Postdoc in Sustainability Assessment of Livestock and other Agriculture and Food Systems

 

Do you want to help us make a difference? The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University, Denmark, is offering 1-2 postdoctoral positions in Life Cycle Assessment of livestock and other agriculture and food systems, starting 01-04-2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position will be available for a three-year period.

You will be part of a research environment focusing on green transition, reducing the climate and environmental impacts in agriculture, moving towards climate friendly production systems and methods and sustainable diets, and reducing the impact in the agricultural production looking at both livestock and cropping systems. We use life cycle assessment (LCA) as one of the main tools for assessing climate and environmental impact of food production and other agriculture based products. In addition to the LCA tool, we are also working with development of models looking at overall flows and emissions from the systems at the farm, regional and national level. Besides climate impact is important upcoming areas; toxicity, biodiversity, land use change, soil carbon sequestration and overall eco-efficiency.

You will be contributing to specifically the area of improving the sustainability of livestock based food and farming systems based on farm specific and national data. In particular, you will contribute to documentation and development of LCA models and methods within this area, as well as identification of promising mitigation solutions and innovative production systems.

The main focus of your position will be documentation of climate impact and mitigations strategies based on LCA as participant in research projects on e.g. Sustainable and climate friendly diets (SustainOrganic), Mixed farming and Agroforestry (MIXED) and Pathways for transitions to sustainability in livestock husbandry and food systems (Pathway).

We expect that you will be an active part of the research environment and that you will contribute positively to the social working environment. We also expect that you will take part in our teaching activities and that you will report research results in high-impact scientific journals.

Your profile
We are searching for a highly motivated candidate who has:

• A PhD in sustainability assessment of livestock and other agriculture and food systems
• Collaborative skills
• A fondness of taking the initiative and the ambition to pursue a scientific career
• Documented experience in scientific writing and publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Research experience in some of the areas of life cycle assessment (LCA) and use of LCA tools like Simapro

Further, we will prefer candidates with some of the following qualifications:

• Teaching and supervision experience at the BSc and MSc level
• Experience in life cycle assessment (LCA) of livestock systems like pork, beef, milk etc.
• Experience in including a wide range of impact categories in LCA e.g. climate impact including soil carbon changes, toxicity, biodiversity, land use
• Experience with publication of LCA studies of livestock systems and other food production systems in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Experience with setting up models of livestock farming systems in Excel or similar tools for calculating related emissions
• Interest and preferably experience in developing competitive national and international research applications

Who we are
At the Department of Agroecology, our main goal is to contribute to sustainable solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems within the areas of soil, plants, animals, humans, and the environment. We want to make a difference by contributing to both fundamental knowledge generation and the attainment of sustainable production systems via state-of-the-art research, contracted policy advice, and education. We offer state-of-the-art laboratories, greenhouses, semi-field, and field-scale research facilities, advanced computing capacities as well as an extensive national and international researcher network.  The department consists of seven research sections with around 270 highly dedicated employees of which approximately 50% are scientific staff. More information can be found here.

What we offer

• An informal and multicultural research environment with high professionalism, where accountability, commitment, helpfulness, flexibility, and close collaboration is a prerequisite solving the core tasks
• A good social environment with activities and routines that make it possible to talk across and strengthen the collegial relationship, and where mutual trust, respect, kindness, and professional sparring are emphasized
• A flexible workplace with a good work-life balance
• Possibility of membership of staff association, access to a gym and free fruit scheme
• An exciting and varied working environment, where two days rarely resemble each other. We are often busy, and we work creatively for solutions to societal challenges
• Subsidized preschool child care and a free education system from primary school up to university level
• Universal health insurance as a resident of Denmark, including family members officially residing in Denmark
• Five weeks paid holiday per year
• In connection with child birth: the right to have a total of 52 weeks shared maternal/paternal leave with full or partial salary pay

We encourage all applicants to apply. However, in light of the current gender balance at the department, we particularly encourage female applicants to apply. All applicants will be assessed objectively and according to the same criteria. Note that female applicants would automatically contribute towards one of the department’s strategic goals, which is to improve gender balance.

The positions will be re-posted if there is a well-grounded presumption that a second advertisement will attract a more diverse and qualified pool of applicants.

