Postdoc in Computer Vision / Machine Learning / Applied Mathematics

 KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.

Job description

The division of Computational Science and Technology is seeking a Postdoc in Computer Vision / Machine Learning / Applied Mathematics to handle scale-dependent image information in deep networks.

In our research, we develop deep networks for processing image data that handle scaling transformations and other image transformations in a theoretically well-founded manner. Our research in this area comprises both theoretical modelling of the influence of image transformations on different architectures for deep networks and the experimental evaluation of such networks on benchmark datasets to explore their properties. The work also comprises the creation of new benchmark datasets, to enable characterization of properties of deep networks that are not covered by existing datasets. For examples of our previous work in this area, see https://www.kth.se/profile/tony/page/deep-networks

Within the scope of this postdoc position, you are expected to work on and contribute to the research frontier regarding scale-covariant or scale-equivariant deep networks and/or deep networks parameterized in terms of Gaussian derivatives, on specific research topics that we choose together.

The selected candidate will work closely together with the project leader Tony Lindeberg.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH
• An opportunity to work on a project in the research frontier, with close links between theoretical analysis and experimental investigation/validation
• An interdisciplinary working environment where the candidate will have an opportunity to develop new complementary skills

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics or a related discipline dealing with automated analysis of image information.
• Previous experience with experimental evaluations using deep learning architectures applied to image data is necessary, preferably PyTorch.
• A theoretical background in continuous mathematics for modelling convolutions and the influence of image transformations on image data is also necessary.

Preferred qualifications

Knowledge and skills that are meritorious for the position:

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Research expertise
• Teaching abilities
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence

As a person you have excellent scientific and collaborative skills, in combination with independence, with very good ability to get into new scientific theories and conduct implementations and experimental evaluations in close collaboration with the research environment you are working in. Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality is also important.

The preferred candidates should have demonstrated expertise (through publications) in any one of the following:

• Deep networks that handle image information for computer vision tasks, including experimental evaluation using modern architectures for deep networks.
• Continuous models for deep networks applied to image information.
• Theoretical modelling of scaling transformations or other image transformations applied to automated processing of image information.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:
• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas. Brief summary of previous work. (Max 2 A4 pages in legible font size).
• A statement of why you are interested in as well as suitable for this position. (Max 2 A4 pages in legible font size).
• Contact details of two academic referees.
• Information about when you would be available for this position

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, three years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.

Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

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Postdoc in Information Theory

 KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.

Job description

We look for a postdoc in information theory to strengthen our scientific environment and fundamental research efforts in learning, communications, security, and privacy. As a postdoc your primary goal is to progress toward becoming a fully independent researcher, both through own independent work and in collaboration with other researchers at the department. A more concrete plan for the research can be developed relatively freely in the general area of the division’s research, in dialogue with the supervisors. The position will be placed with the Division for Information Science and Engineering at the EECS School.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Demonstrated scientific excellence and outstanding academic track record.
• Demonstrated potential for future development.
• Strong background in information theory with application to learning, communication, security, or privacy.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Pedagogical ability and skills in presenting own research results.
• Demonstrated excellent command of English orally and in writing as this is required in the day-to-day work.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Demonstrated collaboration skills.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.
• 3 research publications authored by the candidate and relevant to the position.
• Contact information for two reference persons. We contact references only for shortlisted candidates.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.

Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

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Postdoc in polymer chemistry

 KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.

Syrén's research group currently recruits a postdoctoral fellow in polymer chemistry for the development of methods to generate biopolymers with tailored properties from biomass. The research is funded by FORMAS and involves collaboration with leading groups in Finland and Sweden. The main purpose of this research project is to develop methods for sustainable production of bio-based polyesters that are recyclable and that show the same properties as fossil-based polyolefins.

Job description

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of high-throughput polymer chemistry methods to generate material libraries based on sustainable building blocks. The postdoctoral duties include:

• In silico generation of material libraries, followed by their chemical synthesis and evaluation
• Material synthesis and characterization
• Research carried out in this area is conducted at low TRL levels, ie below 4, which means that the research is of a fundamental nature
• Actively contribute to the research group's activities, for example through supervision of bachelor / master students

The research will then be presented at international conferences and in international peer-reviewed journals.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in polymer chemistry, or equivalent competencies/ an equivalent foreign degree, This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Good knowledge of English in speech and writing is necessary to publish and present research results in international conferences and journals.
• Scientific skill with relevant doctorate, ie with experience in material science

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• In-depth knowledge and experience of polyesters, analytical chemistry and organic chemistry are an advantage, as well as:

• Educational ability
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality
• Teamwork
• Independence

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. 

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter (detailing both your previous scientific work experience and your interest in this position, max 2 pages)
• Contact information for three references

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.

Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

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Postdoc in computational enzyme design

 KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.

