Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational linguistics focused on Logic

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

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

The Centre for Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability (CLASP) is based in FLoV at the University of Gothenburg, and is funded by a 10-year grant from the Swedish Research Council (2015-2025). CLASP is devoted to research and advanced training in the application of probabilistic modeling and machine learning methods to core issues in linguistic theory and cognition. It also addresses topics in dialogue and linguistic interaction. For a description of CLASP, see https://www.gu.se/en/clasp.

 

Subject area 

Computational linguistics 

 

Subject area description 

Computational Linguistics is the application of computational methods to the representation and processing of natural language. For this position, the focus is on combining symbolic and machine learning approaches for Natural Language Inference. Specifically, we aim to investigate what kind of logic existing leading deep learning model are capable of learning, through probing for structural properties of the learned entailment relation, such as reflexivity and monotonicity; and design new kinds of deep learning models that are specifically attuned to certain logical/algebraic structures, through using compositional unitary representations.

 

Job assignments

The purpose of the position is to give the employee an opportunity to consolidate and develop her/his scientific skills by conducting research in CLASP's core areas of research in cooperation with the research group.

The holder of this position will mainly conduct research. Apart from research, duties may include mentoring graduate students, course design, and/or teaching-related activities; such supplementary duties will not exceed 20% of the position’s responsibilities.

The holder of the position is expected to carry out her/his research in Gothenburg and to actively participate in the research group's workshops, seminars, and conferences.

 

Eligibility 

Eligible for a postdoctoral position are those with a PhD or other foreign degree that is deemed equivalent to PhD. The subject of the doctoral thesis should be in a research area relevant to the specific subject description above. Since the postdoctoral position is intended to give junior researchers the opportunity to establish themselves in the field, we aim to employ applicants that graduated with PhDs within 3 years of the application deadline.

Please note that qualifications for postdoctoral appointments are described in more detail at: Avtal om tidsbegränsning anställning som postdoktor (arbetsgivarverket.se)

 

Assessment 

Scientific proficiency is the most important criterion for assessment, and special attention will be given to the applicant’s PhD thesis and other publications. Experience with machine learning approaches to natural language inference, as well as formal models of language and computation, is meritorious. Ideally, the candidate should combine knowledge of both of these areas. However, we also welcome candidates with a background in one of these areas who would be strongly motivated to learn the other. Priority will be given to applicants whose skills and prior work strengthen the research group and the project overall. Documented good interpersonal skills, good skills in terms of planning and organizing research, and good skills in communicating research results is also meritorious. 

The recruitment process may include interviews (possibly by video link) and contacting references.

 

Employment 

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 2 years, with the possibility of a third year

Extent: 100% 

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

First day of employment: By agreement 

 

Contact information 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Sharid Loáiciga, Associate Senior Lecturer, +46(0) 31-786 59 42, sharid.loaiciga@gu.se

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

 

Unions 

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

 

How to apply 

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application. Any documents that are not available in electronic format should be mailed to: HR officer, FLoV, Box 200, 405 30 Göteborg.

Please note that the following documents should be attached to the application (in pdf):

1. Personal letter of 500 words maximum (approx. 1 page). The letter should consist of four paragraphs in the following order: a) a short presentation of yourself, b) a short presentation of your merits, c) a short account for why the Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science is of interest to you.
2. PhD certificate
3. A CV listing academic degrees, employments, publications, and other relevant merits.
4. At most three scientific publications, and the applicant’s PhD thesis.

We welcome applications written in English, since a non-Swedish speaking person may be appointed as external expert in the recruitment process.

 

Applications must be received by: June 1, 2023

 

  

Information for International Applicants 

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

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

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

Salaries are set individually at the University.