Place of Work
The place of work is Aarhus University, Campus Foulum, Blichers Allé 20, DK-8830 Tjele, Denmark.  The affiliation will be with the Department of Agroecology.
More information can be obtained from senior researcher Marie Trydeman Knudsen Mariet.Knudsen@agro.au.dk (+4522258387) or associate professor Lisbeth Mogensen Lisbeth.Mogensen@agro.au.dk (+45 8715 8025)
 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range

Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Deadline31 Jan

Expected start1 Apr

• Department of Agroecology - Agricultural Systems and SustainabilityBlichers Allé 208830 Tjele

• Fixed term full-time position1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025ID: 7736

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2 Doctoral Candidate and 1 Postdoctoral Researcher fixed-term positions in applied Artificial Intelligence for Materials Engineering

 

The University of Turku is a world-class multidisciplinary research university which offers interesting challenges and a unique vantage point to national and international research and education. At the Faculty of Technology, the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering brings together experts in physics, chemistry and engineering in a drive towards innovative materials engineering for future technologies and key societal challenges.

We are now looking for 2 doctoral candidates / project researchers and 1 postdoctoral researcher in the field of applied AI for Materials Engineering. The posts are related to three projects in the group of Prof. Milica Todorović. Successful candidates would develop sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and apply them to tasks like materials design and the optimization of materials properties and processing technologies. Many of the projects are highly multidisciplinary and we are building a diverse and creative team with aptitude for excellence.

In the SmartCycling project (1 PhD position), we will improve the recycling and recovery of battery materials, an important objective given the rapidly growing battery use in our society. Our objective is to apply complex AI optimization techniques to battery materials recycling simulations, with the aim to make our current processing more sustainable and green by reducing waste and overuse of resources. The optimal recycling recommendations will be tested in the laboratory by experimental partners in the group of Prof. Rodrigo Serna at Aalto University (FI).

In the DeeperMaterials project (1 PhD position), we will apply natural language processing (NLP) AI tools to materials design and utilize a previously untapped data source in materials science, scientific texts. In collaboration with the NLP group of Prof. Sampo Pyysalo (UTU), we will compile materials science literature into text-based datasets and train sophisticated neural networks to generate new knowledge on material-material and material-property relationships. This will require you to train cutting-edge transformer neural network models on Europe’s premier supercomputing platforms.

In the BOSS project (1 post doc position), we apply Bayesian optimization tools to optimise the structure and properties of materials in both simulations and experiments. In collaboration with BOSS developers in the group of Prof. Rinke (Aalto University, FI), you will build upon the multi-task BOSS algorithm to facilitate multi-objective optimizations and combine different channels of information. The new implementation will help you carry out computational explorations of the microstructure and functional properties of organic/inorganic materials. You will manage large-scale first-principles supercomputer simulations alongside AI algorithms and data analytics tools.

Your experience and ambitions

We welcome candidates with a degree in physics, materials science, chemistry or computer science, who are passionate about data science and applied AI in natural sciences. A higher university degree is needed for the doctoral candidate/project researcher position and a doctoral degree for a postdoc. Prior experience with materials simulations, coding and data science is a bonus. We seek colleagues who enjoy coding, scripting and analytics, and are keen to push the boundaries of computational materials design. These projects requires creative thinking and programming as well as a broad understanding of the atomistic structures and functional properties of materials. We further appreciate willingness to travel, teach and mentor, collaborate and communicate science.

What we offer

In the Digital Materials Laboratory group, led by Prof. Milica Todorović, we combine electronic structure simulations and machine learning to pursue innovative applications for future technologies. We are a multi-cultural and cross-disciplinary team. You will train in AI applications with experienced developers, meet our global network of collaborators, join us at scientific meetings, help us organize research workshops and get involved in academic and diversity outreach. In combination with the academic development courses at the University of Turku, we will help you grow a competitive career profile.

Practical details

The tasks of the doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researcher are fixed-term and lasts two year. The starting time for this positions would be 01.02.2021, or upon mutual agreement. The contracts duration will be 2 years from the starting time for all positions, with the possibility of extension.

The salaries are determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel. For a doctoral candidate/project researcher, the salary is at levels 2-4 on the job demands chart, where the task-specific salary component is 2 078,27 - 2 591,28 euro per month. For a postdoctoral researcher, the salary is at levels 4-6 on the job demands chart, where the task-specific salary component is 2591,28 - 3498,98 -euros per month. In addition, a personal work performance component will be paid in all of the positions. The personal performance component is 6% – 50% of the task-specific base salary. There is a trial period of six (6) months.