Syrén's research group currently recruits a postdoctoral fellow in the development of methods for enzyme design for selective biosynthesis and functionalization of food additives from CO2. The research is funded by SSF. The main purpose of this research project is to develop methods for sustainable biocatalytic production of edible oils, such as palm oil and coconut oil, from CO2 and through designed enzymes.

Job description

You will contribute to the development of methods for protein design through close interaction with leading partners at KTH and Chalmers at the forefront of biocatalysis and synthetic biology. The research will then be presented at international conferences and in international peer-reviewed journals. The postdoctoral duties include:

• Computer-based design of biocatalysts for selective generation of food additives
• Molecular modeling/simulation followed by in silico enzyme engineering to obtain enzymes capable of generating tailored fat molecules
• Development of bioinformatics methods for tailoring enzymes
• Research carried out in this area is conducted at low TRL levels, ie below 4, which means that the research is of a fundamental nature
• Actively contribute to the research group's activities, for example through supervision of bachelor / master students

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in biochemistry, theoretical chemistry, bioinformatics, green chemistry, or equivalent competencies. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Good knowledge of English in speech ( since it's required in daily work) and writing is necessary to publish and present research results in international conferences and journals.
• Scientific skill with relevant doctorate, ie with experience in bioinformatics, molecular modelling, theoretical chemistry and biochemical methods applied to enzymes.
• Further experience of biocatalysis.

Preferred qualifications

A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline. In addition to basic chemistry and biochemistry skills, experience of interdisciplinary work and expertise in synthetic biology is counted as a merit. In-depth knowledge of molecular modelling, bioinformatics, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, lipids as well as mass spectrometry and organic chemistry are also an advantage. Experience in laboratory work is a merit. Education in biochemistry is a merit, as well as:

• Educational ability
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality
• Teamwork
• Independence

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position.

You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter (detailing both your previous scientific work experience and your interest in this position, max 2 pages)
• Contact information for three references

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.

Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

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Postdocs in analysis, probability and mathematical physics

 KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.

Job description

Two postdoctoral positions are offered within the KTH mathematics department. The projects will take place under the supervision of Prof. Fredrik Viklund and will involve the study of one or more of the following areas: 2D random conformal geometry (SLE theory, lattice models, gaussian fields, etc), conformal field theory, gauge theories, the Loewner energy, or other topics consistent with the research interests of the supervisor. There are no teaching duties (but if the applicant wants teaching experience, teaching can be arranged).

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

A PhD degree in mathematics or in another relevant subject is a requirement. We seek a candidate with a strong background in one or more of the areas mentioned in the job description.

The successful applicant should be strongly motivated, have the capability to work independently as well as in collaboration with members of the research group, and have good communication skills. 

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Research expertise

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline

• Strong background in either probability or complex analysis.
•  Teaching abilities
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad. The application must include the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter (explaining why you are interested in the position)
• Research statement (max 3 pages)
• Copy of doctoral transcript
• Contact information for three references

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.

Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

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Postdoctoral research position on the Governance of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus in the Cape Town metropolitan region

 The Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning at Utrecht University is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our research project 'Nexusing Water, Energy and Food to Increase Resilience in Cape Town Metropolitan Region'.  The project is led by Jochen Monstadt, Professor of Governance of Urban Transition, Utrecht University, and Mark Swilling, Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Development, Stellenbosch University. Partners in this project are the Utrecht Centre for Water, Oceans, and Sustainability Law 

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, the University of Western Cape, the Western Cape Economic Development Partnership and ICLEI Africa.

This project critically explores the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus through three main points of departure: the first is to understand the multi-dimensional interaction of water, energy and food systems. The second is to assess how the water-energy-food nexus materializes in selected socio-spatial contexts in Cape Town. Thirdly, the aim is to understand the wicked governance challenges of mitigating, coping with, preparing for, and adapting to urban resource crises. Finally, the project will develop multi-scale procedural guidelines and policy briefs to inform ‘nexusing’ practices.

To achieve these objectives, the research adopts a complex systems approach which systematically addresses the multi-dimensional nature of the water-energy-food nexus. Through a multi-disciplinary approach and in close collaboration with societal partners, WEF ‘nexusing’ will be explored as a broader process-oriented approach to how resources do, and can, interact and be governed across siloed domains. This is a crucially important endeavor in the city of Cape Town which faces a triple exposure to interrelated water, energy and food crises. Through this expanded perspective, and emerging from the urgent need for concerted urban action, this broader view of ‘nexusing’ will be framed through the conceptual lens of urban resilience. The research will assess the vulnerabilities and resilience of complex system interactions to develop recommendations for coordinating resilience strategies that work complementary to existing governance arrangements.