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

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

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Political Science, with a focus on Drivers and Outcomes of Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malawi

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

The Department of Political Science is an open and socially engaged institution, in the middle of a vibrant city. In 2022, the ShanghaiRanking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities placed the department number 1 in Sweden, 5 in Europe, and 19 in the world in political science. We are very research-active and offer a lively research environment with several thematic seminar series and internal workshops. The Department’s research revolves around elections, democracy, governance, corruption, development, forms of government, globalization, the environment and politics, as well as European issues. The department hosts research programs such as the Center for Collective Action Research (CeCAR), the QoG Institute, Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem), Governance and Local Development Institute (GLD) and the Swedish Electoral Research Program. We have education at all levels, undergraduate advanced level and postgraduate level, as well as independent courses. Teaching is given in both Swedish and English. In total, about 1,400 people study with us. The Department of Political Science has around 160 employees.

The Governance and Local Development Institute (GLD) is directed by Professor Ellen Lust. GLD aims to explain variation in governance and local development in an effort to promote human welfare globally. GLD has a robust research infrastructure, with administrative, data, and research teams working together with scholars across the world to implement scientifically rigorous, policy relevant research. Read more about the research program on our website at http://www.gld.gu.se/    

The project, Survive, Thrive, or Deprive? Drivers and Outcomes of Resilience During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Malawi, examines why some individuals and communities respond better than others to crises, and the longer-term effects of crises on governance and welfare. Examining community governance in Malawi during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, it aims to answer three questions: 1) What explains when and how communities implement and enforce policies to mitigate the pandemic's negative effects? When/why does this impact poverty and inequality? 2) How do community factors and individuals' characteristics affect how individuals manage crises? and 3) How has the pandemic altered community social ties and authority?

During the project we will implement face-to-face (F2F) household and elite surveys as well as conduct case studies and focus groups. The newly collected data will be combined with F2F surveys with households and elites conducted in 2019 before the pandemic and three telephone surveys conducted during the pandemic. Together, this data will allow us to yield theoretical understandings of resilience, health crisis response, and authority while supporting policymakers and development specialists to alleviate poverty and other negative consequences of crises.

The Department of Political Science and the Governance and Local Development Institute are looking for a postdoc to work with the Survive, Thrive, or Deprive? Drivers and Outcomes of Resilience During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Malawi project and related research. Employment will be full time for two years, residential in Gothenburg, with a flexible start date in Summer/Fall 2023.

Subject areas

Social Science, including political science, economics, development, global studies, public health, crisis management, and related fields.

Subject area description

Political science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, nation, government, and politics and policies of government on local, national, and international levels.

Job assignments

The employment as a postdoctoral fellow aims to give the employee an early opportunity to develop their independence as a researcher after completing their doctoral degree and to create the conditions for further qualifications. The person employed as a postdoctoral fellow must mainly conduct research. Teaching can be included in the work duties, but to a maximum of one-fifth of the working time.

As a postdoctoral researcher with GLD, you will be expected to spend your time on GLD- or project-oriented tasks including: Assisting in performing literature reviews and developing the theoretical framing within the project, the development of survey and focus group instruments, the creation of analysis plans, and the writing of academic articles. You will also collaborate with Professor Ellen Lust, Dr. Erica Ann Metheney, and other researchers in the program, as relevant, to conduct research and disseminate findings through articles and presentations. 

There will be excellent opportunities for intellectual development and mentoring as well as for developing an independent research agenda within the overall context of the project. There are ample opportunities for developing a strong academic network.

Eligibility

Eligible to be employed as a postdoctoral fellow is someone who has a doctorate in a relevant social science at the latest at the time the employment decision is made. In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years before the end of the application period should be considered. Individuals who have completed their degree more than three years ago can be considered if there are special reasons.

For more information regarding eligibility please visit The appointment procedure GU 2022/38

Assessment

We are looking for you who have the necessary skillset to successfully carry out the job assignments as described.