Eligibility

The qualification requirements of the positions are stated in the University of Turku rules of Procedure. A person selected for the post of doctoral candidate / project researcher is required to have a higher university degree. In addition, when acquiring his or her degree or otherwise, he or she is required to have demonstrated the ability and motivation to undertake postgraduate studies and the capacity to complete a doctoral degree in accordance with the research plan. The degree must be completed before the end of the application period.

A person selected for the post of postdoctoral researcher is required to have a doctoral degree and the ability to do independent scientific work as well as having the necessary teaching skills. The degree must be completed before the end of the application period.

Fluent oral and written communication skills in English are required in the positions. If you are applying for a project researcher/doctoral candidate position, you will apply for the study rights for doctoral studies at the University of Turku (in this case Spring 2022/Autumn 2022). Thus, please check the student information and application criteria.

Ready to apply?

Applications must be submitted by 24^th of January 2021 (23:59), using the electronic application form of the University of Turku at the following address: 

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/application_edit_welcome.html?field_id=0&job_name=2+Doctoral+Candidate+and+1+Postdoctoral+Researcher+fixed-term+positions++in+applied+Artificial+Intelligence+for+Materials+Engineering&job_id=12451&jc=14&lang=en&place_id=260&did=5600

The link to the application system is at the beginning of this announcement (Apply for the job). Applications documents in English should include:

(1)   Letter of motivation

(2)   CV (incl. publication list)

(3)   Degree certificates and academic transcripts

(4)   Contact details of at least two referees (or letters of recommendation, if already available) 

(5)   Verification of language proficiency. Not mandatory, but IF you already have one include it in the application. NOTE, for doctoral candidate positions, when applying to the University of Turku graduate school, you must have good English language skills and a certificate that proves those skills. See the list of accepted International English language tests here.

The positions will be filled as soon as a suitable candidates are identified. For additional information on the scientific projects, kindly contact Prof. Milica Todorović (milica.todorovic(at)utu.fi). For questions related to the application process, contact HR specialist Sarian Kotka (sjkkot(at)utu.fi). University of Turku reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period, reopen the application process, and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

 

Postdoctoral researcher or Doctoral candidate / Project researcher fixed-term position available at the Department of Computing, University of Turku

 

The University of Turku is a world-class multidisciplinary research university which offers interesting challenges and a unique vantage point to national and international research and education.

The Department of Computing at the University of Turku is looking for a Postdoctoral researcher or Doctoral candidate / Project researcher for a fixed-term position in the area of machine learning and data science. The work starts 1.3.2022 (or later based on mutual agreement) and ends 31.12.2024.

The aim of the project is to develop AI methods for predicting interactions of objects. Such problems are prevalent in scientific research as well as commercial applications, for example, in medicine, recommender systems and social network analysis. The technologies will be rigorously evaluated in practical applications in biomedicine, such as predicting drug combination responses in cancer (see e.g. our recent result: Julkunen et al., Nature Communications, 2020, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-19950-z and press cover: https://www.hs.fi/tiede/art-2000007659157.html). The positions are affiliated to a large multi-year research grant funded by the Academy of Finland (“AI technologies for biomedical interaction prediction”). The project is jointly implemented by a research consortium that includes the research groups of Antti Airola (University of Turku), Tapio Pahikkala (University of Turku), Juho Rousu (Aalto University) and Tero Aittokallio (FIMM). The work will be carried out at the University of Turku under the supervision of Associate Professor Tapio Pahikkala (http://staff.cs.utu.fi/~aatapa/) and Assistant Professor Antti Airola, as a joint collaboration of the Algorithmics and Computational Intelligence and Digital Health Technology (https://healthtech.utu.fi/) research groups.

Eligibility criteria

-        Background in some suitable area relevant to computational sciences, such as computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics or bioinformatics

-        Ability to work independently, collaboration and interaction skills, analytical skills

-        Motivation and interest in AI research

-        Fluent English proficiency

As advantage, we consider the knowledge of AI methods (esp. machine learning), experience with programming languages relevant to data science (e.g. Python, Julia or R), Unix or Linux skills, as well as good quality publications in the area of computational sciences.

The qualification requirements of the positions are stated in the University of Turku Rules of Procedure: https://www.utu.fi/en/university/organisation

A person selected for the position of postdoctoral researcher is required to have a doctoral degree and the ability to conduct independent scientific work as well as having the necessary teaching skills.