As a member of the project, your research will focus on the institutional and socio-technical challenges shaping the governance of WEF nexuses in the Cape Town metropolitan region. On the one side, you will analyze how WEF systems are governed horizontally through the forms of, and barriers to, coordination and collaboration across siloed WEF domains. This involves an analysis of the institutional, socio-technical, political and spatial conditions that influence how water, energy and food providers, stakeholders from the private sector, civil society organizations, public officials and urban planners collaborate to increase the resilience of urban WEF systems. On the other side, you will explore the territorial governance of WEF systems, i.e., how potential mismatches between municipal/provincial jurisdictions and geographies of water, energy and food systems shape effective resilience strategies. Research methods include policy, institutional and socio-technical analyses, interviews with key stakeholders and multi-stakeholder workshops. The research will be conducted complementary to legal analyses of multi-level governance of WEF systems, metabolic flow analyses as well as analyses of economic and livelihood strategies in six neighborhoods across the metropolitan region.

You will be based at Utrecht University and closely collaborate with fellow researchers in South Africa. Besides conducting empirical research and publishing, you will also be partly responsible for the coordination of the consortium, the support and guidance of PhD candidates in South Africa and the organization of research and outreach activities in South Africa. At the same time, you will have limited teaching responsibilities in our bachelor’s program ‘Human Geography and Spatial Planning’ and in our master’s program ‘Spatial Planning’. 

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have a PhD degree and/or postdoctoral experience in the field of urban and/or regional planning, sustainability and/or infrastructure governance, human geography, political sciences, international development studies, or a related field. As our successful candidate, you will have experience in qualitative methods, working across disciplinary boundaries, conducting interviews and co-organizing workshops. 

Proven expertise in the study of urban and/or environmental governance is an advantage. You are willing to travel to South Africa to conduct field work (if the COVID-19 situation allows), and have experience with field work in the global South, preferably in South African cities. You are able to work independently and are highly motivated to produce high-impact academic and policy-relevant outputs.

Apart from possessing excellent research and academic skills, you need to have strong affinity and/or experience with transdisciplinary research to engage societal actors (i.e., public officials and civil society organizations) in research and outreach. You need to possess strong organizational, coordination and communication skills and be a good team player with affinity to work in an international research environment, because you will also be involved in the coordination of the project.

Utrecht University is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in research, teaching and administration. Therefore, we encourage applications from women and people in under-represented groups who are looking for new and challenging career opportunities.

Offer

We offer a temporary position (0.8 - 1.0 FTE), initially for a period of one year. In case of good performance, the contract will be extended to a total of ca. 2.5 years. The gross salary - depending on previous qualifications and experience  - ranges between €2,960 and €4,670 (scale 10 according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) per month for full-time employment. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% per year.

In addition, Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions, including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave and flexible employment conditions 

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 (multiple choice model). For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University 

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About the organisation

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scholars in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University 

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, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major societal themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability.

Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences 

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 studies the Earth: from the Earth's core to its surface, including man's spatial and material utilisation of the Earth - always with a focus on sustainability and innovation. With 3,400 students (BSc and MSc) and 720 staff, the faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The Faculty of Geosciences is organised in four Departments: Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Spatial Planning, Physical Geography, and Sustainable Development.

The Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning 

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 investigates sustainability challenges in the context of an ongoing worldwide trend of increasing urbanization. The Department’s ‘Urban Futures’ research program 

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 focuses on the enhancement of long-term economic developments of cities, the inclusion and social inequalities in relation to transnational mobilities, the health outcomes of urban living as well as on the governance and planning of sustainability transformations of cities and urban regions. It develops novel theoretical and empirical approaches that are not solely at the forefront of academic debates but that also create new perspectives on successful policies and interventions to address urban challenges. Institutionally, the successful candidate will be affiliated with the Spatial Planning section, one of the five sections of the Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning.

The Spatial Planning 

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 section is a dynamic, ambitious and internationally leading team with a focus on fundamental and policy-oriented research on the governance of urban transformations. Our ‘Urban Futures’ research program is the basis for our Research Master ‘Global Urban Transformations’ 

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 and Professional Master's in Spatial Planning 

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, Human Geography and International Development Studies 

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. The Department also runs a large and highly appreciated Bachelor's program and is part of the Netherlands Graduate School of Urban and Regional Research for PhD candidates. Unique characteristics of the department are a special team focusing on innovations within teaching methods, its strong involvement in the transdisciplinary sustainability research theme and professional consultancy for public partners. 

Additional information

For more information about this position, please contact: Jochen Monstadt 

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 (Professor of Governance of Urban Transitions) or Dr. Shaun Smith 

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 (Assistant Professor).

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Everyone deserves to feel at home at our university. We welcome employees with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

If you have the expertise and the experience to excel in this role, then simply respond via the 'Apply' button. Applications should include: 

1. a motivation letter;
2. a Curriculum Vitae;
3. the names of at least two referees (with e-mail contact addresses and phone numbers).