The following qualities are required:

• A PhD in political science, development economics, global studies, public health, crisis management, sociology, or related field.
• A strong record of research on issues pertaining to the project, Survive, Thrive, or Deprive?
• Familiarity with survey methods
• Knowledge of qualitative methods
• Proven familiarity of quantitative research methods
• Proven excellence in English (written and spoken)
• Strong record of academic writing (in English)

The following qualities, while not all required, are meritorious:

• Previous experience in designing and implementing household and elite surveys
• Previous experience in designing and implementing qualitative research (e.g., focus group discussions, elite interviews, etc.)
• Previous experience in research on local governance
• Previous experience doing research on Malawi
• Previous work on the effects of COVID-19 at the local level
• Proven ability to engage with the policy sphere 
• Knowledge of the languages Chitumbuka and/or Chichewa

To be successful in this position, you must have an eye for detail, good organizational skills and be able to solve problems. You need to have very high communication and collaboration skills, while also having a knack for independent work.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability for the position. We will make an overall assessment and the applicant who is considered to be best qualified to carry out and develop the tasks described above will be appointed to the position.

Employment 

The employment is limited (temporary) for 2 years, full-time and is currently placed at the Department of Political Science. Starting date - as early as possible or as agreed.

For more information please visit The appointment Procedure, GU 2022/38

Contact information for the post 

If you have questions regarding the employment, or details about the projects in which this position is organized, please contact Rose Shaber-Twedt, rose.shaber-twedt@gu.se  

If you have any questions regarding the employment procedure, please contact Helena Jensen, Helena.Jensen@gu.se

Unions 

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

Application 

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. 

We kindly ask you to write your application in English as the application may be reviewed by English-speaking staff. In the selection process, English will likely be spoken in the interview and to any references.

The application should include the following:

• A cover letter outlining relevant experience and qualifications
• Statement of how the applicant’s research agenda would contribute to project on Survive, Thrive, or Deprive? at the GLD Institute
• A C.V. (including a list of publications)
• One English-language writing sample (may be a previously published work or one in progress). If a co-authored publication is submitted, please provide a solo-authored writing sample as well.
• A list of at least three references (with contact information) from whom letters of recommendation can be solicited

The application must be received by: 2023-06-15

Information for International Applicants

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

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

https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

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

Salaries are set individually at the University.

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

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

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Postdoctor in European law

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

The Department of Law is part of the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. The Department of Law conducts exciting interdisciplinary research and education in the subject of law. The Department has expanded greatly over the last years, and it is steadily growing with new researchers and lecturers joining the staff. Today, there are more than 90 employees, approximately 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students and around 20 doctoral students. More information about the department is at https://www.gu.se/en/school-business-economics-law/law

The Department of Law invites applications for a Post Doc position in EU law. The position is linked to the EU Horizon funded project named “States’ Practice of Human Rights Justification: a study in civil society engagement and human rights

Duties 

The researchers will work in close collaboration with the grant coordinator Visiting Professor Maria Grahn-Farley and Professor Ester Herlin-Karnell, in collaboration with other members of the project. The particular focus of the research will be on EU as a global human rights actor in relation to Third Countries, with a focus on the possible regulatory gaps and overlap occurring when States use Human Rights Justifications (HRJ) for to legitimize and defend their decisions and positions. The project will identify gaps in the individual human rights regulations and protection, serving as underpinning data for our recommendations to EU in support of a multinational human rights system and promotion of transnational democratic governance. The project will seek to develop a theory of HRJ and a process for Systematic Ongoing Civil Society Engagement revitalizing a more dynamic bottom up democratic process.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct and publish their own research, provide a review of related research and public activity and investigate possible partnerships with academic and civil society groups. They will help manage workshops, conferences and working groups, help produce group working papers and assist in the academic and public development of the programme. They will present papers at conferences or public meetings and represent the research group at external meetings/seminars. They will also carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions and research groups and undertake a small amount of teaching duties.

The researchers will work in close collaboration with the grant coordinator Maria Grahn-Farley and Professor Ester Herlin-Karnell, in collaboration with other members of the project. The particular focus of the research will be on EU as a global human rights actor in relation to Third Countries, with a focus on the possible regulatory gaps and overlap occurring when States use Human Rights Justifications (HRJ) for to legitimize and defend their decisions and positions. The project will identify gaps in the individual human rights regulations and protection, serving as underpinning data for our recommendations to EU in support of a multinational human rights system and promotion of transnational democratic governance. The project will seek to develop a theory of HRJ and a process for Systematic Ongoing Civil Society Engagement revitalizing a more dynamic bottom up democratic process.