A person selected for the post of doctoral candidate/project researcher is required to have a higher university degree. The degree must be completed by the end of the application period. If the selected person already has a right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Turku, (s)he must also have an accepted research plan. In addition, when acquiring his or her degree or otherwise, he or she is required to have demonstrated the ability and motivation to undertake postgraduate studies and the capacity to complete a doctoral degree in accordance with the research plan.

The salary is determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel.

For a postdoctoral researcher, the salary is on levels 4-6, which is 2591,28–3498,98 euro per month. In addition a personal work performance component will be paid. The personal performance component is a 6% - 50% of the task-specific salary component.

For a doctoral candidate/project researcher the salary will be on the job demands chart on levels 2-4, where the task-specific salary component is 2078,27–2591,28 euro per month. In addition a personal work performance component will be paid. The personal performance component is a 6% - 50% of the task-specific salary component.

A six (6) month trial period applies to the position.

Applications must be submitted at the latest on January 31, 2022 (23:59) using the electronic application form of the University of Turku on the following address: 

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/application_edit_welcome.html?field_id=0&job_name=Postdoctoral+researcher+or+Doctoral+candidate+%2F+Project+researcher+fixed-term+position+available+at+the+Department+of+Computing%2C+University+of+Turku&job_id=12481&jc=14&lang=en&place_id=264&did=5600

The link to the application system is at the beginning of this announcement (“Apply for the job”).

Applicants should enclose with their application a CV, short cover letter including a short description of applicant’s relevant skills and knowledge, degree certificate(s), list of publications (if applicable) and other documents that may influence the filling of the position. For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Tapio Pahikkala (aatapa@utu.fi) or Assistant Professor Antti Airola (ajairo@utu.fi). Regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Nina Reini (nina.reini@utu.fi).

1-2 Postdoctoral researchers in the field of biphasic or bioinspired flow batteries

 

The University of Turku is a world-class multidisciplinary research university that offers interesting challenges and a unique vantage point to national and international research and education. University of Turku is extending its research to materials and mechanical engineering, and from the beginning of 2021, a Faculty of Technology was started and with it Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and new research positions in that field are now opened.

We are looking for 1-2 Postdoctoral researchers in the field of biphasic or bioinspired flow batteries in an ERC StG project. The tasks are fixed-term and the starting time of the positions are 15.2.2022, or as soon as possible according to mutual agreement, and the duration of the employment relationships are 2 years from the starting date. Possible prolongation can be discussed.

Do you want to be part of the team to develop and understand next generation energy storage technologies? Do you have hands on experience in electrochemistry, and redox flow batteries? Are you searching for an opportunity to use your knowledge and develop your competence further?

The research group of Battery Materials and Technologies of University of Turku is looking for 1-2 postdoctoral researchers to join our group lead by Prof. Pekka Peljo. This group is one of the largest European groups focusing on electrochemistry of flow batteries, with 7-8 doctoral candidates and 3 postdoctoral researchers. We focus mostly on flow batteries, including solid boosters, biphasic and bipolar systems. You would take a part on a European ERC Starting grant funded project to develop next generation stationary energy storage. In this position, you would have an exciting opportunity to mix electrochemistry, physical chemistry or organic synthesis and flow batteries. Participating in this project gives you also possibilities to grow your network, since the group has numerous international contacts and projects.

In this project we will develop new types of flow batteries, utilizing for example liquid-liquid interfaces, bipolar membranes and biomaterials.

Requirements

The positions require an active approach, diligence and cooperation skills, as well as experience in laboratory work and an excellent PhD degree in, for example, in Chemistry or related field (Material Science or Physics).

We appreciate (note that the applicant does not need to have all the following knowledge and skills):

• Knowledge or interest in electrochemistry
• Good knowledge of physical chemistry or organic chemistry
• Experience on flow batteries, biphasic systems, or organic synthesis

We count good knowledge of electrochemistry, physical chemistry, flow batteries but it’s not a requirement.

The qualification requirements of the positions are stated in the University of Turku rules of Procedure. A person selected for the post of postdoctoral researcher is required to have a doctoral degree and the ability to do independent scientific work as well as having the necessary teaching skills. The degree must be completed before the end of the application period. In addition, we expect the applicant to have publications in international peer-reviewed journals in their field.Fluent oral and written communication skills in English are required in the positions.