The application deadline is 23 August 2022.

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Postdoctoral position in atomistic- to continuum-scale modelling of fluid – solid interactions

 Are you interested in how nanoscale processes control large-scale phenomena? If so, you should apply to join our European Research Council (ERC) funded nanoEARTH team. ERC promotes the highest quality research in Europe and helps to bring about new and unpredictable scientific and technological discoveries. Within this postdoctoral project you will join a unique international team of geoscientists, computer scientists, chemists, and physicists to unravel how nanoscale transport processes control fluid-solid interactions that are of critical importance to both fundamental natural material science questions and key societally relevant issues. As such, you will develop a foundational understanding of how nanoconfinement affects natural fluid transport processes and the behaviour of fluids with applications in the fields of sustainable energy and carbon dioxide storage and extraction, mineral deposits and general Earth system phenomena.

The nanoEARTH project led by Dr Oliver Plümper focuses on the multi-scale behaviour of reaction-induced transport networks and how nanoscale processes can self-promote fluid-mediated solid reactions. The aim of this 2-year postdoctoral position is to numerically investigate fluid transport processes within nanoporous systems using atomistic simulations providing the basis for upscaling approaches.

Qualifications

We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to lead the development of molecular dynamics simulations and/or continuum-scale simulations to investigate fluid transport processes and fluid properties in natural nanoporous systems. We are looking for someone with a strong quantitative, computational background that may also be interested in exploring machine-learning approaches to simulate fluid-solid interactions. It would be ideal if this professional has previous experience – or a strong interest – in geoscience research questions but we are open to consider researchers with other scientific backgrounds. You will be expected to publish our work in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, but also publish and maintain open-source software related to the project, with high-quality documentation and reproducible examples. The researcher will have direct access to the cutting-edge computational, experimental, and analytical facilities at Utrecht University. 

We are looking for someone who takes pleasure in carrying out research in our area of expertise. There are a few necessities we would like you to bring:

• a PhD degree in Geoscience, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields;
• documented expertise in implementing and applying molecular dynamics simulations and coupling to continuum-scale simulations;
• potential knowledge of applying deep-learning architectures to fluid-flow simulations; knowledge in high-performance computing (HPC) is desired;
• proficiency in the English language, and demonstrable, high-standards of professional/scientific communication skills in oral, written and visual form.

Offer

We offer a temporary full-time postdoctoral position (1.0 FTE) for a period of two years in an international working environment. The minimum gross salary is €3,413,- and the maximum gross salary is € 4,123,- (scale 10.3 - 10.8 of the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities) per month, at a full-time employment.

Besides that, you will receive a holiday allowance of 8 % and a year-end bonus of 8.3 %. Utrecht University also has an appealing package of terms of employment, including the choice for a good balance between work and private (a good arrangement for leave, among other things), possibilities for development and an excellent pension scheme. More information on working at Utrecht University can be found here.

About the organisation

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University 

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, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major societal themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability.

Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences 

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 studies the Earth: from the Earth's core to its surface, including man's spatial and material utilisation of the Earth - always with a focus on sustainability and innovation. With 3,400 students (BSc and MSc) and 720 staff, the Faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The Faculty of Geosciences is organised in four Departments: Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Spatial Planning, Physical Geography, and Sustainable Development.

The Department of Earth Sciences 

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 conducts teaching and research across the full range of the solid Earth and environmental Earth sciences, with activities in almost all areas of geology, geochemistry, geophysics, biogeology and hydrogeology. The department hosts a highly international group of more than 100 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers and houses, or has access to, a wide variety of world-class laboratories.

Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands with a population of nearly 360,000 and forms a hub in the middle of the country. Its ancient city centre and its modern central station can easily be reached from the Utrecht Science Park by public transport or by a 15 minute bicycle ride. Utrecht boasts beautiful canals with extraordinary wharf cellars housing cafés and terraces by the water, as well as a broad variety of shops and boutiques. 

Additional information

For more information about this position, please contact Dr Oliver Plümper 

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 (Associate professor, project leader), via o.plumper@uu.nl 

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Everyone deserves to feel at home at our university. We welcome employees with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation via the 'apply' button.

Evaluations and interviews are planned soon after the application deadline of September 15, 2022. We seek to initiate the position as soon as possible. Online screening may be part of the selection.

Note that international candidates that need a visa/work permit for the Netherlands require at least four months processing time after selection and acceptance. This will be arranged with help of the International Service Desk 

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 (ISD) of our university. Finding appropriate housing in or near Utrecht is your own responsibility, but the ISD may be able to advise you therewith. In case of general questions about working and living in The Netherlands, please consult the Dutch Mobility Portal 

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The application deadline is 15 September 2022.

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