Eligibility 

The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg. 

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made. 

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.  

The successful candidate will hold, a PhD in a topic in human rights law, EU law, legal theory, political theory, or another relevant field. They will have the ability to organise conferences, workshops, working groups, partnerships and associated activity, work collaboratively across disciplines, manage their own research and associated activities. Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations and excellent communication skills are also essential.

Assessment criteria 

In the recruitment, competence and skills, together with documented merits, will be assessed based on conditions for conducting current research and teaching.

The applicant's ability to cooperate internally and externally to perform the described duties will be given great weight in assessing suitability for the position. In addition, skills in collaborating with the surrounding community and informing about research and development work will be given weight.
 

Employment 

Period of employment: Temporary position 24 months

Extent: 100%

Location: Department of Law.

Starting date: 01-09-2023 or as agreed.
 

Contact information 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Maria Grahn-Farley, projectcoordinator, maria.grahn-farley@law.gu.se
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Mattias Fogelberg, HR-officer, mattias.fogelberg@law.gu.se 

Unions 

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

Application 

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.  

Applications must be received by: 1 june 2023

  

Information for International Applicants 

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

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

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

Salaries are set individually at the University.

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

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

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A Postdoctoral Fellow at the School of Public Administration

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

The School of Public Administration provides education, research and collaboration within the field of public administration. It offers programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as commissioned courses and doctoral studies. Programmes in the multi- disciplinary subject of public administration focus on politics, democracy and administration; public finance; organisation, management and society, as well as legal perspectives on public administration. The School of Public Administration is also responsible for courses in the preschool- and head teacher training programmes. The research focuses on public administration, its function and social context. Overall research fields currently include municipal politics and democracy, scrutiny of public policies and activities, Public Management, public law, governance of schools and preschools as well as sustainable urban development.

Subject area 

Public administration

Subject area description 

The School of Public Administration announces a vacant position for a postdoctoral fellow in the FORTE-funded research project “The materialization of changes - how built spaces drive, prevent and modify organizational changes in two Swedish university hospitals”. By studying how managerial ideas about reforming healthcare are received and reinterpreted by healthcare professions inside the hospitals, this project provides novel explanations to the well-known and recurring governance failures in healthcare management. The overall purpose of the research project is to explore how managerial strategies to reform public services by transforming built spaces are experienced, resisted, and negotiated by professions inside these organizational spaces. Theoretically, the project is positioned within public administration and organization theory, in particular the sub-field called organizational space literature which understands organizational spaces and materiality as guiding for and actively structuring human activities, rather than merely being an outcome of human actions. More information about the project is found here.

We are interested in broadening the empirical and theoretical scope of this project, and therefore welcome proposals that relates to the overall objective of this project but formulates independent research questions and has an independent methodological design. An empirical focus on public healthcare is advantageous but not required

Duties 

The postdoctoral fellowship aims to give the employee an opportunity to develop their independence as a researcher and further qualifications after completing the doctoral degree. The person employed as a postdoctoral fellow will conduct research on 80 %, remaining 20 % will be devoted to teaching or administrative tasks within the School of Public Administration.

The main responsibility for the postdoctoral fellow is to conduct research, independently or in collaboration with the project leader, which contribute to the research project’s overall objective. Research tasks will involve data collection, analysis, and dissemination of results through scholarly journals and conferences. The Postdoc is expected to be an active and collaborative participant in the School of Public Administration’s activities during of the fellowship.

Eligibility 

To be eligible to be employed as a postdoctoral fellow, the applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country. The applicant should have a PhD degree in social sciences, preferably in public administration, business and management, sociology, anthropology, political science, cultural geography, urban planning or a related field. In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years before the end of the application period will be considered. Applicants who have completed their degree more than three years ago can be considered if there are special reasons.