The salaries are determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel. For a postdoctoral researcher, the salary is at levels 4-6 on the job demands chart, where the task-specific salary component is 2591,28 - 3498,98  euros per month. In addition, a personal work performance component will be paid in all of the positions. The personal performance component is 6% – 50% of the task-specific base salary. In the beginning of the employment the salary will be approximately 3300 - 3500 €/month

There is a trial period of six (6) months.

Applications must be submitted by Monday 7th of February, 2022 (23:59), using the electronic application form of the University of Turku on the following address:

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/application_edit_welcome.html?field_id=0&job_name=1-2+Postdoctoral+researchers+in+the+field+of+biphasic+or+bioinspired+flow+batteries&job_id=12520&jc=14&lang=en&place_id=260&did=5600

The link to the application system is at the beginning of this announcement (Apply for the job). Applications should include CV, a publication list, degree diplomas with transcripts of records, and motivation letter. Please provide also the names and contact details of two professional references on your motivation letter. In your application, you can tell more detail about your studies, future study plans and suitability for the research project.

For further information contact Associate professor Pekka Peljo (pekka.peljo(at)utu.fi). For questions related to the application process, contact HR Specialist Sarian Kotka (sarian.kotka(at)utu.fi).

Postdoctoral researcher in Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Sustainable business models

 

Luleå University of Technology experiences rapid growth with world-leading expertise within several research domains. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results and drawing on our location in the Arctic region, we create global societal benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are carried out in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has an annual turnover of SEK 1.8 billion. Today, we have 1,770 staff and 17,200 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

Subject description

The research subject Entrepreneurship and innovation include organizational development with a particular focus on business development based on innovative products, services and production solutions, as well as ways to manage and organize operations.

The research group collaborates with large national and international companies, small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), policy makers and other research groups. Research results are produced in close cooperation with industry and other actors. The research subject has strong track record in publications in top-tier journals, such as, Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Management, Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Management Studies, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Product Innovation Management, MIT Sloan Management Review, California Management Review, Industrial Marketing Management, and others.

Project description

We are now looking for a postdoctoral researcher for our research track focusing on business model innovation, circular economy, and sustainable industry. The researcher work intends to contribute towards development of strategy that would enable industrial firms and their value chain commercialize sustainable business models. A significant part of the research is focused on addressing business needs by mapping out challenges, proposing methods for improvement and facilitating the implementation of the proposed methods. Thus, the project work will be conducted in close cooperation with various organizations and drive their growth and development. This position is in particularly relevant for those recently graduates doctoral candidates that want to engage in high impact research in close cooperation with industry and follow-up on the impact on these research on the partner companies.

Duties

The current postdoctoral positions include the following main tasks:

- Contact companies in the region and conduct research in close collaboration with them

- Initiate, design and conduct data collection

- Co-author articles on innovation with other researchers in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation group

- Be a collaborative partner for other innovation researchers in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation group

- Write research applications (i.e., for external grants) to expand the external funding for innovation-related research within the Entrepreneurship and Innovation group

- Plan and carry out knowledge transfer to collaborating companies

- Plan and carry out popular science dissemination activities (e.g., webinars, popular science articles, workshops, presentations)

- Develop and teach undergraduate courses in business administration and/or industrial engineering management

Qualifications

We are looking for you who has a PhD, preferably within business administration, industrial engineering and management, entrepreneurship & innovation, sustainability transitions (or equivalent). You should have strong research credentials related to the research project described above. We expect you to have a solid publication track record in journals in ABS level 2-4. A background in conducting applied qualitative research studies in close collaboration with industry is a merit. The position requires good knowledge of oral and written communication in English. Good knowledge of the Swedish language is a merit. Priority may be given to candidates that has a Ph.D. degree not more than three years old.

Information

Employment (100%) for the position is limited to two years.

For further information, please contact Associate Senior Lecturer Wiebke Reim, +46 (0)920-492079, wiebke. reim@ltu.se

Union representatives: SACO-S Kjell Johansson, (+46)920-49 1529 kjell.johansson@ltu.se or OFR-S Lars Frisk, (+46)920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se.

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Application

Please apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter reflecting on the topic of the project and how you intend to contribute (about 1 - 2 A4 pages) and copies of verified diplomas from high school and universities (with list over courses with grades). 2-3 academic papers and/or thesis that shows your scientific competence. Mark your application with the reference number below. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish.

