronic structure. As a member of this group, you will be exposed to a broad range of methodologies, ranging from crystal structure prediction, ab initio calculation of properties, performance, and detection characteristics, as well as quantum computation.

Specific objectives include (1) Develop and test algorithms for error mitigation of quantum chemistry calculations on near term quantum hardware (following previous work) (2) Develop and implement electronic structure (chemical bonding) analyses of molecules on quantum hardware (following previous work) (3) Develop collaborations with experimentalists within WACQT and the European Quantum Technology Flagship project OpenSuperQplus. (4) Actively collaborate with other group members that develop methods for electronic structure analysis.

Major Responsibilities
Your major responsibility as PhD student is to lead and conduct research in collaboration with others. You will be expected to achieve the objectives listed above, while developing your own scientific concepts, your skills, and while contributing with creative ideas. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to up to 20 per cent of working hours.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a MSc degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field such as theoretical chemistry, physics or equivalent. Good knowledge of quantum mechanics (either quantum chemistry or quantum physic) from an undergraduate education is a requirement, as is programming skills in python. The successful candidate must have good communications skills, both oral and written, in English. Expertise in quantum information science and quantum computation (e.g., using the IBM Qiskit code) and experience of quantum chemical calculations are advantageous. If Swedish is not your native language then you are expected to attend basic courses in Swedish offered by Chalmers during your doctoral training. Self-motivation, attention to detail, and a problem-solving ability are important personal qualities for this position. A curious mindset and a passion for fundamental science is a prerequisite.

We offer
Full-time temporary employment. The position is for at least 4 years with opportunities to extend up to 5 years depending on teaching load. Your starting date is negotiable. We offer a competitive salary and excellent working conditions.

Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

This could be the perfect start for your career, whether in academic research, in a start-up company that may be formed around your own ideas, or in booming fields like quantum technology.

Chalmers aims to actively improve its gender balance. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. WACQT is committed to promoting career development, diversity, and gender equality through networking and supporting activities.

Application Procedure

The application should be marked with Ref 20230357. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. nr) including:

CV, including list of publications resulting from undergraduate research or other activities
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
Two references that we can contact.

Personal Letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. nr) 1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself.
• Describe your professional interest and future goals.
• Explain why you applied to this position. If you have no prior experience of quantum computation, motivate why you should nonetheless be considered for this position.

Other Documents:

A copy of your MSc thesis, attested copies of completed education, including grades and other certificates.
Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application Deadline: August 20, 2023

For Questions, Please Contact:
Martin Rahm, Associate Professor,
martin.rahm@chalmers.se

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https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=11849&rmlang=UK

PhD student position in Robotic Inspection Systems

The research group of Applied AI at Chalmers conducts basic and applied research on autonomous vehicles and robots. We are expanding our portfolio to include new sectors, such as railway. Through increased utilization, the capacity and productivity of the European railway network is improved, thereby consolidating the railway's role as the backbone for pollution-free transport of goods and people.

We offer you the opportunity to pursue your ideas in an inclusive work environment at one of Sweden's leading universities on the lively west coast city of Gothenburg.

Project description
The PhD project will be carried out in the Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI) research group, and in collaboration with project partners in the European railway sector. A consequence of increased utilization of the railway systems is increased wear and increased risk of damage to the railway infrastructure. As a result, there's a strong need of maintenance and repair of the railway infrastructure. Digitalization, AI, and robotics have been identified as potential solutions. For example, a novel contribution to more efficient railway maintenance and repair are digital twins. These intelligent simulations can be used to more precisely predict when a preventive maintenance measure should be carried out. Thus, the risk of sudden, unexpected breakdowns, which can be very costly and dangerous, is reduced. Traffic disruptions due to maintenance activities can also be minimized. However, they need to be continuously updated with fresh data. Together with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), the Applied AI (AAI) research group at Chalmers-M2 is developing an autonomous railway robot research prototype for data collection, inspection, and repair of railway infrastructure. In the PhD project, building on our previous research, we aim to further develop the robotics inspection and repair system.