For more information regarding eligibility, please visit The appointment procedure GU 2022/38

Assessment criteria 

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in social science no later than the date when the employment decision is made.

Applicants must have excellent written and oral proficiency in English.

Applicants must provide a well-developed research proposal for a related but independent research project that falls within the scope of the research project described above. The research plan will be assessed according to feasibility and scientific quality.

Applications will be evaluated primarily on demonstrated research excellence in research with relevance to the research project. One or more of the following scientific skills are also meritorious;

• Advanced methodological skills (qualitative or quantitative).
• Theoretical sophistication and innovativeness
• Demonstrated research expertise in some of the following: built design, healthcare, policy implementation, critical management studies, ethnography, organization theory.
• documented ability to publish research findings in scientific outlets
• documented ability to communicate research findings to wider audiences beyond academia.

To be successful in this position, you must have an eye for detail, good organizational skills and be able to solve problems. You need to have excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability for the position. We will make an overall assessment and the applicant who is considered to be best qualified to carry out and develop the tasks described above will be appointed to the position.

Employment 

This is a 2-year, full-time fellowship with social insurance benefits, with a flexible starting date in 2023 (January 1, 2024 at the latest).

Contact information 

Further information about the position can be obtained from the project leader Livia Johannesson, livia.johannesson@spa.gu.se  

Questions about the employment procedure can be put to Maria Utterhall, HR officer, maria.utterhall@spa.gu.se.

Unions 

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

Application 

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

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• 2-3 reference persons

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• Cover letter describing:
  • why you are interested in the position described in the advertisement
  • what makes you suitable for the position in question
• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
• Research plan, maximum 5 pages
• Copy of PhD diploma
• Letters of recommendation (2 files)

Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

Applications must be received by: 2023-09-01

 

Information for International Applicants 

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

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

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

Salaries are set individually at the University.

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

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

Apply

 

Postdoctoral in bioinformatics

 

Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö

Description of the workplace
The Cardiovascular research - Translational studies is studying cardiovascular disease with a focus on biological differences that underlie acute complications such as heart attacks and strokes. The research is translational and includes studies of human tissue and several in-vitro models. The group has for many years been at the forefront of the field and has established collaborations with several international research groups.

The group, led by professor Isabel Goncalves and associate professor Andreas Edsfeldt, consists of postdocs, doctoral students, bioinformatics and laboratory engineers with both clinical and preclinical backgrounds. The group is located at CRC in Malmö.

We are promoting a broad cooperation between our group members and other groups in the same research environment. We are supporting the younger members of our team in their efforts to establish themselves as independent researchers. You can read more about our research on our website.

We offer
Lund University is a government agency, which means that you receive special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University.

We strive for a working environment that is developing and stimulating for all employees and where everyone is treated with respect. We constantly work to create conditions for job satisfaction, development and participation for all employees. We protect both physical safety and the psychosocial work environment.

Work duties and responsibilities
We are looking for a motivated Postdoctoral research fellow for a for a unique world-class project that aims to reveal biological changes underlying atherosclerotic complications, the most common cause death globally. Parts of the project also specifically target diseases closely linked to atherosclerosis such as diabetes.

The project is based on a world-unique human tissue biobank with a large amount of samples of atherosclerotic plaques, where we study difference in biological processes, such as metabolic patterns, cell phenotypes, inflammation and extracellular matrix, which could cause acute atherosclerotic complications, as well as other large human cohorts (that have imaging, RNA seq, GWAS and clinical follow up data). Studies based on the project have generated several high impact publications (e.g. European Heart Journal, JACC, Circulation). The project also includes close collaborations with other strong groups in internationally well-known environments (e.g. Oxford, Amsterdam and Mayo Clinic USA).

The position offers a great opportunity to be involved in a project with high potential for future clinical applicability.