Reference number: 4726-2022

Last day of application: February 10, 2022

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Post doctor in economics focusing on bioenergy

 

Luleå University of Technology experiences rapid growth with world-leading expertise within several research domains. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results and drawing on our location in the Arctic region, we create global societal benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are carried out in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has an annual turnover of SEK 1.8 billion. Today, we have 1,770 staff and 17,200 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

The Department of Social Sciences, Technology and Arts at Luleå University of Technology has currently approximately 260 faculty members doing research and teaching in business administration, entrepreneurship and innovation, music and theatre, and social sciences including economics. The Economics unit is part of the Division of Social Sciences which also include the subject areas jurisprudence, political science and history. The research of the Economics unit has an international focus, a strong emphasis on applied policy-orientated research and research profile towards natural resource, energy and environmental economics.

Subject

Economics, as a research subject, analyses the allocation of scarce resources. The research is towards natural resources, energy and environmental economics. It applies microeconomic theories in the analyses of the functionality of energy and raw material markets, and how it affects decision-makers and policy design.

Project description

We are looking for a researcher with a doctoral degree who wants to work within the research network Bio4Energy. Bio4Energy is one of the Swedish governments strategic research areas directly founded by the government. In the network, researchers from Luleå University of Technology, Umeå University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences are participating. In addition, researchers from Sweden's research institute (RISE) participate and several firms and organisations. The network is multi-disciplinary and work towards efficient and environmentally friendly processes, technology and markets based on woody feedstock.

Work tasks

Your work as a post doctor includes:

Research in economics towards bioenergy issues (at least 80% of full-time). The research is conducted in close collaboration with Bio4Energy, and you are expected to actively participate in the network’s activities.

Possibility for teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising undergraduate theses and assisting supervisor for PhD students (at most 20% of full-time).

Qualifications

You must have a doctoral degree, or equivalent international degree, in economics.

General qualifications include scientific merits and documented experiences from the stipulated research profile. The scientific competence has the highest importance for the appointment.

The assessment criteria are (in order of importance):

- Well-documented experience of economic research towards bioenergy issues.

- A strong interest in economic research towards bioenergy issues.

- Good communicative and collaborative abilities with the surrounding society.

- Proactive initiatives and ability to work in multi-disciplinary research environments.

- Excellent communicative skills in English, both spoken and written.

Additional merit is if you have documented pedagogical skills, such as university courses in pedagogy and teaching/supervising experience from higher education.

Information

This is a full-time employment contract for one year with a possibility for an extension for one more year. The total employment time as a post doc is maximum two years. Placement in Luleå.

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Robert Lundmark (+46 (0)920-492346, robert.lundmark@ltu.se or head of division Jerry Blomberg (+46 (0)70-2682188, jerry.blomberg@ltu.se.

Union representatives: SACO-S Kjell Johansson (+46 (0)920-491529, kjell.johansson@ltu.se) and OFR (Lars Frisk, +46 (0)920-49 17 92, lars.frisk@ltu.se).

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Application

You apply for the position by clicking on the button below. Please attach a personal letter, you CV and documents proving your merits. The application can be written in either Swedish or English. Your doctoral degree transcript must be attested and translated to either Swedish or English. Make sure to include the scientific works you refer to as support for your application. Finally, please include at least two persons as relevant references with complete contact information.

Please mark your application with the reference number below.

Reference number: 3769-2021

Last day of application:  February 28  2022

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Post doctor in Automatic Control

 

Luleå University of Technology experiences rapid growth with world-leading expertise within several research domains. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results and drawing on our location in the Arctic region, we create global societal benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are carried out in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has an annual turnover of SEK 1.8 billion. Today, we have 1,770 staff and 17,200 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

The Automatic Control engineering group at the Department of Computer Science, Electrical, and Space engineering at Luleå University of Technology is since long time established in the area of control and optimization of complex dynamic systems in, for example, the mining and process industry, energy production, energy distribution and data centers. In these industries, there is a strong focus on sustainability and circularity and a need for research efforts in terms of control and optimization to achieve this. The research group is therefore looking for a knowledgeable and committed person for a position as a postdoc in this growing area.

Subject description

Automatic Control comprises the analysis and synthesis of models and model-based algorithms for control, estimation, and monitoring of complex dynamic systems.