The AAI group conducts research in a wide variety of topics, e.g. automated transportation (road, rail, and sea), mobile robots, and conversational AI, with interpretability as a common theme. In the field of conversational AI, the AAI group is working on several topics, e.g., text sentiment classification, dialogue managers for intelligent virtual agents, and natural language modelling in general, with applications primarily in health care (even though other applications may be relevant as well). The AAI group is part of the division of Vehicle Engineering and Autonomous Systems (VEAS) at the Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2).

Major responsibilities
The main responsibility will be to pursue research within the project. You are expected to implement, extend, and test existing scientific ideas and concepts as well as invent new ones, and to communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing at leading conferences. You will be guided by senior researchers in the department. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate/Masters level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field, such as complex adaptive systems, automation and control, mechatronics, artificial intelligence, or computer science.

You should also:
- have good grades and the ability to work independently.
- be creative and organized and like to put new ideas into practice.
- have the ability to discuss and communicate your work with people of different backgrounds.
- be highly motivated, with a strong curiosity and a genuine wish to constantly learn more and to develop your skills and knowledge further in the fields of research and research communication.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230363 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: August 31, 2023

For questions, please contact:
Docent Krister Wolff
VEAS
Email: krister.wolff@chalmers.se
+46 31-772 3625

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***

Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!

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https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=11857&rmlang=UK

PhD student position in development of green separation methods

Separation is crucial in any chemical engineering - related industry. Membrane-based separation is promising for replacing the current energy-intensive techniques. Towards greener separations, this research project focuses on improving the membrane-filtration process as well as the membrane material. We are currently recruiting a PhD student for the project.

Project description
In this project, the main objective is to improve the energy-efficiency of separation processes in industry. This will be done by developing innovative membranes and membrane-filtration processes to enhance the potential of membrane-separations to replace the currently energy-intensive separation processes like distillation. This position will enable combining fundamental membrane research with practical implementation via close collaboration with industry.

This position is at the Chemical Engineering division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering department at Chalmers. We have a wide range of experience and work both experimentally and with modeling. We have a long tradition of working with both fundamental scientific questions and applied problems together with industry. This position is within the unit for Chemical Process and Reaction Engineering.

Information about the division and the department
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is one of the largest departments at Chalmers. We represent a broad field of fundamental and applied research and education within chemistry and chemical engineering. Our research activities reach from fundamental chemistry, chemistry at the interface of biology and medicine, materials science, renewable energy, to chemical engineering processing, material recycling, nuclear chemistry, as well as theory and modelling. We are committed to teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, as well as postgraduate level.

Academic freedom, interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship and making societal impact, are key factors in our work. We strive to offer an environment where you can combine world leading research and teaching with a good work-life balance.

Major responsibilities
The project involves developing novel membranes and membrane processes. The novel membranes will be throughly characterized using for example XRD, SEM, TEM, FTIR, AFM, etc.. Membrane performance and means to improve the filtration process will be monitored using online, non-invasive techniques like optical coherence tomography, fluid dynamic gauge, etc. Collaboration with industry is planned.

The position will involve reporting current research results in both written and oral form as well as authoring scientific research publications.

Also teaching in Chemical Engineering courses up to 20% of the time is included.

Qualifications
A Master's degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in Chemical Engineering is required, preferably with experience in membrane-filtration experiments and membrane fabrication.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230397 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 1 September, 2023

For questions, please contact:
Professor Jia Wei Chew
jia.chew@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***

URL to this page
https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=11906&rmlang=UK

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

Unions

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

How to apply

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

Information for International Applicants

https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
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Doctoral student in Medical Science - Novel fluid biomarkers for astrocyte reactivity in neurodegenerative disorders

Doctoral position in Medical Science

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

Duties

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

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 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 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

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