You will work in direct collaboration with professor Isabel Goncalves and associate professor Andreas Edsfeldt. The group consists of 15 people (including nurses, biomedical researchers, fellows, postdocs and PhD students) and is part of the Lund University Diabetes Center (LUDC) where there is a great interest in cardiovascular complications of diabetes. Due to the growing amount of data and possible targets generated by the group, the postdoc will be essential in independent target validation and data analyses. You are expected to independently design and perform experiments, supervise junior members, run statistical analyses, interpret the data and present the results in publications and at international meetings.

The candidate should be knowledgeable in genomics and/or machine learning. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing bioinformatics pipelines and tools to advance research projects. This will involve analyzing and interpreting large-scale genomic and imaging data, identifying genetic variants, biomarkers and molecular mechanisms underlying atherosclerosis, and predicting consequent cardiovascular events.

The candidate is also expected to independently introduce and optimize methods.

Other assignments may also occur.

Eligibility
Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. This eligibility requirement needs to be met no later than the time when the employment decision is made, and evidence that this requirement is met needs to have been sent in by this time at the latest. We will mainly consider candidates who have completed their PhD degree no more than three (3) years before the date of the announcement. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier. These circumstances refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, clinical work, positions of trust within trade union organizations or other similar circumstances.

Basis for assessment
At Lund University, employment as a postdoctoral researcher provides opportunities for development of scientific and pedagogical merit. Development of research merit is prioritized, but there are also opportunities for higher education pedagogical training. Teaching may be included in the tasks.

For the employment as a postdoctoral research, scientific ability will primarily be considered.

Other qualifications
The job requires:

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in analyzing transcriptomic (bulk, single-cell and spatial RNA-seq), imaging (histology staining, ultrasound and CT), genetic (SNP array, Exome-seq and WGS), epigenetic (Methylation array, ChIP-seq and ATAC-Seq) and high-throughput proteomic data.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python or Java.
• Good knowledge of statistical analysis in R or SPSS.
• Experience in writing scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in oral and written English

The following are considered to be a merit:

• Proven experience in developing/applying machine learning in medical research is a plus.
• Good experience of supervising students and doctoral students
• Completed international postdoc

We will also pay attention to personal attributes, favouring individuals that are flexible, social and used to collaborative international work, taking initiatives and working in well-documented way. Experience of working in an international environment will be considered as a plus.

Terms of employment
The employment is a full-time, fixed-term position for 2 years, with a possible extension for up to one additional year. The preliminary starting date is 2023-06-01 or as agreed. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated November 19, 2021. The employment can be extended if there are special circumstances. These circumstances refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, clinical work, positions of trust within trade union organizations or other similar circumstances.

Instructions for your application
The application must contain:

A personal letter (max 2 pages) describing why you are interested in the project and how you fulfill the desired qualifications (including a short description of earlier independent projects and technical skills), your research interests and future career plans. CV – including names and contact information of two earlier supervisors. Complete publication list (can be included in the CV). Copy of PhD diploma (or equivalent, stating the date of PhD graduation).

The Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö is one of the six departments at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. We have a strong focus on clinical and epidemiological research and also conduct an extensive preclinical laboratory research.

Type of employment	Temporary position
Contract type	Full time
First day of employment	2023-06-01
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100
City	Malmö
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2023/1462
Contact	Isabel Goncalves, forskargruppschef, +4640391180 Herbert Floria, personalsamordnare, +4640391071
Published	02.May.2023
Last application date	06.Jun.2023 11:59 PM CEST

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Postdoctoral fellow in Cardiac Inflammation Research

 

Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för translationell medicin

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

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

Description of the workplace
The Cardiac Inflammation Research Group at Lund University studies immune and inflammatory mechanisms involved in cardiovascular disease. By using animal models, in-vitro studies and large patient cohorts we develop new treatments and biomarkers for translation into clinical practice. We are particularly interested in experimental and clinical studies of myocardial infarction, myocarditis and sepsis. We are promoting a broad cooperation between our group members and other groups in the same research environment. We are supporting the younger members of our team in their efforts to establish themselves as independent researchers. You can read more about our research on our website.

We offer
Lund University is a government agency, which means that you receive special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University.