Research topic /

The research topic is in the area of Control Engineering. More specifically, the position will require research activities in the areas of system modeling, monitoring, optimization and control applied to process industrial and energy systems. Examples of applications that may be considered are unit processes in the mining industry, hydropower turbines, waste-heat recovery in data centers etc.

Duties

You will perform research in a collaborative environment with industry partners and other academic researchers, where theoretical research is combined with practical applications. The results should be published in highly reputed peer-reviewed international journals and conferences. The position will include supervision of MSc and PhD students, to acquire funding for research projects from research funding agencies/councils, EU framework program or industry, and to participate in the teaching activities of the research group. You will need to represent the group at different events, both in Sweden and abroad.

As a post doctor, you are expected work independently and engage pro-actively in ongoing research efforts at the research group with your specific expertise.

Qualifications

To qualify for employment as a postdoctoral research fellow, you must have a PhD, or doctoral degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a doctorate or doctoral degree in the field of automatic control or related area. Priority will be given to candidates who have completed their PhD within three years prior to the application deadline. If there are special circumstances, the PhD can have been completed earlier. Special circumstances mean leave due to illness, parental leave, clinical practice, trade union duties, or similar. Applicants who are very close to finish a PhD are also encouraged to apply.

Scientific skills of the highest standard, a track record of experimental and application work, experience in attracting research grants, excellence in communication and management are considered as merits.

Information

The employment is limited in time to 24 months with the possibility of extension to a total of a maximum of 3 years.

For more information, contact division head Andreas Johansson andreas.johansson@ltu.se

Union representatives: SACO-S Kjell Johansson, 0920-49 1529 kjell.johansson@ltu.se and OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Application

We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter and copies of verified diplomas from high school and universities. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish. Mark your application with the reference number below.

Reference number: 4713-2021

Final day to apply: March 31, 2022

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Interactions Proteomics, Gene Regulation and Cancer

 

We are looking for an ambitious postdoctoral researcher with ample experience in molecular biology and/or protein biochemistry. Experience with interaction proteomics and genomics applications and computational biology skills are a plus but are not strictly required. As a postdoctoral researcher you will particulate in a national consortium (Oncode Institute) dedicated to deciphering the impact of non-coding mutations in malignant transformation and carcinogenesis. You will apply and develop state-of-the-art interaction proteomics technologies to identify proteins that interact with non-coding mutations. In addition, you will use follow-up approaches to further validate and functionally study these interactions. You will also collaborate with other lab members in ongoing interaction proteomics-based projects. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to develop novel ideas and work on additional independent projects that align with this research theme.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in molecular biology, analytical chemistry or a related field.
• You have excellent communication and writing skills (in English).
• You have strong analytical skills and a result-oriented attitude.
• You are a creative thinker and have a high degree of independence.

Experience with any of the following would be an advantage:

• Mammalian cell culturing.
• Bioinformatics analysis of large (proteomics and genomics) datasets.
• State-of-the-art interaction proteomics and genomics applications.

We are

The RIMLS-Science institute at Radboud University is a leading research institute that integrates state-of-the-art multi-omics technologies to uncover the molecular basis of development and cellular differentiation in health and disease. Michiel Vermeulen's lab at the RIMLS-Science institute consists of about 15 researchers and provides a vivid, international research environment. Our extensive collaborative network (i.e. Oncode Institute) also provides ample opportunities for networking and joint research activities both in the Netherlands and abroad.

Radboud University
We want to get the best out of science, others and ourselves. Why? Because this is what the world around us desperately needs. Leading research and education make an indispensable contribution to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all. This is what unites the more than 24,000 students and 5,600 employees at Radboud University. And this requires even more talent, collaboration and lifelong learning. You have a part to play!

We offer

• Employment for 0.8 - 1.0 FTE.
• The gross monthly salary amounts to a minimum of €2,846 and a maximum of €4,490 based on a 38-hour working week, depending on previous education and number of years of relevant work experience ( salary scale 10).
• You will receive 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• It concerns a temporary employment for 2 years with the possibility of extension for two years.
• You will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Care Services. Our Dual Career and Family Care Officer can assist you with family-related support, help your partner or spouse prepare for the local labour market, provide customized support in their search for employment  and help your family settle in Nijmegen.
• Working for us means getting extra days off. In case of full-time employment, you can choose between 29 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the legally allotted 20.

Additional employment conditions

Work and science require good employment practices. This is reflected in Radboud University's primary and secondary employment conditions. You can make arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home. You are also able to compose part of your employment conditions yourself, for example, exchange income for extra leave days and receive a reimbursement for your sports subscription. And of course, we offer a good pension plan. You are given plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realise your ambitions. Therefore, we provide various training and development schemes.

Would you like more information?

For questions about the position, please contact Prof. Michiel Vermeulen at +31 24 361 05 62 or Michiel.Vermeulen@ru.nl.

Practical information and applications

You can apply until 16 January 2022, exclusively using the button below. Kindly address your application to Prof. Michiel Vermeulen. Please fill in the application form and attach the following documents:

• A letter of motivation.
• Your CV, including the names and contact details of 2-3 referees.

The first round of interviews will take place in week 4. You would preferably begin employment on 1 May.

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Postdoctoral Researcher on Electrophysiology of Language Production at the Donders Centre of Cognition

 

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with demonstrable experience in analysing electrophysiological data to strengthen our research line on language production. You will join a project aimed at investigating language production in relation to memory in adults with or without neurological damage. You will carry out research as a member of the Language Function and Dysfunction group at the Department of Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology of the Donders Institute under the supervision of Dr Vitória Piai. You will also be expected to help supervise Master's students and PhD candidates. You will have access to all experimental facilities of the Donders Institute. The position is for either three or four years, depending on the employment contract of your choice (0.8 or 1.0 FTE).

Profile

• You hold a PhD degree in a relevant field, such as cognitive neuroscience, neurolinguistics or neuropsychology.
• You have demonstrable experience with research using electrophysiology.
• You have good analytical skills.
• You have a keen interest in language research and in the impact of brain damage.
• You have excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Experience with student supervision is desirable, but not mandatory.

We are

The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour is a world-class interfaculty research centre that houses more than 700 researchers devoted to understanding the mechanistic underpinnings of the human mind. Research at the Donders Institute is focused around four themes: 1. Language and communication, 2. Perception, action and decision-making, 3. Development and lifelong plasticity, 4. Natural Computing & Neurotechnology. Excellent, state-of-the-art research facilities are available for the broad range of neuroscience research that is being conducted at the Donders Institute. The Donders Institute has been assessed by an international evaluation committee as 'excellent' and 'a very stimulating environment for top researchers, as well as for young talent'. The Donders Institute fosters a collaborative, multidisciplinary, supportive research environment with a diverse international staff. English is the lingua franca at the Institute.

Radboud University
We want to get the best out of science, others and ourselves. Why? Because this is what the world around us desperately needs. Leading research and education make an indispensable contribution to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all. This is what unites the more than 24,000 students and 5,600 employees at Radboud University. And this requires even more talent, collaboration and lifelong learning. You have a part to play!

We offer

• Employment for 0.8 - 1.0 FTE.
• The gross monthly salary amounts to a minimum of €3,821 and a maximum of €5,230 based on a 38-hour working week, depending on previous education and number of years of relevant work experience (salary scale 11).
• You will receive 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• It concerns a temporary employment for three (1.0 FTE) or four (0.8 FTE) years.
• You will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Care Services. Our Dual Career and Family Care Officer can assist you with family-related support, help your partner or spouse prepare for the local labour market, provide customized support in their search for employment  and help your family settle in Nijmegen.
• Working for us means getting extra days off. In case of full-time employment, you can choose between 29 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the legally allotted 20.

Additional employment conditions

Work and science require good employment practices. This is reflected in Radboud University's primary and secondary employment conditions. You can make arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home. You are also able to compose part of your employment conditions yourself, for example, exchange income for extra leave days and receive a reimbursement for your sports subscription. And of course, we offer a good pension plan. You are given plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realise your ambitions. Therefore, we provide various training and development schemes.

Would you like more information?

For questions about the position, please contact Vitoria Piai, Assistant Professor at vitoria.piai@donders.ru.nl.

Practical information and applications

You can apply until 23 January 2022, exclusively using the button below. Kindly address your application to Vitoria Piai. Please fill in the application form and attach the following documents:

• A letter of motivation.
• Your CV, including the names and contact details of two referees.

The first round of interviews will take place approximately two weeks after the application closing date. You would preferably begin employment on 1 March.

We can imagine you're curious about our application procedure. It offers a rough outline of what you can expect during the application process, how we handle your personal data and how we deal with internal and external candidates.