Work duties and responsibilities
We are looking for a motivated Postdoctoral research fellow for a unique project aiming to develop an immunomodulatory treatment against cardiac inflammation, by targeting the pro-inflammatory alarmin S100A8/A9. More information about the treatment can be found in our recent publications in the European Heart Journal (Marinkovic et al, 2019) and Circulation Research (Marinkovic et al, 2020). The treatment has recently been highlighted in Nature Reviews in Immunology as one of the most promising up-and-coming anti-inflammatory therapies in myocardial infarction. In-vivo and in-vitro experiments will be performed to define the underlying immunopathological mechanisms and to develop a possible therapy for patients. The position offers a great opportunity to be involved in a project with high potential for future clinical applicability.

You will work in direct collaboration with Dr. Alexandru Schiopu, the principal investigator leading the project, and with the other members of the group. You are expected to independently design and perform experiments, supervise junior members, run statistical analyses, interpret the data and present the results in publications and at international meetings.

The project includes work with:

• Mouse models of myocardial infarction, myocarditis and sepsis
• Cell culture – immune cells, cardiomyocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells
• Analysis of cell function, gene expression, signaling pathways, NLRP3 inflammasome activation
• Single-cell CITEseq and RNAseq analyses
• Analyses of mitochondrial function and cell metabolism
• Epigenetic analyses
• Flow cytometry
• Histology

Other assignments may also occur.

Eligibility
Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. This eligibility requirement needs to be met no later than the time when the employment decision is made, and evidence that this requirement is met needs to have been sent in by this time at the latest. We will mainly consider candidates who have completed their PhD degree no more than three (3) years before the date of the announcement. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier. These circumstances refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, clinical work, positions of trust within trade union organizations or other similar circumstances.

Basis for assessment
At Lund University, employment as a postdoctoral researcher provides opportunities for development of scientific and pedagogical merit. Development of research merit is prioritized, but there are also opportunities for higher education pedagogical training. Teaching may be included in the tasks.

For the employment as a postdoctoral research, scientific ability will primarily be considered.

Other qualifications
The following are also required for the position:

• PhD in an area relevant for the project
• Good experience of in-vitro experiments on cell lines and/or primary cells
• Experience of experimental animal work, preferably models of cardiovascular disease
• High proficiency in English, in speech and writing
• Motivation and genuine interest in experimental research

The following are considered to be a merit:

• Earlier work with cardiomyocytes
• Earlier experience with mouse models of myocardial infarction, myocarditis and sepsis
• Good experience of cell signaling research
• Experience of flow cytometry
• Earlier work with mitochondria
• Good knowledge of immunology
• Knowledge of NLRP3 inflammasome priming and activation
• Experience with RNAseq, scRNA or CITEseq analysis
• Good knowledge of microsurgery, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, ELISA, RT-PCR, Western Blot

Terms of employment
The employment is a full-time, fixed-term position for 2 years, with a possible extension for up to one additional year. The preliminary starting date is 2023-06-01 or as agreed. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated November 19, 2021. The employment can be extended if there are special circumstances. These circumstances refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, clinical work, positions of trust within trade union organizations or other similar circumstances.

Instructions for your application
The application must contain:

A personal letter (max 2 pages) describing why you are interested in the project and how you fulfill the desired qualifications (including a short description of earlier independent projects and technical skills), your research interests and future career plans. CV – including names and contact information of two earlier supervisors. Complete publication list (can be included in the CV). Copy of PhD diploma (or equivalent, stating the date of PhD graduation).

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.

The Department of Translational Medicine is one of the six departments at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. We conduct basic science in a laboratory setting, point-of-care and clinical research as well as carry out epidemiological studies.

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Type of employment	Temporary position
Contract type	Full time
First day of employment	2023-06-01
Salary	Monthly salary
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100
City	Malmö
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2023/993
Contact	Herbert Floria, 046-2220696 Alexandru Schiopu, +4640391238
Union representative	OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362 SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Published	31.Mar.2023
Last application date	04.Jun.2023 11:59 PM CEST

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Postdoctoral fellow in Economic History

 

Lund University, Lund University School of Economics and Management, Department of Economic History

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

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

Lund University School of Economics and Management is one of eight faculties within Lund University. More than 4 000 students and 450 researchers, teachers and other staff are engaged here in training and research in economic history, business administration, business law, informatics, economics, statistics and research policy.

Lund University School of Economics and Management is accredited by the three largest and most influential accreditation institutes for business schools: EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. Only just over 100 business schools in the world have achieved this prestigious Triple Crown accreditation.

Postdoctoral fellow in Economic History

The department of economic history is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow in the research program ‘The legacy of a settler colony: Quantitative panel studies of the political economy of the Cape Colony’. The program is funded by the The Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation and will run to the end of 2026. It currently employs 13 researchers based in Sweden, South Africa, The Netherlands, and USA and 5 research assistants based in South Africa.

Associate professor Erik Green leads the program. The main objective of the research project is to to contribute to the large literature on colonialism and global inequality by – for the first time – using big data and machine learning techniques to analyze the roots and gradual development of a settler economy - the Cape Colony - its institutions and their impact on growth, inequality, and welfare over time and space. To capture these gradual processes the program is constructing the most comprehensive panel database for the global south – The Cape of Good Hope Panel database. The database provides us with economic and demographic micro-level panel data for almost the entire settler population in the Cape Colony for almost 200 years (c. 1660-1840).

The Postdoctoral fellow will work closely with a supervision team. S/he is expected to create data linkage strategies and link the various sources in the Cape of Good Hope Panel Project. S/he is also expected to produce research papers broadly related to themes such as economic development, living standards, and inequality.

The Fellow must be willing to interact with students at the Department of Economic History and to participate actively in the common activities of the Department. The position involves a limited amount of teaching and/or supervision of Bachelor and Master's Theses.

Eligibility/Entry Requirements

To be qualified for employment as Postdoctoral Fellow, an individual must hold a PhD in Economic History or related discipline (e.g. Economics, Sociology, Economic Geography, Statistics, History) awarded no more than three years ago (unless the applicant has been on parental leave or leave due to illness). Applications will also be accepted from persons who have not yet completed their PhD, but this condition must be satisfied at the time of employment.

Basis of Assessment

Scholarly proficiency is one of the requirements for employment. The candidate must have demonstrated a high degree of research expertise as manifested in the quality of the PhD dissertation and/or publications. Documented experience of working with large historical databases and linking strategies is required, as well as documented experience with scripting languages such as R or Python.

The evaluation will take personal qualities, such as willingness to collaborate, academic independence, and communication skills, into consideration.

Applications should be written in English and must include:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Publication list Certificates
4. References, etc

Lund University promotes an equal opportunities code. We encourage both men and women to apply for this position.

About us

The Department of Economic History is a research-intensive department that employs about 100 people: researchers, teachers, technical/administrative staff, and Ph.D. candidates. The department has a large PhD programme and co-ordinates three international Master programmes. The Department has a well-established reputation for wide-ranging research with an emphasis on long-term processes, and with economic theory and quantitative methods as important methodological tools. Strong research areas at the department include economic growth and structural change, innovation, energy and sustainability, development economics, and economic demography, as well as financial history and education and the labour market. More information is available at the Department’s website: www.lusem.lu.se/economic-history.

Lund University is a government agency, which means that you receive special benefits, generous vacation and a favourable occupational pension. Wellness reimbursement and a paid wellness hour are a given. Read more on the University's website about being employed at Lund University: Work at Lund University.

 

Applications are due by 7 June 2023.

First day of employment: Upon agreement

Type of employment: Limit of tenure, two years

Extent: 100%

Location: Department of Economic History, Lund

 

 

 

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Type of employment	Temporary position
Contract type	Full time
First day of employment	Enligt överenskommelse
Salary	Månadslön
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2023/855
Contact	Mats Olsson, +46462223118
Union representative	OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362 SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Published	24.Apr.2023
Last application date	07.Jun.2023 11:59 PM CEST

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